Keertana Gangireddy

[Photo] Blackface shouldn't be tolerated at WA

Jan 4, 2021

Seniors at the 2019 Spirit Rally.

23 questions with Dean Betsy Murphy | WA Ghostwriter

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Oct 4, 2019

This is one of many in the Ghostwriter's new series of 23 questions. This series will highlight the significance of our faculty and students, and the little things about them that we may not know. This...

Westford Board of Health takes Triple E precautions

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Sep 14, 2019

On September 10th, 2019, the fields of Westford Academy, Stony Brook Middle School, and Abbott Elementary School were sprayed down with the Zenivex E4 pesticide to take action against the spread of Triple...

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball crushes Bedford in first game of season

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Sep 8, 2019

On Friday, September 6th, Westford Academy Varsity Girls' Volleyball prevailed against Bedford in the first match of the season, winning three straight sets. After recovering from a slow start, WA dominated...

What I wish I knew as a freshman

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Aug 30, 2019

It was only last August when I walked through the main doors of the bell lobby of Westford Academy with an oversized backpack and a map in hand, not entirely ready to begin the the first leg of the four...

Sophisticated snacks to accompany you on the finals grind

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Jun 10, 2019

It is an absolute necessity to have proper snacks in order to efficiently study for four straight days of excruciating, draining examinations. Although potato chips and cookies work well, let's be honest,...

Heil takes on role of class speaker

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor
Jun 7, 2019

The students of the class of 2019 reached the end of their high school career, and will soon be moving on to the next chapter in their lives. To commemorate the four year whirlwind of a journey of growth...

WA Girls’ Tennis bagels Belmont

Keertana Gangireddy, Staff Writer
May 31, 2019

On Thursday, May 30th, the Girls' Varsity Tennis Team played their last match of the 2018-19 season in an away game against Belmont, defeating them overall with a score of 5-0. First singles player,...

The Class of 2019 poses for prom

Keertana Gangireddy, Staff Writer
May 20, 2019

On Saturday, May 17, the class of 2019 attended their senior prom at Danversport Yacht Club. Prior to the dance, the attendees, along with their peers, friends, and family gathered in the town common to...

[Photo] Seniors take on the prom cancellation

May 1, 2020

(2019) Seniors Victoria Morrison, Marisol Evans-Garcia, Jess Cornetta, and Namitha Nair

Class of 2020 poses for Cotillion

Keertana Gangireddy, Staff Writer
May 15, 2019

On Saturday, May 11th, the junior class of 2020 attended Cotillion at Kimball Farms. At 5:45, an hour and fifteen minutes before the event, students and parents gathered on the football turf to take pictures...

Students share thoughts on the National Honor Society

Keertana Gangireddy and Griffin Parker
Apr 5, 2019

The National Honor Society, a club for students maintaining a leadership position, a 3.6 GPA, and at least forty volunteer hours among other requirements, elicits varied opinions from students. Many think...

GPA, Valedictorian, and Salutatorian proposed to be removed in 2021

Srinithi Raj and Keertana Gangireddy
Apr 3, 2019

In an effort to reduce student stress, the Challenge Success committee is considering changing the GPA system and removing the recognition of valedictorian and salutatorian. With the advent of Challenge...

Students restricted to two science classes a year

Keertana Gangireddy, Staff Writer
Apr 2, 2019

Due to a constraint in faculty members, supplies, and classroom space in the science department, students in the class of 2020 and beyond are restricted to taking a maximum of two full years of science...

Acne and insecurities: a journey of blemished skin

Keertana Gangireddy, Staff Writer
Mar 6, 2019

Whiteheads. Cysts. Papules. Nodules. They have been a prominent feature of my complexion for what feels like an eternity, getting to the point where I feel as though I am an expert on the topic, as though...

Third annual Lunar New Year Festival spreads Asian culture to all

Kristen Su and Keertana Gangireddy
Feb 13, 2019

[See a photo gallery of the event here.] On February 2 from 4:30 to 7:00 PM, the Asian Culture Club hosted their third annual Lunar New Year Festival to commemorate the Year of the Pig. The event...

2019 Lunar Festival welcomes the Chinese New Year

Keertana Gangireddy, Staff Writer
Feb 5, 2019

On Saturday, February 5th, the Asian Culture Club hosted its third annual Lunar Festival to celebrate the coming of the year of the pig. Along with a dinner hosted from the Bamboo of Westford...

District considers later start times to address lack of sleep

Mehul Shrivastava and Keertana Gangireddy
Jan 20, 2019

Superintendent Everett Olsen has proposed a later start time for all students in the district, with the intention of allowing high school and middle school students in particular to maintain a healthier...

Svoboda swims her way to excellence

Keertana Gangireddy, Staff Writer
Jan 20, 2019

Senior Anika Svoboda, varsity captain of the Westford Academy Swim and Dive Team and a member of the Patriot Swim Team in Massachusetts, has earned herself a reputable position as one of the best swimmers...

Varsity Girls Basketball triumphs over Concord-Carlisle

Keertana Gangireddy, Staff Writer
Jan 20, 2019

On Tuesday, January 15th, the Westford Academy Varsity Girls Basketball Team triumphed over the Concord Carlisle Patriots in a home game with a final score of 72-58. The first quarter ended with...

WA carries out A.L.I.C.E. procedure

Keertana Gangireddy and Srinithi Raj
Oct 5, 2018

On Friday, October 6th, Westford Academy held its first A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) evacuation drill. This particular drill differed from those in past years, as it closely...

Hoffman takes up science position at WA

Keertana Gangireddy and Srinithi Raj
Sep 28, 2018

Introducing Jennifer Hoffman, a biology and forensic science teacher who has recently joined WA's science department. Q: Have you always wanted to become a teacher? A: I wanted to be a vet originally....

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