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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The current progress of the dress is shown on this mannequin.

Ganz’s capstone sewn with symbolism

Ava Kinney, Co-Sports Editor May 12, 2026

Layers of white cotton, silk organza, and delicate floral appliqués spill across the table as senior Avery Ganz carefully pins together pieces of her capstone project: a dress inspired by Ophelia, the tragic leading lady of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. When Ganz learned she could make a dress...

Hamlet cuddled up in his bed.

Hamlet’s presence at WA: the benefits of a therapy dog

Maddie Kelly, Staff Writer Feb 13, 2026

Out of all of the societal expectations students face, academic pressure can often be the most stressful. Between fast-paced classes and a competitive culture, students at WA rarely have time to reset their minds during school hours. Yet, there's one crucial mental health resource at WA that comes in...