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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Senior Julia Donescu works on the new Westford Academy Ghost mascot.

Senior Julia Donescu becomes school’s go-to mascot designer

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Dec 14, 2022

As she walked through the halls, her peers and teachers congratulated her. After months of meetings with the administration and tireless nights of redrawing the new ghost, senior Julia Donescu's work on her unique mascot submission had finally paid off. Earlier this year, WA officially announced the...

Senior Ivy Howard works on a drawing after school during art club.

Senior Ivy Howard draws two winning spots in the WA art calendar

Kate Kelly, Staff Writer Nov 22, 2022

Twelve hours. Graphite-covered hands blend the rough image of a dog. A dark shadow contrasting the bright and flowing water beneath it. A pearly white grin, locks of fur, and big floppy ears all sketched by the same artist. Twelve hours, creating a piece soon to be in houses across town.  Senior...

Casey Collins smiles for a picture in her chemistry classroom.

New chemistry teacher Casey Collins brings comfort and support to WA

Grace Hsu, Staff Writer Nov 15, 2022

In a classroom, chemistry teacher Casey Collins stands with two students around a lab table. They pore over beakers and papers, invested in what she is teaching them. Whenever the students ask questions, Collins answers them patiently, going into elaborate detail to help them understand the topic. This...

Senior Chrissy Richert smiles for a picture.

Richert excited to produce one of WA’s first sci-fi plays

Cloud Walsh, Staff Writer Oct 5, 2022

Kicking off Westford Academy Theater Arts' new season is Walt Mcgough’s "Chalk". It is a play managed by senior director Chrissy Richert. "Chalk" will be performed on Oct. 27th at 7 p.m., Oct. 28th at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Nov. 3rd at 7 p.m., and Nov. 4th at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Q: What is "Chalk" about? A:...

Justin Huang pictured coding on his computer.

Senior Justin Huang launches grade-tracking app ‘Grade-Hound’

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor Oct 4, 2022

Getting through high school is a stressful time for anyone who cares deeply about their academic success. Oftentimes, the constant influx of tests and homework can generate an equally long list of scores, which is near impossible to keep track of. Senior Justin Huang recognizes and shares this struggle...

Barnas will be the STEM curriculum coordinator for grades 6-12 starting this year.

Barnas to be STEM curriculum coordinator

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Sep 14, 2022

Excelling in both math and science classes is an important part of all high school students' careers. Whether they plan to major in biochemistry or linguistics, or go straight into getting a job, these subjects will be used everyday. Raising curiosity and being under the wings of great teachers is one...

April Collamore poses for her senior picture.

April Collamore awarded salutatorian for the class of 2022

Elitsa Koleva, News Editor Jun 3, 2022

High school is an undeniably challenging time for many students, with its fast-paced curriculum, intense competition, and pressure to get into college. Oftentimes students find themselves losing track of what really matters: their happiness and sense of personal accomplishment. For class of 2022 salutatorian...

Senior Nikita Ang takes care of the bunnies and the alpacas at Westford's Good Pickin' Farm during a typical day during her senior capstone.

Ang and St. Sauveur take on Good Pickin’ Farms for senior capstone

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Apr 16, 2022

Growing your own garden is a difficult task for anyone, let alone managing a whole farm. The responsibility of making sure animals are properly fed, maintaining healthy crops, and collecting food or animal products take time, patience, and interpersonal skills, which for many farmers, takes years of...