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Peterson set to speak at graduation

Jun 5, 2014

Olivia Peterson has been named graduation speaker for the 2014 graduating class.

WA’s oldest graduate to receive diploma

Jun 5, 2014

Genevieve Johnson was forced to drop out of school in her senior year in 1936. She returned this year to complete her credits to receive her diploma.

WA-ter initiative helps WA go blue

May 14, 2014

WA recently installed a new water fountain system that will eventually reduce the carbon footprint of the school by encouraging students to re-use water bottles instead of wasting disposable ones.

Participation in internships grows

Mar 28, 2014

Every year, a large number of students from the senior class at WA participate in an internship, community service, or do a research project during the spring, from April 14th to May 16th.

Video: An exotic internship

Mar 20, 2014

Internships are just around the corner for seniors. Lindsay Bedard is preparing for her internship at Animal Adventures, an organization that cares for an abundance of animals.

Internships grow nearer for seniors

Feb 14, 2014

It's almost that time of year for seniors who are ready to leave Westford Academy and venture into the working world. As of April 4th, all seniors who choose to participate in an internship, senior project, or community service project will have left WA for the third quarter.

Prom: Fun, stress, or both?

Feb 14, 2014

Starting around February, high school students start to get stressed and overwhelmed by thoughts of prom, one the biggest events of the year. In more recent generations, it’s more of a hectic event that breaks the bank.

An annual appreciation

Nov 28, 2013

By Charlotte Redman Staff Writer Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks, which is often shared with family and friends. On Sunday, November 24, 2013 the Geraghty family hosted the annual Geraghty Family and Friends Senior Citizen’s Thanksgiving Dinner in the Westford Academy cafeteria as a way to give...

Photos: Seniors take powderpuff crown

Oct 11, 2013

By Abigail CiancioloEditor-In-Chief On Thursday night, girls from all grades participated in the annual Lady Ghosts football game. The competition was tough, with strong teams across the classes. However, the seniors prevailed in the playoff game with a score of 12-0 over the juniors. The evening...

Seniors invent medical sterilizer

Jun 21, 2013

By Victoria Walker Staff Writer Senior internship program. These words bring to mind all sorts of exciting possibilities. A few current seniors began their internships armed with not only an idea and a vague desire for change, but a prototype and a patent. Senior Param Karandikar began his project...

Zhang Leads WA Class of 2013

Jun 7, 2013

By Ellie Smith Staff Writer As a young five year old girl, Yi Zhang traveled with her family from China to the United States. Her family shared a small, one room apartment and struggled to speak the English language. They had difficulty adjusting themselves to the American everyday life. Zhang...

Baker to Speak for Graduation

Jun 7, 2013

By Tim DeLouchrey Staff Writer Graduation is right around the corner and senior Alaina Baker has been chosen to be this year's graduation speaker. The selection committee valued her presentation, content, and personality above all others. " I was shocked," said Baker, "honestly, some of...