What do you think about the new prices of parking passes? Junior Tony Yacavone: "I just think it's too expensive for what they're offering, because there is not enough parking spots for everyone. I feel...

As I sit here thinking about what I want to tell high schoolers about what they should do by the end of high school or take away from their experiences, I cannot help but tell kids one important thing:...

Throughout the last three and a half years, my Co-Editor-in-Chief, Andrew, and I have done countless pizza shop reviews. Think of any pizza place within a 15-20 minutes, odds are, we've been there (OK,...

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...

At WA, almost all students find something that they are passionate about. Whether it be a sport, club, or hobby, students find something they enjoy. For senior Caroline Chaffiotte, she found her passion...

Recently, WA has seen an increase in racial tension, which prompted administration to meet with the Anti-Defamation League to help solve the problem. As a result, administration has began to come up with...

The Post, hit theaters Friday, January 12, and tells the thought-provoking, entertaining story of the leaking of the Pentagon Papers and how the Washington Post scrambled to cover the leaking. The film...

Due to recent racial issues within the school, WA administration recently met with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to discuss how these issues can be solved. According to Principal Jim Antonelli, administration...

On Wednesday, January 17th, Westford Public Schools woke up to another snowstorm and therefore, another snow day. For WA students, this storm hit two days before midterms were supposed to start. As...

On Tuesday, December 19th, the WA Boys' Basketball team took on the Wayland Warriors in their home opener. After a long battle, the boys eventually pulled away, grabbing a 64-56 win.  

After four years playing varsity basketball for WA, senior captain Elizabeth Arnold has decided that she will continue her academic and athletic career at Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York. According...

Every year, WA sees a handful of talented athletes commit to continuing their athletic careers at a range of universities. Whether it be soccer, basketball, lacrosse, or another sport, we often see a significant...

On Saturday, November 4, WA will host the annual Rajiv Paluri International Night. This will be the third time the event has been held and will take place from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M. at the school. The event...

On Monday, October 30th, Westford Public Schools students woke up to their first "snow day" of the school year. However, there was no snow on this late fall day. Schools were closed due to a large, hurricane-like...

A new year at WA also marks the start of new sports seasons, school activities, and clubs. This year, WA has introduced a brand new club to students, No One Walks Alone (NOWA). The club, started by junior...

On Friday, October 6th, the WA Boys’ Soccer team faced off against Acton-Boxborough at 7 P.M. under the lights at Alumni Field. After a back and forth game, the boys pulled out a 1-0 win over their rival. The...

After they graduate, most WA seniors find themselves headed off to college, getting a job, joining the military, or taking a gap year. Those who do go off to college usually go to a school within the...

On June 2nd, 2017, senior Vennela Mannava will graduate as the valedictorian for the Class of 2017. For Mannava, high school has consisted of AP courses, among these include AP Literature, AP Biology,...

Click on the map to see a full interactive map of student destinations for the class of 2017!

On Monday, May 22nd, the WA Boys' Volleyball team took on Newton-South in the main gym at 5:30pm. Unfortunately for the boys, they couldn't overcome the fierce attack from NS and fell 3 sets to 0. The...

Recently, the Ghostwriter had a chance to dine at Nashoba Pizza. When you think of pizza in Westford, you probably think of Westford House of Pizza, Papa Ginos, or Silver Palate.  However, one may not...

Recently, the WA Environmental Club has been pushing for solar panels to be installed on the roof of the school. Currently, the process is moving a little bit further along, as the club was able to contact...

Just over a month ago, on February 26th, WA junior, Medha Palnati, stood on the step of Boston Common to speak at the Emergency Rally to Stand for Democracy. The rally was put together by a woman named...

On Thursday, February 16th, the WA Boys' Basketball team faced off against Newton-South (NS) Lions at 5:30pm at WA. The boys' game was the first in a doubleheader at WA, with the girls also taking on Newton-South...

Recently, I had the chance to view Patriots Day at the Boston AMC. Although the film isn't supposed to hit theaters nationally until January 13th, it is now showing in Boston and other limited theaters. This...

Every Thursday, students from all grades head to room 222 for the weekly meeting of the Gaming Club. Headed by adviser Jonathan Geary, the club is meant for students to come in every week to play any games...

On Tuesday, January 10th, WA Boys' Basketball squared off against Boston Latin at 5:30 at home. After a late start, the Ghosts came out with playing hard and took down Boston Latin 66-48. The Ghosts...

Recently, the Ghostwriter had the chance to eat at Pizzeria Presti, another pizzeria on 2 East Prescott Street in Westward. This hadn't been my favorite pizza place in Westford in the past, but after...

From Thursday, November 10th, through Saturday, November 13th, six WA Ghostwriter staff members traveled to Indianapolis for the National High School Journalism Conference (NHSJC), accompanied by advisers...

For two weeks last March, WA students and faculty experimented with a brand new type of school schedule. Rather than a typical class after class day, school days consisted of a ten minute break after...

As we approach the 2016 presidential election, we as a country, are seeing a rather large split in political views. For many Americans, they have given their full support for Hilary Clinton, but there...

On Saturday, October 29th, Westford residents gathered at the town common to peacefully protest the building of the asphalt plant. The protestors marched from the town common down to the Abbot school,...

On Thursday, October 27th at 3pm, another Black Box theater production, Ride, will hit the stage. The production by Eric Lane will be directed by WA senior Emily Trantanella. According to Trantanella,...

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...

Recently, the Ghostwriter had a chance to eat at Flint's Corner Pizza and Seafood, a small pizza shop located on 150 Westford Road, in Tyngsboro. From pizza to subs, Flint's offers a wide menu that is...

On Friday, September 30th, the WA Grey Ghosts Football team took on Lincoln-Sudbury at Alumni Field. With on and off rain, the Ghosts fought hard against the tough LS team, but ended up losing by a final...

For many freshmen, it may be difficult to use your locker and also have a light backpack. Well, fear no more! The WA Ghostwriter has tips for you! 1. Try to use your locker in the mornings, before first...

In this episode of Noteworthy, we feature senior Evan Doherty. Here is his story.    

On Friday, June 3rd, family, friends, teachers, and faculty gathered at Alumni Stadium to watch the Class of 2016 graduate from high school. After much speculation of cancellation due to poor weather forecasts,...

Senior Michael Colavita has spent the last four years of high school working on things that some students may find unimaginable. From being the president of the programming club to performing in the...

Many students at WA have hobbies that are important to them. Whether it be a sport or a club, most students find something that they enjoy. For senior Evan Doherty, this hobby is music. In the fifth...

For many high school athletes, playing a sport in college is a dream that may seem difficult to reach. However, for senior Pat Coffey, this dream has come true. Next fall, Coffey will be playing division...

Westford Academy’s student-run newspaper, the W.A. Ghostwriter, took home an All-New England Award in Scholastic Editing and Publishing from the New England Scholastic Press Association’s annual conference...

On Monday, April 4th, Westford was blanketed with a thin sheet on snow once again. This storm was rather unexpected for Westford residents, as temperatures hit nearly 80 degrees the previous week. Although...

With the recent approval of the "One to World" program, next year's freshmen will receive Google Chromebooks, which they will carry with them for their entire four years at WA. Compared to MacBooks and...

On Friday, March 4th, WA Girls' Varsity Basketball team faced off against the Franklin Panthers at home. From tip-off at 7pm, to the final buzzer, the girls fought hard and ended up winning with a final...

On Thursday, February 25th, Westford Academy Theater Arts (WATA) will present "Dead Man's Cell Phone". This play will also be shown in the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) Festival, a competition...

On February 5, 2016, Westford Public Schools was handed its first snow day of the school year. This day off was rather unexpected, as the day before was full of sunny skies and 50-degree weather, with...

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...

To help raise money for sophomore Matt Roberge and his family as he battles leukemia, the student council at WA has decided to hold a "Throwback Teen Center" on Friday, January 29th from 7-11 pm and...

The Ghostwriter recently had the chance to eat at Groton House of Pizza, a pizza shop located in the Groton town center. Much like Westford House of Pizza, this shop offers anything from pizza to subs. When...

With the latest technology, students can be easily distracted. However, when faced with a difficult task, students may put off their objectives because it may be too daunting or just plain stressful. For...

Principal James Antonelli's proposed schedule change will give students more time to get to their classes and offer a ten minute break period after first block. This implementation will extend the school...

On Saturday, January 2nd, WA Boys' Hockey took on the Chelmsford Lions in a late afternoon showdown at Skate 3. The game ultimately ended with a final score of 5-1 in favor of Chelmsford. The game started...

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...

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...

On Thursday, November 26, the WA Grey Ghosts Football team took on Acton-Boxboro (AB) in their annual Thanksgiving day showdown. The Ghosts won with a final score of 33-10 to cap off their impressive season. WA's...

By the time school starts, most WA students become swamped with homework, tests, and quizzes. For the next ten months, students don't really have the opportunity to travel internationally. However, senior...

On Friday, October 23rd, WA will hold their annual spirit week/homecoming tailgate. The event will be held in the same location as last year, right outside of Alumni Stadium. According to WA Athletic...

On Friday, October 9th, the WA Football team took on Waltham in their home opener. After a slow offensive first half, the Ghosts bounced back to win 21-10, keeping their undefeated season intact. Even...

Meline Almasian, or Mel, is one of the few freshmen girls that made the WA girls' varsity soccer team this fall. Almasian has been playing soccer since a she was younger--first starting with travel soccer...

On Thursday, September 24th, the WA Boys' Varsity Soccer team took on rival Acton-Boxboro (A.B.), under the WA turf lights at 7pm. Although the boys had the lead for a decent amount of the second half,...

On Friday, September 18th, the WA Girls' Soccer team took on Newton-South at home. Although most of the game was even, Newton-South cashed in on the opportunities they were given and won 2-0. The game...

Recently, The Ghostwriter dined at Jimmy's Pizza, a restaurant in Chelmsford, MA. This pizzeria is located on 2 Alpine Lane, right near the town center. Jimmy's Pizza has many choices on their menu that...