WA Ghostwriter

One on One with WA Vapers

Ronan Lovely, Molly Smith, Morgan Smith, and Penny Joyce • Oct 31, 2019

The WA Ghostwriter does not promote, endorse or condone vaping or any use of drugs. This video is a study to gain insight from the members of the vaping community. The opinion of both a heavy and casual vaper are featured to gain a rounded understanding of vapers' attitudes.

New beginnings for Baniukiewicz

Amelia Neal and Penny Joyce, Staff Writers • Sep 15, 2018

Question: Where did you go to high school? Answer:I went to two schools, Wachusett [High School] for two years and Worcester [High School] for two years. Q: So you’re from Massachusetts? A: Yes I am Q: Where did you go to college? A: I went to Bridgewater State in Eastern Massachusetts....

New drug screening procedures seek to help students

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor • Mar 20, 2018

In response to the raging opioid epidemic in the United States, Massachusetts has issued an unfunded state mandate requiring schools to perform drug screenings in two grades. The screenings are not formal drug tests, but rather a series of simple questions asking students about their involvement with...

Survey scam sent by WA student

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor • Jan 17, 2018

In September of the school year, a false survey was sent out to between 20-40 girls at WA. The survey used the name of an official company, and was designed to look as though it had been sent from the WA Health Department. A student recently reported the survey to Officer Geoffrey Pavao, who led an...

Survey scam targets WA girls

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor • Dec 21, 2017

In the past week, an issue surrounding a fake health survey was brought up to administration by one of the students who received the email. The official-looking survey used the name of a reputable company: Amplitude Research, Boca Raton, FL. It also falsely showed that it was issued through the WA Health...

Opinion: How should student stress be handled?

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor • Jan 17, 2017

Early on in the school year, WA students took a survey that was meant to study habits and stress levels of students. The results that came in were slightly alarming, leading Principal Jim Antonelli to make the decision to include Westford Academy in Challenge Success, a program run by the Stanford Graduate...

Whole Foods grant gives WA a fresh start

Varshini Ramanathan, Staff Writer • Jun 1, 2016

Recently, a garden bed was planted near the playground at Westford Academy. This garden, a Fresh Start project funded by Fat Moon Farms and Whole Foods Market, is one of many beds installed throughout Westford Public Schools. The science coordinator at the elementary schools, contacted Health Curriculum...

Exploring the dangers of cell phones

Kayla Chavier, Features Editor • Apr 7, 2016

Twenty-first century students have any and all resources they could ever ask for in the palm of their hands. Through smartphones, students at Westford Academy access the Internet, answer research questions, or write their English essay. There is no question about the benefits of a tiny, mobile computer,...

Where is the “sex” in sex ed?

Mar 13, 2015

One of the most controversial issues in school systems is how sex education should be taught to high school students. No matter how you feel about it, there is no doubt that sex is stigmatized in Western culture.

It’s not about the endgame

Dec 18, 2014

Drug education is not handled correctly at WA, but Herren's presentation is a step in the right direction.

Walk, Bike, and be Merry

Dec 17, 2014

A person doesn’t need organized sports to stay in shape. Many solo activities are enjoyable, engaging, and very healthy.

East meets West tackles depression

Mar 7, 2014

By Charlotte Redman Staff Writer Are you or anyone you know suffering from depression? Do you wish you knew how to help? Attend East Meets West on Monday, March 10th from 7 to 9 P.M. at Westford's Stony Brook Middle School to learn about the fight against depression. East Meets West is a free...