Ivy Howard

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer

I’m a freshman at Westford Academy. I have a strong passion for drawing, reading, and writing. I always enjoy the time I spend with family and friends and going outdoors on hikes or adventures with them. I look forward to continue writing within this year as a member of the WA Ghostwriter and Journalism!

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Clay ventures for McGill University

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer
May 10, 2020

After searching for colleges in the U.S. and Canada, Anna Clay finally discovered McGill University in Montreal. She plans on attending the university for the next four years in order to pursue her psychology...

Five trails you need to hike during quarantine

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer
Apr 18, 2020

Due to the difficult events of COVID-19, people have been trying to figure out what to do to occupy themselves since they cannot go out to large public places and events. However, this outbreak opens opportunities...

Incorporating a life skills elective will benefit all students

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer
Mar 9, 2020

When a student leaves school to go home, they face the hardship of being lost because the school doesn't teach them basic life skills in any classes. Specifically, they struggle managing house management...

[Photo] WA Gymnastics edges out AB on senior night

Feb 6, 2020

Freshman Ava Sidelinger balances herself on the bars.

Look Both Ways becomes an inspirational national book awards finalist

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer
Jan 17, 2020

Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds introduces a powerful meaning and inspirational story featuring unique characters and their different perspectives as they face different situations. This National Book...

Westford Academy presents the winning artwork of the 2020 calendar

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2019

Students have worked for their entries for the 2020 Art Calendar at Westford Academy. Fourteen students, out of eighty participating in the competition, had their entries chosen to be displayed for the...

Piper joins the biology department at WA

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer
Sep 29, 2019

Sara Piper, a new biology teacher in the Westford Academy science department, talks about her plans and what she looks forward to in the school year. Q: Have you worked at WA previously? A: No, this...