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WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Sara Zukowsky

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer

Hi! My name’s Sara and I am a senior here at Westford Academy. I love reading and playing soccer. At school, I am a part of Mock Trial, Student Council, NHS, and the French Club. I am looking forward to being a writer for the Ghostwriter this year!

 

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Kendall Donovan signs her commitment to UNH.

Kendall Donovan commits to lacrosse at UNH

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Apr 6, 2022

Ever since the second grade, Kendall Donovan has been thriving on the lacrosse field. Now she will continue that streak playing Division One at the University of New Hampshire as part of the Class of...

WA takes actions towards inclusivity.

WA takes actions towards inclusivity

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Mar 25, 2022

In light of recent events that have occurred at Westford Academy, various school community groups have been working towards making WA a more inclusive environment for students.  WA's ADL organization...

WA poses in front of the pool following their win.

Girls’ swim and dive wins the DCLs for the tenth year in a row

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Feb 14, 2022

The whole team cheers as their win is announced for the tenth year in the row. WA Girls' Swim and Dive has won the Dual County League competition (DCLs) on Sunday, Feb. 6. Competing at Beede Center in...

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Soundbytes: How do seniors feel after college applications?

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Feb 4, 2022

Senior year is incredibly stressful, with coursework and college applications being highly demanding. A majority of seniors have finished applying to colleges and are now anxiously awaiting their results....

Lunch tables return to seating four-to-a-table in light of recent COVID-19 case numbers rising.

Rising COVID-19 cases spark uncertainty and booster discussion

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Jan 6, 2022

COVID-19 has become a growing concern among the WA community, with an increase in the number of cases each day following the winter break. During the week of Jan. 3-7, COVID-19 cases have been increasing...

Two seniors stress as they take a test.

Do seniors really need midterms?

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Dec 15, 2021

I was sitting at my kitchen table, tears in my eyes, as my father and I yelled at each other about CP Geometry my freshman year. I had studied for over twelve hours for each of my seven classes and I had...

Vaccines become less effective over time, indicating a need for a booster shot.

COVID boosters to increase immunity in community

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2021

The FDA approved the decision that as of December 9, 2021, the COVID-19 booster shot is eligible to those over sixteen years old. This means that juniors, seniors, teachers, and some sophomores at WA are...

The Girls Varsity Hockey Team was together the last time during the 2019 season.

Girls’ Varsity Hockey prepares to beat the competition this season

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Dec 2, 2021

The crowd cheers in the stands and teammates rush the ice to celebrate. WA Varsity Girls' Hockey has won their game and everyone is excited to see where their next season can go. Except that next season...

The Leonid meteors fly through the sky.

The Leonids will line the sky Nov. 16

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2021

You are sitting in the dark in an open field freezing and wondering if your efforts are worth it. That is until you see the first shooting star racing across the sky and the lack of feeling in your toes...

What are students doing for Thanksgiving?

Soundbytes: What are your Thanksgiving plans?

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Nov 8, 2021

Thanksgiving is coming up and everyone is looking forward to the two-and-a-half-day break from school. After last year made it difficult for students to visit their families, this year students have the...

The Class of 2025 election candidates prepare to deliver their speeches.

The Class of 2025 student government gets elected

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Oct 2, 2021

During advisory on Friday, Oct. 1 2021, WA’s new freshman government was elected. The candidates gave speeches and students then voted online for their officers and student council representatives. Benjamin...

Marvel Zheng: "School is okay. I'm not getting lost. It's not that big. It's just a figure eight on both levels."

Soundbytes: Sophomores first times in the building

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2021

The coronavirus affected everyone in many different ways. It especially affected students, who have not had an entirely normal school year for three years.  The last time the current sophomores had a...

WA thrives against Concord Carlisle and wins 35-21.

WA Football triumphs against Concord-Carlisle

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Sep 25, 2021

WA varsity football won 35-21 against Concord-Carlisle on Friday, Sept. 24, on WA's Trustees Field. This marks their second win of the 2021 season, with their record now at 2-1. WA thrived on all parts...

Juniors Amanda Chavalier, Alex Whitney, Mahi Kandage, and Jessica Chavalier posing in their formal dresses during their Cotillion in 2020.

Semi-formal…more like a semi-bad idea

Sara Zukowsky
Sep 21, 2021

It took all afternoon to get ready. Your makeup is gorgeous; your hair is curled to perfection. You’re wearing the shimmery dress that you bought last school year at the mall with your mom and the heels...

Drawn to technology from a young age, Feldman joins WA as the new MIS technology worker.

Tech worker Samuel Feldman arrives at WA

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Sep 14, 2021

Walking down the hallway, a telltale bright-orange case signifying a forgotten Chromebook stands out.  Signifying a missing control key. Signifying an uncharged computer lying on a bedroom floor. Signifying...

Someone skateboarding, a hobby I have taken up

Quarantine from the perspective of a QuaranTeen

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020

I have watched everything on Netflix. Well, not everything, but very close to it. I have rewatched series that I’ve watched thousands of times, and I am plain old bored after two months in quarantine.  I...

The secret is out: "The Confidante" may soon be published

The secret is out: “The Confidante” may soon be published

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Apr 28, 2020

From hearing about her from students to digging through boxes himself to learn more about her, and even going through multiple libraries' archives, history teacher Christopher Gorham has almost finished...

Seven things to do to spend more time outside

Seven things to do to spend more time outside

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Apr 15, 2020

After four weeks of social distancing, it is safe to assume that you have run out of things to watch on Netflix. You probably have no energy after spending hours on end indoors doing absolutely nothing....

An anti coronavirus sign

The unseen dangers of the spread of COVID-19

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Mar 15, 2020

Coronavirus was initially just the flu for most people. It wasn't anything that needed to be regarded seriously. But now as people begin to see how consequential the cases were in Italy and China, they...

Westford Academy Entrepreneurship students pose after winning first place.

WA entrepreneurs take 1st place at UMass Lowell competition

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Mar 12, 2020

On Thursday, May 5, three Entrepreneurship students from Westford Academy won first place for their three-minute innovative product rocket pitch to the Entrepreneurial UMass Lowell Graduates. On North...

The compost bins are outside Westford Academy near the outdoor eating area.

WA takes a stand against environmental issues

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Mar 6, 2020

Students and teens all over the world have been stepping up and trying to help environmental challenges that the world is facing. Westford Academy students have also been taking a stand through both the...

Sophomore Alpana Bakshi: "I'm thinking of taking creative writing next year. I just think it'd be pretty cool, and I had half a year to fill. It's an honors course and it'll help my writing."

Soundbytes: What electives are students taking next year?

Sara Zukowsky and Molly Smith
Feb 27, 2020

Portals opened for class selection for the 2020-2021 school year on February 14th, 2020, the day before February vacation. The portals will close on February 28th and all electives will have to be chosen...

One of the puzzle pieces outside the cafeteria portraying the unicycle club, an important part of WAs' history.

WA disbands Unicycle Club

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Jan 15, 2020

The Unicycle Club has been running at Westford Academy since 2007, but will not be running for the 2019-2020 school year due to budget cuts and a lack of interest. After history teacher John Wysokowski...

Sarah Schneller: "Latin shouldn't be cut because even though it's not a language that's being spoken, it's still provides stuff for education and roots in science and technology and people love Latin and it should still be here."

Students react to possible Latin budget cuts

Mahi Kandage, Sara Zukowsky, and Kristen Su
Dec 11, 2019

23 Questions with Kerstin Darsney | WA Ghostwriter

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Dec 5, 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...

Soundbytes: Opinions from the french exchange students

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2019

The french exchange students came to Westford on October 12th to experience life in America.

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