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Photos: Westford Academy Spring Concert for Bands

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Apr 6, 2018

On the April 5, 2018, the Westford Academy Bands, led by Director George Arsenault, performed for students, parents, and faculty in the Performing Arts Center. The program began with "The Duke Ellington Project", with pieces including Prelude to a Kiss and Sheik of Araby. The Percussion Ensemble performed...

Veneto: One more place to try

Veneto: One more place to try

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 4, 2018

Throughout the last three and a half years, my Co-Editor-in-Chief, Andrew, and I have done countless pizza shop reviews. Think of any pizza place within a 15-20 minutes, odds are, we've been there (OK, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit). We have learned where the good places are, where the not so good...

A view of the art show in the bell lobby as seen from the entrance

Photos: Spring Art Show

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Apr 3, 2018

Art students of all levels and classes had the opportunity to pick pieces of art to display at the WA Art Show. Art hangs in the bell and flag lobby this week, chosen by each artist. "We have the freedom to pick which pieces we want up in the lobbies, which is nice because we get to pick our favorites...

Students speak up for Day of Silence

Students speak up for Day of Silence

Bella Barreto, Staff Writer Mar 21, 2018

The Day of Silence is an annual day to spread awareness for bullying and harassment for the LGBTQ community at school.  GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) has been a huge part of the event since April 1996. Every year the organization sets a day to spread awareness and schools from around...

WA deals with aftermath of girls' basketball incident.

Cultural Awareness day to take over WA

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 20, 2018

The administration of Westford Academy, in light of recent instances of racism and prejudice, has announced they will host a Cultural Awareness Day on March 22nd. The day will focus on being more racially and culturally sensitive, and will feature a variety of speakers and workshops for all students...

Arming teachers is not the answer

Arming teachers is not the answer

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager Mar 19, 2018

The shooting at Parkland, Florida, has left many concerns about school safety prominent in the public conscience. Due to this, new ideas are being brought up almost every day in an effort to improve security. One of the new and most popular ideas is one proposed by President Trump, where he recommends...

WA deals with aftermath of girls' basketball incident.

Administration addresses school security

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor Mar 19, 2018

With recent events that have taken place in schools across the country, Westford Academy, as well as the entire school district in Westford, are looking to enhance school security to further ensure student safety. At a school committee meeting on Monday, March 12, Superintendent Bill Olsen, Principal...

Day of Silence disrupts education

Day of Silence disrupts education

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 19, 2018

For years, the Westford Academy Gay-Straight Alliance has been hosting the Day of Silence, which will be paired with a fundraising event. This years event will occur on March 21st. The silence portion of the day is to draw awareness to the oppression of those within the LGBT community by staying silent...

Healy in a photo from 2014
(via Facebook)

Gun arrest hits close to home

Andrew Friel and Ben Walker Mar 7, 2018

On Tuesday March 6th, Crisafulli custodian and WA Class of 2015 graduate James Healy was arrested when it was discovered, via a tip, that he was in possession of several illegal firearms. One of these firearms was found in his vehicle parked at the school. According to the Westford Police Department,...

Algonquin player.

WA dominates Algonquin at sectional quarterfinals

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Mar 1, 2018

  WA took an impressive 75-31 win against Algonquin on Wednesday, February 28, setting them up to play on Sunday in the regional semifinals. WA, the #2 seed, had high expectations against Algonquin, which stood at #10 coming into the game. "We're the higher seeded team, so obviously...

WA Boys' Basketball faces elimination

WA Boys’ Basketball faces elimination

Josh Rosenstein, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2018

As the regular season comes to a close for the Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Basketball team, the last game will determine whether or not they qualify for the playoffs. The boys' team currently sits at 9-10, and a tenth win is necessary to make the postseason. One last win awaits to claim this vital...

Girls’ Hockey caps off senior night with rivalry win

Girls’ Hockey caps off senior night with rivalry win

Dan Allison, Writer Feb 17, 2018

On Thursday the 16th of February, the Frank "Junie" O'Brien ice rink was decked out in streamers and balloons as the girl's hockey program was ready to send off their seniors. Five seniors laced their skates for the last time at their "home" rink: Kylie Gray, Hannah Keefe, Taylor Pacifico, Katie Popp,...