The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Anushka Patil

Anushka Patil, Editor-in-Chief

Hey! I’m Anushka, and this is my fourth year on the paper. This is my second year as an Editor-in-Chief! I really enjoy writing and sharing impactful news with the public. I am super excited to see how our publication grows this year! Fun fact about me: autumn is my absolute favorite season :)

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Elizabeth Kotary: "It's going pretty well. I'm enjoying my time here, and I am really excited to get to know all my new teachers. I'm really looking forward to this year, especially to my biology class."

Soundbytes: freshmen opinions on the first day of school

The first leap from middle school to high school
Anushka Patil, News Editor
Aug 30, 2019

On August 27, 2019, the class of 2023 entered Westford Academy for their first day of the next four years. Many of the freshmen felt overwhelmed by the different hallways, stairwells, and rooms of WA,...

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How to enjoy the last week of summer vacation

How to enjoy the last week of summer vacation

A fun end before the hectic school year
Anushka Patil, News Editor
Aug 23, 2019

As the end of summer approaches, the race to fit in as many plans as possible quickens. Finding entertaining activities to take part in is especially hard towards the end of the summer. To assist in your...

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Abby Katz makes an attack for college lacrosse

Abby Katz makes an attack for college lacrosse

Anushka Patil, News Editor
Jun 5, 2019

Senior Abigail Katz has been playing lacrosse longer than she can remember. It has been a commanding force all throughout her life, helping her overcome many obstacles as a result of the many lessons and...

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The Soo brothers pose for a sibling photo

The Soo brothers take on Westford Academy

Anushka Patil, News Editor
May 31, 2019

Growing up, siblings keep each other in check, whether it be by being there when one is upset, when one is celebrating, or when one needs help. The relationships that stem from sharing every moment with...

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Substitute leaves message for their class

Budget affects the Westford Academy substitutes

Anushka Patil, Staff Writer
Feb 20, 2019

Ever since I can remember, substitutes have been a part of my learning experience. Over my ten years of schooling, I have had countless substitutes. Some were nice. Some were mean. Some were boring. Some...

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Westford Academy holds the ball as referee calls timeout

Boys’ basketball dominates last game of their season

The whole team gave it their all
Anushka Patil, Staff Writer
Feb 15, 2019

On Wednesday, February 3, the Westford Academy Boys’ Varsity Basketball team crushed their opponents from Lincoln-Sudbury. Westford Academy started the game well. Junior Declan Morse scored the first...

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Student hard at work

Freshman perspective: fear of failure

We've all been there
Anushka Patil, Staff Writer
Jan 23, 2019

When I think of the word "school," I immediately think mostly of anxiety and sleep. Those two ideas have circled around in my brain for the past semester of my ninth-grade year. It isn’t the school...

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Member of the team practices twirling baton

Winter guard begins at WA

Anushka Patil, Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2018

WA's fall color guard, whose baton performances are showcased at the school football games, will be transitioning into a competitive winter guard season this winter for the first time in its history....

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Ms. Block teaches her Spanish 1 class.

New teacher on the block

Aliviah Maccormack and Anushka Patil
Sep 27, 2018

The Ghostwriter had a chance to interview Bonnie Block, Westford Academy’s newest Spanish teacher.  Question: What class are you teaching? Answer: I teach Spanish classes. Q: What level Spanish...

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