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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The WA choir, one of many musical groups, performing in the Winter Concert.

Winter concert a great first experience for WA freshmen performers

Peier Li, Staff Writer Dec 29, 2022

The Westford Academy band, choir, and orchestra recently performed their first concert of the 2022-23 school year on Dec. 15 in the PAC. It was also the first-ever concert the freshmen participated in. Overseen by Adam Shekleton, the band teacher, Karen St. George, the choir teacher, and Ken Culver,...

A ukulele sits, waiting to be used.

Music program faces challenges with online learning

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor May 1, 2020

Online learning has been a challenge for both teachers and students alike. One program facing exceptionally large obstacles is the music program. The music program is an essential part of Westford Academy, and now, its teachers face a new, unprecedented challenge: How can we make music together while...

Mantenuto pursues musical theater at CAP21

Mantenuto pursues musical theater at CAP21

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor May 22, 2019

The CAP21 conservatory has produced many reputable actors such as Lady Gaga, Javier Muñoz, Kristen Bell, will be taking on a new student in Matthew Mantenuto, who committed to the conservatory for vocal arts. According to Mantenuto, CAP21 is a vocal conservatory that focuses on voice, while other...

Senior Catin Martin is a member of the honors chorus at WA.

Catie Martin singing her way to success

Dec 12, 2012

By Ellie Smith  Staff Writer Ever since she can remember, Catie Martin has had a strong interest in singing and performing. A senior at WA, Martin has participated in chorus since her freshman year at Westford Academy. Martin joined concert choir during her freshman year and continued to...