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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Quan holds a sign for UMass Amherst, where he will be going to college.

Quan to bring enthusiasm to UMass Amherst

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2024

At WA, senior Alan Quan is often found with a smile on his face. By day, he takes part in WA's various clubs, from DECA to Ghosts & Goblins. By night, he can be found sitting behind the WATA ticket stands, cheerfully greeting students and parents as he checks them in, or cheering by the football...

Ely poses for a photo.

Ely sets on creative writing path at Wheaton

Grace Hsu, Co-Features Editor Apr 13, 2023

The quiet tapping of fingers on a keyboard fills the room. While the bedroom is mostly silent, senior Lindsay Ely’s head is loud. Filled with ideas, plot lines, characters, and settings, Ely sits in front of her computer, ready to share stories with the world. This fall, Ely will attend Wheaton...

Taiga Kambara considers his options

Taiga Kambara considers his options

Kai-Jia Yue, Staff Writer May 27, 2016

Taiga Kambara of the class of 2016 is taking a gap year next year to consider different careers and try new things. After a stressful high school experience Kambara wants to take a year to reevaluate himself and think about his plans for the future. "I wanted to take a year to really reevaluate my...

Hanly reveals how it feels

Dec 21, 2012

By Kathleen McAleese Features Editor This is the third in a series on depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are conditions countless students at Westford Academy deal with on a daily basis. They are not as palpable, and not as tangible as other illnesses can be. Depression and anxiety...

Send off to the class of 2012

Send off to the class of 2012

Jun 4, 2012

By Ethan Walshe Managing Editor On the evening of Friday, June 1, Westford Academy celebrated its graduation ceremonies for the class of 2012. The accomplishments of the 404 graduates were recognized and they received their high school diplomas on a mostly sunny evening on Alumni Field. Families...

Stephanie Gagnon

Gagnon set to address class of 2012

Jun 1, 2012

By Kathleen McAleese Staff Writer Senior Stephanie Gagnon is set to be the speaker for the graduating class of 2012 at this year’s ceremony to be held on June 1st. In her speech Gagnon includes a quote by her freshman history teacher which serves as the inspiration for the entire speech. From...

Finding happiness on the run

Finding happiness on the run

Jun 1, 2012

By Alexander Lee Editor-In-Chief I find myself thinking a lot about my life when I’m running. On a hot summer day when the dry August sun warms my back, I usually like to go for a four or five mile jog. Westford has a really peaceful environment. The nature trails surrounding WA wind through...