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WA seniors Kara Mammola, Brooke Ditcham, Emily Blatt and Ally Giovino pose for a photo after they signed their National Letter of Intent to their respected colleges.

Four seniors sign to continue their athletic careers in college

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Jan 17, 2020

Wednesday November 13, was the national letter of intention day for the most aspiring college student-athletes. Westford Academy students Emily Blatt, Brooke Ditcham, Ally Giovino and Kara Mammola were honored this day. Friends, teammates, coaches, and families gathered in the lecture hall to celebrate...

Emily Blatt swimming freestyle at a meet.

Emily Blatt commits to swim at Bentley

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Dec 23, 2019

Emily Blatt has spent hundreds of hours in the pool over the past decade constantly working to improve, and all her hard work paid off when she recently signed her letter of commitment to swim at Bentley. Blatt is heading into her fourth season as a member of the WA swim team. She will be leading the...

Senior Brooke Ditcham dribbles the ball past the other team's defender

Brooke Ditcham signs to Davidson College

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2019

Brooke Ditcham has just finished up her fourth season as a member of the girls' varsity soccer team. For her senior season, she accumulated eight goals and eighteen assists, well above average. She was also awarded All-New England, All-State, Mass 1st Team (second year in a row), and, for the third...

Senior Ally Giovino races after the ball.

Ally Giovino signs on to Colgate University

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Dec 10, 2019

Ally Giovino has been a standout on the Westford Academy soccer team for years now.  Just completing her fourth year as a part of the team, she accumulated twenty-three goals and twelve assists, was Division 1 North Player of the Year, MVP of the DCL for the second year in a row, All New England...

Abby Katz makes an attack for college lacrosse

Abby Katz makes an attack for college lacrosse

Anushka Patil, News Editor Jun 5, 2019

Senior Abigail Katz has been playing lacrosse longer than she can remember. It has been a commanding force all throughout her life, helping her overcome many obstacles as a result of the many lessons and friendships she has made through her lacrosse career. As her time at Westford Academy comes to an...

Senior Captain Rebecca D'Anna kicks the ball downfield.

Rebecca D’Anna kicks her way to the Ocean State

Dan Allison, Staff Writer May 30, 2018

Last fall, WA's Girls Varsity Soccer team had a remarkable run to the state championship game, and one of the many faces on that team was Rebecca D'Anna. D'Anna has been playing soccer for WA all of her four years and will be heading to the University of Rhode Island. D'Anna has been committed to...