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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Amelia Neal

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer

I am a junior at WA and this is my second year writing for the Ghostwriter. I am taking journalism to expand my love and interest for the media. One particular thing that I am interested in is current events around the world. One random fact about me is that I am obsessed with The Office.

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Medical masks placed next to a thermometer.

My experience at Boston Children’s Hospital

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020

It started like any other day. I woke up, ate breakfast, and then went about my day feeling completely fine. Later that evening, I mentioned to my mom that I wasn’t feeling too well and decided to go...

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Photo provided by Michael Pristin.

Pristin jets off to Imperial College

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
May 3, 2020

College is something that many Westford Academy seniors look forward to. Whether it be looking forward to a fresh start, new friends, or moving away from home, seniors are excited for what their futures...

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Illustration of mental health.

Quarantine challenges mental health in WA students

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Apr 15, 2020

The past month has been anything but normal for the students at WA. COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus, has hit the US and has interrupted the daily lives of pretty much every citizen. Schools...

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Chan poses at a competition.

Ciara Chan dances her way to Worlds

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Jan 16, 2020

Ciara Chan, a junior at WA, has qualified for Worlds, a huge Irish step competition in Dublin, Ireland. Irish step is a style of dance that is popular in Europe, especially in Ireland. The dance form...

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WA girls' hockey team huddles together before their game starts.

WA Girls’ Varsity Hockey trumped by Andover

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Jan 13, 2020

On Thursday, January 9, WA's Girls' Varsity Hockey played a home game against Andover. WA played well throughout the duration of the game, but Andover took home the win for the night. Within the 1st...

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Students in the cafe completing classwork.

Bring back the substitutes

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2019

At the start of the 2019-2020 school year, the substitute program at WA suffered a great decrease in size. Due to the school’s recent budget cuts, only a handful of substitute teachers remain. Instead...

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Cast of Spongebob the Musical performing on Broadway.

SpongeBob the Musical hits Boston

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Oct 23, 2019

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Certainly not SpongeBob, for he has taken the stage at the Wang Theater in Boston MA. Seeing this show in the headlines for multiple weeks, I was quite curious....

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Movie poster for "IT Chapter Two"

“IT Chapter Two” finishes the book

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Sep 27, 2019

Hold on to your popcorn and soda because IT Chapter 2 will have you jumping out of your seat within the first ten minutes. IT Chapter 2 is the second movie following, IT. Both movies share the same...

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Senior Collin Pickersgill kicks the ball away from a Cambridge player.

Cambridge defeats WA Boys’ Soccer

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Sep 23, 2019

On Tuesday, September 17th, WA's Boys' varsity soccer team lost to Cambridge 1-0. Even though it was a defeat, WA players had a positive attitude and held their heads high. They all were looking out for...

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Saddle up for Equestrian Club

Saddle up for Equestrian Club

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Sep 20, 2019

A new club is here at WA and it is the equestrian club. Run by health and gym teacher Lauren Coffey, students will learn everything from horsemanship to riding. Coffey explains that she got the idea...

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Sunscreen finds a new home in the locker rooms

Sunscreen finds a new home in the locker rooms

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Jun 3, 2019

As many people know, wearing sunscreen outside is very important in order to protect skin from damage. Many wear sunscreen playing an outdoor sport or going to the beach. But what about when you’re in...

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Ariana Grande's sweet stop in Boston

Ariana Grande’s sweet stop in Boston

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Mar 27, 2019

As I sat down at The TD Garden Wednesday night March 20th for Ariana Grande’s Sweetener World Tour, I was a little letdown. I looked at the stage and I didn’t see anything that caught my eye, it was...

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Fabrice Ghana meets Westford

Fabrice Ghana meets Westford

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer
Mar 25, 2019

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to meet and interview English teacher Fabrice Ghana, visiting from the Ivory Coast in Africa, about his stay in America. Q: Is this your first time in the United...

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