At the beginning of the pandemic, many students turned to the internet to occupy themselves during quarantine. One application that grew exponentially because of this was TikTok, an app that allows people to share short videos and create content of varying topics. Among the creators with substantial...

Whether it be band, orchestra or chorus, it’s no surprise that WA students excel in the musical arts. One such student at our school is freshman Sreya Binu. Binu has been singing since she was two years old, and she is currently an independent singer and songwriter. The Ghostwriter had the pleasure...

New start times for the 2021-2022 school year have been proposed in order to lift budget constraints in Westford Public School district. The Westford School Committee will vote on the final timings at their meeting on March 8. This vote will decide whether or not Westford Academy's current start time...

Whether it be through chorus, theatre, or orchestra, Westford Academy excels in its musical departments. This excellence comes from ambitious students who are passionate about their craft and yearn to express themselves musically. However, many students, with other commitments in mind, do not have the...

The Ghostwriter reached out to people regarding AP limitations. The question was: "What is your opinion on possible limitations on who can take APs, and which APs are offered and are willing to be administered by WA?" There have been complaints from students who are self-studiers and are struggling to...

As a result of COVID-19, Westford Public Schools has adopted a hybrid model, with the option of remote learning, for the 2020-21 school year. Due to the changes to the academic atmosphere, the first day of school for Westford Academy students will be September 16. However, WA staff members started their...

With the recent coronavirus cancellations and changes regarding school, spring sports, SATs, and pass-fail assignments, juniors, who are in a crucial part of their high school career, face many uncertainties regarding how this will affect the application process and preparedness for college. During this...

These past few months have taken the world by storm, shaking up the daily lives of people all around the world. COVID-19 has forced academic buildings to shut down nationally, immensely affecting our school system. While social distancing at home, students have ample time to themselves to catch up on...

This is one of many in the Ghostwriter’s new series of 23 questions. This series will highlight the significance of our faculty and students, and the little things about them that many don’t know. This week, the Ghostwriter had the chance to meet with freshman class treasurer, Krishna Vasiraju, who...

Portals opened for class selection for the 2020-2021 school year on February 14th, 2020, the day before February vacation. The portals will close on February 28th and all electives will have to be chosen by then. The Ghostwriter asked some students what electives they plan on taking next year.

This is one of many in the Ghostwriter’s new series of 23 questions. This series will highlight the significance of our faculty and students, and the little things about them that we may not know. This week, the Ghostwriter had the chance to meet with WA guidance counselor, Mr. Doherty, who shared...

Midterms are always one of the most stressful times of the year. Here is a gallery featuring how some students feel about midterms and the advice some give as to how to prep for these exams.