By Alexa Overington Westford Academy Theater Arts presents The Hairy Ape by Eugene O’Neill. The story follows Yank, a man whose life has been defined by his work in the stokehole of a ship.  While confident and in charge, Yank’s core is shaken by an encounter with a visitor to the ship’s depths.  Questioning where he belongs, Yank sets out [...]

By Matt Miller and Ethan Walshe Students at Westford Academy dedicate their time to a myriad of activities, such as sports, clubs, employment, involvement in their community and other endeavors. With this many options, students often put their time into several areas, and balancing this all with schoolwork can prove to be a challenge, although some find it to be [...]

It is important to get involved throughout high school because it is a good way to make new friends and be a part of your school. Also, it looks good on college applications. Here is an updated list of clubs for the 2011-2012 school year with email addresses for the advisors of each club. Amnesty International Advisor: Ms. Kavanagh Art [...]

By Lauren Cullen Staff Writer On Wednesday November 22, Westford Academy graduate Katie Lawson came back to host a workshop for the theater department. 13 actors and actresses from WA’s theater program attended the workshop in total. Lawson, a graduate from WA’s class of 2007, went on to Fordham Universityat Lincoln Center’s theater program. She now is a professional actress [...]

By Abby Cianciolo Photograph Editor Westford Academy’s DECA club is reaching new heights this year, which is consistent with its motto: “Aspire Higher with DECA”. With approximately 230 members, the club is at it’s largest numbers in its history, and possibly in the state. In addition to their member growth, their yearly events are ready to be set into action. [...]

By: Kyle Auger Sports Editor This Christmas season the theater department is creating their portrayal of the classic story with the same title: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. This play stays true to the famous tale, with characters that everyone has become familiar with, and is a production the company is excited to make. An interesting note about the [...]

Sameer Kini Sports Editor Every year, Westford Academy Theater Arts puts on a musical as one of its shows. This year they have decided to put on Code Monkey, a play written and directed by Luke Jorgensen. The show originally debuted in 2009 at Boston College, and now WATA will undertake its production, with the musical debuting on Saturday November [...]

Lauren Cullen, Staff Writer In this witty black-box production directed by senior Audrey Seraphin, the main focus is the behind the scenes look of a group of bridesmaids on their not so special day. While flipping thru the playbill, I noticed a “Content Advisory Warning.” The warning said the production contained “explicit language, sexual innuendo, and drug usage.” This discovery [...]

By Jocelyn Cote Staff writer Handwriting analysis, deciphering forgeries, and spending time watching NCIS are just a few of the activities enjoyed by the super sleuths of the Westford Academy Forensics Club. Timothy Knittel, a chemistry teacher at WA, is the club’s current advisor.  He stepped up to the position last year. “I’m looking for ways to involve myself,” said [...]

Kyle Auger Sports Editor The outdoor club, the hiking club, the camping club are all names for Cirrus, one of the most adventurous clubs you’ll find at Westford Academy. Headed by math teacher Zach Brumbaugh, the club just completed their first hike where they planned on navigating from Westminster, Massachusetts through the mountains north to Ashburnham, New Hampshire. However it [...]

By Haley Verre Staff Writer Not many know of the Beyond Words Literary Magazine, but the club is determined to make the school more aware of its existence. Each of the sixteen members  in the club this year will meet after school on Thursdays in room 243 to share their love of writing and creativity. “Beyond Words is based on [...]

By Ethan Walshe Staff Writer On Tuesday, September 13, students of the freshman class had the opportunity to explore new interests and activities at the annual Westford Academy activities fair. Here, freshmen had the chance to learn about the many after school clubs that WA offers. The timing of this year’s activities fair differed greatly from previous ones. Instead of being [...]