The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter
Divya Sambathkumar

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing Editor

Hi! I’m Divya and I’m a senior here at WA. This is my third year on the Ghostwriter and my second year as Managing Editor. In my free time, I like to dance, binge-watch Vampire diaries, and spend time with family and friends. Contrary to what Keertana and Kristen think, Beauty and the Beast is the best movie of all time.

All content by Divya Sambathkumar
AP prep books pile up on a student's desk.

Change your mindset

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing Editor
May 29, 2021
Superintendent finalist Dr. Michele Shannon

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Michele Shannon

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing Editor
March 11, 2021
The March 1 school committee meeting discussed the 4-tier busing system, superintendent selection process finalists, and the FY22 budget.

Four main takeaways from 3/1 school committee meeting

Keertana Gangireddy and Divya Sambathkumar
March 2, 2021
The new WA schedule

[Photo] Proposed start times and new WA schedule introduced for fall 2021

Keertana Gangireddy, Kristen Su, and Melanie Duronio
February 24, 2021
New proposed start times

Olsen’s plan for start-times incites controversy among parents

Divya Sambathkumar and Keertana Gangireddy
January 12, 2021
Soundbytes: students make new year's resolutions

Soundbytes: students make new year’s resolutions

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-managing Editor
January 3, 2021
Movie poster of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom".

Chadwick Boseman’s final movie (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) is a must watch

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-managing Editor
December 23, 2020
Westford Academy

11/23 school committee meeting begins new superintendent search and updates on winter sports

Divya Sambathkumar and Sophia Keang
November 24, 2020
Movie poster of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas starring Madalen Mills, Forest Whitaker, Keegan‑Michael Key, and Phylicia Rashad.

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Boredom

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing Editor
November 17, 2020
A woman sits in her room while doing work remotely

Remote Learning Academy needs some modifications

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-managing Editor
October 7, 2020
The school committee proposes the hybrid model for the school year. The back to school plans will be voted on August 3.

School Committee details hybrid model in 7/27 meeting

Divya Sambathkumar and Keertana Gangireddy
July 28, 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
Paul Kravitz posing with his daughters: six-year-old Maisie Kravitz and ten-year-old Elise Kravitz (left to right).

School Committee candidate Paul Kravitz advocates for transparency 

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-managing editor
June 16, 2020
Senior and co-valedictorian Isabella xu posing for a picture.

Xu named co-valedictorian for the class of 2020

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing-Editor
May 14, 2020
Visualization of the COVID-19 virus.

School Committee Meeting discusses scheduling and distance learning implementations

Divya Sambathkumar and Melanie Duronio
April 1, 2020
Hand sanitizer is most effective when there is an alcohol content above 50-60%.

Press conference with research assistant clears up COVID-19 concerns

Divya Sambathkumar and Anushka Patil
March 25, 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
Jumanji's movie poster includes Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black.

Watch Jumanji: The Next Level solely for its comedy

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
January 16, 2020
DECA president Shelly Singhal standing next to the DECA board.

23 Questions with DECA president Shelly Singhal | WA Ghostwriter

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
January 11, 2020

WA Girls’ Basketball triumph over LS marks Coach Coward’s 200th career win

Divya Sambathkumar and Keertana Gangireddy
January 11, 2020
The boys' bathroom in the English hallway.

Westford Academy removes boys’ bathroom doors

John Vassiliou and Divya Sambathkumar
January 8, 2020
HOSA president Lasya Dutta: "We decided to do the sticker thing because now it's very trendy to put stickers on your water bottles and laptops. We tried to incorporate medical things, as well as a more versatile theme for our products. We're hoping to increase sales in order to pay for opportunities available to our club members."

23 Questions with Lasya Dutta | WA Ghostwriter

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
January 3, 2020
Freshman Audrey Fletcher: "I want to get better at drawing [...] and do better in history."

What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
January 3, 2020
Clock hanging in the Bell Lobby

Here’s why we shouldn’t have later start times

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
December 19, 2019
Clock hanging in the Bell Lobby

Later school times might be implemented next year

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
November 1, 2019

Food delivery to school raises safety concerns

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
October 31, 2019
Fire alarm goes off for the second time in two weeks

Fire alarm goes off for the second time in two weeks

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
October 23, 2019
Senior Skyler Anderson sets the ball.

WA Girls’ Volleyball defeats Newton-South 3-0

Divya Sambathkumar, Print Managing Editor
October 18, 2019
A Lincoln-Sudbury player and junior, Dominique Paglia, compete for the ball.

[Photo] WA Girls' Varsity Soccer wins 2-0 against Lincoln-Sudbury

September 25, 2019
Spanish exchange students and their WA host partners pose for a picture during their field trip to Boston.

Spanish exchange students visit Westford Academy

Divya Sambathkumar, Social Media Editor
September 20, 2019
Mr. Antonelli answering a question

23 Questions with Principal James Antonelli | WA Ghostwriter

Divya Sambathkumar, Social Media Editor
September 16, 2019
College abroad: Redman decides upon McGill University

College abroad: Redman decides upon McGill University

Divya Sambathkumar, Social Media Manager
May 31, 2019
All Apple Blossom queen candidates posing for a picture with last year's queen, Emily Doolin

The Apple Blossom court celebrates kindness and service

Divya Sambathkumar, Social Media Manager
May 23, 2019
More paintings in the flag lobby by WA's art students.

Westford comes together for district-wide art show

Divya Sambathkumar, Social Media Manager
May 9, 2019
Boys' Volleyball beats Acton-Boxboro 2-1

Boys’ Volleyball beats Acton-Boxboro 2-1

Divya Sambathkumar, Social Media Manager
May 9, 2019
MCAS testing disturbed due to Internet outage

MCAS testing disturbed due to Internet outage

Divya Sambathkumar, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
Compliment cards written for students at Westford Academy.

Walden’s Wall fosters the WA community

Divya Sambathkumar, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
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