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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

WA Environmental Club promotes climate activism within the community.

Environmental Club fosters awareness within the community

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 6, 2022

In a world with its fair share of problems, it is no wonder that today's youth are taking it upon themselves to correct the wrongs of the past. Change doesn't happen overnight; it is with consistent, long-term efforts that solutions to issues such as climate change can be reached. Here, at Westford...

An Apples to Apples game sparks discussion amongst several of its players.

Band hosts game night before first of three competition rehearsals

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 15, 2022

To kick off their rehearsal season for the MICCA Symphonic Band Competition on April 1, the Westford Academy Band held a game night on Monday, March 14, in the WA Band room, before a group practice session. The night was full of Uno, Apples to Apples, Jenga, video games, and so much laughter.

A picture viewing the aluminum bells on the trail.

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 for people to perform outdoor activities and get in shape. One of the best activities to...

Sophomore Alpana Bakshi: "I've been taking this time to get back into activities that I often had to drop because of a lack of time with school work and all. I've picked back up my ukulele, done a little art, got back into reading, and gotten to spend some time with my brother and shoot hoops with him because his college also closed because of coronavirus. It's still pretty stressful knowing that AP exams are still coming up and are a different format from what we've been studying all year, so I've been trying to keep up with schoolwork. However, it is hard without much guidance from the district and with teachers not being allowed to give much detailed coursework."

Soundbytes: Students share their social distancing activities

Anushka Patil, News Editor Apr 2, 2020

These past few months have taken the world by storm, shaking up the daily lives of people all around the world. COVID-19 has forced academic buildings to shut down nationally, immensely affecting our school system. While social distancing at home, students have ample time to themselves to catch up on...

Try to stay calm

8 ways to keep calm during social distancing

Mateo Berman-Sample, Staff Writer Mar 16, 2020

Many people are feeling nervous about the pandemic that we are facing at the moment, right now, we are being told to quarantine ourselves and it can get pretty anxiety-producing to be at home for long periods of time. I have used a lot of the helpful techniques and activities to reduce my anxiety about...

Westford was blanketed with snow Friday morning.

Snow day grader: February 5th

Ben Walker, Sports Editor Feb 5, 2016

On February 5, 2016, Westford Public Schools was handed its first snow day of the school year. This day off was rather unexpected, as the day before was full of sunny skies and 50-degree weather, with little to no snow on the ground. Superintendent Olsen's call to cancel school today was quite appropriate,...

Walk, Bike, and be Merry

Walk, Bike, and be Merry

Dec 17, 2014
A person doesn’t need organized sports to stay in shape. Many solo activities are enjoyable, engaging, and very healthy.
Clubs recruit freshmen

Clubs recruit freshmen

Sep 18, 2014
On Wednesday, September 17th, the freshmen activities fair took place in the WA gym.
Members of the club have already begun planning the activities for the camp.

Robotics Club builds younger futures

Jun 12, 2014

by Alok Ganguly Public Relations In the following weeks after the beginning of summer vacation, WA’s campus will still be populated with bright young minds. While much younger than the students attending WA, these kids will be participating in a camp designed to challenge their minds and help...

Regatta showcases boatload of talent

Sep 17, 2012

By Ellie Smith Staff Writer On September 16 at 9 a.m., Forge Pond was filled with members of the Westford Academy crew team, people interested in trying crew, and multiple activities that an entire family could enjoy during the 3rd annual Forge Pond Fun Regatta. The event consisted of 500 meter...