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Thieme poses for a picture at her desk.

Thieme continues stay at WA as school psychologist

Shaivi Shah and Srivas Arun Oct 12, 2022

Hanna Thieme started as an intern for the school psychology department in 2019. Since then, a global pandemic shut the world down, drastically changed the schedule of schools everywhere, and impacted countless students' mental health. Luckily, Thieme stuck with WA and is now the school's newest psychologist....

Junior Abby Baker runs with the ball.

Photos: Girls’ soccer suffers near shutout to Lincoln-Sudbury

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Oct 9, 2022

On Friday, Oct. 7th on the WA Trustee's Field, the girls' soccer team put up an extensive fight against Lincoln-Sudbury, but ultimately, suffered a near shutout; the Westford Academy team lost 1-5, leaving the WAGS Team with a current record of 2-5-4. The team will face Wayland at their next game on...

Members of the SASA cabinet and cub advisor Rashmi Kumar pose for the photo. Students from left to right, president Tanvi Kodukulla (jr), treasurer Srinivas Sriram (jr) , junior vice president Mahi Yerabothu (jr), social media manager Tanya Joshi (sr), and secretary Mysha Khan (jr).

SASA to build community and embrace South Asian culture

Deepa Gautam, Features Editor Sep 14, 2022

When navigating life in a melting pot such as the US, it can be difficult for students to feel culturally understood, to feel truly comfortable embracing the rich customs that come along with their unique identity. Nonetheless, celebrating these differences is vital towards building a welcoming and inclusive...

WA Football players pose for a picture. (Wilson, Haggan, Rudiman, Fremault)

WA Football hungry to tackle the competition

James McDermott, Sports Editor Sep 12, 2022

After kicking off their season with a 44-6 blowout win against Dracut, WA Football looks to continue dominating whoever is on the other side of the line of scrimmage every Friday night. Following a successful 2021 campaign, recording eight wins and three losses, WA Football is hungry to get off to...

WA Cross Country's 2022 senior captains (from left to right) Cam Douglas, Owen Schultz, Dan Ottesen, Austin DeSisto, Alison Chen, Kaitlyn Walpole, and Sharayu Tekade smile for a picture after practice.

Cross Country Team’s bond helps prepares for 2022 season

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Sep 12, 2022

As one of the biggest sports teams at WA, the Cross Country (XC) Team is known for its excellent performances in both its regular season meets and regional level races. Its impressive race times, however, are only a result of the team’s passionate and dedicated runners who share a bond like no other. From...

Kirby receives pitch and frames it in the strike zone.

Kirby makes a call to the bullpen at Clemson

James McDermott, Sports Editor Jun 2, 2022

Senior Captain of the Westford Academy Baseball team Cole Kirby has played on the baseball fields of Westford for as long as he can remember. Although he has made the decision to not pursue playing baseball in college, he plans to ensure baseball remains a part of his life. Kirby developed his love...

Princi poses with her violin

Victoria Princi records music for Eurydice

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions editor May 24, 2022

Senior Victoria Princi has been writing music her entire life. She wrote songs on her piano at five years old to welcome her dad back from a business trip, and now, she is performing music for the upcoming WATA production of Eurydice originally by Sarah Ruhl. This production will be directed by senior...

Voter Registration Documents and forms from the Westford League of Women Voters.

League of Women Voters Returns to WA

Eddie Lowney, Staff Writer May 19, 2022

After a multi-year hiatus, Westford's League of Women Voters resumed their previously annual voter registration drive at Westford Academy. On April 5, League volunteers circulated the cafeteria, passing out forms to register to vote, for those aged 18 and up, or to preregister, for those who are 16 or...

Senior Manasvi Iyengar (left) and sophomore Sreya Binu (right) work at the check-in booth in the senior lobby for Chaat Masala.

Human Rights Club debuts first ever Chaat Masala

Pravar Mukkala and Sophia Keang May 16, 2022

Thumping Bollywood music sounds through the cafeteria as every object in the room vibrates to the synths. Students jump and dance to the music, singing the lyrics. In a corner, people stand in long lines at the henna and vendor tables, excited to get mehndi designs on their hands. This is the kind...