Tessa Czado

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor

Hi my name is Tessa Czado and I am a Junior. This is my second year writing for the Ghostwriter and I am a Co-Sports Editor. Outside of school I love reading, baking, writing, and hanging out with my family and friends. I am looking forward to my second year!

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Sweet sixteen and no more sweets: Time to retire from trick-or-treating

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor
Oct 30, 2025

Everyone experiences a debate on whether pillowcases full of candy should be obtainable to all, and it emerges when you turn 16 years old. Trick-or-treating might be a childhood rite of passage, but...

Wedlake races to Umass Amherst as a newly committed D1 athlete

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor
Sep 26, 2025

Senior Emily Wedlake has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Whether it’s pounding out early morning miles or pushing through the final stretch of a grueling race, Wedlake has built her high...

WA installs new lighting on Trustees Field

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor
Sep 5, 2025

New lighting fixtures were installed on the Westford Academy Trustees Field to replace prior field lights with brighter and higher quality lighting. Construction was completed on Sept. 3. Although...

WA Girls’ Volleyball season starts off strong with a 3-0 win against Groton-Dunstable

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor
Sep 4, 2025

Westford Academy Girls' Volleyball won their first game of the season against Groton-Dunstable Regional High School (GDRHS) on Wednesday, Sep. 3 with a final score of 3-0 which starts their season record...

Kyle sprints to the next leg of his running career

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor
May 12, 2025

Runners approach the line, get set, and wait for the gun to fire. As soon as the sound of the shot reaches their ears, the athletes race along the track, sprinting and launching themselves over hurdles....

Senior Kassidy Carmichael scores a commit to The Ohio State University

Tessa Czado, Co-Sports Editor
May 5, 2025

Most high school athletes spend their off-season in recovery or practicing their sport with the aim of playing on one collegiate team. However, senior Kassidy Carmichael braves not only the ice in the...

SADD club postpones semi-formal due to low ticket sales

Tessa Czado, Staff Writer
Feb 7, 2025

The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Semi-Formal which was initially planned to take place on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, has been postponed to Friday, April 11, from 7-10 p.m. in the WA cafeteria. The...

Last minute defeat: Boys’ Basketball fights hard against Newton South but comes up short

Tessa Czado, Staff Writer
Feb 6, 2025

WA Boys’ Basketball faced a tough opponent, Newton South, on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at WA for their senior night. The players fought hard but lost with a score of 58-54 Newton South. The Boys' Basketball team’s...

Dragonfly Cafe invites you in, and makes you want to stay

Tessa Czado, Staff Writer
Jan 9, 2025

Many dining locations are limited with their vegan and allergy-based options, but Dragonfly Cafe is not one of those places. Located right off the Lowell turnpike, the Dragonfly Cafe welcomes you with...

WA Girls’ Basketball prepares for their 24-25 season after beating Burlington in second scrimmage

Tessa Czado, Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2024

With the 2024 autumn sports season coming to an end, coaches and athletes are preparing for their winter sports, including basketball. After tryouts, the girl's team faced Burlington in their second scrimmage...

Soundbytes: What’s your family tradition for Thanksgiving?

Tessa Czado, Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2024

Every year in late November, many families gather for a Thanksgiving feast and carry out special traditions that they treasure and reminisce on. The WA Ghostwriter asked WA students and teachers how they...

[Photo] Books for Brighter Futures spreads literacy to underprivileged communities

Elitsa Koleva, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 24, 2024

“We just started this last year: I do the turkey trot with my neighbors. It’s like a 5k. I’m really bad, but I still do it. [...] I went to the football game last year. I usually never do, but I...

[Photo] Soundbytes: What is the best gift you have ever received?

Imaan Choudhry, Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2024

“I got my car [...] and it was very meaningful, because it was from my parents and it showed how much they cared about me," senior Sophia Sacco said.

New speech pathologist, Samantha Coyle expresses hopes for the new school year

Tessa Czado, Staff Writer
Oct 1, 2024

Samantha Coyle will be joining the WA staff as a speech pathologist, in addition to working at Nabnasset Elementary School. She is excited for the new environment at WA, as well as interacting with older...

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