As 2025 comes to an end, freshmen say goodbye to the only year in which they experienced both middle school and high school. The transition from eighth grade to ninth grade is unlike any other grade transition. Students must learn to navigate a new building, merge with an entirely different school, potentially...

The Westford Academy freshman Class of 2028 held their first student government elections on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The four elected class officers are Alicia Kurnianto as class president, Chiara Leiwant as vice president, Alicia Kwon as secretary, and Abhiram Vuppuluri as treasurer. In addition to the...

It’s the third week of November, and the twelfth week of WA’s 2023-2024 school year. Most students are returning to familiar hallways and classrooms, with the exception of a certain group entering for their first time. The class of ‘27, like every other class before them, has just been moved...

The class of 2027 freshmen held their first grade-wide election on Wednesday, October 4 with Amelia Brown elected as president, CJ Hammond as vice president, Tanish Peddi as secretary, and Nick Vidoli as treasurer. Including these four officer positions, nineteen people ran for different student government...

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...

As current eighth graders at both Stony Brook and Blanchard Middle Schools are preparing to enter high school, the Ghostwriter compiled a list of the top 10 things that students should do before leaving WA to help prepare them to make the most of their high school experience. By following this list,...

As an incoming freshman to WA, I was overwhelmed by the entire idea of high school, and especially by the wide array of options I had when it came to course selection. So here is a list of seven classes that new freshmen and any underclassman should be aware of while planning schedules. These classes...

During advisory on Friday, Oct. 1 2021, WA’s new freshman government was elected. The candidates gave speeches and students then voted online for their officers and student council representatives. Benjamin Durgin won President, Tanya Dayan won Vice President, Jane Kang won Secretary, and Somya...

As a freshman, I didn’t expect the amount of pressure high school midterms had on students. I’ve always known midterms were important but never thought they would cause me the amount of stress they did. Midterms at WA count for 10% towards your final grade in every class. There are midterms for...

As a freshman, I've had many teachers and older students giving me advice and tips about midterms. But by far, the most common advice I hear is 'you'll do fine' and 'it's not actually that big of a deal'. In the words of my Spanish teacher Julie Bostrom, "ignore the hype." I've heard of upperclassmen...

Every student that passes through the doors of Westford Academy is required to take a total of four semesters of Physical Education classes. However, in the 2019-20 school year, returning students will take P.E. with a completely revamped class structure. “We decided we needed to get a better system...