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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Westford Academy students and staff during their exodus to Robinson Elementary following a natural gas leak on September 9.

Gas leak raises questions at WA

Sep 24, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief  A natural gas leak that caused the evacuation of approximately 2000 Westford Academy students and faculty members on September 9 has called into question WA construction and evacuation procedures. Argus Construction, the company in charge of the current renovations...

Teacher Union Talks: Part 1

Teacher Union Talks: Part 1

Sep 24, 2013

This is the 1st of a three part investigative report on the upcoming teacher union negotiations. Part 1 summarizes previous negotiation talks and the paradox found between Westford's recent accomplishments in the face of below average school statistics such as the per pupil expenditure. Part 2 summarizes...

WA forms new tight-knit club

Sep 23, 2013

By Craig Brinkerhoff and Alok Ganguly Copy Editor and Public Relations Manager With all the new after school clubs premiering this season, Knitting Club is one of the most promising.  With its first meeting on September 17th, the club is already in full swing. Founded by Sarah Bjorkman, a...

Westford Academy from 1973 to 2001.

Three decades at WA

Sep 18, 2013

By Kai-Lou Yue Business Manager Looking at Westford Academy, it is difficult to believe that thirty years ago the building and student population were only half the size it is now, in 2013. Within the last few decades, most teachers working here have either left for retirement or moved on to...

The area where the islands were paved over in the student parking lot.

Parking woes paved over

Sep 11, 2013

By Kai-Lou Yue and Alok Ganguly Business Manager and Public Relations Manager During the 2012-2013 school year, parking was an issue for seniors. This year, the school has taken steps over the summer break to make parking more accessible to seniors. Since the last school year, over 20 parking...

Lunch price raise causes confusion among students

Sep 6, 2013

By Andy Dunn Staff Writer  Lunch prices have been increased for the upcoming 2013-14 school year for the entire Westford school system. Generally, prices have gone up fifty cents for main lunches at all the schools. At WA, the normal student lunch and pasta bar are now $3.00, the daily specials...

New bleachers shine up stadium

Sep 6, 2013

By Abigail CiancioloEditor-in-Chief The Westford Academy Alumni Stadium has undergone a makeover this past summer. In addition to the turf fields, WA has constructed a new set of bleachers to be used for all sports games. As many remember, the old set of bleachers were in need of an update. Last year,...

The class of 2013 is announced

Hats off to the class of 2013

Jun 9, 2013

By Jenny Watts Staff Writer Despite the unfortunate weather earlier in the week, this bright and sunny Sunday held host to beautiful graduation exercises for the Westford Academy Class of 2013. “Today is a glorious day. We’re excited and we’re ready,” said Principal James Antonelli moments...

The complete Social Studies department for the 2012-2013 school year.

An historical loss for WA

Jun 8, 2013

By Kathleen McAleese Features Editor & Lauren Cullen Multimedia Editor The Social Studies department will be losing three teachers next year, along with one teacher on a half year maternity leave. John Wysokowski and Patrick Culhane, will be leaving Westford Academy, and Kathleen Ralls...

Fulbright honors Kathleen Ralls

Fulbright honors Kathleen Ralls

Jun 7, 2013

By Amy Keum & Kai-Lou Yue  Staff Writers Kathleen Ralls, a history teacher at WA, is taking a leave of absence for the entire 2013-2014 school year because she has received a Fulbright Scholarship. It requires Ralls to live in Norway for a year and teach middle-school and high-school students. The...

UPDATE - Missing student found

UPDATE – Missing student found

Jun 6, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief Missing student, Westford Academy senior Rebecca Campbell, has been found and is being reunited with her parents according to WA Principal Jim Antonelli. This morning an alert was issued to notify the school community of the disappearance of Campbell. Subsequently,...

New security measure a possibility for WA

Jun 5, 2013

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor & Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief For the second time this year, Westford Academy is looking to implement new student safety measures. A new program, called ALICE, is currently being discussed for introduction in the near future. ALICE is a new brand of school...