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Luke Fremault during a Lacrosse game

Luke Fremault commits to St. Michael’s for lacrosse

Fares Osman, Opinions & Reviews Editor Apr 15, 2023

Ever since he was young, senior Luke Fremault has always had a love for sports, trying out different things to see what he was fit for. But it was not until third grade that Fremault truly became interested in lacrosse. Many games and practices later throughout his elementary and middle school days...

Ely poses for a photo.

Ely sets on creative writing path at Wheaton

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Apr 13, 2023

The quiet tapping of fingers on a keyboard fills the room. While the bedroom is mostly silent, senior Lindsay Ely’s head is loud. Filled with ideas, plot lines, characters, and settings, Ely sits in front of her computer, ready to share stories with the world. This fall, Ely will attend Wheaton...

Strzegowski heads to Keene State to play softball and major in exercise science

Strzegowski hits a home run on her way to Keene State

Shaivi Shah, Staff Writer Apr 10, 2023

For senior, Megan Strzegowski, softball has been her passion since kindergarten. However, for many, it can be difficult to turn a passion into a long-lasting reality in their lives. Yet, through hard work and determination, Strzegowski will carry out her passion on the softball field as she will attend...

Clark at Assumption University.

Senior Mia Clark slides into Assumption University for softball

Ella DiRuggiero, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2023

Playing sports in college is a very memorable and exciting experience. Many college athletes spend lots of their childhood training and working hard so they are able to pursue their sport in college. A WA senior, Mia Clark, has played softball since she was nine years old and is finally living out her...

Senior Caitlyn Mahoney to play field hockey at St. John Fisher University

Mahoney to play field hockey at St. John Fisher University

Sophia Keang Mar 31, 2023

From tap shoes to cleats, the moment senior Caitlyn Mahoney picked up a field hockey stick and hit the field, she fell in love with the sport. After years of dedication and training for the sport, Mahoney has developed passion and dedication for field hockey, and after years of training, she will attend...

Senior Alanna Saunders commits to Middlebury College as a part of the class of 2027.

Saunders to continue track & field and basketball at Middlebury

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Feb 14, 2023

Senior Alanna Saunders has achieved academic, athletic, and artistic feats most students could not even imagine. From being an award-winning artist to a dedicated and passionate multi-sport athlete, Saunders’ hard work and talent have culminated in her commitment to Middlebury College as part of the...

Senior Julia Donescu works on the new Westford Academy Ghost mascot.

Senior Julia Donescu becomes school’s go-to mascot designer

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Dec 14, 2022

As she walked through the halls, her peers and teachers congratulated her. After months of meetings with the administration and tireless nights of redrawing the new ghost, senior Julia Donescu's work on her unique mascot submission had finally paid off. Earlier this year, WA officially announced the...

Kirby receives pitch and frames it in the strike zone.

Kirby makes a call to the bullpen at Clemson

James McDermott, Sports Editor Jun 2, 2022

Senior Captain of the Westford Academy Baseball team Cole Kirby has played on the baseball fields of Westford for as long as he can remember. Although he has made the decision to not pursue playing baseball in college, he plans to ensure baseball remains a part of his life. Kirby developed his love...

Ross plays Spongebob during The Spongebob Musical.

Ross to pursue acting in college

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Apr 16, 2022

The crowd silences, the lights dim, and the curtain opens, revealing the stage inside WA's Performing Arts Center. This only means one thing. Senior actor Alex Ross is about to blow the audience away. After dozens of productions over the span of his time in the Westford Public Schools, Ross will graduate...

Senior Griffin Eddy lines up to start his routine at the free throw line.

Eddy has big plans for his future

Rohun Voruganti, Sports Editor Apr 6, 2022

The clock is winding down on unknown hardwood as the Ghosts are facing the Lions. The enemy crowd chanting and hollering at players trying to throw them off their game. In the final seconds, he seal it with two free throws putting WA up seven. After a tremendous game of big plays and defensive stops...

WA student walks out of WA.

Seniors fulfill their dreams though the early decision process

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor May 30, 2021

As college acceptance season finally comes to an end, many seniors step back as their so-called “senioritis'' kicks in. After four years of hard work and countless nights of homework, much of the graduating class of 2021 is about to step into the next chapter of their lives: college. For over a...