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WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Deepa Gautam

Deepa Gautam, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Deepa and I am a junior Editor in Chief for the Ghostwriter! This is my third year on the paper and I joined because I love to read, write, and try new things. In my free time, I love watching movies, listening to music, trying new foods, and spending time with my family! :)

All content by Deepa Gautam
The team huddles after the first half comes to a close.

WA Girls’ Soccer defeats Lowell High with 8-0 victory

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2024
A flyer for the 2024 Juneteenth event, created by the Westford DEI committee.

Westford’s first Juneteenth event to be held by DEI committee

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 15, 2024
Quan holds a sign for UMass Amherst, where he will be going to college.

Quan to bring enthusiasm to UMass Amherst

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
Freshman Kiley Carmichael battles with a Nashoba Regional player for the ball after a face-off during the first quarter.

Photos: Girls’ Lacrosse opens season with 18-10 victory against Nashoba Regional

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2024
The previously packed seats at the WA gymnasium are left empty after the meeting is postponed.

Annual Town Meeting postponed due to high voter turnout

Deepa Gautam, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2024
A yard sign encouraging town residents to attend the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for March 23rd.

A student’s guide to Annual Town Meeting

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2024
A poster of the show, designed by senior Maia Gosselin.

WATA sparks conversation with new METG submission, ‘Disgraced’

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
A glimpse into some of the resources and information put out by the committee.

Vote “Yes” for Westford: residents form override action committee

Deepa Gautam, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Selectboard members sit at a table at the Millenium Building.

Select Board hears budget presentation, approves reduced speed limit during 12/12 meeting

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2023
Junior Travis Proulx shakes hands with a Foxborough wrestler seconds before the referee signals the start of their match.

Photos: Wrestling hosts first super quad meet of the year

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
All 15 members of the new Salsa Band, along with Rodriguez and Engdahl, smile for the camera, instruments in hand, after a successful first meeting.

Salsa Band shines light on Latin American culture through music

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2023
An image depicting the extensive decoration and festivities of the holiday season during Christmas.

Small steps, big impact; 6 ways to stay sustainable this holiday season

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023
To finish off the night, students dance on the open Bollywood dance floor during last year's Darba.

[Photo] SASA brings enthusiasm and unity for second annual Darba celebration

Elitsa Koleva, Co-Managing Editor
November 14, 2023
An image from the October 18th meeting, where the Budget Task Force presented their final report.

Westford faces $6-8 million deficit; cuts to school and town services possible

Saanvi Arora and Deepa Gautam
November 6, 2023
A row of empty and unused lockers during a passing period.

Rethinking lockers: have they become useless?

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2023
Soundbytes: What do WA students think about the 2024 eighth grade Washington D.C trip cancellation?

Soundbytes: What do WA students think about the 2024 eighth grade Washington D.C trip cancellation?

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2023
Whitman stands in the his AP Chemistry classroom, with the periodic table behind him. He is holding a self-printed 3D model of an atom.

[Video] Whitman earns perfect score on AP Chemistry exam

Deepa Gautam, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2023
Photos: WA Field Hockey triumphs over Wayland 3-0

Photos: WA Field Hockey triumphs over Wayland 3-0

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2023
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