Alexander Lee
Staff Writer

On January 27, 2010 an outstanding American author, J.D Salinger, passed away due to natural causes. He was ninety-one at the time, and the day marked an end to a legend of American literature.

Salinger was not the most prolific of authors, for he only published one major work: The Catcher in the Rye. Nonetheless, he still imparted his legacy onto society by selling over sixty-five million copies of this novel. (more)

By Rob Gilman and Chris Seigen
Staff Writers

Westford is home to many great pizza places, so we decided to review them and rate them. We visited Westford House of Pizza, Pizzaria Presti, Silver Palate, and Willow’s. (more)

By Barbara Morrison
Editor-in-Chief &
Maria Hodgins
Multimedia Editor

Westford is still coping with the death of senior Olivia Marchand. On Monday, February 1, 2010 her father fatally shot her, shot and wounded her mother Jody Marchand, and then took his own life. Jody Marchand survived and is recovering at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

In the wake of such a tragedy, friends of Marchand have been focusing on her life and her “fun loving, easygoing and caring” attitude.

All WA seniors Nicole Kibblehouse and Stephanie Benowitz, close friends of Marchand, did was laugh as they reminisced about their favorite moments with Marchand.

“It was always an adventure with her,” Benowitz began by saying. (more)

By Maria Hodgins
Multimedia Editor
&
Stefanie Doucette
Staff Writer

In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Westford, the school community is coming together in an effort to come to terms with the loss of senior Olivia Marchand.

The Westford Academy administration and staff have been collaborating to provide a supportive environment. On Tuesday, February 2nd the guidance department stayed at the school until 11 pm to be available for any grieving students.

The school will not be open again tonight, but the guidance department will still be providing assistance for both students and faculty throughout the days to come.
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By Patrick Martell
Staff Writer

When Westford Academy was preparing for the NEASC visit this fall they had a lot to do. One of the many things, was to develop a set of rubrics, which were to be used school wide. (more)