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Felicani approaches Serra, who has the ball.

WAFH suffers shutout against Chelmsford

Kristen Su, Co-Managing-Editor Sep 18, 2021

The Varsity Field Hockey team took on Chelmsford at 3:30 pm this Friday, Sept. 17 at Chelmsford High School. WA fell to the past Division 1 North semifinalists with a score of 5-0. The game got off to a quick start. Chelmsford senior captain Lexi D'Angelo got her team on the board one minute in, giving...

WA Grey Ghosts gather around Coach Rich during the Dracut game.

Ghosts make long-awaited return to football

Unnati Bhat, Social Networking and Multimedia Editor Sep 14, 2021

Football is a staple of American high school; Whether someone plays the sport, attends games, or cheers on the team, football touches the majority of students at Westford Academy. The WA Football Team, the Grey Ghosts, had their first game last Friday, Sept. 10, against Dracut. This was the first...

Movie poster for Honest Thief

Honest Thief will steal your attention

James McDermott, Staff Writer Jun 16, 2021

In late 2020, an absolute thriller, Honest Thief was released. Honest Thief is a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat, as you watch a former bank robber continuously outsmart two dirty FBI agents.  Honest Thief is about a bank robber named Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) who meets a woman...

Two players take the draw to start off a game.

Boys lacrosse faces off against Lincoln-Sudbury

Estella Cui, Staff Writer Jun 4, 2021

On May 28, boys varsity lacrosse faced off against Lincoln-Sudbury. The game was held on the Trustees' Field at Westford Academy. The final score was 4-19; Lincoln-Sudbury won.   The next game for the varsity boys will be on Wednesday, June 9th. They will face Waltham High School on the...

Senior Arpit Rao poses in front of Dartmouth College, where he will his education after high school.

Rao awarded salutatorian of his senior class

Melanie Duronio, Features Editor Jun 2, 2021

Although high school may seem like a brief period of time on the surface, much can be accomplished through hard work and dedication. Senior Arpit Rao is a prime example of this, as his diligence and passion for his education has earned him the title of Salutatorian for the Class of 2021. As he prepares...

Senior Torsten Ullrich smiles for a picture.

Ullrich earns title of class of 2021 valedictorian

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Jun 1, 2021

After four years of hard work, late nights studying for exams, and hours spent dedicated to academia, senior Torsten Ullrich has earned the title of valedictorian for the graduating class of 2021. His passion, determination, and diligence for learning has won him the prestigious title of being the highest...

Kreithen is set to play Baseball at the University of Toronto.

Kreithen slides to University of Toronto for baseball

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager May 30, 2021

At Westford Academy, the majority of students end up leaving their sport in high school. This is not the case for senior Aaron Kreithen, who has had a passion for baseball since he was young. He has committed to the University of Toronto where he will continue to pursue his sport.  Kreithen has played...

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...

An assortment of medical supplies.

COVID-19 inspires students to pursue dreams in pre-med and nursing

Estella Cui, Staff Writer May 29, 2021

Nurses, doctors, and health care workers in health are needed now more than ever. High school seniors who are preparing to pursue their college careers have a different view of the medical field due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic not only impacted familial ties but also showed how...

McKay prepares an overhead shot during the second set of her first match.

Photos: Girls’ Varsity Tennis suffers loss to Newton South

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor May 16, 2021

The Girls' Varsity Tennis team suffered a tight loss to Newton South on Friday, May 14. The match was held on the tennis courts behind Stony Brook Middle School in the afternoon of Friday, May 14. The match ended with a final score of 2-3. The team's next match is on Monday, May 17, against Acton-Boxborough....

Brian Klostermann poses for his senior portrait.

Klostermann joins the Army

Rohun Voruganti, Staff Writer May 10, 2021

Here at Westford Academy, the goal for almost all students is to go to college, with the school promoting this goal by teaching classes that will help students prepare for higher education.  Across the country, roughly thirty percent of graduates don't go to college and choose a different path, including...