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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Nylah Gaudreau

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor

Hi! I am a sophomore and this is my second year writing for the Ghostwriter. I love writing for and bringing a voice to our community. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and doing dance. 

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A mural outside WA's cafeteria displaying the previous and current clubs offered.

Too much of a good thing: why an abundance of after-school clubs can backfire

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Nov 3, 2025

"I'm only doing it because it'll look good on college applications."  I still remember the first time I ever heard this rationale said aloud. Walking back to class, my friend and I started discussing...

Student starts their work for the Child Growth & Development DE course.

Increase in dual enrollment courses kick-starts WA students’ college education

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Oct 14, 2025

As students’ desires for a head start in college grows, Westford Academy has set up a course of action to expand their sprawling Dual Enrollment (DE) program by offering more college-level courses in...

Senior Dava McClelland faces off against the opposing goalie, ready to take her shot.

WA Girls’ Soccer defeats Tewksbury Memorial with 5-1 victory

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Sep 13, 2025

With perfectly timed goals and a polished offensive strategy, WA Girls' Soccer was able to pull off a fierce win against Tewksbury Memorial High School with a score of 5-1 on Thursday, Sep. 11, increasing...

Hennessy wears her New Balance gear as she runs around the track.

Hennessy hits the ground running with New Balance NIL deal

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
Sep 12, 2025

For many, running is simply a New Year's resolution that never comes to fruition. But for senior Abby Hennessy, her life revolves around it. After winning countless state titles and being named a captain...

O'Toole is caught in the midst of some Haverhill players in an attempt to keep control of the ball.

WA Boys’ Lacrosse blows out Haverhill 18-4 in playoff opener

WA Boys' Lacrosse defeated Haverhill 18-4 in the first round of the Massachusetts State Championship playoffs on Saturday, May 31, allowing them to advance to the round of 16. Throughout the season,...

Timlin, Chartier, Fonck, and Ghai pose in front of the main entrance.

From drum beats to Family Guy: Griffin the Band’s rise to internet fame

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
May 16, 2025

At 7:00 a.m., they are just your classmates, lugging backpacks around and weaving through long cafeteria lines. Once the school bell rings, they are Griffin the Band, a viral TikTok sensation that has...

Zinn poses in front of a German flag that hangs in one of the German classrooms.

Zinn lives the American Dream through a year-long stay at WA

Nylah Gaudreau, Co-News Editor
May 5, 2025

Through the hustle and bustle of the hallways in WA, it can be difficult to identify every person who fills the building. However, many have the ability to become a familiar face along the way. With his...

The board game "The Game of Life" surrounded by dollar bills.

Play “The Game of Life” with Student Senate’s first-ever Credit for Life Fair

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Mar 29, 2025

Westford Academy’s Student Senate will be hosting a Credit for Life Fair in the main gym on Monday, June 2 in the days leading up to graduation. The members aim to promote financial literacy amongst...

This season's captains pose with the previous captains. (From bottom left to bottom right) Anya Gesin, Sanvi Luthra, Mikayla Creighton

WA Softball strives to foster connection during upcoming season

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Feb 10, 2025

As the winter sports season comes to an end, coaches and players alike are preparing for their upcoming spring sports, one of which being WA's softball team. After a challenging but impressive 2023-2024...

A sign displaying Haute Coffee.

Haute Coffee brings feelings of coziness and warmth

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Jan 10, 2025

As exhaled breath becomes visible and snow begins to fall onto the once vibrantly green grass, the craving for comfort and warmth becomes stronger and stronger. On the coldest of days, nothing sounds better...

The players assume their positions as they start to play against North Andover.

WA Boys’ Hockey starts the new year with a 2-1 victory against North Andover

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Jan 4, 2025

The Westford Academy Boys’ Ice Hockey team defeated North Andover High School in an intense and fast-paced game at Skate 3 Pavillion in Tyngsborough on Wednesday, Jan. 1, bring up their season record...

9 obscure ways to manage your stress

9 obscure ways to manage your stress

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2024

High school students are no strangers to stress. Academic pressures, issues with friends, and after-school activities are the most common factors that can lead to stress. What matters most is that when...

Meet WA’s new computer technician, Jamie Milne

Nylah Gaudreau, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2024

After working at Tyngsborough Public Schools for seven years, computer technician Jamie Milne is ready to start his first year at Westford Academy. With a long-lasting passion for everything computer-related,...

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