Age doesn’t hinder WA’s newest student

May 1, 2014

Genevieve Johnson, WA's newest student, returns at the age of 94 to complete her high school education, one cut short by the stress of the Great Depression making it necessary for her to work at the Abbot Mills. "I wanted a diploma, I wanted to know that I finished school. I was very much excited. It means everything to me. It's what I wanted all my life, to finish school," she said.

Bear sighted near WA

Mar 18, 2014

Today at 2:10 p.m. residents of Westford sighted a black bear on Hartford Road. Much of the traffic leaving the high school stopped to observe the unusual event.

East meets West tackles depression

Mar 7, 2014

By Charlotte Redman Staff Writer Are you or anyone you know suffering from depression? Do you wish you knew how to help? Attend East Meets West on Monday, March 10th from 7 to 9 P.M. at Westford's Stony Brook Middle School to learn about the fight against depression. East Meets West is a free...

WA says “au revior” to France

Mar 5, 2014

On February 11th, twenty Westford Academy students and two French teachers boarded a plane to France to take part in an exchange program in Rumilly, France.

Rec Ball playoffs: Results and predictions

Mar 3, 2014

It's time for the playoffs. Who will take it all?

A touch of reality

Mar 3, 2014

High school is meant to serve as the transition years to smoothly allow students to pursue a new life after school, whether it be college or a career, but so far, I do not feel like I have been adequately prepared in many aspects of my high school career.

Olympics close to home

Feb 27, 2014

With the Olympics having closed less than a week ago, it is good to assume that many people are still riding on the adrenaline from watching the men's four-man bobsled final (the U.S. took bronze, in case you were sleeping). However, many of the sports highlighted during the games are much bigger in Europe, and are a bit obscure in the U.S. Have no fear, though, for with a bit of research, most of these Olympic sports are within your grasp, if you're inclined, and clubs are nearby.

Snow Day Decision Grader: Feb 13

Feb 13, 2014

Superintendent Bill Olsen faced a tough decision today as winter storm Pax made it's way through the New England area. Did he make the right call?

WA to practice new security measures

Feb 10, 2014

On February 14, students at WA will be practicing the newly implemented ALICE security system. Students and parents have reacted to a presentation given on the matter this past Friday.

Rec Ball Power Rankings: Week 5

Jan 28, 2014

Power rankings and results from the fifth week of Rec Ball play,

Loans: student perspectives

Jan 25, 2014

This is a part in a series of articles covering the issue of student loans. In this piece, the Ghostwriter investigated how various WA students, both past and present, have dealt with and felt about student loans. For more articles, see Student Loans: An Investigative Report. By Andy Dunn & Ethan...

The national issue of college debt

Jan 25, 2014

This is a part in a series of articles covering the issue of student loans. In this piece, the Ghostwriter investigated the national situation regarding student debt as a whole. For more articles, see Student Loans: An Investigative Report. By Andy Dunn Staff Writer The reality of the world...