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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Dominici smiles for her senior picture.

Dominici to make a splash at Swarthmore

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Apr 13, 2023

Playing a sport in college is an unforgettable experience for the athletes who are lucky enough and work hard enough to reach that level. It is a privilege that athletes must work towards throughout their entire childhood, and make sacrifices day in and day in an effort to achieve their goals. This March,...

WA poses in front of the pool following their win.

Girls’ swim and dive wins the DCLs for the tenth year in a row

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Feb 14, 2022

The whole team cheers as their win is announced for the tenth year in the row. WA Girls' Swim and Dive has won the Dual County League competition (DCLs) on Sunday, Feb. 6. Competing at Beede Center in Concord-Carlisle, they scored a total of 422 points, winning the championship and beating eight other...

The WA Girls' Swim and Dive Team has won yet another DCL Championship, despite the barriers of having to compete virtually and not having States or Sectionals.

Girls’ Swim and Dive Team reflects on six-year undefeated streak

Kristen Su, News Editor Jun 1, 2021

With athletes having to keep masks in Ziploc bags to wear when exiting the pool, a lack of postseason meets, and minimal team bonding, the Girls’ Swim and Dive Team’s path has not been easy this past season.  However, the team has still gone on to celebrate their sixth season undefeated after...

Senior Michaela Martin leads in the 100 yard butterfly.

Girls’ swim and dive prevails against Lincoln-Sudbury

Estella Cui, Staff writer Feb 1, 2021

At a swim meet against Lincoln-Sudbury on Sunday, January 24, the Westford Academy Girls' Swim and Dive team held a virtual dual meet against Lincoln-Sudbury. The girls’ swim team won with a score of 117 - 69 and the girls' dive team won with a score of 45 - 33. The meet was held at the Atkinson Pool...

The team's swimming caps that freshman received this weekend.

Swimming and diving surfs into the season with new MIAA changes

Estella Cui, Staff writer Jan 12, 2021

A whistle echoes loudly throughout the pool. A row of eight swimmers step up onto the diving blocks, slapping their arms, adjusting goggles, and shaking out muscles. Behind the blocks, rows of swimmers swimming in the next few heats are lined up ready for their race. But this year, just like everything...

Sophomore Vivian Aeder comes up for a breath during the 100yd breaststroke.

WA Boys’ and Girls’ Swim and Dive triumphs

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2020

On Saturday January 11, the WA Swim and Dive team held joint home meets for the boys against Chelmsford and the girls against Tyngsborough. The WA Boys were victorious with a score of 108-78 and the WA Girls won 101-77. The meet was held at UMass Lowell's Costello Athletic Center.