High school has flown by faster than I could have ever imagined. The experiences I’ve had, both good and bad, have surely transformed me into the person I am today and will continue to...

As summer arrives, albeit slowly, the town of Westford and its students' minds turn to one thing: ice cream. Of course, there is the famous Kimball Farm ice cream stand in the town itself, but if you're...

The administration of Westford Academy, in light of recent instances of racism and prejudice, has announced they will host a Cultural Awareness Day on March 22nd. The day will focus on being more racially...

For years, the Westford Academy Gay-Straight Alliance has been hosting the Day of Silence, which will be paired with a fundraising event. This years event will occur on March 21st. The silence portion...

On Tuesday March 6th, Crisafulli custodian and WA Class of 2015 graduate James Healy was arrested when it was discovered, via a tip, that he was in possession of several illegal firearms. One of these...

Star senior runner Jason Dolan has had a very memorable final year at Westford Academy, first committing to Bryant College to run and potentially study business. With the winter sports season beginning...

In light of the snow day on January 17, the Westford Academy administration has decided to once again change the midterm schedule, citing stress concerns and the program Challenge Success, an initiative...

Throughout his year in office, President Donald Trump has used Twitter in a variety of ways in order to show support for causes and people he feels purports his administration's agenda. He uses Twitter to...

Following two snow days on January 4th and 5th, the administration of Westford Academy met on Monday to decide what to do as it pertains to the midterm schedule considering the missed class time. After...

Right before Thanksgiving, the FCC announced its intentions to repeal the Obama-era policy of Net Neutrality. The repeal vote is set to take place on December 14, and the effects, if repealed, will be...

Senior Jason Dolan has spent the entirety of his high school career running for a variety of school track and cross country teams. The hard work throughout four years has finally paid off, with Dolan officially...

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...

On Tuesday October 3rd, WA boys soccer beat Cambridge-Rindge and Latin 2-0 in a tightly contested match with only small bits of action throughout. The match began fairly evenly, with both sides fighting...

Mr. President, You decided to do one of the most divisive things a US leader can do: politicize one of the most popular sports in America. You stuck your nose into a private business's policies, and...

On Friday September 29th, new environmental science teacher Mark Soo was doing something many will never be able to relate with; performing on the same stage as famed composer John Williams at his alma...

On Tuesday, September 5th, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Obama-era DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program would be refined in 6 months, giving Congress the responsibility...

The Westford Academy Girls' Lacrosse team was knocked out of the playoffs today with a loss to the Concord Carlisle Patriots by a score of 14-9. While the game started off fairly even between both teams,...

Westford Community Crew is one of the few unknown recreation organizations in Westford, introducing students of all ages to a sport that many have never had access to in their lives.          As they...

The end of the year for WA seniors is an exciting time on many fronts. From prom, to yearbook signing, and all the way up to graduation, seniors have plenty to look forward to. However, not all members...

Westford Academy Social Studies department head Libby Porter recently revealed that this school year will be her last at WA, concluding many years of service as a teacher and curriculum coordinator. For...

  On Saturday March 25 at the Abbott School, the town of Westford gathered for their annual town meeting to discuss and vote on various town issues. While an annual event that many attend each...

While the taxing and long month of March rolls on for students and faculty alike, the town of Westford and its residents face an important decision. The issue is one that has been long-debated in the town;...

Hidden in a strip mall nearby the bustling Chelmsford center, Brothers Pizza is a small pizza joint that offers an extensive menu seen in your typical New England Pizza/sub shop. Overall, the service,...

WA girls' ice hockey was able to pick up their seventh win in a row tonight, beating Waltham by a commanding score of 5-2. While struggling at the very beginning of the game, the girls were able to begin...

Senior Colleen Ellis has spent the last four years of her life putting her entire being into sports at WA. From field hockey to ice hockey, all the way up to lacrosse, she has spent hours perfecting her...

Following the dismissal of students on Tuesday, principal Jim Antonelli sent out an email to the faculty stating that on Monday January 9th, students will be released a bit early day from Westford Academy....

The Westford Academy Girls' Varsity Hockey team tied their home opener at Groton School against Boston Latin by a score of 3-3. The girls started off strong, but after falling behind in the middle of the...

The Westford Academy band and chorus programs hosted a winter concert in the PAC on Wednesday December 7th at 7pm. Performances included the honors and general programs of both ensembles, as well as the...

Throughout the 2016 election cycle, Hillary Clinton and the Democrats constantly accused GOP nominee Donald J Trump of hateful rhetoric and general prejudice, coining the phrase "Love Trumps Hate" as a...

On a frosty fall night, the Westford Board of Selectmen and the planning board held a joint public meeting in the Westford Academy auditorium at 7pm. The meeting was called in order to address the recent...

The legalization of marijuana for recreational use has been a growing debate around the nation, heightening since its legalization in the state of Colorado, and coming to the forefront of conversation...

Over the course of the past few days, Westford Academy has been experiencing a MRSA virus scare, with four reported cases in students. The nurses were immediately alerted of the minor outbreak and were...

The Class of 2020 has been graced with new Chromebook laptops to be used in the classroom throughout the year. The Ghostwriter spoke to a few members of this freshman class to gather their opinions on...

On Tuesday, September 27 at 4 P.M., WA Girls' Soccer dominated their regular season match-up against Cambridge Rindge & Latin by a score of 7-1. However, that strong score line was not the worst it...

The Big Apple Deli and Market was quietly introduced to the Westford community last year, and has since gotten little to no press. However, few know of the cornucopia of food and drink available inside...

With yet another class of freshmen entering WA, the Ghostwriter has decided to put together a list of must sees for freshmen for the beginning of the school year. As a freshman, you may feel as though...

Noteworthy features senior Michael Colavita, a versatile student and musician at WA. Here is his story.

Once a small, humble program that barely made any noise on the playoff brackets, boys' volleyball at WA has taken off faster than anyone could have expected. The team captured a D1 North Championship before...

Westford Academy Boys' Volleyball team was eliminated from the playoffs by the Framingham Flyers this afternoon at Wellesley High School. Competing for a trip to the state championship, WA fought their...

The Class of 2016 will forever leave their legacy as one of the more academically gifted classes in recent history, and their salutatorian, Alok Puranik, is another example of this exemplary scholarship...

Westford Academy's baseball team saw a coaching change take place last weekend, with head coach and WA math teacher Cory Roman stepping down from his postion. Now, Dean Mike Parent has taken the reins...

Pleasing the palates of WA students and staff for a number of years, Silver Palate Pizza has been a Westford food institution. Despite high reviews from Westfordians, this  citizen bias prompted the Ghostwriter...

Following the announcement of the One to World program, members of faculty and the student body have expressed concerns over the nature of the funding of the Chromebooks for incoming freshmen. The plan...

The long awaited One to One program, now known as One to World, was unanimously approved by the Westford School Committee at their meeting on Monday, February 29th. After much discussion and a full...

After being graced with a snow day to begin their weekend, students at Westford Academy were happy to find their dream long weekend would continue as Superintendent Bill Olsen called off school for Monday,...

Football was only a part of the occasion for fans all across the nation and the world when watching Super Bowl 50 this past Sunday night. Many enjoy the game for its new and entertaining commercials for...

The Ghostwriter has reviewed many pizza shops in the last couple years, sampling as much pizza, chicken, and other fried items as one person can consume. The majority of the locations do not blow us out...

Concussions have been a major talking point in athletics all across the United States, with youth sports being one of the main focuses during these discussions. With the current discussion being perpetuated...

Concussions are one of the few invisible physical injuries that an athlete can have. However, the effects and overall impact of concussions is not lost on one former WA boys' hockey player, who will now...

Westford Academy boys' varsity basketball pulled out a win against the Boston Latin Wolfpack by a score of 63-41. A strong second half helped propel the team to victory and gave them a game plan to work...

The boys' basketball team fell to the Newton-South Lions on Tuesday, January 5th at 7:00pm by a score of 54-46. The team's inability to create space for their shooters as well as taking poor, contested...

High school itself can add a load of stress for students, whether it be academically, socially or even issues at home. The early mornings, the late nights, the hours and hours of homework; it takes a...

With the holidays arriving soon, the Ghostwriter has compiled a list of 5 nationwide charitable organizations to donate to during this generous time of the year. 1. Big Brothers, Big Sisters-Donations...

Update: Antonelli has released a trial schedule for a trial process due to occur in February/March 2016 After a new schedule proposal from Principal James Antonelli at Monday’s faculty meeting, there...

WATA's production of the musical "Young Frankenstein" begins this Friday, November 13th at 7:30 pm. The show, adopted from the Mel Brooks book and music, is being directed by Dr. Luke Jorgensen with...

One very popular item that teenagers and adults alike enjoy for a snack is frozen yogurt, and one location in the area to get this treat is a YoBite Frozen Yogurt in Chelmsford, MA. This shop is located...