WA Ghostwriter

[Photo] Community looks deeper into Grey Ghost’s roots

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 7, 2020

WA Varsity football player being chased by an AB linebacker in the game's first quarter, showing the current Westford Academy uniform.

What I learned at WA

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2018

In these last four years at WA, I have learned quite a bit, but remember very little of what was taught in class. In fact, as graduation approaches, I do not think that I could, if asked to, solve a...

Students reflect on budget cuts to alt-ed program

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Mar 28, 2018

Westford Academy administration heavily cut funding to the school's Alternative Education program in order to balance the 2018-2019 budget. Alternative Education, also known as alt-ed, has been a helpful...

WA Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey loses last game 3-0

Anthony Cammalleri
Mar 2, 2018

Varsity Girls Ice Hockey was eliminated from playoffs, losing to Winthrop 3-0 in their first playoff game. At 6:00p.m on February 28, the Grey Ghosts walked into the Winthrop Arena looking focused and...

Photos from WA Chinese New Years celebration

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Feb 12, 2018

Yesterday night, Saturday, February 10th, WA celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year with food, music, and performances, all exhibiting Chinese culture and tradition. Here are some photos of the Westford...

Westford Academy Theater Arts presents Disney Comedy Peter and the Starcatcher

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Feb 3, 2018

WATA held its first showing of Disney's Peter and the Starcatcher in Friday, February 2, at 7:00 pm in the PAC, preceding weekend showings Saturday evening at 7:00, Saturday afternoon at 2:00 and Sunday...

Photos: Boys’ Hockey vs. Chelmsford

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Jan 22, 2018

On Saturday, January 20th at the Chelmsford Forum, WA Boys' Varsity Ice Hockey lost to Chelmsford 4-3 in their second game of the season. Here are some photos from the game:

Five simple steps for conquering senioritis

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Jan 19, 2018

I remember December 15th, 2017 as if it were yesterday. Driving home from Newport, Rhode Island, I stopped at a Dunkin' Donuts to buy a cup of black coffee. Waiting in line, I checked my emails: spam,...

[Photo] E-Cigs : Vaping epidemic plagues WA

Dec 6, 2017

Girls’ Soccer beats Central Catholic 1-0 in MIAA Division 1 Tournament

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Nov 12, 2017

WA Girls' Soccer defeated Central Catholic 1-0 today at Woburn High School. For Central, this marks an end to their forty-five game win streak, while, for the Grey Ghosts, the victory brings the girls...

“Just Say No” does not work

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Nov 7, 2017

Last week, President Trump publicly declared this country's opioid epidemic a national health emergency. When unveiling his plan for combating the problem, Trump mentioned that he would launch a “a massive...

Undivided Heart & Soul: different, but still JD McPherson

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Nov 2, 2017

The music industry is changing rapidly as artists in all genres are blending, mixing, morphing, and twisting into the new realm of alternative music. In the last five years or so, we've seen pop music...

Laurianne Posch: the traveling homebody

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Nov 2, 2017

Foreign language classes at the high school level are not often deemed gateways to long-winded careers. More so than any high school business, science, or English class, many students who enroll in world...

WA Girls’ Varsity Soccer defeats Bedford, 2-1

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor
Sep 29, 2017

WA Girls' Varsity Soccer beat Bedford 2-1 today at 5:30 pm, continuing their now 5-0 undefeated streak with one tie. Minutes before the game, the girls were confident, yet modest. They were optimistic...

[Photo] Girls' volleyball rallies for the win against AB

Sep 14, 2017

Middle Hitter Elise Sepe jumps to hit the ball right while her teammates and opponents watch in suspense.

Living in the post-9/11 world

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Sep 11, 2017

Sixteen years to this day, our nation was hit with a swift and devastating blow. Americans who were old enough to remember the September eleventh attacks will likely never forget the horror and fear...

Mark Dunne leaves a legacy at WA

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Jun 15, 2017

Stepping onto the Lowell High School field, 2017 graduate Mark Dunne picked up the shot put and gazed into the distance at the yellow 50 inch line painted onto the grass. Spinning, and throwing with all...

[Photo] Class of 2017 graduates move on from WA

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor
Jun 3, 2017

Everyone is seated on the WA Trustees Field in anticipation for the start of the ceremony.

Scott Cruikshank behind home plate

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2017

While many WA teachers have pastimes outside the classroom, very few attend to part-time jobs during the school year. Of those do, none are quite like psychology teacher and part-time Massachusetts umpire...

Photos: 47th Apple Blossom Festival

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Jun 1, 2017

On May 13th, The Westford Kiwanis organization hosted the town's 47th Apple Blossom Festival, including a morning parade (Top Left) from Main Street to Abott Elementary school, as well as performances...

WA Boys’ Lacrosse loses 13-10 to Lexington

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Apr 21, 2017

Fans and family gathered at Nutting Field today to cheer on the boys' Grey Ghost Lacrosse team in their game against Lexington. Despite a tumultuous cheer, "Go White!," continuously flowing from sidelined...

[Photo] Boys' Lacrosse faces a close defeat at the hands of Littleton

May 8, 2017

In the Third Quarter, Head Coach Chris Doyle gives his team a stern, yet passionate talk. (Anthony Cammalleri)

Matt Salvo: Life after leaving WA

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Apr 11, 2017

We have all at some point or another, perhaps at a moment of anxiety, or life's stressful episodes which make the world feel as if it is collapsing upon us, fantasized about simply starting from scratch....

The Shins take on the modern style with Heartworms

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Apr 4, 2017

If one were to approach any stranger in the tri-state area with seventeen to twenty-five years on his or her back, and utter a simple question about The Shins, he would be almost immediately greeted by...

[Photo] Girls' Basketball season ends with a 61-45 loss to Springfield

Mar 16, 2017

Senior Captain Angela Alibrandi makes a one-point shot in the game's third quarter.

WA Girls’ Hockey ends season with a 4-1 loss

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor
Mar 9, 2017

WA Girls' Hockey was defeated by the Woburn Tanners 4-1 today in their 6:00 PM divisional playoff game, ending their season with a tearful farewell. With ten minutes until the start of the game, bleachers...

[Photo] Wrestling makes it to States

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager
Feb 17, 2017

WA Wrestler smiles while he holds his opponent down