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WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
All content by Andrew Friel
Don't take things too seriously

Don’t take things too seriously

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2018
Courtesy of Johnson's Website

Johnson’s: decent Kimball’s substitute

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2018
WA deals with aftermath of girls' basketball incident.

Cultural Awareness day to take over WA

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2018
Day of Silence disrupts education

Day of Silence disrupts education

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2018
Healy in a photo from 2014 (via Facebook)

Gun arrest hits close to home

Andrew Friel and Ben Walker
March 7, 2018
Dolan breaks two school running records

Dolan breaks two school running records

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2018
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[Photo] WA plans upcoming events to prevent discrimination

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2018
Hand completing a multiple choice exam.

Opinion: Why did the midterm schedule change again?

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2018
It's ok to say Trump did something good

It’s ok to say Trump did something good

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Exams are approaching at WA

Adjusted Midterm Schedule announced by admin

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Protecting Net Neutrality protects free speech

Protecting Net Neutrality protects free speech

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2017
Dolan running to Bryant after graduation

Dolan running to Bryant after graduation

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2017

Photos: Boys’ soccer on Matt Roberge Night

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2017
Seniors huddle up during their game against the sophomores

Lady Grey Ghosts Football cancelled over safety concerns

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2017
WA Boys' Soccer prevails 2-0 over Cambridge

WA Boys’ Soccer prevails 2-0 over Cambridge

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2017
Mr. President: Don't involve yourself in private business

Mr. President: Don’t involve yourself in private business

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor in Chief
September 30, 2017
Photo from BC news (By Michael Manning)

Soo plays with John Williams at BC

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2017
DACA: Good idea, bad establishment

DACA: Good idea, bad establishment

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2017
The second half of the game was played under the lights at CC

WA falls to Concord-Carlisle in D1 East Semis 14-9

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2017
Photo Courtesy of Westford Community Crew

Crew to improve fitness and membership for next season

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor in Chief
June 5, 2017

Bridging the gap one call at a time

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 2, 2017
WA blocks the ball nearing their side

Spring sports coaches express concerns over Disney

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2017
Porter concludes years at WA

Porter concludes years at WA

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2017
Photo courtesy of the Lowell Sun/Chris Lisinski

Article 13 passes through town meeting

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2017
Preserve Westford Schools: Vote Yes on Prop 2 1/2

Preserve Westford Schools: Vote Yes on Prop 2 1/2

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2017
BLT Sandwich from Brothers Pizzeria

Brothers hides in plain sight

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2017
Girls' hockey takes down Waltham 5-2

Girls’ hockey takes down Waltham 5-2

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor in Chief
February 9, 2017
Senior Colleen Ellis skates off with the puck, resisting AB defense.

Ellis prepares to move on to Merrimack

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor in Chief
January 12, 2017
Antonelli announces early release due to hockey game

Antonelli announces early release due to hockey game

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor in Chief
January 4, 2017
WAGH lines up for the opening face-off

WAGH ties home opener vs. Boston Latin

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
December 14, 2016
The chorus performs an eccentric for the audience

Photos: Band and chorus shine at winter concert

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
December 8, 2016
Protests occur in the streets of Chicago

Love Trumps Hate?

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
November 28, 2016
Selectmen accused of circumventing citizens

Selectmen accused of circumventing citizens

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
October 26, 2016
Weed out the problem, say no to 4

Weed out the problem, say no to 4

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
October 18, 2016
The football team has been the focus of the sanitizing effort at this point

MRSA scare reportedly under control

Ben Walker and Andrew Friel
October 7, 2016
Example of a Chromebook given to freshmen students. Credit: Creative Common

Freshmen address new Chromebooks

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
October 1, 2016
The final whistle is blown and the game comes to a conclusion

WAGS beats down Rindge and Latin 7-1

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
September 28, 2016
The front of the store

Big Apple Deli feels right at home

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
September 22, 2016
WA prepares for introductions prior to the game

Photos: Field hockey wins big under the lights

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
September 14, 2016
Freshmen Must-Sees

Freshmen Must-Sees

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
August 30, 2016
Noteworthy: Michael Colavita

Noteworthy: Michael Colavita

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
June 17, 2016
WA Boy's Varsity team accepts and poses with their newly won North Division Championship trophy.

Coward reflects on historic season

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
June 15, 2016
Teams prepare for action before the game.

Volleyball’s remarkable run ends

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
June 10, 2016
Puranik at WA

Puranik awarded salutatorian

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
June 3, 2016

Carpenter multiplies positive effects at WA

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
May 18, 2016
The Ghosts prepare for the upcoming season.

Roman submits coaching resignation

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
May 1, 2016
A small sausage pizza.

Silver Palate serves classic meal

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
April 8, 2016
One to World funding prompts concern

One to World funding prompts concern

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
April 8, 2016

Girls’ Lax dominates Waltham

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
April 1, 2016
The committee discussing the issue.

“One to World” program unanimously approved

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
March 1, 2016
The snow day on February 8th, 2016.

February 8th: Snow day grader

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
February 8, 2016
5 Super Bowl commercials we loved

5 Super Bowl commercials we loved

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
February 8, 2016
A couple slices of bacon pizza

Littleton Pizza Shop surprises with quality

Andrew Friel and Ben Walker
January 25, 2016
Photo via Creative Commons Search

WA athletic concussions make up half of all WA concussions

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
January 25, 2016
Gulliver from his playing days. Photo provided by Gulliver

Gulliver shares his tragic concussion story

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
January 25, 2016
Boys' basketball's strong second half leads to victory vs Boston Latin

Boys’ basketball’s strong second half leads to victory vs Boston Latin

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
January 11, 2016
The teams prepare for the beginning of the game

Ball handling an issue as boys’ basketball falls at home

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
January 5, 2016
Photo via Creative Commons Search

Concussions in WA athletics

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
January 1, 2016
A student gets stressed about academics.

Stress plaguing WA prompts schedule proposal

Andrew Friel and Ben Walker
December 23, 2015
The American Red Cross is a great organization to donate to this holiday season!

5 national organizations to donate to this holiday season

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
December 18, 2015
New trial schedule proposed by Antonelli

New trial schedule proposed by Antonelli

Ben Walker and Andrew Friel
December 16, 2015
The WATA poster promoting the upcoming play.

Young Frankenstein hits the stage Friday

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
November 11, 2015
Small pizza with savory bacon

Brickhouse offers slice of decency

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
November 7, 2015
The poster promoting the play.

Newest Black Box show begins Thursday

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
October 28, 2015
WAGS celebrates an early goal

Photos: WAGS wins final game of the season

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
October 27, 2015
An example of food that may be served at the event.

Inaugural Paluri Fundraiser to be held at WA

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
October 24, 2015
Sawrey strives for excellence

Sawrey strives for excellence

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
October 20, 2015

Boys’ soccer falls to Lincoln-Sudbury

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor
September 29, 2015
The inside of the store, with Sal's pizza to the right.

Yobite “medi-yogurt” at best

Andrew Friel, Staff Writer
June 10, 2015
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