Ellie Lawrance – WA Ghostwriter

Ellie Lawrance, Features Editor

Hi, I’m Ellie Lawrance and I’m a senior, and Co-features Editor for the WA Ghostwriter. This is my third year of working on the Ghostwriter and I’m so excited! I’ve always enjoyed reading, writing, and meeting new people which what inspired me to join sophomore year. I have a dog named Guvnor, and my favorite place is my cape house in North Truro where I visit with my friends. Some of my hobbies include journaling, hanging out with my friends, reading, and listening to music. I love the Ghostwriter community, and can’t wait to spend my last year of high school as an editor.

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[Photo] Headed for UMass Dartmouth: Schweitzer aces a volleyball commit

Lily Caggiano, Social Media Manager
May 1, 2026

Schweitzer winds up for a serve.

Robotics team is Texas bound for Worlds competition

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Apr 3, 2026

At the Massachusetts State Championship For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) competition, the WA Robotics Team won the Massachusetts Division title. This earned them a spot...

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Stop letting prom dress pressures diminish confidence

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Mar 19, 2026

Every year, whether it's prom for the senior class or cotillion for the junior class, the annual dances in May create heavy anticipation for upperclassmen girls as the nights loom closer and closer. The...

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Carmichael scores lacrosse commit to ASU

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Mar 9, 2026

While typically commit stories are written for students of the graduating class, junior Kiley Carmichael is ahead of the game with her commitment to Arizona State University (ASU) for lacrosse. Not only...

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Photos: Girls’ Basketball triumphs 65-23 over Concord-Carlisle

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Feb 6, 2026

Westford Academy Girls' Basketball crushed Concord-Carlisle High School with a 65-23 score on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m, increasing their season record to 11-4. Their next match will be an away game...

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Energy-efficient lights continue to be installed at WA

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Jan 11, 2026

New energy-efficient lighting was installed in the senior lobby, hallways, and classrooms of Westford Academy during December break as a continuation of the plan to upgrade the school with more cost-effective...

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Photos: Girls’ Basketball wins scrimmage against Lowell

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Dec 19, 2025

WA Girls' Basketball won three out of five quarters in a home scrimmage against Lowell on Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m, setting the tone for the rest of their season with an overall victory. Their first official...

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Abby Hennessy crests the hill of high school cross country career, races to nationals

Ellie Lawrance, Co-features Editor
Dec 14, 2025

As senior Abigail Hennessy broke the ribbon at the Brooks Northeast Regional cross country race, she didn’t just put another win under her belt, she secured her spot as one of the best runners in the...

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The price of choices: the unfairness of college application fees

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Dec 5, 2025

I’m sitting at my dining room table, stressed out over the question of whether I’ll be admitted to my top schools or not. I press review and submit, and then the numbers start to add up, one after...

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Risha Kulkarni and Srisai Vuppuluri made state HOSA board representatives

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Oct 30, 2025

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) president and senior Risha Kulkarni and HOSA vice president and senior Srisai Vuppuluri of Westford Academy’s chapter were chosen to be representatives on...

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New start times are a step in the right direction for student wellbeing

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Oct 15, 2025

As the bell chimes at 8 a.m. instead of 7:35 a.m., students are starting their day at a calmer pace and with fewer bleary eyes. The 2025-2026 school year marks the first year of Westford Academy’s implementation...

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Photos: WA Girls’ Volleyball wins in 3-2 game against Wayland

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Sep 26, 2025

Westford Academy Girls' Volleyball secured their eighth win this season against Wayland at home with a final score of 3-2 on Thursday, Sept. 25, allowing the team to remain undefeated. The Ghosts' next...

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The senior behind the scenes: Hayden Pelta’s tech role at WA

Ellie Lawrance, Co-Features Editor
Sep 12, 2025

Lights in the PAC, projectors for conferences, sound for presentations--what happens when the man responsible for all of these systems retires? This dilemma has had Westford Academy administration relying...

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Open browsers, open minds: TechPals teaches seniors all they need to know

Ellie Lawrance, Features Editor
May 11, 2025

As society continues down the path of digital integration, those who have not grown up surrounded by technology may feel left behind or lost when trying to navigate these new innovations. Luckily for the...

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Soundbytes: How is stress affecting juniors during second semester?

Ellie Lawrance, Staff Writer
Apr 5, 2025

Junior year is known for the intense pressure it puts on students with more challenging classes and daunting decisions regarding life after high school. Additionally, with Advanced Placement (AP) tests,...

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Photos: WA Boys’ Basketball defeated in home game against Acton-Boxborough

Ellie Lawrance, Staff Writer
Jan 22, 2025

Westford Academy Boys' Basketball suffered a home defeat against Acton-Boxborough with a final score of 53-41 on Friday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. The team's next game will take place away on Friday, Jan. 24 at...

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