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WA Ghostwriter

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WASD poses for a photo after a meet

WA Girls Swim and Dive crushes Bedford on senior night

Penelope Zambrana, Opinion and Review Editor Jan 26, 2025

WA Girls’ Swim and Dive (WASD) blew their competition, Bedford High School, out of the water at their home meet on Saturday, Jan. 25, at a home meet at the Beede Center in Concord. WASD was able to start off with a strong lead against Bedford, and upheld it throughout the meet. This lead can be credited...

Jeremiah Small commits to UMaine for diving

Jeremiah Small commits to UMaine for diving

Tyler Olsen, Staff Writer Jan 15, 2024

Numerous top five finishes in the state. Multiple WA records. DCL championships. A state title. With this long list of accomplishments, senior Jeremiah Small has been a key contributor to the Westford Academy Swim & Dive team throughout his high school career. Excited to continue this legacy, Small...

The Girls Swim and Dive team stands for a picture after their States Championship.

Girls’ Swim and Dive finish as 2023 State runners-up

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Mar 13, 2023

Athletics are especially prized at WA, and Swim and Dive is no exception. As an extremely successful team over the years, Swim and Dive involves rigorous training and regular meets during the winter, and every year facilitates new growth, regardless of whether the season sees victory or defeat. The...

Sophomore Vivian Aeder comes up for a breath during the 100yd breaststroke.

WA Boys’ and Girls’ Swim and Dive triumphs

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2020

On Saturday January 11, the WA Swim and Dive team held joint home meets for the boys against Chelmsford and the girls against Tyngsborough. The WA Boys were victorious with a score of 108-78 and the WA Girls won 101-77. The meet was held at UMass Lowell's Costello Athletic Center.  

Dias headed to Duquesne University

Dias headed to Duquesne University

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nov 9, 2017

Every year, WA sees a handful of talented athletes commit to continuing their athletic careers at a range of universities. Whether it be soccer, basketball, lacrosse, or another sport, we often see a significant number of athletes sign to play at their schools. However, in recent years at WA, commitment...

Boy's Swimming Loses to Acton- Boxborough 99-87

Boy’s Swimming Loses to Acton- Boxborough 99-87

Quinn Dolan, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2017

On December 22nd, the boy's swimming team warmed up to face Acton- Boxborough in a heated meet. WA lost quite a few races in the beginning and in the start of the 2nd half, but ended strong with an excellent relay. The meet started with a medley, meaning everyone racing changed the stroke each lap....