Anushka Patil (left) and Kagalavadi (right) get ready for their third set of the game.

Student walks out of WA.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the town of Westford and many others have had to cancel many large student gatherings in order to adjust to the new lifestyle. This year, WA juniors had to postpone the annual...

Exactly one year ago today, Westford Public Schools shut down as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts. Businesses shut down, schools closed, unemployment rates spiraled, toilet paper went...

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that Principal of Arlington High School Dr. Matthew Janger is one of the four final Superintendent candidates....

Vicha Ratanapakdee, 84, was assaulted walking alone in a neighborhood in broad daylight on January 28; he died two days later. Noel Quintana, 61, was on his way to work when a stranger started to kick...

"Does anyone in this class speak Chinese?" my history teacher asked as she flipped through the slideshow detailing the Five Dynasties of Ancient China, "Sophia, how would you pronounce this?". I looked...

Pro-Trump mobs stormed the Capitol building, on January 6, 2021, hoping to stop the certification of the 2020 presidential election. Images from the insurrection show rioters in D.C. proudly displaying...

Many families have had to switch up their annual Thanksgiving festivities as a result of COVID-19. As cases continue to rise across America, the CDC has released new and specific guidelines on how to safely...

The Westford School Committee met on Monday, November 23, to address recent updates on COVID-19, winter sports, the superintendent contract, and diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI] related topics.  On...

“Look at me, ching-chong!” my elementary classmates used to say to me while pulling back the corner of their eyes in an attempt to mock me. My frustration and anger never met my peers as I buried it...

Saying Ariana Grande is one of the most talented musical artists in the music industry is an understatement. Grande’s sixth studio album, Positions, is crushing the charts since its release on October...

Due to COVID-19, this year's college admissions process has become a stressor for many seniors. While trying to juggle schoolwork, extracurriculars, and college admissions many seniors have become overwhelmed...

As COVID-19 continues to affect the world, it also has immensely impacted small business in Westford by enforcing new health and safety protocol. Westford is filled with small businesses from jewelry and...

As the 2020-2021 school year begins to unfold, WA has decided to cancel midterms or finals due to how COVID-19 has affected students’ and teachers’ class time together. According to Dean Dan Twomey,...

Many students have had a phase in their lives in which they wanted to become a doctor-- a job that requires commitment, compassion, and a strong work ethic. However, this wasn’t just a phase for WA senior,...

Like most high school students, WA sophomore Shobha Raguraman's day consists of typical things, breakfast, school, and homework. However, when the bell rings, Raguraman travels 40 minutes to Maugus Club...

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 many don’t know....

The WA Ghostwriter asked students and faculty if they were still proud to be attending WA with all the recent events that have occurred in Westford such as the boys' bathroom flood, budget cuts, and the...

On Saturday, February 29, WA Boys’ Varsity hockey team won  in double overtime 3-2 against Waltham at the Chelmsford Forum.  WA senior captain Jason Bunyon scored the first goal within 45 seconds...

As a freshman, I didn’t expect the amount of pressure high school midterms had on students. I’ve always known midterms were important but never thought they would cause me the amount of stress they...

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...

On January 10, 2020, pop artist Selena Gomez released her new album, Rare. The singer's album consists of songs that represent her struggles throughout life such as battling lupus, a long-term autoimmune...

In an attempt to lessen student stress, the administration has been discussing changing the weighted GPA system to unweighted GPAs at Westford Academy.  A weighted grade point average system takes...

Erik Ruhmann, new algebra teacher, arrives at WA. The Ghostwriter was able to meet him and talk about his past and future plans at WA. Q: What type of math do you teach? A: Algebra. I like it because...