At an age where most teenagers are close to home, junior Phoenix Dailey embraced the opportunity to study in a different country. Dailey's passion for the German language and culture originally started with his brother and eventually when he took the class in middle school. He is now going to be taking...

While most students solely focus on the academics in high school, senior Hansen Shieh was awarded the title of salutatorian of the Class of 2026 after focusing on more than his grades. Sheih not only worked hard in his classes and pushed his Robotics Team to the world championships, but has treasured...

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down and interview senior Matthew Van Houtte for our Student Spotlight series. Read the transcript below for our full interview! In this interview, Van Houtte talked about many of his interests, including his favorite things to do and his plans for his...

History teacher Micheal Martell’s classroom feels familiar to Jack Lamy—the rows of desks, the quiet buzz of classmates working, and the current events presentations unfolding at the front of the room. Instead of sitting amongst the students taking notes, Lamy now moves between the desks offering...

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...

After four years of dedication and hard work, 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...

At 7:00 a.m., they are just your classmates, lugging backpacks around and weaving through long cafeteria lines. Once the school bell rings, they are Griffin the Band, a viral TikTok sensation that has riveted the world with their shockingly impressive impersonation of Lois Griffin from Family Guy and...

High school life can often feel challenging as students take risks and adapt to many changes. Among the inner workings of WA's counseling department, counselor Karen Halloran makes sure that students are given opportunities to face these challenges. By organizing scholarships, orchestrating career exploration...

Compassion. Fairness. Empathy. These are the core values that Director of School Nurses Joan Mitchell carries with her when she walks into Westford Academy each morning. Whether it’s to fill up a water bottle, get some Advil, or say hello to a friendly face, WA’s nurse's office is often visited by...

From Google Docs essays to digital presentations, technology has quickly become one of the most crucial assets to teaching. It is hard to imagine WA without its countless chromebooks, projectors, and speakers, though their importance is often overshadowed by the bustle of the school day. What has now...

Through the hustle and bustle of the hallways in WA, it can be difficult to identify every person who fills the building. However, many have the ability to become a familiar face along the way. With his kindness and personability, junior Noa Zinn has quickly become one of those people for the students...

The bell rings and the hallways flood with students, their laughter joining in with a chorus of sounds. Surrounded by the constant bustle of high school, it can be difficult to notice the note of nervousness in someone’s laugh, the slight frown on someone’s face. But amidst this buzz, there is one...