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WA Ghostwriter

AB defeats WA Football on Thanksgiving 21-0

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2019

The Westford Academy Grey Ghost football team took on the Acton-Boxboro Colonials in the annual Thanksgiving game. The game took place on Thanksgiving, November 28. On WA’s Trustees field Acton-Boxboro defeated Westford Academy 21-0.  

Julia Bourque poses happily during her game.

WA makes way for first female football player

Anushka Patil, News Editor Nov 1, 2019

One year. Twelve months. 365 days. 8760 hours. That is how long Julia Bourque spent preparing for her breakthrough role on the Westford Academy junior varsity football team. Every year, students gather up their skills to earn potential positions on their designated boys' and girls' sports teams. For...

Crowd in the bell lobby.

WA football hosts back to school dance

Hannah Thomas, Business Editor Sep 14, 2019

Today, September 14, Westford Academy will host a Back to School dance where students will be able to hang out with others, dance, and listen to music. There will be a professional DJ and mini-events. Tickets will be sold for ten dollars at the front entrance. In the past, the dance had been a popular,...

Jack Wilson takes his talents to the varsity line

Jack Wilson takes his talents to the varsity line

Dan Allison, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2017

Every season we see the numbers and names change on every sports team. This year, the varsity football team welcomes in freshman Jack Wilson. This ninth grade offensive tackle has been playing with the varsity team all season providing protection in the pocket when his skills are needed. Being a...

Seniors huddle up during their game against the sophomores

Lady Grey Ghosts Football cancelled over safety concerns

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 19, 2017

One of the most popular traditions for the better part of the last decade during the famed WA Spirit Week is the Lady Grey Ghost Football game, better known as Powderpuff. The Thursday tradition that has hosted many great games over the past years, has been cancelled for this year and for future years. One...

Gagne teaches a class

Gagne appointed interim athletic director

Kai-Jia Yue, Social Media Manager May 30, 2017

There are changes going on in WA’s administration: Dean Michael Parent is retiring and Athletic Director Dan Twomey will be taking his place. And instead of seeing Twomey sitting in the first office in the main office, a new face will be there next year, current head football coach Adam Gagne. Gagne...

WA Varsity football player being chased by an AB linebacker in the game's first quarter.

WA Varsity Football wins Thanksgiving Day game 30-28

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Nov 26, 2016

  The Grey  Ghost Varsity football team beat the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Colonials 30-28 November 24th, on their Thanksgiving Day game. In freezing cold temperatures, players and fans shivered and huddled together on the Acton-Boxbourough bleachers as they were surprised with...

The football team has been the focus of the sanitizing effort at this point

MRSA scare reportedly under control

Ben Walker and Andrew Friel Oct 7, 2016

Over the course of the past few days, Westford Academy has been experiencing a MRSA virus scare, with four reported cases in students. The nurses were immediately alerted of the minor outbreak and were ready for it to be a full blown issue. Those infected students are now under the care of their respective...

Junior, Connor Degenhardt

Degenhardt commits to Holy Cross for 2017

Alisha Sabnis, Staff Writer May 27, 2016

Starting as a six year old throwing a football with his dad, junior Connor Degenhardt is on his way to Holy Cross in the fall of 2017 as he commits to playing football there during his college career. “I’ve always loved the game, I’ve always been passionate about it and spent my whole life trying...

5 Super Bowl commercials we loved

5 Super Bowl commercials we loved

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Feb 8, 2016

Football was only a part of the occasion for fans all across the nation and the world when watching Super Bowl 50 this past Sunday night. Many enjoy the game for its new and entertaining commercials for big name brands throughout the US. Here are five of our favorite, ranked from 5th best to the very...

Final product

Tasty treats for Super Bowl 50

Meline Alamasien, Staff Writer Feb 6, 2016

The Super Bowl 50 isn't all about the football.  Its also about the amazing food that can be served.  With these simple and delicious foods, the Super Bowl will be a blast. Here are some food ideas for Super Bowl 50! Football Strawberries Ingredients/ Materials: Strawberries (as many...