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Photos: Students enjoy annual tailgate

Photos: Students enjoy annual tailgate

Oct 8, 2013

By Fatimah Nouilati Staff Writer On Friday night, the yearly tailgate was held at Westford Academy before the varsity football game against Waltham. Through all the unfortunate rain, WA faculty, students, and fans filled the senior parking lot with some good food and great fun. From the cheerleaders...

Senior Kyra Kruger chips the ball over a CCHS midfielder.

WAGS take tough loss to CCHS

Oct 4, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief The Westford Academy girls' soccer team suffered a tough loss Thursday evening to Concord-Carlisle, 1-0, at Alumni Stadium. A single goal in the 38th minute proved to be the difference maker, when a CCHS midfielder edged the ball past WA goalkeeper Samantha...

Video: Sodersjerna joins Army

Jun 20, 2013

By Kathleen McAleese Features Editor Senior Ian Sodersjerna has made the decision to enlist in the United States Army following his graduation from Westford Academy. He always knew that this was something that he wanted to do.

Video: Senior Internship Fair 2013

Jun 17, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief Many members of the senior class spent fourth quarter out in the world on an internship. They worked in schools, research departments, businesses, charities and many other locations. Others worked on a senior project, with some making surfboards to others creating...

Photos: Class of 2013 Graduation

Photos: Class of 2013 Graduation

Jun 12, 2013

By Jenny Watts Staff Writer The Class of 2013 Graduation Exercises were held on Sunday, June 7th, 2013. Between laughter and tears, the graduates commemorated four years of hard work with one final celebration together.

The class of 2013 is announced

Hats off to the class of 2013

Jun 9, 2013

By Jenny Watts Staff Writer Despite the unfortunate weather earlier in the week, this bright and sunny Sunday held host to beautiful graduation exercises for the Westford Academy Class of 2013. “Today is a glorious day. We’re excited and we’re ready,” said Principal James Antonelli moments...

Photos: Girls' Lacrosse Continues Winning Streak

Photos: Girls’ Lacrosse Continues Winning Streak

Apr 29, 2013

By Amy Keum Staff Writer On April 20th, the Westford Academy Girls' Lacrosse team went up against lacrosse powerhouse North Andover. It was a close game between the two strong forces but WA won 9-8, continuing their winning streak. They are 9-0 in total this season. [doptg id="29"]

The mounted camera on a K-9 unit is the subject of this fundraiser.

Opinion: Cash for K9

Apr 2, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief Safety has become the talk of the town since December. New measures have been introduced at every school and now, the Westford Police Department is holding a fundraiser to raise money to acquire a new camera and mounting system for the K-9 unit. The project is...

Crew members prepare the set during their "tech-in" hour"

Sonia Flew all the way to finals

Mar 25, 2013

By Jenny Watts Staff Writer After months of hard work, dedication, and sleepless nights, Westford Academy Theater Arts production of Sonia Flew became one of three winners at the Massachusetts Theater Guild's State Final Competition. This event took place at the John Hancock Building's Back...

Junior Luren Steel drives to the basket.

Tigers take the win at Rec Ball Championship

Mar 14, 2013

By Lauren Cullen Multimedia Editor On Wednesday, March 13, the Girls High School Recreational Championship game was held at Westford Academy. The Yellow Warriors and the Orange Tigers were evenly matched and the score was close the entire game. In the last few minutes, junior Tianna Habosian of the...

Warriors player Jerry Gonzalez takes a foul shot.

Nets dribble their way to the top

Mar 14, 2013

By Ellie Smith Staff Writer Last night in the Recreational High School Basketball championships, the Nets defeated the Warriors in a close game ending in a final score of 53-48. The Westford Recreational basketball league held the championship game at Westford Academy. Warriors player senior...

Superintendent Olsen to look at WPS security

Dec 21, 2012

By Alex Gounaris Staff Writer & Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief School security has come into question in the past week after the mass shooting that took place Friday in Newtown, Connecticut. Superintendent of the Westford Public Schools Everett “Bill” Olsen has been flooded with emails...