Melanie Duronio, Managing Editor
Hi, I’m a senior at WA and this is my first year as a co-managing editor and third year on the Ghostwriter! I initially joined this publication to further my skills as a writer, and in the process I have made some lifelong friends. In my free time, I write creatively, try and fail at learning to play the ukelele, rant to friends about books and tv shows at 3am, and spend an ungodly amount of time watching YouTube.
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Starting the next school year, new physical education courses will be offered to WA students. These include Basics of Kinesiology, Kinesiology of Team Games, Health Education, Empowerment and Goal Setting,...
WA defeated Boston-Latin 62-40 at home in their first state tournament game on Thursday, March 4. This win clinches their spot in the next round of the tournament.
As soon as the clock began ticking,...
Whether it be COVID-19 or political unrest, the past few years have been extremely difficult for many communities, and have left behind feelings of melancholy and stress. With the world seeming to have...
During a Westford Academy girls' basketball game on Friday, January 28, racially charged comments were directed at a Wayland High School player from the WA student section during the final moments of the...
Many students can find it difficult to juggle classes, extracurriculars, and social life while preparing for college at the same time. However, in the case of senior Neev Maru, this is all an easy feat...
It's always a great way to wind down by listening to some of your favorite tunes, however, it can get boring to listen to the same singers over and over again. From indie, to pop, to punk, there are many...
As Thanksgiving break finally approaches, students' minds have been preoccupied with delicious foods, reuniting with family and friends, and taking a well-deserved rest. The WA Ghostwriter followed up...
Senior Ryan Jacobsmeier: "Usually my family comes to visit [...] but this year they are not unfortunately. They have work and all the kids are older so it'll be me, my brother, and my parents. And of course...
The staff on The Ghostwriter supports Dr. Chew's proposal to change "The Grey Ghost" mascot.
Ever since six-year-old Isabel Doherty saw a player in a bright red jersey running to score a goal for the first time, she knew that she wanted to play on a soccer team. Now, after four years spent with...
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) issued a statement on Sept. 27, stating that mask requirements in schools will be extended until Nov. 1. However, as of Oct. 15, if a school...
In recent years there has been a noticeable, but not unwelcome, shift regarding social topics like race, sexuality, and gender. We seem to be striving towards an era of tolerance and acceptance, and our...
When thinking of the past eighteen months, many images may come to mind — the endless weeks of quarantine, never-ending online calls and assignments, and perhaps even the chaos that was the 2020 election....
After living within a pandemic for over a year, there seems to finally be light at the end of the tunnel. With most Americans either fully vaccinated or waiting on their second shot, as well as mask restrictions...
Although high school may seem like a brief period of time on the surface, much can be accomplished through hard work and dedication. Senior Arpit Rao is a prime example of this, as his diligence and passion...
Picture this: you are a student in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Although your life is anything but normal, you still have an obligation to go to school and complete your work from behind either a...
This is one of many in the Ghostwriter's series of 23 Questions. This series highlights the significance of our faculty and students, and the little things about them we may not know. The Ghostwriter...
“Knowledge is power” is a phrase that is often recited but generally taken for granted. Education is varied all over the world when it comes to educators, resources, and schooling, with each teacher...
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...
When picturing a Marvel superhero, most would imagine their favorite characters partaking in fast-paced action scenes, consisting of epic battles where the heroes always defeat the villains and save the...
With Superintendent Bill Olsen's approaching retirement at the end of the 2020-2021 school year, the Westford School Committee has begun the process for choosing the next superintendent, who will begin...
With a 4-3 vote, the Westford School Committee decided to follow Superintendent Bill Olsen’s recommendation to continue alpine and nordic ski in-person and swimming and gymnastics virtually, with basketball...
GhostCast is a Podcast by the WA Ghostwriter. GhostCast, the voice of the ghost, is a platform voicing WA student opinions on relevant issues and topics.
This first episode is co-hosted...
On Friday, October 16, the WA Ghostwriter interviewed some of the junior candidates either running or re-running for student government. The candidates discussed their plans for the 2020-2021 school...
Week One: Wake up, put on your mask, and begin your daily commute to WA for a week of in-person learning alongside your teachers and friends.
Week Two: Wake up, eat breakfast, and turn on your computer...
As COVID-19 continues to impact our day to day life, ordinary activities have become complicated feats, as society tries to figure out how to continue life as normal in this bizarre climate. With Westford...
With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the Westford School Committee gathered for an online meeting on Wednesday, August 5, to continue discussing a safe reopening plan for Westford Public Schools. Although...
As the Westford School Committee continues to make important decisions, Valery Young is one Westford resident who has decided to step up and take a more active role in her community by running for a position.
Young...
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, working in the medical field has taken on a whole new light, especially for those choosing it as their career path. Inspired by a long line of nurses in her family,...
On Monday, May 18, the Westford School Committee addressed their plan, on a Zoom call broadcasted by the Westford CAT, for the upcoming school year as well as residents' uncertainties and concerns. With...
On Thursday, April 16, Lois Lowry, the author of The Giver, answered students’ and teachers’ questions through a Zoom call that served as a substitute for her canceled book tour. Lowry used the opportunity...
When Governor Baker announced an extension for all schools in Massachusetts until May 4, showing the continuing effects of the COVID-19 among Westford and its citizens, the Westford School Committee initiated...
By now, individuals, families, communities, and countries have realized the severity of the coronavirus, a pandemic plaguing the world as a highly contagious disease. Spreading rapidly, the coronavirus...
On Monday, March 16, 2020, Democratic Candidate Joe Biden held a virtual town hall meeting to address the current concerns regarding the coronavirus to potential voters, as well as to answer general questions...
On December 31, 2019, the coronavirus was first identified among a cluster of individuals who were originally believed to have pneumonia in China. The disease is spread by respiratory droplets created...
On Monday February 11, a School Committee Meeting was held at Stony Brook Middle School to discuss the concerns surrounding Bill Olsen's contract renewal. Multiple Westford residents, parents, students,...
During the Westford School Committee meeting on Monday, February 10, emotions ran high as town residents challenged the Committee's decision to not renew Superintendent Bill Olsen's contract. One such...
Superintendent Bill Olsen discusses the situation surrounding his contract at the School Committee Meeting on 2/10.
Westford Academy players leap to block a possible point for Cambridge.
On Saturday, January 4, 2020, a crowd of potential voters gathered at the Nashua Community College in New Hampshire to listen to Pete Buttigieg speak about his priorities and plans for the future if he...
On Wednesday, December 18, the Varsity Wrestling team won their first DCL match against Boston Latin. The event took place at Westford Academy with a final score of 58-13.
With a large number of students coming to class sleep-deprived, the school committee has been debating the idea of later school start times as a solution to this continuous problem. I believe that if Westford...
Rian Johnson’s film Knives Out creates a compelling murder mystery that is easy to become enraptured by, thanks to its stunning visuals and entertaining characters. Set in a gothic mansion and filmed...
Yesterday, October 11th, marked WA's annual spirit rally. Here are some of the memorable moments.
Oct 21, 2021
Seniors at the 2019 spirit rally.
On Tuesday morning during second period, students huddled outside of school after a defective alarm triggered an unexpected fire drill.
A faulty screw in the fire alarm located in the band room broke...
Introducing Marianne Butterline, a former Norman E. Day School teacher who has recently joined the Westford Academy staff. She will be working as one of its new Digital Learning Specialists.
Q: What...
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