WA Ghostwriter

Identity Politics

Jack Mahony, Jonathan Shui, John Vassiliou, and Rohin O’Connor • Mar 19, 2019

The following submission is a piece written for an English project by contributing writers not involved with the Ghostwriter. This submission has not been edited except to add paragraph breaks. We’re not experts on anything. We aren't political geniuses, haven’t majored in any college courses,...

Earth: A world sitting in an atmospheric oven

Savan Goli, Neil Brown, and Anish Jain • Mar 19, 2019

The following submission is a piece written for an English project by contributing writers not involved with the Ghostwriter. This submission has not been edited except to add paragraph breaks. Global warming has arrived and its effects are reverberating throughout our ecosystem. The...

A Muslim Crisis

Jaramie Cataldo, Josh Kersley, Terrian Xiao, and Lucy Xiao • Mar 18, 2019

The following submission is a piece written for an English project by contributing writers not involved with the Ghostwriter. This submission has not been edited except to add paragraph breaks. The nightmare-like hellholes, known as concentration camps, have forever plagued human history, be it...

5 Anticipated Books For 2017

Rachel Wright, Staff Writer • Feb 8, 2017

As someone who loves to read and makes time to do it every day, I have picked five books that should be anticipated by all high school students. They will all be released in the next few months, A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas This is the third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses...

Six of Crows puts hype to shame

Celine Wang, Staff Writer • Sep 20, 2016

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo had been sitting in my Goodreads recommended list for months. Every time I opened up the comforting parchment site to browse new titles, it stared back at me menacingly with its dark, brooding cover. Curious, I scrolled through the reviews and was instantly doused in...

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....

Keirstead promoted to curriculum coordinator

Dec 5, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief Following the retirement of Anita Goldberg at the end of November, English teacher Janet Keirstead has assumed the position of interim Curriculum Coordinator of English for grades six through twelve. This follows Keirstead’s many years of teaching experience,...

Goldberg retires after 34 years

Nov 22, 2013

By Andy Dunn Staff Writer English teacher and curriculum coordinator Anita Goldberg announced she is planning to retire at the end of the month, after ten years at Westford Academy and thirty-four total years of teaching. Her time at Westford Academy is packed with notable academic achievements,...

Welcome Mr. Estabrook

Sep 16, 2013

By Fatimah Nouilati Staff Writer Michael Estabrook is a new English teacher at Westford Academy. Q: What brought you to a teaching career here at WA? A: Well, I started college as a journalism major. I loved journalism in high school and was on the newspaper for three years. I went into college...

Video: Bugs in the lights

Jun 18, 2013

By John Devereaux Staff Writer Many students at Westford Academy have noticed by this point the number of dead flies in the ceiling lights of certain classrooms. English teacher Brian Mahoney had plenty to say on the matter.

Student talent showcased during Listening Lunch

Nov 1, 2012

by Alok Ganguly Staff Writer On Wednesday October 24th, several students and teachers gathered in the library. Tablecloths were set up, and students sat and chatted with their friends while eating lunch in a calmer setting than the lunchroom. Calming, relaxing, and soft music was played and sung...

Mrs. Dowd continues to step in

Sep 25, 2012

By Doug Boyle and Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writers Rosemary Dowd is new to the English department this year. She will be in for Mrs. Hart while she is on maternity leave all year. Q: What subjects/grade level are you teaching? A: I am teaching English ninth and tenth grade. For ninth grade...