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2011 Superlatives Announced

October 29th, 2010

Lexie Brearley
Staff Writer

Well, Class of 2011, the votes are in and the superlatives have been chosen.

Cameron Johnson and Kate Sulka won “Best All-Around.”

The voting process was done twice. The first time it was online, with a Google Survey spreadsheet, but there were major issues. What was intended to happen was students would vote online by filling in the appropriate blanks.

What really happened was some students would only vote for one superlative multiple times.

The voting was done over on a sheet of paper where students would circle the names. It took about a week to tally all the names up and come out with a winner for each superlative.

Emily Raczelowski, who throws shot put and discus for the WA Track team, won the “Most Athletic.”

“I feel really good and thankful for all the people who voted for me,” said Raczelowski with a big smile.

Other winners include, Ryan Imbriaco and Chelsey Walter for “Best Looking,” and John Manning and Teresa Langford won “Hollywood Bound.” As well as Lauren Learner and Brian McCormack for “Best Eyes.”

Emily Mount, who was voted for “Loudest” was not surprised, “It’s funny because I’ve been told I’m loud since kindergarten.”

Although most of the superlatives are flattering, there are some that have a negative tone, such as “Teacher’s Worst Nightmare.” If a student doesn’t want to be named for a particular superlative they can turn it down, but most students find them funny.

So it is a popularity contest? “It most definitely is a popularity contest,” said Gina Mustoe, advisor of the yearbook.

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Boys’ track falls to Newton-South

January 12th, 2010

Lexie Brearley
Staff Writer



Senior Shane O'Neal run the 600 meter run

The boys’ indoor track team suffered their second loss on Thursday, January 7, to Newton-South at Boston University Sports Arena. The score was 64-31. Read the rest of this entry “

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WA cheerleaders cheer to the state title

November 30th, 2009

Lexie Brearley
Staff Writer



Courtesy Photo

Sunday, November 22 was a day that some cheerleading teams in Massachusetts will remember as an okay day or maybe a bad day or maybe even an embarrassing day. A lot of girls fell, a lot were dropped, and one even was dropped then knocked down her supporting teammate on her way down.

For the Westford Academy Varsity Cheerleading team it was an excellent day. They won the Division One state championship,for the first time, with a score of 185.0 points. In 2007, when the current seniors were freshman, WA won the division two state title.
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Boogie all night

November 12th, 2009

Lexie Brearley
Staff Writer



Students at Dance

On Halloween this year, there was quite a scare at Westford Academy: they lost power for a few hours.  The DECA Halloween dance was almost canceled, but fortunately was only delayed for a half an hour.  The school called parents and students at 6:00 informing them that school had lost power and the dance may be canceled but they will call back at 7:00 with what was the plan was. At 7:00 they call back with news that the dance was on and students may start attending.
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Mr. Ware: Year two

October 19th, 2009

By Lexie Brearley
Staff Writer



Mr. Ware

As a dean here at Westford Academy, Bob Ware “wears many hats.” He manages students, evaluates teachers, is the chair of alternative education, was the chair of fine arts, and has duties outside of school, such as dances, sporting events, and school plays. Last year the talent in the theater arts impressed him and he plans to see more this year. Read the rest of this entry “

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New Teacher Feature: Patricia Gifford

October 1st, 2009

By Lexie Brearley
Staff Writer

This is Patricia Gifford’s first year teaching high school students. In all her twelve years of teaching, she has only taught college age. She says that Westford Academy has made a good first impression. Read the rest of this entry “

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