For seven years, senior Colby Murphy has had a passion for theater. When he tried out and got in for the Blanchard Theatre Arts production of Grease, that was when the journey started for him. Although he was only a dancer of an ensemble role, Murphy loved the idea of being on stage, under the lights;...

It is well-known that the nation’s public education system has room for improvement. This is why senior Eric Plankey has spent the majority of his high school years looking at weaker spots and finding ways to fix them, prioritizing student voice above all else. With his positions as Student Member...

Standing in front of a massive audience and singing one's heart out is a daunting feat most students could not even think of accomplishing, but for senior Parker Gillett, few risks are not worth taking in order to follow his passions. Alongside his interest in theater, Gillett has also been passionate...

The quiet tapping of fingers on a keyboard fills the room. While the bedroom is mostly silent, senior Lindsay Ely’s head is loud. Filled with ideas, plot lines, characters, and settings, Ely sits in front of her computer, ready to share stories with the world. This fall, Ely will attend Wheaton...

Ever since fifth grade, senior Audrey Masterson has been intrigued with the world of theater. The wide array of possibilities, including performing, tech, playwriting, and directing all lure Masterson into being a part of what takes place once the red curtains open up. This, paired with her interest...

For senior, Megan Strzegowski, softball has been her passion since kindergarten. However, for many, it can be difficult to turn a passion into a long-lasting reality in their lives. Yet, through hard work and determination, Strzegowski will carry out her passion on the softball field as she will attend...

The crowd silences, the lights dim, and the curtain opens, revealing the stage inside WA's Performing Arts Center. This only means one thing. Senior actor Alex Ross is about to blow the audience away. After dozens of productions over the span of his time in the Westford Public Schools, Ross will graduate...

The crowd screams in the stands. The WA players celebrate on the field. The clock ticks down to 0, handing the Ghosts a Friday night home game victory. This is a tradition Joey Bella has become accustomed to in a WA uniform over the past four football seasons. For Bella, this trend will extend into...

Due to the increased amount of stress and pressure COVID-19 has had on students and teachers, WA decided to cancel finals for the third year in a row since the start of the pandemic. While standardized testing is one of WA's contributing attributes to the academic rigot of the school, many students have...

Senior year is incredibly stressful, with coursework and college applications being highly demanding. A majority of seniors have finished applying to colleges and are now anxiously awaiting their results. The Ghostwriter asked seniors how they feel now that college applications are finished.

Senior Megan Frazee is not only known for her incredible academic record, but also for her reputation on the track. While others might have been out hanging out with friends, Frazee was putting in the work on the track, which all paid off when she committed to UMass Amherst for track and field on November...

Ever since six-year-old Isabel Doherty saw a player in a bright red jersey running to score a goal for the first time, she knew that she wanted to play on a soccer team. Now, after four years spent with the WA Girls' Soccer Team, Doherty has gained a family of like-minded individuals, and she looks to...