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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Gosselin smiles in front of a chromebook charging station, one of many ways WA has made technology more accessible for learning.

Gosselin set to retire after 26 years of transforming learning in WPS

Kate Kelly, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2025

From Google Docs essays to digital presentations, technology has quickly become one of the most crucial assets to teaching. It is hard to imagine WA without its countless chromebooks, projectors, and speakers, though their importance is often overshadowed by the bustle of the school day. What has now...

The switch from hybrid to remote changed my year

The switch from hybrid to remote changed my year

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Jan 30, 2021

The harsh white light hit my face in my dark room, my music played in the background as I stared at my screen. It was past midnight, and I considered my options, hybrid learning or remote learning academy. One-click would seemingly determine my whole year's experience. This past summer we were asked...

Marianne Butterline poses for a picture in the school library

Butterline takes on gap in digital learning position

Melanie Duronio, Staff Writer Sep 15, 2019

Introducing Marianne Butterline, a former Norman E. Day School teacher who has recently joined the Westford Academy staff.  She will be working as one of its new Digital Learning Specialists. Q: What led you to working at WA? A: Last year, there was a significant shortage in the budget, and administration...