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June 16Miller retires after four decades of broadcasting student achievements
June 15WAGL ends historic season in a 8-6 loss against Concord-Carlisle
June 13Maddie Smith putts to a sectional title
June 12Westford’s DEI committee plans for their second Juneteenth event
June 12Wilson prepares to play under the Saturday night lights at Trinity College

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Miller retires after four decades of broadcasting student achievements
Srivas Arun and Deepa Gautam | June 16, 2025
WAGL ends historic season in a 8-6 loss against Concord-Carlisle
Penelope Zambrana, Co-Opinion and Reviews Editor | June 15, 2025
Class of 2025 graduation honors growth and lasting bonds
Imaan Choudhry, Co-News Editor | June 10, 2025
Parks hopes to remind peers what graduation means as 2025 class speaker
Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager | June 10, 2025

Smith hits through the ball, sweeping up dirt and dust in the process.

Maddie Smith putts to a sectional title

June 13, 2025

A Juneteenth poster hangs in the bell lobby.

Westford’s DEI committee plans for their second Juneteenth event

June 12, 2025

Alex Wilson scores a touchdown at a home game.

Wilson prepares to play under the Saturday night lights at Trinity College

June 12, 2025

Soundbytes: how WA feels about the omission of teacher names from draft schedules

Soundbytes: how WA feels about the omission of teacher names from draft schedules

June 12, 2025

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Miller retires after four decades of broadcasting student achievements

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The shocking downfall of Ruby Franke in the '8 Passengers' documentary

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Dua smiles in front of DECA's bulletin board. As vice president of Westford Academy's DECA chapter and a strong competitor at DECA's international level, Dua will carry the skills that he has learned from the club through his education at New York University Sterm School of Business.

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Class of 2025 graduation honors growth and lasting bonds

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Smith hits through the ball, sweeping up dirt and dust in the process.

Maddie Smith putts to a sectional title

June 13, 2025

Alex Wilson scores a touchdown at a home game.

Wilson prepares to play under the Saturday night lights at Trinity College

June 12, 2025

The shift from typed to written essays is being discussed in English and history classes.

Use of AI writing in civics papers stirs conversation about the place of AI in school

June 10, 2025

Bulat smiles for a photo in front of WA, just two weeks before graduation.

25 Questions with class of ’25 salutatorian Kaylee Bulat

June 10, 2025

Dua smiles in front of DECA's bulletin board. As vice president of Westford Academy's DECA chapter and a strong competitor at DECA's international level, Dua will carry the skills that he has learned from the club through his education at New York University Sterm School of Business.

25 Questions with class of ’25 valedictorian Sahil Dua

June 10, 2025

Soundbytes: how WA feels about the omission of teacher names from draft schedules

Soundbytes: how WA feels about the omission of teacher names from draft schedules

June 12, 2025

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Soundbytes: How is stress affecting juniors during second semester?

Soundbytes: How is stress affecting juniors during second semester?

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The shocking downfall of Ruby Franke in the ‘8 Passengers’ documentary

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‘Novocaine’ is a numbingly bland viewing experience

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‘Split Fiction’ is exceptionally fun but misses the details

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Photos: Chaat, cheers, and charity at WA
Diya Patel, Staff Writer | May 28, 2025
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Saanvi Arora, Executive News Editor | February 2, 2025

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A Juneteenth poster hangs in the bell lobby.

Westford’s DEI committee plans for their second Juneteenth event

Diya Patel, Staff Writer • June 12, 2025

Westford is hosting its second annual Juneteenth celebration and flag raising at the Westford Town Common on Thursday, June 19, from 10 a.m....

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After working in the Westford Public Schools distr

After working in the Westford Public Schools district for over four decades, audio-visual coordinator Mark Miller has retired from his position at WA.

The Ghostwriter sat down with Miller and other members of the WA community to discuss his quiet legacy, and the impact he has had on Westford students since his hiring in 1983.

Watch the full video and read the feature story by clicking the link in our bio, or watch the video on Youtube by clicking the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQnEkybLaH4

Lights blink on and off as a man turns knobs and d

Lights blink on and off as a man turns knobs and dials, conducting a technological symphony. His voice fills the gymnasium as a ball swishes through the net, declaring WA’s victory over the roar of the crowd. He stands in the back of the PAC ensuring presentations go smoothly, inspects malfunctioning tools in classrooms, and never hesitates to offer a helping hand. His face is instantly recognizable, but few know the full scope of audio-visual coordinator Mark Miller’s contributions to WA.

“If you told me in 1983 that I’d be retiring in 2025 from Westford Academy, I never would have believed it,” Miller said.

More than four decades of commitment will cement anyone in the very fabric of their community, but when that person has been as integral as Miller in WA’s growth and daily functioning, his legacy and influence interweaves with the past, present, and future of the school.

Read more about Miller and his decades-long career at WA by clicking the link in our bio.

Check out our latest story on the passing of the c

Check out our latest story on the passing of the combined freshman health and P.E. graduation requirements. Link in bio!

Last Thursday, WA Girls' Lacrosse (WAGL) ended the

Last Thursday, WA Girls' Lacrosse (WAGL) ended their historic season with an 8-6 loss against Concord-Carlisle (CC) at Babson College. This was the first time WAGL has ever made it as far as the championship, speaking to their skillful players and grit. Although the game ended in a loss, WAGL is still so proud of themselves for reaching the point they have and plan to carry these skills on into their next season. Click the link in the bio to read more on this

On May 28, a cooking project in a Westford Academy

On May 28, a cooking project in a Westford Academy Spanish III Honors class left five students with minor burns after hot oil popped while churros were being fried. The incident happened during a three-day cooking assignment where students were required to research a traditional food from a Spanish-speaking country they had studied throughout the year.
Click the link in our bio to read more!

Many high school athletes, especially juniors, hol

Many high school athletes, especially juniors, hold the ultimate goal of continuing to play their beloved sport in college. For junior Maddie Smith, this is already a reality as she has committed to playing Division 1 golf at the University of Memphis. Despite having already committed to a college, Smith is still putting her all into golf at the high school level through her relentless pursuit of higher accomplishments.

Smith secured her first sectional title by just one stroke at the MIAA North/Central/West Sectional Tournament held at the Haven Country Club on May 28. Leading up to this competition, Smith was determined to improve her short range skills to be able to perform her best.

Read more at the link in our bio.

After many years of fierce dedication in the weigh

After many years of fierce dedication in the weight room, classroom, and on the field, senior Alex Wilson is committing to Trinity College’s Division 3 football program, taking the next step in his life after high school. Wilson announced his commitment to the college in early April.

Click the link in our bio to read more.

Westford is hosting its second annual Juneteenth c

Westford is hosting its second annual Juneteenth celebration and flag raising at the Westford Town Common on Thursday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be hosted by the town’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Along with the flag raising, an educational presentation will be held at the Parish Center for the Arts, led by UMass Lowell Professor Dr. Robert Forrant.

Click the link in our bio to read more.

WA is set to release students’ draft schedules o

WA is set to release students’ draft schedules on Thursday, June 12. Students will be dismissed to their advisories at 1:45 p.m. and will be given their schedules by their advisory teachers. This year, the counseling department announced that the draft schedules will be provided without the names of specific teachers. The decision was allegedly made in order to reduce the number of students requesting to switch out of classes due to the teacher they receive. The Ghostwriter asked students and staff about their thoughts on the omission of teacher names from draft schedules.

WA Girls’ Lacrosse will advance to the final rou

WA Girls’ Lacrosse will advance to the final round of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) State Tournament after successfully defeating Wellesley High School 11-10 during a nail-biting game on Wednesday, June 10. The Ghosts will compete against Concord-Carlisle High School at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 at Babson College for the state championship title.

Click the link in our bio to read the full story.

The class of 2025 graduated on Sunday, June 8 at W

The class of 2025 graduated on Sunday, June 8 at Westford Academy’s Trustees Field, ending their journey through Westford Public Schools with countless long-lasting memories…

Read more at link in bio

Over the past two years, AI has made such strides

Over the past two years, AI has made such strides in accuracy and realism that its capabilities have become closer and closer to that of humans.

At the end of May, sophomore US History I classes received their graded civics paper assignment, along with a message that a large portion of the papers were written with AI assistance.

Read more at the link in our bio.

Senior Sahil Dua has earned the title of Class of

Senior Sahil Dua has earned the title of Class of 2025 Valedictorian. In addition to this accomplishment, Dua has contributed to Westford Academy in many aspects. Whether it be as co-captain of the varsity swim and dive team, vice president of DECA, treasurer of National Honor Society, or one of the representatives of Student Council, Dua serves as an example of what someone can accomplish when they are dedicated and have a genuine desire to challenge themselves.

Despite balancing several different extracurricular activities during his high school career, Dua has felt the most drawn to the business field, with his passion culminating in his commitment to the Stern School of Business at New York University and his major in Finance. In the future, he hopes to get his master’s in business and become an investment banker.

Read more at the link in our bio.

Check out our new soundbyte! We asked WA sophomore

Check out our new soundbyte!
We asked WA sophomores their opinion on students not getting into the AP's they signed up for. Here's what they had to say!

Following four years of commitment, perseverance,

Following four years of commitment, perseverance, and risk taking, senior Kaylee Bulat has been recognized as the class of 2025 salutatorian. With no regrets, Bulat spent her time at WA doing what she loved and finding ways to expand her horizons.

She has committed to Boston College and will be majoring in biology come fall. Eventually, Bulat hopes to enter medical school and become a doctor. She has channeled these passions into HOSA and is aiming to get her EMT certification. As she describes it, this career is a perfect combination of her two priorities: science and helping others.

Bulat has spent her time at WA constantly challenging herself and taking risks, whether that’s in AP Chemistry or teaching herself how to bake. Despite her consistently rigorous workload, she expresses how a genuine interest in learning has motivated her.

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down with Bulat, learning more about her both inside and outside of the classroom. Click the link in our bio to read the full interview.

Westford Academy Girls’ Tennis defeated Framingh

Westford Academy Girls’ Tennis defeated Framingham High School 5-0 on Sunday, June 1 at Colonel John Robinson School. The match, which was the first playoff game of the season, came after the team achieved the much-coveted title of Dual County League (DCL) Champions.

Despite being ranked third in the state in comparison to the Framingham Flyers’ thirtieth seed, the Ghosts faced unexpected challenges throughout the match, namely turbulent winds resulting from unpredictable weather.

Read more with the link in our bio.

Congrats to @wagl.2025 for advancing to the semi f

Congrats to @wagl.2025 for advancing to the semi finals!

Graduation has been moved to Sunday, June 8 at 2:0

Graduation has been moved to Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 p.m. due to inclement weather.

Check out our latest story on the biggest takeaway

Check out our latest story on the biggest takeaways from the 5/27 school committee meeting! Link in bio!

Westford Academy Boys’ Lacrosse won a tight matc

Westford Academy Boys’ Lacrosse won a tight matchup against Winchester on Tuesday, June 3, that ended in a close score of 13-11. This advances the team deeper into the playoffs as they enter the round of eight.

During the first face-off of the game, Winchester won possession and quickly ran it down to WA’s side of the field. After a shot on goal that bounced off the post, sophomore CJ Hammond picked up the ground ball and hustled to Winchester’s defense. A few minutes of intense offense by WA and strong defense by Winchester resulted in a struggle for the ball which was eventually brought across the field by Winchester to score the first point of the game.

Read more about the Ghosts’ victory at the link in our bio.

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