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A group of girls wear their purple as they walk the track at last year's Relay for Life event.

Get your purple ready for this year’s Relay for Life event

Misha Singhal, Staff Writer Mar 23, 2025

From sunrise to sunset, a crowd of people walk for a purpose, hoping to bring hope to the community. The positive aura of the people and the bright lights that illuminate the night bring many smiles. The Relay for Life is a well-known movement centered around raising money as well as awareness for the...

This year's Boys' Varsity Soccer team playing soccer tennis.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer has their eyes set on the state tournament

Katie McDermott, Co-Features Editor Sep 8, 2024

For the first time in nine years, the Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Soccer team made it to the playoffs after a 9-2 record at the end of the 2023 season. Although they lost in the first round to Boston Latin, the team is ready for redemption in the 2024 season. Over the summer, the team was busy...

Senior Medha Jegga being interviewed for the Ghostwriters' Student Spotlight.

Student Spotlight: Medha Jegga

Scarlett Barnes, Staff Writer Jun 6, 2024

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down and interview senior Medha Jegga for our Student Spotlight series. Read the transcript below for our full interview! Q: Can you start off by stating your name and your grade? A: My name is Medha and I’m in twelfth grade.  Q: If you could describe...

Sam Bisso poses in front of the library's bookshelves.

Student Spotlight: Sam Bisso

Sofia Gutierrez, Staff Writer Apr 11, 2024

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down and interview Sam Bisso for our Student Spotlight series. We discussed his love for music, his guinea pigs, and some plans for the future. Read the transcript below for our full interview! Q: What's your name and what grade are you in? A: My name...

Scientific data shows that spending time in nature can relieve stress, anxiety and even depression.

Cirrus: bringing students outside for almost 50 years

Connor Billington, Staff Writer Jan 15, 2024

Oftentimes, high school students tend to overlook the benefits of physical activity, especially in the outdoors. However, for students and advisors of the WA Cirrus club, going outdoors has proved to be an invaluable experience as they reflect on the bonding and interesting activities that they have...

Hispanic Heritage Month

The ins and outs of Hispanic Heritage Month at WA

Jackie Clay, Club Manager Oct 17, 2023

In the first months of school, one language offered at Westford Academy has a special chance to put a spotlight on culture. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is being observed in the United States. The unique time frame of this celebration is due to a large number of Latin American...

Khamitkar will run indoor and outdoor track and field at Williams College next fall.

Khamitkar sprints to Williams College

Victoria Farley, Sports Editor Oct 3, 2023

Having the opportunity to play a sport in college is an amazing experience for any athlete. One must be incredibly hardworking and put in strong efforts to reach their goals. This is the case for WA Track and Field senior captain Devesh Khamitkar who recently committed to Williams College to run both...

23 Questions with new dean Amanda Welch

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor Sep 12, 2023

With the promotion of Dan Twomey from dean to principal, Amanda Welch has taken the position as the new dean of students and sophomore class dean. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to walk around WA with Welch and learn more about her. Q: How has your experience at WA been so far? A: It has...

Lampert smiles in front of her student's artwork.

Lampert to leave WA after nine years to look after newborn

Saanvi Arora, Co-News Editor Jun 12, 2023

The art classrooms are known for being a relaxing space for students to express themselves and grow as artists, and art teacher Kelly Lampert has been a guiding force in creating this environment for students. However, after working at WA for nine years, Lampert will not be returning this fall and instead,...