Anushka Patil

[Photo] Diggy's Pizza digs into a new realm of flavor

Jan 15, 2021

Meet the Bossys satisfies as the perfect comfort food. ($20.00)

Soundbytes: students’ 2020 recaps

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Dec 23, 2020

After an eventful year, many students at Westford Academy look forward to a fresh start in 2021. With the new year approaching, students at WA shared their 2020 recaps as well as the lessons they learned...

The 2020-21 school model gives new meaning to Challenge Success

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Dec 11, 2020

As I circle my final answer for my Algebra II test, the school bell rings. I hear the halls fill with students. Reluctantly, I turn in my test, my third of the day, and head to my club. My head feels...

Holidate is uncomfortably cheesy, even for the holidays

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 16, 2020

For many, the holidays are the best time of the year. The lights, atmosphere, food, gatherings, and spirit definitely add to the reasons why the holidays truly rock. Using these qualities of the holidays,...

Kendall Donovan commits to UNH for lacrosse

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 13, 2020

Racing down the field, she felt the pressure intensify. With her strong stick propped up high, she securely cradled the yellow ball. The eyes of the spectators were daunting, but her focus never faltered...

[Video] Class of 2023 STUCO representative candidates explain goals in Q&A

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 19, 2020

The Ghostwriter Co-Editor-in-Chief Anushka Patil got the chance on Friday, October 16, to interview a few of the students running for student council representative positions. In the Q&A, students...

[Video] Class of 2023 class officer candidates elaborate goals in Q&A

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 19, 2020

The Ghostwriter Co-Editor-in-Chief Anushka Patil got the chance on Friday, October 16, to interview a few of the students running for class officer positions, who wanted to share their goals with the Ghostwriter....

Enola Holmes gives a fresh perspective to the original classic

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 14, 2020

After theaters closed in late March, people all across the world turned to online-streaming platforms to entertain themselves through the pandemic. Aside from providing viewers with classic films and...

Community looks deeper into Grey Ghost’s roots

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

The Black Lives Matter protests took over mainstream media this summer as people from all over the country voiced their support for anti-racist actions. Social media, connecting people during a world-wide...

The decision to run sports is not only irresponsible but catastrophic

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sep 23, 2020

The sprint invigorates. The chants motivate. The turf feels like home. The wind whispers calming messages. The sweat intensifies. All of these aspects of a high school soccer game lure players and...

Teachers give insight on their hopes and concerns for the upcoming school year

Kristen Su and Anushka Patil
Sep 1, 2020

As a result of COVID-19, Westford Public Schools has adopted a hybrid model, with the option of remote learning, for the 2020-21 school year. Due to the changes to the academic atmosphere, the first day...

School committee selects the hybrid model

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Aug 11, 2020

The school committee made the decision on Monday, August 10, to implement a hybrid model with the option of a remote learning academy for the 2020-2021 school year. After last week's meeting on Wednesday,...

Indian Matchmaking makes culture into a joke

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

For centuries, our society has used stereotyping to define people, their backgrounds, and their cultures. Hiding behind highly broadcasted forms of racial stigma, stereotyping has plagued all races and...

Annual town meeting allocates money to town departments

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jun 26, 2020

On Saturday, June 20, the Westford legislative government held its annual town meeting on the Trustees' Field at Westford Academy, discussing specifically the balance of the budget. On the field, seats...

Protests bring necessary awareness for the Black community

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jun 17, 2020

George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, will never be forgotten. His life will be cherished, and his death will serve as a reminder of the white privilege and racism that plagues our country. Murdered...

Terry Ryan brings experience to his run for a seat on the school committee

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jun 16, 2020

For students and parents, as well as the community as a whole, the school committee serves to better the future. By working for the education of the schools, the Westford School Committee plays one of...

Quarantine gave me the chance for self-discovery

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2020

Guess who lost her bet. Me. Bet you didn’t expect that. When “quarantine” started, all I could do was laugh. You could say laughing was my coping mechanism. Until March 12, I never really understood...

Ranjan makes her way to the Golden State

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020

From its sparkling blue beaches to its bustling cities, California is the prime image for positivity and innovation. Many students on the east coast dream of basking in the Californian sun on a daily basis....

College decisions prove uncertain for the fall semester

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020

As COVID-19 leaves its monumental mark on the world, it disrupts everything in its path. From the highly anticipated end of the school year to the beginning of a peaceful summer, COVID-19 destroyed everyone's...

Graduation date gets pushed due to COVID-19

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2020

*Update 8/4/20: Graduation will be held on August 7, 2020, at 10:00 in the morning. All students are expected at 9:00 a.m. They will wear masks and sit six feet apart on the field. Direct family is allowed...

Implementing uniforms may prove beneficial in the long run

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Apr 4, 2020

Currently, in the US, approximately one in five public schools requires its students to wear uniforms, according to the National Center of Education Statistics. Starting off as a mainly private and parochial...

Soundbytes: Students share their social distancing activities

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Apr 2, 2020

These past few months have taken the world by storm, shaking up the daily lives of people all around the world. COVID-19 has forced academic buildings to shut down nationally, immensely affecting our school...

Nine must-watch shows to enjoy while social distancing

Anushka Patil and Melanie Duronio
Mar 26, 2020

By now, individuals, families, communities, and countries have realized the severity of the coronavirus, a pandemic plaguing the world as a highly contagious disease. Spreading rapidly, the coronavirus...

Press conference with research assistant clears up COVID-19 concerns

Divya Sambathkumar and Anushka Patil
Mar 25, 2020

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Harvard Research Assistant Ben Jacobson met with student journalists from around Massachusetts over a Zoom press conference, discussing the potential problems and questions...

COVID-19 cancellations

Ronan Lovely and Anushka Patil
Mar 12, 2020

(Update 4:00 pm March 16) Principal Jim Antonelli sent out an email around 12 AM updating Westford Academy students and parents that distance learning will not occur. He mentioned teachers can only use...

Budget meeting on 2/24 solidifies the allocation of funds

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Mar 5, 2020

At the Westford School Committee’s February 24 meeting, specific changes were made that will affect students mainly at the elementary level. Superintendent Bill Olsen and assistant superintendent Kerry...

WA holds early release due to plumbing issues

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Jan 31, 2020

Story updated February 8, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. On Friday, January 31, Westford Academy released students twenty minutes ahead of schedule, due to a plumbing issue in the bathrooms located next to the...

Westford Karma location revamps its interior but not its food

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Jan 17, 2020

Karma has been a favorite of many Westford residents for years now, combining the intricate flavors of American and Asian cuisine to make an Asian-Fusion restaurant. However, about a year ago, Karma went...

Victoria Princi impresses with her athletic capabilities

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Jan 17, 2020

Karate and soccer: the unusual pairing of sports that have given one student at Westford Academy a myriad of unbelievable opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Karate: an individual sport that...

[Photo] The highs and lows that come with being an Indian American

Jan 15, 2020

Anushka and her sister pose in Indian clothing.

The highs and lows that come with being an Indian American

The struggle of finding yourself in a country of assimilation

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Jan 15, 2020

My name is Anushka Patil, and I am an Indian American. A simple phrase that holds the bulk of my identity. Ethnicity, race, culture, and nationality all factor together to create a unique individual...

Cory Booker Politics Unplugged: why are you here today?

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Jan 9, 2020

On Thursday, January 2, 2020, the Ghostwriter had the opportunity to visit the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at the Saint Anslem College in Manchester, New Hampshire. At the college, democratic...

Soundbytes: The major trends of the 2010s

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Jan 8, 2020

Now that it is 2020, many students are reflecting back on their childhoods to remember trends that they found enjoyable during their younger years. On Friday, January 3, the Ghostwriter had the chance...

23 questions with sophomore secretary Ankita Akanksha | WA Ghostwriter

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Jan 4, 2020

This is one of many in the Ghostwriter's new series of 23 questions. This series will highlight the significance of our faculty and students, and the little things about them that we may not know. This...

WA girls’ basketball crushed in a game against Newton South

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Dec 22, 2019

On Friday, December 20, Westford Academy girls' varsity basketball played Newton South, losing in an anti-climactic game, in which Newton-South took the win, 30-42. Starting the game, Newton South...

WA boys’ basketball defeats Newton South in a nail-biting game

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Dec 22, 2019

On Friday, December 20, Westford Academy varsity boys' basketball faced off against Newton South in a heated game that went overtime. Throughout the game, the crowd was chanting, the players were motivated,...

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