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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Mahi Kandage

Mahi Kandage, Editor-In-Chief

As a senior at WA, this is my fourth year on the Ghostwriter, and my first as editor-in-chief. I’m interested in travel, yoga, and environmentalism. In the future, I hope to study politics and environmental studies and eventually attend law school. On the Ghostwriter, I enjoy editing, and writing opinions.

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Boys' Volleyball loses to AB

AB upsets WA Boys’ Volleyball

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Apr 12, 2018

On Wednesday, April 11, the Acton-Boxborough Colonials managed to defeat the Grey Ghost Boys' Volleyball team in a dramatic game that lasted five sets and lasted for over two hours. The score was tied...

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A Sunday at Mill No. 5

A Sunday at Mill No. 5

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Apr 9, 2018

Though we generally perceive the Lowell Mills to be the home of outdated machinery, used only for fifth grade field trips, my trip to Mill No. 5 shows me it is the hidden gem of Lowell. On the fourth...

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A view of the art show in the bell lobby as seen from the entrance

Photos: Spring Art Show

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Apr 3, 2018

Art students of all levels and classes had the opportunity to pick pieces of art to display at the WA Art Show. Art hangs in the bell and flag lobby this week, chosen by each artist. "We have the freedom...

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A WA student handing off a baton to another in the 4 by 4 relay

WA needs donations for track renovations

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Feb 16, 2018

Westford Academy’s football field and track are the center for big football games, track events, and other high school milestones. To improve the usability of the track area, WA has started a GoFundMe...

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The WA Girls' Hockey Team warms up before the third period.

WA Girls’ Hockey crushes Cambridge

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Jan 19, 2018

 On Thursday January 18, the WA Girls' hockey team successfully defeated Cambridge at the Groton School, scoring a total of six goals, and conceding none. The goal scorers included senior captains Hannah...

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Survey sent out by. WA student is inappropriate

Survey scam sent by WA student

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Jan 17, 2018

In September of the school year, a false survey was sent out to between 20-40 girls at WA. The survey used the name of an official company, and was designed to look as though it had been sent from the...

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Fuse Bistro's thin crust pizza, with its signature house-pulled mozzarella cheese.

Fuse lights a new spark in Westford

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Jan 14, 2018

Fuse Bistro - the newest occupant of the small farmhouse at the intersection of Powers Road and Rt 110. The restaurant makes use of local ingredients to create an ever changing menu of dishes that reflect...

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Survey scam targets WA girls

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Dec 21, 2017

In the past week, an issue surrounding a fake health survey was brought up to administration by one of the students who received the email. The official-looking survey used the name of a reputable company: Amplitude...

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Photos: WA Band performs at Winter Concert

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Dec 5, 2017

On Tuesday December 5th, 2017, the Westford Academy Concert, Marching, and Symphonic Bands performed in the PAC to start off the Winter Concert. The Grey Ghost Marching Band began the performance...

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The WATA poster for Disney's The LIttle Mermaid

WATA presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Oct 23, 2017

This season for its fall musical, Westford Academy Theater Arts will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Directed by Larry Sousa, the play is based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson and the Disney...

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Senior captain Emily Doolin on the court

WA Girls’ Volleyball defeats Lincoln-Sudbury

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Oct 19, 2017

On Thursday October 19th, Westford Academy Girls’ Volleyball played a successful game against Lincoln-Sudbury, winning 3 sets to 0. Though the sets were quite close in score, WA pulled ahead in each...

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The corner where food is ordered and picked up

Blackbird Cafe soars above expectations

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Sep 29, 2017

Located on Acton’s Great Road, Blackbird Cafe is the newest addition to the Acton Woods Plaza. The rustic cafe, which opened its second location in Acton this summer, is the ideal place for breakfast,...

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Senior Athlete high-fives his friends while taking a victory run along the crowd.

A spirit week dance arrives at WA

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Sep 29, 2017

The new school year brings an addition of a spirit week dance to Westford Academy.  The upperclassman dance will be held from 9-11 pm on October 20th, the night of the Friday of Spirit Week, following...

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The greenhouse made of plastic bottles, located behind the Millennium preschool.

Freshmen build greenhouse for Girl Scouts project

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor
Sep 29, 2017

Located down a dirt path behind Westford’s Millennium preschool is small greenhouse built entirely out of plastic bottles. The greenhouse was built by students at WA, freshmen Dhwani Shrivastava. Erin...

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Investment club arrives at WA

Mahi Kandage, Staff Writer
Jun 14, 2017

Beginning in the 2017-2018 school year, Investment Club will be added to Westford Academy’s official extra-curricular activities. The club focuses on giving high school students the opportunity to experiment...

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Frank Santos Jr. brings hypnosis to WA annually for the DECA fundraiser.

Santos’s hypnosis puts WA in a trance

Mahi Kandage, Staff Writer
Apr 9, 2017

Although hypnosis seems magical for most, to Frank Santos Jr., it is second nature. Santos has been performing at corporate events, schools, and nightclubs for over fifteen years, and has performed at...

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