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WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Jackie Clay

Jackie Clay, Club Manager

Hi, my name is Jackie Clay and I am the Club Manager for the Ghostwriter. I am a dancer and part of my dance studio’s performing company. I love to paint landscapes and read fantasy novels with a big mug of tea. I also love writing (obviously)! :)

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Mean Girls: same story with a musical twist

Mean Girls: same story with a musical twist

Jackie Clay, Club Manager
Feb 9, 2024

Taking a seat on the couch, holding a big bowl of popcorn, you turn on the TV to watch a movie. You scroll through the options and come across a classic that you've seen a million times. Thinking back...

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Hispanic Heritage Month

The ins and outs of Hispanic Heritage Month at WA

Jackie Clay, Club Manager
Oct 17, 2023

In the first months of school, one language offered at Westford Academy has a special chance to put a spotlight on culture. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is being observed in the...

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Pravar Mukkala, Brady Burrell, and Maggie Burrows (shown left to right) are the winners of a trip to Germany.

WA students win free trip to Germany

Jackie Clay, Club Manager
May 9, 2023

Every year, the foreign language teachers advertise the upcoming national language exams. The exams cost a few bucks and are seen as low stress. The participant doesn't have to study, and they just show...

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The larger photograph of the cannon on the common was originally taken on July 4, 1899. It is from the collection of Bill Macmillan. The smaller photograph in the upper left is a modern image of the cannon.

The history of the cannon on the town common

Jackie Clay, Club Manager
May 1, 2023

On the town common, along with memorials and benches, is an old cannon, representing a piece of the country's history hidden in this small town. This monument is a hunk of metal with a fascinating history...

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Photos of all four WA buildings, past and present, in time order from left to right.

The history of Westford Academy

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer
Jan 12, 2023

Two centuries. Four buildings. The timeline of Westford Academy is incredibly fascinating, but students and even long-time residents do not know its deep history. It all started in 1792, when a group...

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A person writing with their left hand.

The world is not made for lefties

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2022

When I was in kindergarten, the school taught me to write. I practiced letters and numbers, written by my right-handed teacher. Having to mirror the motions of writing using my left hand was difficult,...

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Seniors celebrate during the Spirit Rally, which is one of the highlights of the school year at WA.

Students show their pride in the spirit rally

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer
Nov 8, 2022

The 2022 spirit rally took place on Friday, Oct. 28 and brought all the grades together to celebrate their school spirit. Students participated in scheduled events or cheered on the sidelines, making sure...

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The Westford Community gathering for the breakfast at First Parish Church.

Apple Blossom parade brings back Pancake Breakfast

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer
May 5, 2022

After two years, the Pancake Breakfast is back and ready to serve the community again. On the day of the Apple Blossom parade, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the First Parish Church will be serving pancakes...

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Ballroom Dance Club meeting

Ballroom dance club is in full swing

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2022

Dancing is a popular form of self-expression and exercise. The classic, beautiful art of ballroom dancing can be used anywhere and can be straightforward to learn. After falling in love with the art, sophomores...

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Photograph of Covid-19 Omicron variant

Westford prepares for Omicron Variant

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer
Dec 17, 2021

The Omicron Variant is the newest Covid-19 variant about which very little is known. According the the World Health Organization (WHO), it was discovered in South Africa in November. Since then, cases...

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Top 10 fall desserts to make at home

Top 10 fall desserts to make at home

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2021

Fall is a time of cold weather and warm food. One of the best ways to have fun during this season is with some delicious desserts. Here are some ideas for some fall-themed desserts to sweeten up your life....

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Venom amazes with great comedy

Venom amazes with great comedy

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2021

*spoilers ahead* Venom: Let There Be Carnage adds great action without compromising the hilarious comedy. This film debuted in theaters Oct. 1. Leaving off from where the first Venom movie ended, with...

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