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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

One to World funding prompts concern

One to World funding prompts concern

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Apr 8, 2016

Following the announcement of the One to World program, members of faculty and the student body have expressed concerns over the nature of the funding of the Chromebooks for incoming freshmen. The plan was first publicly presented at the February 29th school committee meeting and was unanimously approved by...

The midterm schedule

A Freshman’s Guide To Midterms

Andrew Dickey, Staff Writer Jan 6, 2016

The holidays were just on everyone's mind, it seems. However, this time of joy and giving is cut off by the looming terror of midterms. Midterms and finals strike fear into the hearts of even upperclassmen. But, the group most worried by these daunting 90 minute tests are freshmen. The new kids on the...

Sophomores and juniors prepare to put the ball in action

Sophomores and juniors tie powderpuff

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief Oct 22, 2015

On Thursday, October 22, 2015, WA girls participated in the annual Lady Ghosts Powderpuff game as part of spirit week. Though the competition was fierce between grades, sophomores and juniors were tied 0-0 at the end of the final game. For the first game of the night, in typical fashion, the freshmen...

Cast of Leaves

“Leaves” a dazzling part of the fall foliage

Oct 30, 2014

By Michael Tricca Staff Writer Theatre season is in its full prime, and the fruit it bears is ripe and bursting with flavor. Alongside the main musical of  In the Heights, is the student-directed Black Box drama Leaves, written by Lucy Caldwell.  Black Box productions are special opportunities...

Seniors entering with a truck

Seniors sweep spirit rally

Oct 24, 2014
Today, spirit week ended with the annual WA spirit rally. See pictures of the rally in the gallery.
Clubs recruit freshmen

Clubs recruit freshmen

Sep 18, 2014
On Wednesday, September 17th, the freshmen activities fair took place in the WA gym.