Shreya Voruganti

Photos: Boys’ Volleyball to the ‘Sweet Sixteen’ after defeating Central Catholic 3-0

Shreya Voruganti, Co-News Editor
Jun 9, 2022

The Boys' Volleyball team made it to the Sweet Sixteen round of the MIAA state tournament on Sunday, June 5 after beating Central Catholic 3-0. Their next game is June 8 at WA v. New Bedford at 5 p.m.

History club is on the roster at WA

Shreya Voruganti, Co-News Editor
Jun 2, 2022

For some students, history is their least favorite subject. Some might even question if there even is a point to learn something that has already happened. However, for other students, history is one of...

Landon Chwalek wins DECA glass for the first time in five years

Shreya Voruganti, Co-News Editor
Jun 2, 2022

The first moment where an award is won, a person would expect the recipient to be crying, smiling, laughing, showing joy on their face. However, this specific moment is different. When junior Landon Chwalek...

Rose Dowd furthers her career at Stony Brook

Shreya Voruganti, Co-News Editor
Apr 6, 2022

Whether it's teaching To Kill a Mockingbird or discussing Shakespeare, WA English teacher Rose Dowd can do it all. For many years, she has been spreading the love of the English language to all of...

Soundbytes: Opinions on the removal of the mask mandate

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Mar 3, 2022

Masks have been in use for the better part of the school year, but the time has come to make masks optional in the building. The Ghostwriter asked students their opinions on masks becoming optional come...

‘The Royal Treatment’ is poorly received

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Jan 28, 2022

*Spoiler Alert* This article contains spoilers for 'The Royal Treatment' Rick Jacobsen's 'The Royal Treatment' rose to the fourth most-watched movie on Netflix since its initial release on Jan. 20th,...

Three main takeaways from the 1/18 school committee meeting

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Jan 19, 2022

The WPS School Committee discussed a potential district-wide holiday on Diwali, more positions for staff at WPS, and COVID-19 testing at their meeting on Jan. 18. at the Millenium Conference Building. I....

Boys’ basketball prevails against Bedford

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Jan 5, 2022

WA Boys' Varsity Basketball won their first home game of the new year against Bedford on Tuesday, Jan. 4, with a score of 58-54. WA gained an impressive lead in the first quarter, with the first points...

Top 10 relaxing things to do over winter break

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Dec 18, 2021

Winter break is one of the most coveted free times of winter, as it is the final time for a break before midterms. The week feels like it's over in a blink of an eye, but there is so much to do. With the...

Brown leaves impact on WA; Sears welcomed back

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Dec 6, 2021

The coming and going of teachers is a normal part of school life at WA. Students are no stranger to long-term stand-ins or substitutes, but the transition is always bittersweet. One such experience has...

WA mascot is now officially ‘The Ghost’

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Nov 24, 2021

The WPS School Committee has made a decision to change the current mascot name, "The Grey Ghost" to "The Ghost". The image of the mascot is being rebranded, and students will be able to submit designs...

Little Mix releases hit album “Between Us”

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Nov 15, 2021

British pop band Little Mix released a new album, "Between Us", on Nov. 12, 2021, which is a collection of their hits over the past decade, from 2010-2020. Little Mix is made up of three members, Jade...

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball loses against Newton South

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Oct 14, 2021

The Westford Academy Girls Varsity Volleyball team lost to Newton South 0-3 at Westford Academy's main gym on Oct 12. Newton South won the first set 25-11, the second set 25-20, and the third set 25-21,...

Head of Guidance Lauren Clark welcomes students

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Oct 4, 2021

The guidance office is a hub of activity at WA. Students, teachers, and staff members alike are constantly visiting the offices for supplies, passes, and forms. Students can also visit guidance counselors...

Soundbytes: Freshman opinions on missing their 8th-grade year

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Sep 27, 2021

Freshman year can be nerve-wracking for a lot of students, especially in a new school. The first few months of freshman year can be tricky, navigating through the hallways, finding classes, or even understanding...

New mask mandate for Westford Schools

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Sep 23, 2021

Last night, the Westford Board of Health voted unanimously to issue a new indoor mask mandate for all public spaces in Westford regardless of vaccination status. This mask mandate is effective Oct. 1,...

‘Afterlife of the Party’ is definitely a party

Shreya Voruganti, News Editor
Sep 5, 2021

The movie Afterlife of the Party stars Victoria Justice as Cassie and Midori Francis as Lisa. This PG family-friendly movie was released on Sept. 2, 2021, on Netflix. This movie is definitely an amazing...

HSMTMTS doesn’t live up to the lights

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Jun 15, 2021

*Spoiler Alert* This article contains spoilers of Season two of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Many people love and remember the original High School Musical, so Disney decided to bring...

Wahlquist falls in love with St. Lawrence University

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Jun 5, 2021

The senior girls track and field team captain, Maia Wahlquist, is someone who has persevered. When she returned to the U.S. from Sweden, she fell in love with track and field. However, she suffers from...

The new schedule brings innovative ideas to the table

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Apr 5, 2021

The new 5-drop-2 schedule was unanimously decided on Monday, March 15, 2021, by the School Committee to be the schedule for the rest of the 2020-2021 school year. This schedule will overall be a good...

March brings later course recommendations for 2021-2022 school year

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Mar 4, 2021

Course recommendations for the 2020-2021 school year are later than previous years. The portal to see recommendations opens on March 23, class choices must be made by April 2, and override forms are also...

Top 10 snow activities for when you are bored

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Feb 27, 2021

Winter can be a magical time as everything is coated in a layer of powdery snow. Snowfall in Massachusetts keeps many people indoors because of the cold, however, people can find all sorts of fun activities...

An ‘always and forever’ great movie

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Feb 22, 2021

*SPOILER ALERT* This article contains spoilers of To All the Boys: Always and Forever To All the Boys: Always and Forever is the third movie in the To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy. This...

Cooking with Julie is a delicious success

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Feb 8, 2021

Cooking with Julie is a free cooking program offered at the JV Fletcher Library for teens and tweens. It runs from February 4th to April 8th from 3:30-4:30 pm and teaches you how to make a variety of dishes....

Wearing masks is crucial to the community

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Feb 1, 2021

I was taking a brisk walk after school to get my mind off of some schoolwork. I was enjoying the fresh air, and within a few feet in front of me, there was someone not wearing a mask. They were standing...

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is a thrilling must-watch

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Jan 7, 2021

*SPOILER ALERT* This article contains spoilers of the movie Wonder Woman 1984 Wonder Woman 1984 is the sequel to Wonder Woman that everyone was looking forward to, and the movie certainly lives up...

Maintaining a social life amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Dec 22, 2020

Millions of people across the world are stuck in their homes because of the pandemic. People across the world suffered from this deadly virus, but people communicated in many different ways to stay in...

WA welcomes new teacher Alexandra Wilson with open arms

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer
Oct 19, 2020

Alexandra Wilson is the new freshmen teacher for biology, and she is ready to spread the subject of science. Her love for teaching biology led her to our very own Westford Academy, all the way from the...

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