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WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Srinithi Raj

Srinithi Raj, Editor-in-Chief

When I’m not writing, you can probably find me napping or watching an ungodly amount of YouTube. Although I initially joined the Ghostwriter because I enjoy writing, I stayed because I get to make fun of Keertana and her Disney movie choices. My biggest regret is a tie between getting a subscription to a slime company and giving Keertana my camera. My birthday wish is to get anti-fog spray for my glasses, and I’m also senior at WA and this is my second year as an Editor-in-Chief.

All content by Srinithi Raj
A Lowell player spikes the ball as the WA team prepares to return.

[Photo] WA boys’ volleyball looks to build off of a promising run last season

Jack Zwirn, Staff Writer
April 6, 2022
Voruganti scores a two during the four-minute extension of the game. The Ghosts won the first round of the State Championships.

[Photo] Boys’ Basketball trumps St. John’s in first round of State Championships, 41-40

Srinithi Raj, James McDermott, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Co-Sports Editor
March 5, 2022
WA Girls' Basketball gains title of DCL Champions.

WA Girls Basketball becomes DCL champions

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2022
WA deals with aftermath of girls' basketball incident.

WA remains split in reception of finals cancellation for 2021-2022 school year

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2022
Old midterm and quarter two schedules have been changed

[Photo] Midterms for 2021-2022 school year are canceled

January 6, 2022
Old midterm and quarter two schedules have been changed

Midterms for 2021-2022 school year are canceled

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2022
Students modify holiday plans amidst COVID

Students modify holiday plans amidst COVID

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2021
"Encanto" movie poster

‘Encanto’ expands POC narrative

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2021
Kate Edison competes in the freestyle in a WA Swim Team Meet

Team bonds usher success: Kate Edison swims to Connecticut College

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2021
WA's Varsity Football team dances to celebrate its victory

WA Varsity Football delivers 24-14 victory against Lowell

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2021
Hana Usmani's front cover piece.

WA Art Calendar creates nostalgia

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2021
Senior Ryan Jacobsmeir intercepts a pass from Newton South

Westford’s Varsity Football dominates 29-0 against Newton South

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2021
Scully's compilation of Singer sewing machines from 1800's to 1900's

Sewing machine project makes history books come alive

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2021
"Cinderella" movie poster

“Cinderella” is an unrecognizable remake

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2021
Superintendent Bill Olsen addresses the class before they accept their diplomas

Olsen leaves a legacy of cooperation and empathy

Anushka Patil and Srinithi Raj
June 3, 2021
Student cheating online

Unique learning environment may undermine academic integrity

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2021
Missing out on familial relationships

Coping with COVID-19, missing out on familial relationships

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2021
"Yes Day" movie poster

Say yes to ‘Yes Day’

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2021
WPS begins full reopening after state-wide mandate

WPS begins full reopening after state-wide mandate

Anushka Patil and Srinithi Raj
March 17, 2021

Humans of WA: Sreya Binu shares experiences as an aspiring artist

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2021
Later start featured pic

Humans of WA: Student body explores later start times dilemma

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2021
WA deals with aftermath of girls' basketball incident.

Adding on the hours II: Modified learning model sparks controversy

This story is the second part in a series detailing DESE's new instruction-delivery requirements, why WPS is working to comply with such modifications, and community reactions to this mandate.
Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2021
Current hybrid model at WA

Adding on the hours I: WPS increases synchronous learning time to meet DESE requirements

This story is the first part in a series detailing DESE's new instruction-delivery requirements, why WPS is working to comply with such modifications, and community reactions to this mandate.
Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2021
Movie poster of "Uncle Frank"

“Uncle Frank” portrays a frank and emotional tale

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2020

Class of 2021 STUCO officers and representatives elaborate on goals for school year

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Students' desks are front-facing, separated by a back-facing desk

The hybrid model is a privilege with inevitable shortcomings

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2020
Student parking lot.

2020-2021 school year experiences parking pass price hike in light of COVID-19, budget

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2020
Class president Wasylyshyn throws graduation cap in the air

Graduation commemorates class of 2020

Srinithi Raj and Austin DeSisto
August 7, 2020
Current hybrid model at WA

School Committee meeting 8/5 updates hybrid model

Srinithi Raj and Melanie Duronio
August 6, 2020
Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley discusses school re-opening plans for fall

Commissioner of Education Jeffrey Riley discusses school re-opening plans for fall

Srinithi Raj and Divya Sambathkumar
June 26, 2020
Jannelle Cioffi vouches for student education in run for school committee position

Jannelle Cioffi vouches for student education in run for school committee position

Srinithi Raj, Co-editor-in-chief
June 16, 2020
The album art for "After Hours"

The Weeknd returns with ‘After Hours’

Srinithi Raj and Keertana Gangireddy
March 26, 2020
School Committee meeting updates residents on impacts of COVID-19

School Committee meeting updates residents on impacts of COVID-19

Update 3/25/20: Governor Baker announced that all schools will be closed through May 4, 2020. 
Srinithi Raj, Features Editor
March 24, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has caused school closures all over the United States.

Emergency School Committee meeting addresses COVID-19 impacts

Divya Sambathkumar and Srinithi Raj
March 17, 2020
"Banned Book Jacket Series" by Jordan Key

Seven ways to occupy yourself at home during COVID-19 social distancing

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor
March 17, 2020
Current school committee

Breaking down the recall election of six School Committee members

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor
February 26, 2020
Freshman Sam Bergeron: "I'm feeling confident about some of them and others I'm kind of dreading. Typically, I'll just go over the study guides teachers are giving us, which are very helpful. But even that I usually don't study too much, about a half hour or so."

Soundbytes: How do you feel about midterms?

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor
January 16, 2020
Shreya Krishnan reaches the surface of the water after doing a kick-flip.

[Photo] WA outswims Cambridge

Penny Joyce, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
Pete Buttigieg: "My goal is to be part of an effort to create a more unified, welcoming nation. [...] When I talk about love of country, I’m talking about a sense of loving in our country that begins with the simple fact that our country is made of people. You cannot love a country fully if you hate half the people in it.”

Why citizens came to hear Pete Buttigieg’s ideas for president

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor
January 5, 2020
Adharsha Ramesh: "I just relaxed, watched a lot of TV, and we saw some Christmas lights in Tyngsboro."

Soundbytes: Where did people go for holiday break?

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor
January 5, 2020
Buttigieg receives a warm applause from the audience.

[Photo] Pete Buttigieg discusses plans for future, emphasizes inclusivity for all

January 4, 2020
Buttigieg receives a warm applause from the audience.

Pete Buttigieg discusses plans for future, emphasizes inclusivity for all

Melanie Duronio and Srinithi Raj
January 4, 2020
[From left to right, 1st in row] Maura Sullivan: "We're just extremely impressed. We watched him in the debates and I like how he compels the younger generation to be more involved." [2nd in row] Connor Sullivan: "Pete's ideas are things that I care about, and he's just really practical. He knows we can't become carbon neutral in like seven years. He knows these things take time and doesn't just say things in order for him to achieve greater appeal." [3rd in row] Stacey Sullivan: "One of the most compelling things about Buttigieg is the focus he places on extremely current issues like inclusivity and foreign policy, as well as his commitment to give people the right to make their own choices."

[Photo] Ghostwriter Weekly Recap: III

January 17, 2020
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