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WA Ghostwriter

Shah poses for a photo against a bookshelf in the WA library.

Shaivi Shah: voice of the Class of 2026

Maddie Kelly, Co-Features Editor Jun 5, 2026

When the class of 2026 attends their graduation in June, an important speech will send them off into the next chapter of their lives. This year, that speech will be written and delivered by class speaker Shaivi Shah. To prepare for this responsibility, Shah has spent her senior year reflecting and searching...

My built in best friend and sister, Kate, and I posing as our mom took a photo of us.

The first goodbye of growing up

Maddie Kelly, Co-Features Editor Jun 4, 2026

"What will you do when I go to college?"  It was supposed to be a simple question. Something that I've never had to think about until now. Suddenly we're all grown up, no longer fighting over who gets to pick the next show or who gets to sit shotgun in the car. The question is now a harsh reminder...

The pre-health field boasts a variety of different pre-professional tracks and related majors.

Class of ’26 chooses healthcare

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 3, 2026

The vast field of healthcare is not for everyone. Often requiring more than the typical four years of post-secondary education, these careers involve long hours, high-stress environments, and a passion for helping others. However, these demanding conditions have not deterred this year's graduating class...

The WA sign at the front of the school.

Senior prank creates conflict

Caitlin O’Rourke, Staff Writer Apr 30, 2026

WA seniors were let into the school on April 9 at 10 p.m. to follow through with a senior prank. According to Principal Dan Twomey, this senior prank is the first in 25 years. According to Twomey, WA custodians are present in the building until around 10:30 p.m. Students on the night of the event...

The senior countdown in the corner of the cafeteria declaring the seniors' last day.

How are we supposed 2 say 6oodbye?

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 11, 2026

It’s that time of year again: the senior countdown has hit one on the cafeteria blackboard. A source of relief and excitement for many members of the senior class, the steadily decreasing numbers also served as the root of anxiety and sadness for many—especially the juniors.  It is innately terrifying...