Keertana Gangireddy

School committee unanimously approves FY23 proposal

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 1, 2022

The Westford School Committee unanimously passed the budget proposal for FY23 on Feb. 28 during their meeting. The proposal involves a reduction of a full-time English position at WA, up to three electives...

School committee discusses English cuts, votes on full-day kindergarten

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Feb 16, 2022

The Westford School Committee discussed various aspects of the FY23 budget, as well as approved tuition-free full-day kindergarten and proposed additional cuts at their meeting on Monday, Feb. 14. School...

Wang’s art reaches WA and beyond

Keertana Gangireddy, Editor-in-Chief
Jan 19, 2022

Having begun his art journey when he was still reciting his ABCs, junior Yanxin Wang's ability is recognized not only town-wide, but also globally. Wang’s artistic abilities regarding digital and...

Girls Basketball overcomes Concord-Carlisle

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Jan 12, 2022

Westford Academy Girls’ Basketball outlasted the Concord-Carlisle Patriots (CC) in an intense stalemate on Monday, Jan. 10, ultimately bagging a 33-30 win. Although WA passed and rebounded well in...

Disney cancelation is a wise decision

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 24, 2021

I vividly remember revering Westford’s senior experience as a middle schooler and underclassman, envisioning myself capping off my grade school experience with an exhilarating four days at Disney World...

Chew introduces mascot proposal

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 10, 2021

Superintendent of schools, Christopher Chew, has recommended that the Westford Academy mascot change from “The Grey Ghost” to “The Ghost”, as well as to change the design of the mascot at the school...

WA bans black face paint at spirit rally

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 21, 2021

WA Principal James Antonelli and Westford Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator Adam Ingano mandated that seniors should not wear black face paint via morning announcement on Monday, Oct. 18 at the Spirit...

Girls’ Volleyball triumphs against Wayland on senior night

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 16, 2021

The WA Main Gym fostered an environment of nail-biting excitement as Westford Academy’s Girls’ Volleyball team outlasted Wayland in a four-set showdown on senior night. Westford won 3-1 sets on Friday,...

“The Starling” fails to take flight

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 4, 2021

Symbolism in movies walks a dangerously thin line between being an incomprehensible mess and an obvious bludgeon beat continuously on the heads of the audiences. “The Starling” is one such film that...

[Photo] Semi-formal…more like a semi-bad idea

Sara Zukowsky
Sep 21, 2021

Juniors Amanda Chavalier, Alex Whitney, Mahi Kandage, and Jessica Chavalier posing in their formal dresses during their Cotillion in 2020.

[Photo] WAFH suffers shutout against Chelmsford

Sep 18, 2021

Felicani approaches Serra, who has the ball.

Durgin to dive at Georgetown

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Sep 14, 2021

When Senior Lizzy Durgin attended her first dive practice, she was directed to the highest platform: 3 meters above the water. Although Durgin initially had a fear of heights, overcoming her trepidation...

Mustoe explores her passion for cooking through “Top Chef Amateurs”

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 16, 2021

Bravo TV's “Top Chef” is one of the most watched cooking shows in the United States. Millions tune in to the competition, watching both professional and home chefs participate in intense challenges...

Construction of amenities building in progress

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor
Jun 2, 2021

The construction of an amenities building near the turf field is underway in order to meet Massachusetts’ Plumbing Code for School Stadiums. Under the management of Director of Facilities Paul Fox, the...

Tierney choses McGill for new experiences and personal growth

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor
May 29, 2021

Through crossing the United States-Canada border to head onwards to our northern’s neighbor’s distinct French-speaking province, 290.2 miles marks the distance between Westford and Montreal– a distance...

Four main takeaways from 3/1 school committee meeting

Keertana Gangireddy and Divya Sambathkumar
Mar 2, 2021

The Westford School Committee discussed the new 4-tier model for the fall 2021 year, as well as the next steps in the superintendent selection process after the revelation of the four finalists at the...

Proposed start times and new WA schedule introduced for fall 2021

Keertana Gangireddy, Kristen Su, and Melanie Duronio
Feb 24, 2021

New timings based on parental feedback have been proposed for the 4-tier bus system meant to alleviate budget constraints, according to WA principal James Antonelli. Additionally, a pilot schedule for...

‘Bliss’ is an unpleasant mess

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor
Feb 12, 2021

Addiction is at most times a disagreeable and uncomfortable topic to discuss in today’s society. Although many movies have portrayed the experiences of an addict, they often fall short in terms of giving...

Top foreign language movies to watch to top your classes

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor
Jan 29, 2021

Foreign language classes at WA equip students with the skills to boost communication as well as cognitive thinking. One of the best ways to interact with a foreign language outside of school is to watch...

Olsen’s plan for start-times incites controversy among parents

Divya Sambathkumar and Keertana Gangireddy
Jan 13, 2021

Town members and school committee discussed an initial transportation plan during the first budgetary hearing of the year on Monday, January 11. The proposal encompasses different start times for all four...

Students discuss Capitol Building riot and political climate

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor
Jan 10, 2021

On January 6, 2021, thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol Building in an effort to overturn 2020 election result, where Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump. On January 9, the WA Ghostwriter talked...

Blackface shouldn’t be tolerated at WA

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor
Jan 4, 2021

Watching the oldest students of our school on the final day of spirit week, what I looked forward to the most in our town’s high school experience was being a part of the Spirit Rally as a senior. However,...

Seniors face uncertainty with class events during pandemic

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor
Dec 14, 2020

Although COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Massachusetts, traditional senior events such as Prom, Disney, and Capstone, haven’t yet been definitively cancelled by WA Administration for the class of 2021. According...

Class of 2024 Student Government and STUCO Representatives discuss their goals

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor
Oct 19, 2020

The WA Ghostwriter interviewed the candidates for student government and STUCO representative positions for the freshman class of 2024 on Friday, October 16 and discussed their goals and platforms for...

10/5 school committee meeting details transparency and COVID-19 procedures

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor
Oct 7, 2020

The Westford School Committee met in-person on Monday, October 5, to discuss reopening updates and COVID-19 procedures as the 2020-21 school year heads underway. After an executive session regarding...

Guidance department adapts to the hybrid model

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor
Sep 23, 2020

With the 2020-21 school year starting off in an unusual way in several respects, teachers and administrators had to come together and adapt to our current conditions in an attempt to find the new ‘normal’....

School Committee details hybrid model in 7/27 meeting

Divya Sambathkumar and Keertana Gangireddy
Jul 28, 2020

With the spread of COVID-19, the district has been actively discussing a safe reopening plan for all Westford Public Schools this fall. The state required all districts to prepare a plan based on three...

Arthur Benoit promotes trust and transparency in run for school committee

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor
Jun 15, 2020

Westford resident Arthur Benoit has involved himself in his community through the work he has done for the public school system. After a one year break, Benoit is running again for a seat on the school...

Pu awarded title of co-valedictorian for the class of 2020

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing-Editor
May 14, 2020

Senior Grace Pu’s incredible academic dedication for the last four years as a student at Westford Academy has culminated to her recognition as co-valedictorian of the graduating class of 2020. This title,...

The Weeknd returns with ‘After Hours’

Srinithi Raj and Keertana Gangireddy
Mar 26, 2020

Canadian singer Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, is arguably the best modern R&B artist out there. The soul sensation hit records with a full length, 13-track LP, After Hours, a follow up to his 2018...

We need to calm down

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Mar 17, 2020

I recently took a trip to the Westford Whole Foods with my family, and the sight I was met with upon entering the grocery store startled me. Fresh produce, bread, milk, baby formula, frozen food, toilet...

The legality of executive sessions under review

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Feb 26, 2020

The School Committee has been holding executive sessions regarding Superintendent Bill Olsen's contract, sparking major controversy. There has been an uproar to remove the six committee members who voted...