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Photo courtesy of Westford Community Rowing.

Crew team reinvented after budget deficit discovered

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Dec 11, 2017

After discovering a projected $70,000 deficit for the Westford Community Rowing program, home of the local crew team, Westford town officials made the decision to lay off two full-time crew coaches and shift the adult crew programs to the nonprofit Friends of Westford Community Rowing. WA has made preliminary...

O'neil Cinemas, the new movie theater in Littleton at the Point

O’neil Cinema in Littleton impresses

Athena Lewin, Staff Writer Dec 11, 2017

O’neil Cinemas recently opened at the Point in Littleton. The building contains both a restaurant and a theater. The theater section of the building contains eight movie theaters and a concession stand. The concessions there are the typical concessions sold, candy, popcorn, and drinks. The popcorn...

Junior Elizabeth Arnold follows through on a free throw

Arnold headed to Hamilton

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 6, 2017

After four years playing varsity basketball for WA, senior captain Elizabeth Arnold has decided that she will continue her academic and athletic career at Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York. According to Arnold, since it is a Division III program, the process of finding a school to play...

E-Cigs : Vaping epidemic plagues WA

E-Cigs : Vaping epidemic plagues WA

Mehul Shrivastava and Alisha Sabnis Dec 6, 2017

Over the last couple years, Westford and several neighboring districts have had more and more students vaping at the high school level. Members of administration have been making efforts to reduce the amount of vapes used on campus as well as to educate parents and students about what vapes are and what...

Photos: WA Band performs at Winter Concert

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Dec 5, 2017

On Tuesday December 5th, 2017, the Westford Academy Concert, Marching, and Symphonic Bands performed in the PAC to start off the Winter Concert. The Grey Ghost Marching Band began the performance with 'Sgt. Pepper', a rendition followed by the Percussion Ensemble's 'C.C. Conga', by Thomas P. Hannum. Intermission...

Knitwear for babies for sale in the cafeteria.

Photos: Holiday Bazaar 2017 brings generations together

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Dec 3, 2017

On Sunday, December 2, students and vendors of all ages showcased their talents through skilled craftsmanship and various forms of merchandise. Westford's holiday tradition was yet again a success, with the parking lots filled by 10:00, and the school was alive with activity. Here is a gallery of various...

Principal Jim Antonelli hand out finalist medals to the team after the game

WAGS falls just short of state title

Ben Walker and Andrew Friel (Photos), Co-Editors-in-Chief Nov 18, 2017

On Saturday, November 18th, WA Girls’ Soccer squared off against the Wachusett Mountaineers for a chance to capture the girls’ soccer division I state title. Unfortunately for WAGS, they 2-1 lost in double overtime, falling just short of the title after a historic playoff run. This run was...

WA teacher brings students to the past

WA teacher brings students to the past

Tony Yacavone, Staff Writer Nov 14, 2017

On the 13th of November, 2017, a teacher at WA brought his students back to the 1920’s. History teacher Stephen Scully set up the viewing of the silent film "Wings". The film was watched by freshmen and sophomores. Scully stated at the start of the movie that he wanted the students to get an experience...

Konstantina Bekiou transitions to American education

Konstantina Bekiou transitions to American education

Nov 13, 2017

Q: Why did you decide to come to WA? A: Well, I’m a Westford resident and we moved to Westford for the school system. I was a Spanish teacher and I wanted to teach here because I wanted to be part of this great system. I wanted to participate with the things that Westford does and I wanted to contribute...

Senior Kayleigh Semeter sends the ball over the net

Girls’ Volleyball sweeps Groton-Dunstable at regional semis

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor Nov 10, 2017

WA Girls' Volleyball powered ahead of Groton-Dunstable Regional High School in the regional semifinals Thursday, taking three straight sets and settling a decisive victory 25-22, 25-17, 25-23. This is the first year the team has made it past the 2nd round of DCLs in several years, and are now 16-2...

Jack Wilson takes his talents to the varsity line

Jack Wilson takes his talents to the varsity line

Dan Allison, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2017

Every season we see the numbers and names change on every sports team. This year, the varsity football team welcomes in freshman Jack Wilson. This ninth grade offensive tackle has been playing with the varsity team all season providing protection in the pocket when his skills are needed. Being a...