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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Hamlet cuddled up in his bed.

Hamlet’s presence at WA: the benefits of a therapy dog

Maddie Kelly, Staff Writer Feb 13, 2026

Out of all of the societal expectations students face, academic pressure can often be the most stressful. Between fast-paced classes and a competitive culture, students at WA rarely have time to reset their minds during school hours. Yet, there's one crucial mental health resource at WA that comes in...

Halloran sits in her office at her side table.

Halloran moves on after 13 years of helping WA students do the same

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager May 6, 2025

High school life can often feel challenging as students take risks and adapt to many changes. Among the inner workings of WA's counseling department, counselor Karen Halloran makes sure that students are given opportunities to face these challenges. By organizing scholarships, orchestrating career exploration...

Samantha DeMagistris takes her place in the WA Guidance Department.

Samantha DeMagistris takes over for Karatkewicz in guidance

Anushka Patil, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 6, 2021

At eighteen years old, many students have no idea what their futures will look like, especially career-wise. Although they may have an idea of what they're interested in, many students can't fully predict where they will end up professionally. Westford Academy's new guidance counselor Samantha DeMagistris went...

Stress levels rise at Westford Academy

Dec 18, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief This is the first in a series on stress and anxiety. While stress is a natural part of nearly every person's life, the amount of stress that is bearing down on some students at WA has become too much, and has begun to affect many aspects of students' lives. This...