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Defenseman Ryan Curran springing into action to block Lexington

WA Boys’ Lacrosse loses 13-10 to Lexington

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Apr 21, 2017

Fans and family gathered at Nutting Field today to cheer on the boys' Grey Ghost Lacrosse team in their game against Lexington. Despite a tumultuous cheer, "Go White!," continuously flowing from sidelined athletes, as well as WA's strong offensive force in the first two quarters, Lexington soon caught...

A Half Day for Good Friday?

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2017

Good Friday is a Christian holiday memorializing Jesus' death by crucifixion. On that day, the student body is given a half day to go home. But with the idea of a secular  separation of Church and State, why is it that in public schools (arranged and paid for by the US Government), this Christian holiday...

Is Oppression Still A Thing In 2017?

Is Oppression Still A Thing In 2017?

Chris Higgins, Staff Writer Apr 11, 2017

Yes. It is. Over the past few years, the topic of racial and queer oppression has really come front and center in today's culture. Especially with the recent presidential election, the talk of these topics has really been boosted over the past few months. Although some people don’t think it still...

GSA co-presidents reflect on their experiences

GSA co-presidents reflect on their experiences

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor Apr 10, 2017

Today's high school students have an extensive amount of pressure on them, not just school-related, but also to find themselves and figure out who they are. When it comes to gender identity or sexual orientation, teenagers nation-wide are struggling with internal conflict, discrimination in communities,...

Frank Santos Jr. brings hypnosis to WA annually for the DECA fundraiser.

Santos’s hypnosis puts WA in a trance

Mahi Kandage, Staff Writer Apr 9, 2017

Although hypnosis seems magical for most, to Frank Santos Jr., it is second nature. Santos has been performing at corporate events, schools, and nightclubs for over fifteen years, and has performed at WA for over seven years. Santos grew up in Rhode Island surrounded by hypnosis. His father had been...

Solar panels soaring toward installment

Solar panels soaring toward installment

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 8, 2017

Recently, the WA Environmental Club has been pushing for solar panels to be installed on the roof of the school. Currently, the process is moving a little bit further along, as the club was able to contact a company to install the panels. With a company in mind, the club is gathering more information...

Porter concludes years at WA

Porter concludes years at WA

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 6, 2017

Westford Academy Social Studies department head Libby Porter recently revealed that this school year will be her last at WA, concluding many years of service as a teacher and curriculum coordinator. For much of her life, Porter knew that she wanted to be an educator, earning her Bachelor’s degree...

Senior McKenna Watson chases down a Boston -Latin player

Girls’ Lacrosse victorious against Boston Latin

Mehul Shrivastava and Kai-Jia Yue Apr 6, 2017

On Wednesday, April 5, the Girls' Varsity Lacrosse team won their game against Boston Latin with a score of 16-4. Displaying strong teamwork and strategies, WA had other team members and the audience cheering with every goal they scored. The first half started with WA scoring the first goal of the...