By Tanvi Verma Staff Writer Mrs. Carol Fernsten-Lyman is retiring from Westford Academy after 17 years as a Special Education teacher.You’ve probably seen her around the Guidance hallway before, or maybe you’ve had the pleasure of being in one of her classes. She’s been hugely influential to new teachers in her department. “This is a huge loss for the department, [...]
Matt Miller Staff Writer Music can be a driving force in one’s persona or life. A person’s life could be completely, or near completely devoted to music. While there are many genres to choose from, some only stick to what is current or popular. Some stick to a genre that may be not so mainstream, or it once was. Prior [...]
By Jenna Lee Staff Writer As we all know, every Westford Academy student is required to complete summer reading for English. The summer reading list, up to this year, had been constant and unchanged. For the summer of 2011, however, the program went through slight changes. For example, the required novel for freshmen A Separate Peace by John Knowles is [...]
For the Class of 2012… President: Richa Kaul Vice President: Jessica Bishop Secretary: Brendan Sullivan Treasurer: Sandeep Garikapati running against Devin Bornstein Student Council Representatives: Alexis Jacobson, Emily Koerner, Katie Perrone, Jennifer Rigby, Christian Yip and Thomas Yorke For the Class of 2013… President: Nathan Rigione running against Jillian Chrysikos, Andrew Dunne, Jerome Falcone and Mike Murphy Vice President: Dan Bugos running against Alaina Baker, Thomas [...]
Alexander Lee News Editor It was a beautiful Friday afternoon when WA’s class of 2011 entered the school for their last official time. As the bustling parents and family members grew with anticipation, the customary playing of the sentimental “Pomp and Circumstance” began. Headed by Principal James Antonelli, Dean Bob Ware, Vice Principal Adam Goldberg, and Dean Michael Parent, following [...]
By Anna Raboin Co-Editor-in-chief As a class of 400, we started our journey together in elementary school. Now, with a walk across a stage, the journey will end together. People have grown and changed in tremendous ways; friendships, personalities and values have constantly shifted to shape the people we are now. Being a part of this group of students has [...]
By Catherine Pears Co-Editor-in-Chief As a newcomer to WA this year, I had the ability to observe the school and student population from a different perspective. Coming into the school, I only knew about five people- none of which were in my classes; I decided I wasn’t going to play any sports- although I’d played one every season my freshman [...]
By Ethan Walshe Staff Writer A senior’s choice for what to pursue after college is usually not an easy one. By their senior year they certainly have some notion of what they want to pursue in their lives, but the choice is not always an easy one. This year, three Westford Academy seniors made the choice to pursue theater arts [...]
By Sameer Kini Sports Editor Boys: 1. Mark Cornelius – The top athlete WA loses this year is without a doubt Mark “King Corn” Cornelius. Cornelius is an elite three-sport athlete, as he dominated football, basketball and baseball. As a receiver, he was known for having incredible hands. In basketball, he was a scoring and rebounding machine, leading WA to [...]
By Sameer Kini Sports Editor It has been quite the year for Westford Academy athletics. The successes and achievements of both individual athletes and entire teams have surely not gone unnoticed. Since the beginning of the fall season, student-athletes have clearly been striving for the best, and it is reflected in their results. This trend started earlier in the year [...]
By Alexander Lee News Editor Though our student body mainly focuses on football, basketball and baseball championships, the golf team was arguably the most successful sports team of 2010-2011. They quietly posted the best record in the DCL this year and were also DCL champions. No player deserves more credit for their victory than team MVP, Lance Luther. Over his [...]
By Anastasha Echavarri Staff Writer Senior Molly Klinka started off her freshman year on the varsity field hockey team and prepares to leave Westford Academy while she’s still on the field. With her incredible talent for the game as well as other many aspiring traits, one wonders how she became the person she is today. Starting in the 3rd grade, [...]
