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A copy of the AP Chemistry textbook.

Success should not be defined by APs

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Mar 13, 2023

We all know that Westford Academy is driven by its academics. Across all four core subjects, as well as electives, students keep their schoolwork in the forefront of their minds. While this foundation for success breeds strong students, it also procures an unhealthy mindset across WA. Advanced Placement...

An art class takes place in full swing at WA.

6 interesting and important classes all students should be aware of

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Feb 1, 2023

As an incoming freshman to WA, I was overwhelmed by the entire idea of high school, and especially by the wide array of options I had when it came to course selection. So here is a list of seven classes that new freshmen and any underclassman should be aware of while planning schedules. These classes...

Teachers have more opportunities to interact and answer questions with students during longer class periods. The dynamic of the classroom can change for the better.

The 2020-21 school model gives new meaning to Challenge Success

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Dec 11, 2020

As I circle my final answer for my Algebra II test, the school bell rings. I hear the halls fill with students. Reluctantly, I turn in my test, my third of the day, and head to my club. My head feels heavy, exhausted because of the four hours of sleep I got the night before. After my club ends, I...

Courses Go Out the Door

Courses Go Out the Door

Athena Lewin, Sports Editor May 23, 2019

For the 2019-2020 school year, many electives, ranging from arts courses to history ones, have been cut from the available course list by guidance. According to Guidance Coordinator, Wendy Pechacek, every year, there are electives that became unavailable due to low enrollment. That sentiment was...

New class centers on post Cold War foreign relations

New class centers on post Cold War foreign relations

Kavya Desikan, Social Media Manager May 31, 2018

Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, the History Department at Westford Academy will be offering a new college preparatory course for seniors that centers on US foreign policy after the Cold War. The course will be taught by History teacher Rick McHugh. McHugh plans to spend the first two quarters...

Photos: Westford Academy Spring Concert for Bands

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Apr 6, 2018

On the April 5, 2018, the Westford Academy Bands, led by Director George Arsenault, performed for students, parents, and faculty in the Performing Arts Center. The program began with "The Duke Ellington Project", with pieces including Prelude to a Kiss and Sheik of Araby. The Percussion Ensemble performed...

Seniors from the class of 2016 on USA day

Slideshow: USA Day

Oct 22, 2014

By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer This week is the annual Spirit Week at Westford Academy. Today was USA day. Click through the gallery below to see some spirited students. [doptg id="100"]

Electives we would like to see

Mar 3, 2014

By Timmy DeLouchrey & Ethan Walshe Sports Liasion and Editor-in-Chief  As students have submitted their schedule requests for next year, they have noticed a number of new additions in the Social Studies department, including The Power of One, A+ History, and Criminal Minds/Forensics Collage....

Tips for course selection

Tips for course selection

Feb 12, 2014
With course selections fast approaching, the Ghostwriter gives you 9 tips for planning out your upcoming '14-'15 school year.

Seniors reign as spirit champions

Oct 15, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor Once again, the seniors manage to come out on top another year at the spirit rally. Seniors won eight out of the ten events with juniors and sophomores winning one event each and the freshman class winning none. The rally began with senior Leah DeTolla singing...