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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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
The image of stress and frustration many students feel with in-class essays.

In-class essays are taking prominence and classrooms must adjust accordingly

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
January 15, 2024
WA Girls' Hockey stands for the national anthem before their game begins.

WA Girls’ Hockey wins 8-2 in their season opener over Newton North

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
December 11, 2023
A truck from Massachusetts General Hospital parked outside the flag lobby to collect blood donations.

One donation, three saved lives; WA HOSA’s bi-annual blood drive is back

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
December 1, 2023
Westford Academy's barren halls await the arrival of its many vendors for the Holiday Bazaar.

What to expect from this year’s 54th-annual Holiday Bazaar

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
November 21, 2023
The Best Buddies club gathers for a photo in the aux gym during their first-ever Dance-a-Thon.

Best Buddies booms in attendance with newly imagined Dance-a-Thon event

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
November 14, 2023
All four grades gather around the turf field as the spirit rally and its competitions commence.

School spirit has a crucial role in learning

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
November 5, 2023
The Ghosts huddle in the middle of the field right before the start of the second half.

WA Boys’ Soccer crushes Chelmsford 3-0

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
October 31, 2023
Freshmen gather in the PAC to listen to each of the candidates give their speeches before elections.

Class of 2027 elects their new government

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
October 11, 2023
Dean Amanda Welch smiles for a photo, seated in her newly decorated office.

WA welcomes its newest Ghost, Dean Amanda Welch

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor
September 19, 2023
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