The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
James Farley

James Farley, Editor-in-Chief

Hey, my name is James Farley, and I am a senior Editor-in-Chief for the WA Ghostwriter!  I love writing, and also have a passion for sports, so I am excited to incorporate these aspects of my life into my work here for the newspaper. Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends, going on vacations, and playing sports. I can’t wait for what’s in store this year with the Ghostwriter!

All content by James Farley

Dear Westford: Thank you for my people

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2024
The delay in the FAFSA has caused a waiting game for seniors and their families.

The long wait for the FAFSA delays college decisions

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2024
Liona returns a shot during an MIAA State Tournament singles match.

The shoe fits: Liona serves an ace on his way to SHU

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
Small dives into the pool.

Small caps off a historic senior diving season

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2024
WA Boys' Hockey warms up before their 1-0 loss to Central Catholic.

WA Boys’ Hockey falls 1-0 in a top-15 showdown

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2024
Sophomore Maddie Smith shoots a three pointer.

WA Girls’ Basketball falls to Billerica 49-27

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2023
An image of Westford Academy. An override would allow WPS to reduce staff and service cuts.

Overrides: An informative breakdown

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
The current location in PowerSchool where students receive their progress reports and quarterly report cards.

Grades should be made available to students at all times

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2023
WA's Student Community Club has been making a positive impact on WA so far in its first year.

WA’s Student Community Club aims to make a positive impact on their community

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023
Junior Nicholas Berthold finishes strong during the DCL Championship. WA finished in third place overall.

WA Boys’ Cross Country finishes third at the DCL Championship

James Farley, Co-Editor in Chief
October 31, 2023
A biker flips over Dean Bob Ware during the No Hate Tour's show at WA on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Battling bullying: The No Hate Tour should be an annual visit

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2023
Bergeron smiles for the camera during a track meet.

Bergeron to soar as a Cardinal

James Farley, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2023
WA works together to return a Groton-Dunstable serve.

Girls’ Volleyball falls to Groton-Dunstable 3-1 to begin season

James Farley, Co-Editor in Chief
September 6, 2023
Antonelli speaks to the Class of 2023 during their graduation.

Antonelli moves on from WA after 30 years

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
July 26, 2023

23 Questions with Class of ’23 salutatorian Charles Lin

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2023
Smith follows through during her swing.

Smith comes within one stroke of the Men’s US Open

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2023
Cullen fires a pitch as junior Justin Davighi prepares to make a play at first base.

WA Baseball stays undefeated with a 7-0 win over Newton South

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2023
Masterson (far right) directs in the Black Box alongside sophomore Aubrie Rose (center), sophomore Ruby Davis (left), and sophomore DJ Maillet (far left).

Masterson to take the stage at Emerson College

James Farley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2023
Westford residents vote on an Article during the annual Westford Town Meeting on Saturday, March 25.

Three major takeaways from Westford’s annual town meeting

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
March 28, 2023
A copy of the AP Chemistry textbook.

Success should not be defined by APs

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
March 13, 2023
WA Girls' Basketball cheers together prior to a game.

Girls’ Basketball season comes to a close

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
February 23, 2023
Small makes an acrobatic dive into the pool.

Small makes a small splash in the pool

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
February 14, 2023
WA Football runs out onto the field during a Friday night home game. This is just one of the many fun high school events that you do not want to miss.

Top 10 things to do before leaving high school

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
February 1, 2023
Ghost Robotics poses after winning the Qualifiers competition.

Ghost Robotics is in control on their way to the State Championship

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
January 16, 2023
WA huddles up prior to their season opener against Wachusett Regional High School on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Girls’ Basketball tips off their season

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
December 16, 2022
WA Girls' Ice Hockey lines up for a face-off in their 2-1 victory over Waltham.

WA Girls’ Ice Hockey defeats Waltham 2-1 to start season 1-0

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
December 12, 2022
Carpenter has built a legacy as head coach for the Boys' Hockey team, leading to his Hall of Fame induction.

Carpenter inducted into the Westford Academy Athletic Hall of Fame

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
December 1, 2022

St. Louis’s City Museum uses a sense of community to inspire future generations

James Farley, Fares Osman, and Grace Hsu
November 11, 2022
WA runs onto the field on Senior Night.

WA Football crushes Wayland 37-7 on Senior Night

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
October 31, 2022
WA STUCO greets students as they walk into Homecoming.

Homecoming was a night to remember

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
October 8, 2022
WA works together in route to their 3-0 win over Groton-Dunstable.

Girls’ volleyball dominates Groton-Dunstable 3-0

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
October 6, 2022
WA History teacher Christopher Gorham will have his first book, The Confidante, published on February 21, 2023.

Gorham’s first book “The Confidante” is soon to hit shelves

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
September 29, 2022
Boys' Soccer huddles up together.

WA Boys’ Soccer sets their eyes on the season

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
September 12, 2022
WA Boys' tennis defeated Natick 5-0 to win the first round of the MIAA State Tournament.

Boys’ tennis serves up a win over Natick, advances in MIAA State Tournament

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
June 7, 2022
Frazee competes in the New Balance Nationals in New York City, where she placed third in the Pentathlon.

Frazee wins Boston Globe Track Athlete of the Year

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
May 6, 2022
Ross plays Spongebob during The Spongebob Musical.

Ross to pursue acting in college

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor
April 16, 2022
Bella scans the field during a night game.

Bella commits to UNE

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Eddy finishes a layup (left) and Davey drives to the hoop (right).

Davey and Eddy both take home DCL MVP

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
The Spanish exchange program will welcome Spanish students to WA in September, and then travel to Spain in April of 2023.

Spanish exchange program prepares to travel again in 2022 and 2023

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
Seniors Jake Aylward and Luke Krikorian fight for a rebound against Cambridge Rindge and Latin.

WA Boys basketball defeats Cambridge in the DCL semifinals

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
February 15, 2022
WA debuts the Shakespeare Club this school year.

Welcome to WA, William Shakespeare

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
January 10, 2022
WA Boys' Cross Country poses after winning the DCL Championship. They will look to add to their accomplishments this season at the state meet on Saturday. Runners pose from left to right (Davis Haines, Jack Graffeo, Paul Bergeron, Zachary Freyman, Anthony Chiappetta, Austin DeSisto, Adam Wedlake, and Coach Scott Hafferkamp).

WA Boys’ Cross Country runs their way into the state meet

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
November 19, 2021
Challenge Success provided students with an additional 15 minutes of passing time between our second and third classes, helping us to debrief during our busy final week of the first quarter.

Challenge Success is a true success

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
November 9, 2021
WAGS locks in on the defensive end in their 2-1 loss to Concord-Carlisle.

WAGS loses to Concord Carlisle in the DCL Playoffs

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
October 31, 2021
The Westford Academy Varsity Football team suffered a 37-10 loss to Chelmsford on Senior Night.

WA Football falls to Chelmsford on Senior Night

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
Westford Academy storms the field after a victory.

Seven must-knows for WA Football Games

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor
October 20, 2021
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