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
All content by Mehul Shrivastava
The Town Common facing Lincoln Street.

Budget breakdown IV: An unsustainable present, a tentative future

Varshini Ramanathan and Mehul Shrivastava
April 18, 2019
The flag outside Westford Academy.

Budget breakdown III: Outdated state aid hurts towns statewide

Varshini Ramanathan and Mehul Shrivastava
April 9, 2019
The Westford School Committee begins the search for a new Superintendent with Olsen's retirement on the horizon.

Budget breakdown II: Why Westford?

Varshini Ramanathan and Mehul Shrivastava
April 9, 2019
Budget breakdown I: Immediate effects

Budget breakdown I: Immediate effects

Mehul Shrivastava and Varshini Ramanathan
April 9, 2019
The Westford School Committee begins the search for a new Superintendent with Olsen's retirement on the horizon.

[Photo] School committee searches for next superintendent, preparation begins

December 23, 2020
The school system's budgets over the last ten years, from a Jan. 10 presentation on the budget cuts by Bill Olsen.

What you need to know about the school budget cuts

Varshini Ramanathan and Mehul Shrivastava
March 23, 2019
Photo provided by senior Ariella Fleischer

Herren speaks to community

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
February 5, 2019
The future is uncertain

The future is uncertain

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
January 23, 2019
Opinion: Seniors would love a snow day

Opinion: Seniors would love a snow day

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
January 20, 2019
Students often stay up until the early hours of the morning finishing homework.

District considers later start times to address lack of sleep

Mehul Shrivastava and Keertana Gangireddy
January 20, 2019
Mental health issues have been affecting WA students for several years.

WA staff manages mental health

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
January 20, 2019
Sophomore Jennifer Martin attempts to dodge a Billerica player.

[Photo] Girls' basketball comes out on top against Billerica

January 20, 2019
7 tips for future college applicants

7 tips for future college applicants

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
October 30, 2018
Defensive players attempt to block the ball and send it to the other side of the court.

[Photo] Girls' Volleyball takes 3-0 victory on Senior Night

October 26, 2018
Opinion: New Spirit Rally is a positive step towards inclusivity

Opinion: New Spirit Rally is a positive step towards inclusivity

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
October 23, 2018
Seniors cheer on their classmates as they compete

Student Council introduces changes to annual spirit rally

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
October 16, 2018
Soo returns to WA as band director

Soo returns to WA as band director

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
October 1, 2018
Bunyon takes over athletic department

Bunyon takes over athletic department

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
October 1, 2018
Senior Leyla Singh strikes the ball away from AB.

Girls’ Field Hockey falls to Acton-Boxborough

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
September 17, 2018
The Town Common facing Lincoln Street.

Westford Farmers’ Market closes after twelve-year run

Varshini Ramanathan and Mehul Shrivastava
June 18, 2018
Knittel flocks to birding

Knittel flocks to birding

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
June 17, 2018
WA teachers earn highest academic degree

WA teachers earn highest academic degree

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor
June 17, 2018
Springdell Farms sells their fresh, handpicked strawberries.

[Photo] Top 5 foods at the Strawberries N' Arts Festival

June 18, 2018
The famous strawberry shortcake is a popular food item during the festival.

[Photo] 43rd annual Strawberries N' Arts Festival offers a day of entertainment for all

June 16, 2018
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Student playwrights recognized at theater festival

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
June 15, 2018
Graduation concludes as the Class of 2018 throws their caps into the air.

[Photo] WA takes steps towards gender inclusivity

December 13, 2018
Senior Anthony Zhu

Zhu acknowledged as salutatorian

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
June 1, 2018
WA deals with aftermath of girls' basketball incident.

Administration addresses school security

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
March 19, 2018
Junior Emily Bramanti takes possesion (Natasha Singh)

Emily Bramanti prepares for life after WA

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
February 13, 2018
Junior Morgan Rose jumps to receive a pass.

Girl’s Basketball falls to Wachusett at TD Garden

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
January 29, 2018
Senior Ashwin Vasan moves to block an Algonquin player

[Photo] Boy’s Basketball falls to Algonquin 71-53

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
January 30, 2018
Sophomore sets goals for 24%

Sophomore sets goals for 24%

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
January 22, 2018
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Administration meets with ADL amid racial tensions

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
January 19, 2018

[Video] WAGB wins battle against AB

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager
January 18, 2018
Junior Scott Beattie tracks the ball.

Boys’ Basketball defeats Concord-Carlisle

Mehul Shrivastava, Features Editor
January 16, 2018
E-Cigs : Vaping epidemic plagues WA

E-Cigs : Vaping epidemic plagues WA

Mehul Shrivastava and Alisha Sabnis
December 6, 2017
The girls celebrate their victory

[Photo] WAGV finishes great season

December 11, 2017
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