Before the school year even began, I was assigned the task of reading Catch-22, by Joseph Heller, for my AP Literature and Composition class. This book was a complicated entanglement of different scenarios and characters.  I fortunately made it out of the maze of Heller’s winding ideas, and I found...

As an eighth grader, when it came time to choose courses for freshman year, I knew I wanted orchestra to be my freshman elective. I had played violin in school since third grade, and it was only natural for me to continue what I was comfortable with, even though I didn't particularly enjoy playing the...

Thousands of people in undeveloped countries do not have access to clean water. As they are aware of the problem, UNICEF, has partnered up with the Environmental Club to help with this situation. Presently, 18 out 50 states are experiencing drought because of the global climate change, according...

In today's day and age, students strive to achieve perfect 4.0 GPAs or above to be even noticed by the most prestigious colleges. The journey starts in freshman year, when homework and tests are piled upon a student and only the most prepared students are able to manage their workload. For others,...

Many students at WA have hobbies that are important to them. Whether it be a sport or a club, most students find something that they enjoy. For senior Evan Doherty, this hobby is music. In the fifth grade, Doherty was introduced to Green Day, an American rock band. After hearing them, Doherty immediately...

Recently, a garden bed was planted near the playground at Westford Academy. This garden, a Fresh Start project funded by Fat Moon Farms and Whole Foods Market, is one of many beds installed throughout Westford Public Schools. The science coordinator at the elementary schools, contacted Health Curriculum...

Starting as a six year old throwing a football with his dad, junior Connor Degenhardt is on his way to Holy Cross in the fall of 2017 as he commits to playing football there during his college career. “I’ve always loved the game, I’ve always been passionate about it and spent my whole life trying...

Taiga Kambara of the class of 2016 is taking a gap year next year to consider different careers and try new things. After a stressful high school experience Kambara wants to take a year to reevaluate himself and think about his plans for the future. "I wanted to take a year to really reevaluate my...

For many high school athletes, playing a sport in college is a dream that may seem difficult to reach. However, for senior Pat Coffey, this dream has come true. Next fall, Coffey will be playing division three basketball at Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire. According to Coffey, college basketball...

In a fast paced volleyball game, WA played against Boston Latin School. In addition, it was also WA's senior night for all of senior of the volleyball team. The game started off with WA in the possession of the ball. Within the first few minutes of the game, WA scored two points, giving them an early lead. However,...

After days of hard work and dedication two seniors, Britt Sodersjerna and Madeline Mortensen exhibit their final piece of art that will leave a long lasting impression on Westford Academy. They spent a week planning the replica mural and at last the idea came to them while brainstorming at Starbucks. "A...

If Drake's earlier projects are compared with his fourth commercial album "Views," one may think a different artist created them. Drake has evolved dramatically the past two years, finding his own unique sound and style. "Views" (previously "Views from the Six") is the culmination of this evolution. "Views"...