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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Girls' soccer huddles up before regular season matchup.

Fall sports have a historic season for WA

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 2, 2023

Every single fall sports team at Westford Academy has officially made the Massachusetts State Tournament in their respective sport. With the State Tournament season upon us for fall sports, WA teams have cemented Westford Academy’s name in every bracket there is.  All across the board, there is a...

Junior Nicholas Berthold finishes strong during the DCL Championship. WA finished in third place overall.

WA Boys’ Cross Country finishes third at the DCL Championship

James Farley, Co-Editor in Chief Oct 31, 2023

After two consecutive first place wins at the annual DCL Championship, WA Boys' Cross Country finished in third place at the annual meet at Franklin Park on Friday, Oct. 27. Newton South won the DCL championship, with Cambridge Rindge & Latin close behind in second. Junior Jack Graffeo led the...

The poster created for the lunch table that the Hands to Haiti club members sold the Boo Grams at.

Boo Grams are an undeniable success thanks to online ordering

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Oct 27, 2023

Hands to Haiti has raised over $1,200 so far during their sale of Boo Grams this week due to new online ordering and advertising, making this their most successful year of Boo Grams sales to date. Boo Grams are Halloween-themed goody bags filled with candy and Halloween toys and accessories. They...

WA prepares for the second year of Trunk or Treat on Oct. 27.

STUCO hosts second annual Trunk or Treat

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Oct 20, 2023

STUCO will host their second annual Trunk or Treat in the WA senior parking lot on Friday, Oct. 27 from 5:00-7:00 pm, an event that will bring together clubs, student organizations, friend groups, and sports teams to celebrate Halloween and connect with the community. Elementary school students can dress...

Freshmen gather in the PAC to listen to each of the candidates give their speeches before elections.

Class of 2027 elects their new government

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Oct 11, 2023

The class of 2027 freshmen held their first grade-wide election on Wednesday, October 4 with Amelia Brown elected as president, CJ Hammond as vice president, Tanish Peddi as secretary, and Nick Vidoli as treasurer. Including these four officer positions, nineteen people ran for different student government...

WA to bring spirit to the upcoming underclassman dance

WA to bring spirit to the upcoming underclassman dance

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Oct 3, 2023

Westford Academy Student Council (STUCO) is hosting an underclassmen dance after the football game on October 20 from 8-10pm. WA Upperclassmen will be able to attend a second homecoming dance on October 21st, also set up by STUCO. Last year there was a homecoming dance where all the grades were...

Homecoming dance is on October 21st from 7-10 pm.

Upperclassmen Homecoming dance will dive ‘Under the Sea’

Jack Zwirn, Co-Managing/Broadcast Editor Oct 3, 2023

WA Student Council (STUCO) will be holding their second homecoming dance for juniors and seniors on Saturday, October 21 from 7-10 pm in the WA cafeteria after a successful renewal of the dance last fall. The theme will be 'Under the Sea'. Tickets for the dance will cost $15. Students can reserve...

Antonelli speaks to the Class of 2023 during their graduation.

Antonelli moves on from WA after 30 years

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jul 26, 2023

Westford Academy Principal James Antonelli is stepping away from his position to work as a Dean of Special Projects at Newburyport High School beginning next school year leading up to his retirement. Former Dean Dan Twomey will take over as WA's new principal. After 30 years of working at WA, Antonelli...

Lampert smiles in front of her student's artwork.

Lampert to leave WA after nine years to look after newborn

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor Jun 12, 2023

The art classrooms are known for being a relaxing space for students to express themselves and grow as artists, and art teacher Kelly Lampert has been a guiding force in creating this environment for students. However, after working at WA for nine years, Lampert will not be returning this fall and instead,...