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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

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...

Mental health issues have been affecting WA students for several years.

WA staff manages mental health

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor Jan 20, 2019

Depression and anxiety have become more and more common in teenagers in today's fast-paced lifestyle. Stress concerning academics, extracurriculars, social situations, and life at home often build up and overwhelm students. In Massachusetts, 25.5 to 29.4 percent of high school students feel depressed. ...