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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Freshmen often overpack their backpack by filling it with things they may not necessarily need.

7 ways to avoid the freshman backpack

Saanvi Arora, Staff Writer Feb 6, 2023

In middle school it is normal to rely on your locker to store your materials. I remember decorating my locker and putting anything from snacks to markers in it. However in high school, locker usage is minimal. It is impractical to go from the science hallway upstairs, down to your locker to grab materials...

WA welcomes the incoming class of 2027 and the Ghostwriter has some tips for success in the halls of WA.

Surviving WA: Freshman advice from a senior

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Feb 1, 2023

Transitioning from middle school to high school can be a nerve-wracking time for many students. However, while most students are anxious and overwhelmed about the responsibilities that lie ahead, this new phase in one’s life is also filled with adventure and excitement for what the future holds. Now...

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Five pieces of advice geared for incoming freshmen during COVID-19

Melanie Duronio, Staff Writer Sep 24, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to impact our day to day life, ordinary activities have become complicated feats, as society tries to figure out how to continue life as normal in this bizarre climate. With Westford Academy adapting to fit these new social norms, attending school has become more complicated than...

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What I wish I knew as a freshman

Keertana Gangireddy, Photography Editor Aug 30, 2019

It was only last August when I walked through the main doors of the bell lobby of Westford Academy with an oversized backpack and a map in hand, not entirely ready to begin the the first leg of the four year marathon that is high school. Now, a year later as a sophomore, I've spent a good amount of...