The crowd silences, the lights dim, and the curtain opens, revealing the stage inside WA's Performing Arts Center. This only means one thing. Senior actor Alex Ross is about to blow the audience away. After dozens of productions over the span of his time in the Westford Public Schools, Ross will graduate...

Ever since the second grade, Kendall Donovan has been thriving on the lacrosse field. Now she will continue that streak playing Division One at the University of New Hampshire as part of the Class of 2026. She began lacrosse ten years ago as a way of spending time with friends, but ended up  falling...

The clock is winding down on unknown hardwood as the Ghosts are facing the Lions. The enemy crowd chanting and hollering at players trying to throw them off their game. In the final seconds, he seal it with two free throws putting WA up seven. After a tremendous game of big plays and defensive stops...

Many students can find it difficult to juggle classes, extracurriculars, and social life while preparing for college at the same time. However, in the case of senior Neev Maru, this is all an easy feat compared to the business he has begun. Maru was first inspired to create a robotics engineering...

Having begun his art journey when he was still reciting his ABCs, junior Yanxin Wang's ability is recognized not only town-wide, but also globally. Wang’s artistic abilities regarding digital and traditional art have led to several acknowledgments at Westford Academy and beyond, including a placement...

Ever since she was nine, Ragini Kannan has been playing softball and has progressively gotten more comfortable with the sport. Now as a senior, she has decided to continue her softball and academic career at Brandeis University as part of the Class of 2026. Kannan has played softball for a club since...

Growing up with siblings, people are given automatic best friends and opportunity to experience different perspectives. For senior Vivian Aeder and freshman Charlotte Aeder, one club, Westford Academy Broadcasting (WABC), has been a new learning experience for both of them. WABC is the group of people...

Senior Megan Frazee is not only known for her incredible academic record, but also for her reputation on the track. While others might have been out hanging out with friends, Frazee was putting in the work on the track, which all paid off when she committed to UMass Amherst for track and field on November...

As Thanksgiving break finally approaches, students' minds have been preoccupied with delicious foods, reuniting with family and friends, and taking a well-deserved rest. The WA Ghostwriter followed up with students on their plans for the holiday.

Bryant University is known for their business schools and marketing classes but AJ Chiappetta sees an opening for his sport, cross country. Starting on a basketball court running to get the ball, AJ Chiappetta began conditioning himself to prepare for each game. Running is the ideal way to condition...

Described by her soccer coaches and teammates as a player who leads with quiet tenacity, senior Kiani Barnard-Pratt lets her actions speak for themselves. Eyeing the ball with deadly precision and intense determination, she dives for every attempt at goal without fail. Now, Barnard-Pratt will be making...

As families prepare to celebrate Diwali, students also must find a way to juggle school work. While WA allows excused absences for religious holidays, many students choose to skip Diwali festivities in hopes of not falling behind in their classes. The WA Ghostwriter asked students who celebrate Diwali...