Gabriel Freeman

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor

Hi! I’m a sophomore co-sports editor for the WA Ghostwriter. I love watching TV shows, my favorite one being Better Call Saul. I run track and love listening to music, especially if it’s Tyler the Creator. I am excited to spend my time being a sports editor for the Ghostwriter this year!

All content by Gabriel Freeman

Picture perfect: The Class of 2026 graduates

Gabriel Freeman and Imaan Choudhry
Jun 7, 2026

The Class of 2026 graduated on Friday, June 5, at Westford Academy’s Trustees Field, marking a successful conclusion to their high school career. Unlike previous years, the weather for graduation was...

[Photo] Shieh named Class of ’26 salutatorian

Sara Metivier, co-Editor-in-Cheif
Jun 3, 2026

Ang (left) and Shieh (right) awarded titles of valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of '26.

[Photo] Keirstead’s transition from the English Wing to the Front Office

Misha Singhal, Co-Reviews and Opinions Editor
Jun 2, 2026

Keirstead stands outside the senior lobby for a picture.

[Photo] Towers leaves behind a showstopping legacy

Sara Metivier, Co-Editor-In-Chief
Jun 2, 2026

Towers smiles in front of the photo wall, showcasing decades of Theater Arts at WA.

[Photo] Jozokos says ‘aloha’ to island life with two-year move to Hawaii

Sama Saleh, Staff Writer
May 27, 2026

Jozokos poses for a photo in the courtyard.

The double life of student-athletes

How sports are negatively affecting student-athletes

Gabriel Freeman and Imaan Choudhry
May 12, 2026

It’s no surprise that student-athletes have a lot on their plate. From Advanced Placement (AP) classes to extracurriculars, life for many Westford Academy students is busy. While sports can be a way...

Boys’ Volleyball destroys North Middlesex Regional

Without losing a single set, here are some photos of WA players getting the job done

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Managing Editor
Apr 29, 2026

Westford Academy Boys' Volleyball triumphed over North Middlesex Regional High School in a dominant 3-0 set win on Monday, April 27, bringing their season record to 6-2. The first set started off with...

Softball falls to Billerica Memorial High School

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Managing Editor
Apr 8, 2026

Westford Academy Softball suffered a 6-5 defeat against Billerica Memorial High School on Monday, April 6, setting their season record to 1-1 after a successful season opener win against Groton-Dunstable...

A swing built for the long game: Li heads to Wesleyan

From playing golf with his dad to committing to a Division III university, this is how Li did it

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Managing Editor
Apr 1, 2026

That versatility helped Li grow into a leader as his high school career progressed. Claycomb said his time in the lineup since freshman year gave him a perspective that younger players often do not have,...

Black & LatinX club presents new event Ritmos Unidos

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Managing Editor
Mar 24, 2026

Black & LatinX club will be hosting their first annual Ritmos Unidos event for Westford, Chelmsford, Groton, and Lowell high school students on Friday, March 27, at Westford Academy from 6-8 p.m....

The cost of what schools don’t teach is paid after graduation

A financial literacy class should be a graduation requirement, and here's why:

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Managing Editor
Mar 18, 2026

While high school students learn poetic devices in English and how to convert moles to grams in chemistry, many graduate without a basic understanding of how a credit card works, rules of interest compounds,...

WA alum returns as student teacher

Six years after graduating Jack Lamy returns to WA, not to learn, but to teach

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Managing Editor
Mar 9, 2026

History teacher Micheal Martell’s classroom feels familiar to Jack Lamy—the rows of desks, the quiet buzz of classmates working, and the current events presentations unfolding at the front of the room....

Girls’ Basketball overpowers Newton North 64-50, advances to Round of 16

Gabriel Freeman, Co-Sports Editor
Mar 1, 2026

Westford Academy Girls' Basketball won 64-50 against Newton North in their MIAA Round of 32 game on Friday, Feb. 27. This win advances them to the Round of 16, where they will compete against Andover on...