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Masala Bay curries up a lunch

Masala Bay curries up a lunch

Alisha Sabnis, Print/Advertising Manager
Apr 5, 2018

The Ghostwriter recently went out and to eat at Masala Bay, a new restaurant that serves Indian cuisine. It is located at The Point in Littleton next to Menchies. We were able to go for their lunch buffet...

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Mandarin Club welcomes 2018

Mandarin Club welcomes 2018

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager
Jan 21, 2018

As we settle into 2018, the Lunar Calendar is just starting to welcome the new year. Mandarin Club at WA is hosting its New Year's event in February. This is the second year in a row that the Mandarin...

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Have some respect, WA

Have some respect, WA

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager
Jan 21, 2018

This year, I have noticed an increased amount of disrespect within the halls of Westford Academy, especially in the cafeteria. Almost everyday I see students (mostly guys) mouthing off to the lunch aids,...

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Mullen runs to Connecticut College

Mullen runs to Connecticut College

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager
Jan 21, 2018

As the college application season comes to an end, college acceptance letters are making their ways to WA. Many seniors are still unsure where they want to go to for college next year, let alone what they...

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WAGS heads to state championship

WAGS heads to state championship

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager
Nov 15, 2017

On Tuesday November 14, WA Girls’ Soccer made history by winning the semi-finals and making it to the state championship. The girls played King Philip at Brockton High School in an intense game, and...

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No education without sanitation

No education without sanitation

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising/Print Manager
Oct 26, 2017

Throughout my four years I’ve been at Westford Academy, one problem has stuck out the most- no soap in the restrooms. It has come to the point where girls and other samaritans are leaving bottles...

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Halloween Open Mic Night photos

Halloween Open Mic Night photos

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising/Print Manager
Oct 17, 2017

On Friday, October 13 2017 the Parish Center of Arts held the annual Halloween Open Mic Night where students and other Westford residents were able to perform songs, poems, and other pieces.  

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Tenney cartwheels to WA

Tenney cartwheels to WA

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising / Print Manager
Oct 12, 2017

Arvid Tenney has cartwheeled into the WA community this year as a student support leader. After his eight years working at Leominster High School, Tenney is ready to become a part of the Grey Ghost family....

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Escape Room comes to Westford

Escape Room comes to Westford

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager
Sep 25, 2017

After years of being known as the home of Kimball’s ice cream, Westford has a new attraction, The Escape Room. This new setting has live and interactive puzzles for anyone to solve and it surpassed my...

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Junior Hannah Keefe drags back the bal to avoid an incoming Waltham defender

Girls’ Hockey falls to Lincoln-Sudbury

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager
Sep 19, 2017

WA Girls’ Field Hockey were defeated against Lincoln-Sudbury on Monday, September 18th. They lost by a final score of 6-0. “We had a sloppy defense and we need to work on our offense,” senior...

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"It" was a disappointment

“It” was a disappointment

Alisha Sabnis, Advertisment / Print Manager
Sep 18, 2017

Another disappointment has hit theaters this year, and “It” is about as boring as any other pronoun in the English language. The remake of the 1990 version came out on September 8, but even after almost...

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Opinion: Phone jail not necessary

Opinion: Phone jail not necessary

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising and Print Manager
Sep 11, 2017

As the 2017-2018 school year commences, each classroom has a new addition on its wall; pockets designed to hold students’ cellphones, otherwise known as “phone jail”, are being implemented this year....

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WAGT moves on to semi-finals

WAGT moves on to semi-finals

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Jun 4, 2017

On Saturday June 3, Westford Academy’s Girls’ Tennis team, know as WAGT, defeated Andover with a score of 5-0. This was the first round and also the quarter finals of the Dual County League (DCL)...

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Class of 2017 graduates

Class of 2017 graduates

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Jun 2, 2017

Use #WA17 when posting pictures and messages and they will show up in the story! [View the story "WA Class of 2017 Graduation" on Storify]

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Annina Tedstone

Tedstone headed to Italy

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
May 31, 2017

After completing her four years at Westford Academy and receiving her diploma, senior Annina Tedstone has decided to go to college at John Cabot University in Italy. The college is an English, liberal...

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Shivali Shrivastava makes it on WAGT

Shivali Shrivastava makes it on WAGT

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Apr 7, 2017

Westford Academy’s Girls’ Tennis team recently welcomed a number of new players to join the team, including freshman Shivali Shrivastava, who is spending her first year at WA on the varsity team.  She...

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WA wrestler goes head to head with his opponent

Wrestling makes it to States

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Feb 17, 2017

Starting on Friday, February 17 2017, Westford Academy Boys’ Wrestling competed in the MIAA State Championships at Methuen High School. This is a two day event and ends on Saturday, February 18. Fans...

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Udupi Bhavan in Lowell

Gulabi Udupi

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Feb 15, 2017

I recently was able to dine at Udupi Bhavan, a South-Indian vegetarian restaurant located in Lowell, MA. The meal included a buffet stacked with a variety of dishes from sweets to spices. The building...

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Senior Jonathon Glidden defending the ball.

Ghosts defeated by Waltham 51-44

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Dec 13, 2016

Waltham defeated the Grey Ghosts in the Boys’ Basketball game on Tuesday, December 13th with a close score of 44-51. The game consisted of four periods, each being eight minutes long and filled with...

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Edge of Seventeen filled with laughs

Edge of Seventeen filled with laughs

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Nov 28, 2016

STX Entertainment welcomed The Edge of Seventeen on Friday, November 18, 2016. When I went to AMC Tyngsboro, the whole movie theatre was packed with teenagers and adults alike, ready for a good laugh....

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NOW is here

NOW is here

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Nov 4, 2016

With feminism becoming a more common ideal talked about within the community, there is finally a place at WA for students to meet and converse about women's rights and equality. Junior Alice Yun, welcomes...

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Seniors angered by spirit rally postponment

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Oct 21, 2016

 As the spirit week comes to an end, everyone, especially seniors, are pumped for the spirit rally, where all the classes compete in a variety of events. Since freshman year, every senior at WA has waited...

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Wagner excited for future at WA

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Oct 11, 2016

WA welcomes new ELA (English Language Arts) teacher, Michelle Wagner to the community. Wagner has just started teaching here this fall and is excited to see what's in store for her. The Ghostwriter had...

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Karma brings good fortune

Karma brings good fortune

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Oct 2, 2016

Karma, an Asian cuisine restaurant, is very popular throughout Westford with its enticing meals and welcoming environment. The dishes come from a variety of countries including: China, Japan, Korea, and...

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How to manage athletics and academics

How to manage athletics and academics

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Aug 31, 2016

As the new school year commences, many students are looking forward to sign up for fall sports. Athletes may find themselves buried between classes and practices and get overwhelmed.  Coming as a freshman...

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Class of '16 story

Class of ’16 story

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2016

Use #WA2k16 when posting pictures and messages and they will show up in the story! [View the story "WA Class of '16 Graduation" on Storify]

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Junior, Connor Degenhardt

Degenhardt commits to Holy Cross for 2017

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
May 27, 2016

Starting as a six year old throwing a football with his dad, junior Connor Degenhardt is on his way to Holy Cross in the fall of 2017 as he commits to playing football there during his college career. “I’ve...

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Justin Michael, the guitar hero

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Mar 12, 2016

The Ghostwriter has started a weekly podcast series featuring various student music artists. This first episode features sophomore, Justin Michael who plays the guitar and also writes his own music. Click...

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Cool it with the PDA, WA!

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2016

Public Displays of Affection, or P.D.A., has swept the halls of WA as Valentines Day draws nearer. Students kissing, and hugging each other are seen at every corner of the school. Although I am all for...

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Winter months unearth S.A.D. in some

Winter months unearth S.A.D. in some

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Jan 23, 2016

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D., is a mood disorder that falls under the category of depression which occurs during around the same time every year. Being a common disorder, many students are currently...

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Tips to overcome S.A.D.

Tips to overcome S.A.D.

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Jan 22, 2016

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D., is a common mood disorder that many students deal with. People usually experience S.A.D. around this time of the year, during the frigid months of winter. Shorter...

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Girls' Basketball defeats Waltham 53-33

Girls’ Basketball defeats Waltham 53-33

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Dec 23, 2015

On Tuesday, December 22, WA Girls’ Basketball defeated Waltham with a score of 53-33. With the Ghosts leading throughout the whole game, the audience was lively and filled with voice. With an enthusiastic...

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The Roadchip disappoints chipmunks everywhere

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Dec 22, 2015

The classic Alvin and the Chipmunks series has been popular since the 2007 reboot when an updated self-titled movie was released. The Squeakquel and Chipwrecked followed after the original with the latest...

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The teen center will help raise money for Matt Roberge, who is currently battling leukemia.

HOSA honors Matt Roberge with blood drive

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Dec 7, 2015

Every year at WA, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), organizes 1-2 blood drives, which is regarded by the Red Cross as an excellent collection program. The first drive of the year will take...

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Alex Taranto, the new president of DECA

Taranto leads DECA

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Nov 3, 2015

Senior Alexandra Taranto has been selected to be this year's DECA team president. DECA is the largest club in Massachusetts and is usually lead by a student team. Taranto is the DECA's first president...

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Winner, Stephen Wang with escort, Caroline Baggeroer and sophomore, Ian Kim

Stephen Wang crowned Mr.WA

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2015

On Friday, September 25th, the PAC was filled with people looking forward to seeing who is going to be crowned this year’s Mr.WA. At 7:00 pm, the 11 contestants took the stage. This year’s winner...

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Lucky Duck race on Forge Pond

Lucky Duck is success

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer
Sep 23, 2015

On Saturday, September 19th at Westford's Forge Pond, the Westford-Littleton Crew Team held a fundraiser called the Lucky Duck to help raise money for boats and upkeep for the season. This year, the team...

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