Throughout November, eight male teachers put their razors to rest as part of their participation in WA’s first “No Shave November” contest, held by Relay for Life.  The teachers taking part were challenged to collect the most donations from students and the winning contestant will be required...

The crowd cheers in the stands and teammates rush the ice to celebrate. WA Varsity Girls' Hockey has won their game and everyone is excited to see where their next season can go. Except that next season doesn’t happen. COVID-19 affected many organizations, including the Girls' Varsity Hockey team...

With the glistening snow, cinnamon-scented candles, and pumpkin spice lattes, Westford residents know that the Holiday Bazaar is near.  Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, STUCO was unable to hold its annual Holiday Bazaar. However, this year, WA’s halls will be filled with cheer during the...

Westford Academy Boys' Hockey will return to the ice this winter after missing their 2020-2021 season due to COVID-19 cancellations. The last Dual County League (DCL) season played by WA was in 2019-2020, in which WA held an average record of 12 wins, 9 losses, and 2 ties. The team will have to be...

There have been mixed reactions in regards to the cancelation of the 2022 Disney trip for seniors. Some were relieved, yet some were enraged. The Ghostwriter had the chance to ask seniors how they felt about the cancelation.

The Westford Academy administration has decided to cancel the senior class of the 2022 Disney trip and the 8th grade Washington DC trip due to the pandemic. This decision was presented during the school committee meeting on November 22nd, 2021. The administration team explained their concerns about...

The WPS School Committee has made a decision to change the current mascot name, "The Grey Ghost" to "The Ghost". The image of the mascot is being rebranded, and students will be able to submit designs for the mascot redesign and vote on their preferred design. The school colors, maroon, and grey will...

The Westford Academy Swim and Dive team will move their practices and meets this season from UMass Lowell to Westfit and The Beede Center after UMass Lowell drained their pool to save money after the pandemic. WA Swim and Dive will use Westfit for practices and use The Beede Center in Concord for home...

After a successful, undefeated season, the WA Boys' Cross Country team has qualified for the Massachusetts State Meet. The meet takes place on Saturday, November 20th, at Wrentham Development Center. The team has had an impressive season throughout the highly competitive DCL conference, going an undefeated...

Superintendent of schools, Christopher Chew, has recommended that the Westford Academy mascot change from “The Grey Ghost” to “The Ghost”, as well as to change the design of the mascot at the school committee meeting on Nov. 9. This proposal comes after years of discussion regarding the mascot’s...

Thanksgiving is coming up and everyone is looking forward to the two-and-a-half-day break from school. After last year made it difficult for students to visit their families, this year students have the opportunity and some are taking it, while others are relaxing at home. The Ghostwriter asked students...

Every year, the Westford Academy Art Club curates 14 student artworks to adorn the club’s yearly calendar. This year’s artists were recently named, including students from grades ten to twelve, with junior Hana Usmani’s work on the cover. Art teacher Kelly Lampert cites how this year’s calendar...