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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Lauren Coffey enjoying the Cape beach with her dog Sawyer.

Lauren Coffey’s final goodbye to Westford Academy

Kate Kelly, Staff Writer Feb 6, 2023

After nearly 14 years of teaching, WA Health and Physical Education teacher Lauren Coffey steps down from her position at Westford Academy to get one step closer to retirement. While she is gone, students and staff alike remember the impact she made in the school. Coffey was a devoted teacher at WA,...

Winokur stands outside her classroom next to a mural.

Winokur waves goodbye to WA

Molly Smith, Sports Editor Jun 16, 2021

If asked the question, "would you ever be comfortable sharing how hot your substitute is with your teacher" many students would answer with a simple "no, that's so weird". But, not history teacher Laine Winokur's students, specifically her A block class this year. An all-girls class had a substitute...

Matt Salvo: Life after leaving WA

Matt Salvo: Life after leaving WA

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Apr 11, 2017

We have all at some point or another, perhaps at a moment of anxiety, or life's stressful episodes which make the world feel as if it is collapsing upon us, fantasized about simply starting from scratch. Most of us have at least once humored our mind with visions of moving far away to practice an art,...