WA Ghostwriter

Opinion: Schedule change is not for the better

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief • Jan 9, 2016

Currently, a new schedule change for WA is being considered. The potential plan involves extending the school day by ten minutes, changing dismissal from 1:55 to 2:10, allowing five minutes in between classes, and implementing a ten minute break after second block. According to this article, Principal...

Watch out Wall-E

Natasha Singh, Staff Writer • Jun 8, 2015

Click here to read about the new drone at WA.

Albu comes back to WA

Sep 15, 2014

Adele Rouanet Staff Writer Stefana Albu, is a new Biology teacher at Westford Academy, coming off of teaching a college class last year. She is both a WA alumna and a Fulbright Scholar. Q: What specific classes do you teach? A: I teach CP Biology and AP Biology. Q: How many...

WA alumna Fitzsimmons returns to teach

Sep 12, 2014

By Maddie Jenkins Staff Writer Kelly Fitzsimmons, a new teacher at Westford Academy, will be teaching Fine Arts. She grew up in Westford and went to high school here with the teachers that are now her mentors. She loves children, her past jobs were all about teaching, and is passionate about...

Age doesn’t hinder WA’s newest student

May 1, 2014

Genevieve Johnson, WA's newest student, returns at the age of 94 to complete her high school education, one cut short by the stress of the Great Depression making it necessary for her to work at the Abbot Mills. "I wanted a diploma, I wanted to know that I finished school. I was very much excited. It means everything to me. It's what I wanted all my life, to finish school," she said.

Electives we would like to see

Mar 3, 2014

By Timmy DeLouchrey & Ethan Walshe Sports Liasion and Editor-in-Chief As students have submitted their schedule requests for next year, they have noticed a number of new additions in the Social Studies department, including The Power of One, A+ History, and Criminal Minds/Forensics Collage....

Science welcomes new teacher

Sep 12, 2013

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor Westford Academy welcomes another teacher to the science department this year. Joining the Chemistry team is Christopher Brown, after spending seven years at Chelmsford High School. "I've always heard great things about WA, I've tutored quite a number of students...

Vampire Weekend create a modern triumph

May 14, 2013

By Jocelyn Cote Reviews Editor Today, May 14, indie rock sensations Vampire Weekend release their latest album, Modern Vampires of the City. The New York City natives have become forerunners of the city's indie scene since their formation in 2006. Both their 2008 self-titled album and 2010 follow-up...

David Bowie stuns fans with release of “The Next Day”

Mar 12, 2013

By Jocelyn Cote Reviews Editor Today, March 12, rock legend David Bowie released his first album in ten years, titled The Next Day. Since the release of his last album, 2003's Reality, Bowie has kept a low profile, leaving many to believe he had retired from the music industry for good. The Thin...

Was Halo 4 worth the wait?

Nov 8, 2012

By Alok Ganguly Staff Writer On November 6, 2012, the same day as the election, Halo 4 was released. Halo 4 was a game developed by 343 industries, which is an Xbox 360 exclusive. Its predecessors had made a great name in the world of gaming, and Halo 4 is the next game in the series. The question...

Change coming to Alumni Field

Oct 26, 2012

By Kyle Auger Sports Editor As everyone has noticed, the bleachers have changed, and it has become clear to many that its current state is not an improvement. They appear flimsy, cheap and are an eyesore. However, this is not the final product, as big changes are due to come at Alumni Field. "No,...

Bollywood Dance Club emerges out of WA

Oct 15, 2012

By Tim Delouchrey Staff Writer Another new club has been created this year at Westford Academy: the Bollywood dance club. Health and wellness teacher Lauren Coffey, the group's advisor, explained that Bollywood dance was a combination of Indian traditional dancing and hip-hop. Coffey felt that...