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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

A photo of breakfast ingredients.

A student’s guide to a quick and healthy breakfast

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2025

Breakfast is commonly said to be the most important meal of the day, but it is classically skipped by students. The WA Ghostwriter created a poll on Instagram that asked the students of WA two questions: "How often do you have a nutritional breakfast?" and "What is the biggest obstacle in having a...

Exercise and academics should not be thought of as separate things, but both as parts of one whole lifestyle used to improve one's self unitedly.

The role of exercise in student welfare

Connor Billington, Social Media Manager Feb 3, 2025

Exercise is a fundamental part of any healthy lifestyle. The way people exercise greatly impacts how their entire body functions as all human body parts work in conjunction to make people function properly, meaning a healthy body often leads to a healthy mind. Westford Academy has a high population...

18 HOSA members place top 3 at state competition

18 HOSA members place top 3 at state competition

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Mar 31, 2023

WA's Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) participated in the recent Massachusetts HOSA Competition against other HOSA members from throughout the state. 18 of them came back with a top three score in their respective events and are eligible to compete at the National HOSA Competition in June. Dubbed...

An art class takes place in full swing at WA.

6 interesting and important classes all students should be aware of

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Managing Editor Feb 1, 2023

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...

Mr. Brown in his new room.

Cory Brown becomes new full time health teacher

Fares Osman, Staff Writer Feb 1, 2023

Substitute teacher Cory Brown will take on the role of former health teacher Lauren Coffey after she recently left WA. He is looking forward to being a fulltime teacher for WA as the health teacher and also being a Physical Education teacher. Prior to his career as a substitute he was a police officer...

The Westford Academy Herren Project club's bulletin board near the foreign language hall. The club meets every Thursday and is open to anyone interested in spreading awareness about substance abuse.

Former NBA player Chris Herren to speak to WA students on Nov. 22

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Nov 2, 2022

In order to increase awareness about substance abuse and the effects of drug and substance use on students’ mental health, WA will host a school-wide assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 22 where former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren will speak about his story with substance use and wellness. The senior and...

Students mental health may worsen during stressful times of COVID-19.

Finding mental health resources is easier than students realize

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Jan 29, 2021

Westford Academy is known to many for its rigorous academics, but with constant academic, social, and at-home pressures, many students struggle with mental health issues. WA provides many resources, but how commonly known they are to students varies. Westford Academy's school psychologist, Steve Cunha,...

COVID-19 cancellations

COVID-19 cancellations

Ronan Lovely and Anushka Patil Mar 12, 2020

(Update 4:00 pm March 16) Principal Jim Antonelli sent out an email around 12 AM updating Westford Academy students and parents that distance learning will not occur. He mentioned teachers can only use Google Classroom in order to update and check-up on students — not to continue their teachings.  “At...

A classroom filled with empty desks.

Incorporating a life skills elective will benefit all students

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer Mar 9, 2020

When a student leaves school to go home, they face the hardship of being lost because the school doesn't teach them basic life skills in any classes. Specifically, they struggle managing house management and everyday life skills. Among the many classes given, the administration has yet to incorporate...