On December fifth, WA held the WA Journal of History Publication Breakfast. The breakfast celebrated the student authors whose work from last year was selected for this year's journal. The WA Journal of History was started last year by history teacher Mr. Gorham, and was funded by the Westford Academy...

Over the last couple years, Westford and several neighboring districts have had more and more students vaping at the high school level. Members of administration have been making efforts to reduce the amount of vapes used on campus as well as to educate parents and students about what vapes are and what...

Six members of the Ghostwriter Staff packed up shop and headed to Dallas, Texas on November 16-19, to attend the NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention. The conference was led by journalism professionals, and included workshops and presentations. The team found success in not only the...

On the 13th of November, 2017, a teacher at WA brought his students back to the 1920’s. History teacher Stephen Scully set up the viewing of the silent film "Wings". The film was watched by freshmen and sophomores. Scully stated at the start of the movie that he wanted the students to get an experience...

Every year at Westford Academy, history teacher Stephen Scully invites veterans of the United States Armed Forces to speak about their time in service and give advice to those interested in joining the military in honor of Veterans Day. On November 14 during A and C block, students were invited to...

Student names have been altered for confidentiality After smoking levels decreased in past years, followed by a period of no smoking of any sort at all, vaping is now something students are taking up in many school districts. During the last academic year, five to ten students faced consequences for...

On Saturday, November 4, WA will host the annual Rajiv Paluri International Night. This will be the third time the event has been held and will take place from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. at the school. The event is also being called a throwback teen center (TBTC). The teen center will be held in honor of Paluri,...

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HFHGL) has recently extended into Westford, planning to build two affordable and eco-friendly homes. Having built previously in Westford during 2008, HFH is proud to have returned. Home developer, Jeff Brem of Quality Green Homes, donated two lots of land to HFH....

This season for its fall musical, Westford Academy Theater Arts will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Directed by Larry Sousa, the play is based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson and the Disney classic film. The story follows Ariel, a mermaid princess who has a deep curiosity of the human...

Throughout spirit week, donation boxes were left out during all four lunches to collect funds for the hurricane victims of Puerto Rico. By donating money, students benefitted not only those in need but also their classes. This was brought together by the Environmental Club and Human Rights Club, with...

  Over seventy pieces of art tok over the Flag Lobby at Westford Academy in October. This means the art calendar is back, an art competition that has been taking place at WA since the 1983-1984 school year. Fourteen pieces were voted by faculty and staff to represent WA in the art calendar....

One of the most popular traditions for the better part of the last decade during the famed WA Spirit Week is the Lady Grey Ghost Football game, better known as Powderpuff. The Thursday tradition that has hosted many great games over the past years, has been cancelled for this year and for future years. One...