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
Kate Kelly

Kate Kelly, Managing Editor

Hi! I’m a junior and the Co-Managing Editor for the Ghostwriter. Outside of school I enjoy biking, going to concerts, listening to music, and traveling. This will be my third year writing for the publication and I’m excited to continue this work!

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Guatemala pinned on a map, where students on the mission trip would travel to.

Service beyond borders: Westford’s first mission trip to Guatemala

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
March 1, 2025
WA Mock Trial captains Finney, Mehta, and Phan (from left to right) smile in front of a framed photo of their 2023 Elite 8 Tournament.

The verdict is in: WA Mock Trial is headed to States

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
February 13, 2025
WA Gymnastics lines the bar after the DCL award ceremony for a group photo.

Westford Academy Gymnastics dominates, captures DCL Champions title

Ayanna Gupta and Kate Kelly
February 10, 2025
The detriments of phone addictions are too many and too extreme to ignore.

Recharging your wellbeing: Why you need a digital detox

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
January 16, 2025
As students settle into the library, microphones are prepared for the first Listening Lunch of the year.

WA music sings in a new year of Listening Lunches

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
November 27, 2024
Students use their phones during DLT after the updated policy was instituted.

WA removes phone ban from DLTs in newly updated policy

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
November 20, 2024
An engine starting up on a cold autumn morning.

A step in the right direction means stepping off the gas

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
October 27, 2024
Rows of candy line shelves, ready for the Halloween season.

STUCO treats Westford to an early Halloween celebration, Trunk or Treat

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
October 17, 2024
Marcellino begins sharing with the town about her heritage and history.

Westford’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day Observance elevates engaged conversations on heritage

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
October 16, 2024
Tall brick accents with earth tone furniture help to amplify the atmosphere of the Dragonfly Cafe.

Top 5 study spots for students

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
October 12, 2024
A spread of cards, made from Sending Sunshine's first meeting of the year, line the desks with an array of colors.

Sending Sunshine radiates positivity between generations

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
September 26, 2024
Sections of the student handbook highlighting Title IX protocol and students' rights.

Amendments to Title IX transfer to WA Handbook, expanding policy

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
September 17, 2024
Khan poses for a photo by the exterior of the school.

Khan leaves behind legacy as voice of the student body

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
June 12, 2024
Trehan smiles for a photo, surrounded by the computers in her classroom.

Trehan unplugs, retiring after 28 impactful years at WA

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor
May 22, 2024
All three leading women stand at the forefront of the stage in the midst of a vibrant number.

WATA works 9 to 5 on spring musical

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
May 4, 2024
Seven rising artists to keep on your radar and playlists

Seven rising artists to keep on your radar and playlists

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
April 22, 2024
A stack of math books used by students to prepare for Algebra 1 testing in seventh grade.

Maintain academic opportunities; decrease 8th grade Algebra 1 admission requirements

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
April 5, 2024
The PAC sits empty, soon to be filled during the Annual Town Meeting.

Enhancements to Annual Town Meeting aim for higher accessibility and wide-spread attendance

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
March 17, 2024
A spread of colorful, handmade bracelets lay for sale in the cafeteria.

Pulsera Project weaves connections between WA and Central America

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
March 14, 2024
Students from the Chelmsford Chinese Language School wave colorful fabric-made fans in the midst of their performance.

The year of the dragon: another successful WA Lunar New Year celebration

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
February 19, 2024
WA, AB, and CC gymnasts line up aside the bleachers with a mix of emotions entering their meet.

Photos: WA Girls’ Gymnastics remains undefeated, winning meet against AB and CC

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
January 31, 2024
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