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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Veterans come to WA

Veterans come to WA

Nov 11, 2014
Monday, November 10th, WA students had the unique opportunity to listen to a panel of veterans from various wars.
Winokur poses in her colonial costume. 
Photo provided by Laine Winokur.

Winokur goes colonial

Jun 11, 2014
History teacher Laine Winokur has an interesting summer job working at the Lexington Historical society, where she serves as a tour guide.
Daniel Doherty in his environment.

WA welcomes Doherty to history

Nov 1, 2013

By Alok Ganguly PR Manager & Julianne Clina Staff Writer Through his 25 years of life, he has contributed to political campaigns, coached high schoolers in both track and soccer, and has taught history. For such a small amount of time, he has had experiences from several walks of life, with...

Gorham shares love of history

Gorham shares love of history

Nov 1, 2013

By Kathleen McAleese Managing Editor Sometimes, students find themselves believing that teachers have no lives out of school, that they live in their classrooms, and sleep under their desks. Contrary to popular belief, no teacher lives at school, and new teacher Chris Gorham is no different. Gorham...

Winokur is a new teacher in the history department.

Winokur brings new perspective

Sep 23, 2013

By Ellie Smith Features Editor During the summer, Laine Winokur can be found in the historical houses of Massachusetts dressed in full colonial attire. Wearing her bonnet and corset, she works as a tour guide at the Lexington Historical Society, learning the interesting historical significance...

The complete Social Studies department for the 2012-2013 school year.

An historical loss for WA

Jun 8, 2013

By Kathleen McAleese Features Editor & Lauren Cullen Multimedia Editor The Social Studies department will be losing three teachers next year, along with one teacher on a half year maternity leave. John Wysokowski and Patrick Culhane, will be leaving Westford Academy, and Kathleen Ralls...

Fulbright honors Kathleen Ralls

Fulbright honors Kathleen Ralls

Jun 7, 2013

By Amy Keum & Kai-Lou Yue  Staff Writers Kathleen Ralls, a history teacher at WA, is taking a leave of absence for the entire 2013-2014 school year because she has received a Fulbright Scholarship. It requires Ralls to live in Norway for a year and teach middle-school and high-school students. The...

Evita sings its way into the hearts of WA

Nov 18, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor WATA  showcases a part of Argentina's rich history this week by performing Evita. This main-stage play is about the life-story of Argentinian political figure Eva Perón and her rise and fall from power. Evita is based off of the real life story of how Eva...

Mr. Culhane is a self described "computer geek" and enjoys video games.

Welcoming Mr. Culhane

Oct 1, 2012

By Jenny Watts, John Devereaux, and Kai-Lou Yue Staff Writers Patrick Culhane is new to the social studies department this year. Q: What made you want to come to WA? A: The atmosphere here at WA. Once I saw an opening, I definitely wanted to apply here. Honestly, it was a job. I was going...

Mrs.Ralls grew up in Chelmsford and moved back to the area to teach History at Westord Academy.

Mrs. Ralls teaching closer to home

Sep 24, 2012

By Ellie Smith News Writer Kathleen Ralls is a new teacher in the social studies department for this year. Q: Why did you decide to work at Westford Academy? A: I grew up in Chelmsford and I haven't lived in the area in over a decade, so it is nice to be closer to home. When the position...