WA Ghostwriter

5 national organizations to donate to this holiday season

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor • Dec 18, 2015

With the holidays arriving soon, the Ghostwriter has compiled a list of 5 nationwide charitable organizations to donate to during this generous time of the year. 1. Big Brothers, Big Sisters-Donations to this national charity go towards helping children realize their potential and keeping kids...

Is Christmas a dirty word?

Dec 18, 2014

As the holiday season approaches, the school has to ensure its staff members will remain Politically Correct as not to offend any students. I understand that it is important to recognize various religions and holidays, but why is a Christian holiday like Christmas considered so taboo?

Just in case

Dec 20, 2013

By Kathleen McAleese Managing Editor I know very few people who do not a have pass code on their smartphones, yet I know so many who do not feel the need for an external case that will provide them with that same protection. The lack of effort put forth in phone safety comes with phone cases. A...

A brilliant British dessert

Dec 19, 2013

English sticky toffee pudding is a classic dessert in England. The dessert consists of a moist sponge cake, made with finely chopped dates, covered in toffee sauce. Typically it is served with whipped cream and drizzled with toffee sauce.

Sweet Holiday Treats

Dec 18, 2013

Enjoy making Buttercrunch, a delectable treat that combines the taste of caramel and delectable, rich dark chocolate.

Weird holidays for $10

Dec 17, 2013

These weird holiday elements will definitely make this season a year to remember.

9 presents for parents

Dec 12, 2013

By Charlotte Redman Staff Writer Presents for moms and dads: Pictures: Frame a nice photo of you, you and your siblings, or you and your pets. Culinary gifts: Does your dad enjoy grilling in the summer? Gift a grill or barbeque tools to make him look forward to summer. If your mom drinks tea,...

Holiday Bazaar Holds Up Traditions

Dec 10, 2013

The Holiday Bazaar lived up to all of its expectations.

How to prepare for the Holiday Bazaar

Dec 5, 2013

By Alok Ganguly Public Relations & Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief The Holiday Bazaar is a staple of Westford Academy, as it has been for the past 43 years. Hundreds of people venture through the school one morning in December, perusing the wares of various vendors and school clubs. What often...

7 Ways to survive Black Friday

Nov 22, 2013

By Alok Ganguly Public Relations Black Friday is undoubtedly one of the most chaotic days every holiday season. It marks the beginning of the hectic holiday rush between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and is a time when people of all ages rush to find the best deals on all of the gifts for their...

Clip yourself a greeting

Apr 3, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-in-Chief Everyone loves a greeting card. Be it for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's day, you name it, cards can capture emotions and put a smile on someone's face. Such is the goal of Westford Academy English teacher Kyle Kucaj, whose homemade card making business Clipped...

Velvety and sweet, a cupcake treat

Dec 19, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor One Saturday afternoon when I was extremely hungry, I decided to look on several food blogs for recipe ideas. Suddenly, I came across a recipe for red velvet cupcakes. These cupcakes looked satiating and delicious, but the recipe was extremely complicated and I...