Ian Strauss

Ella Doran pulls the flag for Roxbury Community College

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Mar 24, 2026

Out of skill, support, and opportunity, senior Ella Doran is the first WA Flag Football player to commit to play at the collegiate level. After joining the newly formed team her junior year, Doran quickly...

[Photo] Medical Brigades hosts first Warm Hearts Drive

Sara Metivier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
Mar 18, 2026

Some of the members of GMB who helped create the care kits.

Asian Culture Club hosts fourth Lunar New Year celebration

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Mar 8, 2026

The Westford Academy Asian Culture Club hosted its fourth annual Lunar New Year celebration at WA in collaboration with the Chelmsford Chinese Language School on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m....

Girls’ Basketball victorious in 56-45 high-energy game against Newton South

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Feb 14, 2026

The Westford Academy Girls' Basketball team came out on top against the Newton South High School Girls' Basketball team (NS) 56-45 in a home game on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The strong offensive performance of...

Senior Capstone: why is it here and where is it going?

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Jan 16, 2026

Every year seniors prepare to leave Westford Academy behind. But as they do, WA offers one last opportunity before they depart. Capstone projects play a large role in defining a WA student's senior year,...

WA Wrestling takes down at Lowell Tournament with Bernier’s historic achievement

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Jan 5, 2026

Four members of the Westford Academy Wrestling team moved on to the second day of the annual George Bossi Lowell Holiday Tournament hosted at the Tsongas Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20 after qualifying for...

WA Salsa Band cut due to budget constraints

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Dec 11, 2025

Westford Academy Salsa Band will not be available for students to join during the 2025-2026 year due to budgetary and staff constraints. The decision comes after the district-wide budget cuts in the 2023-2024...

[Photo] Snow Day Grader: Dec. 2, 2025

The Editors
Dec 4, 2025

The senior parking lot blanketed in snow on the following Wednesday, Dec. 3 morning.

Thanksgiving: The best holiday

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Nov 28, 2025

America is home to a variety of cultures with their own rich histories, combining to create 11 federal holidays and an assortment of other celebrations. My most memorable celebrations each year have been...

WA Marching Band continues successful season at Reading Memorial High School competition, placing second

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Oct 30, 2025

The Westford Academy Marching Band placed second in Division III at a New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA) competition hosted by Reading Memorial High School on Saturday Oct. 25. They also...

The performative male trend is more than just a joke

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Oct 21, 2025

You'll know one when you see one. Matcha in one hand, The Awakening in the other. A tote bag strapped around their shoulder in a show of poser feminism. Maybe it's just a joke, a sarcastic jab at the...

[Photo] Markesich punts a soccer commit to SUNY Cortland

Sara Metivier, Executive Features Editor
Sep 26, 2025

Markesich punts the ball back to center field after making a save against Tewksbury Memorial High School.

Photos: WA Girls’ Soccer triumphs 5-1 against Tewksbury Memorial

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Sep 12, 2025

The Westford Academy Girls' Soccer team emerged victorious against Tewksbury Memorial High School in a 5-1 match on Thursday, Sep. 11 at Trustees Field. The Ghosts began the match by scoring a goal...

Parks hopes to remind peers what graduation means as 2025 class speaker

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
Jun 10, 2025

Beginning a new path in life can often be as terrifying as it can be promising. The Class of 2025 still remembers entering WA for the first time after a year of uncertainty and remote schooling. Now, with...

Halloran moves on after 13 years of helping WA students do the same

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager
May 6, 2025

High school life can often feel challenging as students take risks and adapt to many changes. Among the inner workings of WA's counseling department, counselor Karen Halloran makes sure that students...

A student’s guide to a quick and healthy breakfast

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer
Mar 27, 2025

Breakfast is commonly said to be the most important meal of the day, but it is classically skipped by students. The WA Ghostwriter created a poll on Instagram that asked the students of WA two questions:...

Soundbytes: Student opinions on changing graduation requirements

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2025

In a meeting of the Graduation Requirements Committee on Dec. 16 2024, principal Dan Twomey presented possible changes to the graduation requirements for high school students which would take effect...

Nordic team says goodbye to seniors and a successful ski season

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

WA's Nordic Ski team met at the Leo J Martin golf course and ski track in Weston on Tuesday, Feb. 4 to compete in their last full team race of the season before the state race. The team also celebrated...

Star Cafe is humble, but doesn’t live up to the name

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer
Jan 10, 2025

When the temperature starts to drop below the thirties, we can't go outside like we normally would, but we also can't just stay inside for three months out of the year. Places like cafes are easy ways...

A victory 25 years in the making: girls’ cross country wins states

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer
Nov 23, 2024

“I am really glad my freshman season ended this way. I could tell that our team put in a lot of effort and work over the course of the season. Especially because it was our last year with the seniors Rosey and Sydney, I am so happy they are leaving WA cross country as state champions. As a freshman I at first really underestimated how much time and dedication it took to be on this team, but also how much it would pay off in the end after our win. Unknowingly, every grueling workout the coaches planned was now worth it with our repeating successes at not only the state meet but breaking PR's as well. Overall, this win really proved that our team is stronger than I could have imagined and I'm so excited to see what the future has in store for the next season,” freshman Diya Shrestha said.

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Malaxos excited to engage with his new students at WA

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer
Sep 30, 2024

Syd Malaxos is joining the Westford Academy staff as a sophomore chemistry teacher and substitute physics teacher. Having been to many schools in both his educational and professional life, previously...