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WA staff responds to Double A

Jan 19, 2014

By Kyle Auger and Abigail CiancioloEditors-in-Chief Following new recommendations and the requirement for accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges [NEASC], Westford Academy has implemented a new advisory program called Double A days. "When NEASC came in, one of the...

Purple Takes WA

Jan 16, 2014

WA students and staff members have come together to take a stand against drugs and substance abuse with the recently established Project Purple.

HOSA dances away at the Garba

Jan 15, 2014

The Health Occupant Students of America club hosted Westford Academy's first Garba, a dance that originated in Gujarat, India.

WA drives home safety

Dec 20, 2013

There's a new vehicle in the WA parking lot this week: a large blue and green bus. It takes up a few spaces in the lot, but for a good purpose.

The Ghostwriter’s 1000th post

Dec 19, 2013

Since the Ghostwriter transitioned to primarily online in 2009, we have published 1000 articles. This piece counts down some of our top stories from the past four years.

Beers to leave legacy at WA

Dec 18, 2013

By Madhu Kaushik Staff Writer Besides trying to achieve decent grades and finding time for friends, students at WA try to discover who they are, and throughout the whole process Susan Beers has offered her help and caring personality as a social worker in their times of need. Beers, who has...

Winter driving precautions

Dec 17, 2013

New Englanders can expect the worst of the worst winters that include snow, sleet, multiple storms, and a lot of ice. The roads and highways start to get bad, and if you are driving there is almost no avoiding the sliding and skidding of your car or truck.

Holiday Bazaar Holds Up Traditions

Dec 10, 2013

The Holiday Bazaar lived up to all of its expectations.

How to prepare for the Holiday Bazaar

Dec 5, 2013

By Alok Ganguly Public Relations & Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief The Holiday Bazaar is a staple of Westford Academy, as it has been for the past 43 years. Hundreds of people venture through the school one morning in December, perusing the wares of various vendors and school clubs. What often...

WA assists with toy drive

Nov 26, 2013

By Charlotte Redman Staff Writer The holiday season is nearing and starting November 21 Clarendon Early Education Services, with the help of senior Fatimah Nouilati, placed a box inside Westford Academy’s guidance department in order to collect toys for underprivileged children across the state of...

Ghostwriter returns successful

Nov 22, 2013

By Lauren Cullen Managing Editor The Westford Academy Ghostwriter staff is returning back to WA with multiple awards for their journalistic skills. Editors-in-Chief Abby Cianciolo and Kyle Auger, Managing Editor Kathleen McAleese, Copy Editor Craig Brinkerhoff, Features Editor Ellie Smith, Graphics...

Goldberg retires after 34 years

Nov 22, 2013

By Andy Dunn Staff Writer English teacher and curriculum coordinator Anita Goldberg announced she is planning to retire at the end of the month, after ten years at Westford Academy and thirty-four total years of teaching. Her time at Westford Academy is packed with notable academic achievements,...

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