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The poster of 24 Hours-AM.

Seniors present production of 24 Hours-AM

Grace Hsu, Staff Writer Feb 6, 2023

The Black Box production of 24 Hours-AM will be performed on Feb. 7, 8, and 9 at 7 p.m. and on Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Room 109. Directed by seniors TJ Bonica, Audrey Masterson, and Colby Murphy, the play is a dramedy, a combination of a drama and comedy, collection of twelve scenes that features...

Screenshot of Grammarly ban on Westford Public School chromebooks.

Grammarly banned on school chromebooks due to privacy issue

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer Sep 29, 2022

Grammarly was removed from school computers at the beginning of the 22-23 school year. The Westford Public Schools digital learning department noticed that Grammarly had been turned on school-issued devices, but there was no signed privacy agreement with them. It was then banned because there was no...

Districtwide Art Show is back at WA

Districtwide Art Show is back at WA

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer May 12, 2022

After three years of Covid-19 three seniors, Alyssa Guglielmo, Jennifer Graffeo, and Isabel Doherty, host the Westford Districtwide Art Show. This is for their capstone project. On May 12th from 5 p.m. - 7  p.m. at WA, the art show will showcase all different forms of art, such as paintings, drawings,...

Student parking lot.

Student vehicles vandalized in school parking lot

James McDermott, Sports Editor Apr 24, 2022

The Ghostwriter acknowledges that this is an ongoing investigation and not all the information has been shared/released with us; please read at your own discretion.  During the last week of school before spring break, the senior parking lot has become a hazardous place at Westford Academy with multiple...

Winning DECA members pose with their trophies and plaques.

COVID-19 affects club competition

Rohun Voruganti, Co-Sports Editor Feb 13, 2022

The effects of COVID-19 at Westford Academy are still lingering in the community and still continue to affect the way extracurriculars compete. DECA and Mock Trial Club are two clubs that were impacted this year because of COVID-related mandates. DECA has changed tremendously since the peak of...

Lunch tables return to seating four-to-a-table in light of recent COVID-19 case numbers rising.

Rising COVID-19 cases spark uncertainty and booster discussion

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Jan 6, 2022

COVID-19 has become a growing concern among the WA community, with an increase in the number of cases each day following the winter break. During the week of Jan. 3-7, COVID-19 cases have been increasing resulting in discussions regarding possibilities of virtual school, lunch table policies, and booster...

Students converse with peers in the flag lobby after school as they wait to get picked up by parents.

High absence rates and upcoming holiday break cause concern for future

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Dec 21, 2021

In the week of Dec. 13-17, WA had high rates of student and faculty absences. Due to student and faculty health confidentiality, it is unknown as to what is causing these abnormal numbers, but it has been a common topic of discussion in WA. Recently, there have been an average of around one to...

Photograph of Covid-19 Omicron variant

Westford prepares for Omicron Variant

Jackie Clay, Staff Writer Dec 17, 2021

The Omicron Variant is the newest Covid-19 variant about which very little is known. According the the World Health Organization (WHO), it was discovered in South Africa in November. Since then, cases of this variant have increased greatly. On November 26th, WHO classified Omicron as a variant of...

Vaccines become less effective over time, indicating a need for a booster shot.

COVID boosters to increase immunity in community

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Dec 9, 2021

The FDA approved the decision that as of December 9, 2021, the COVID-19 booster shot is eligible to those over sixteen years old. This means that juniors, seniors, teachers, and some sophomores at WA are eligible to receive the shot.  The COVID-19 booster shot is now available for all people over...

WA Grey Ghosts celebrate their victory over Dracut.

Westford Academy routes Dracut on their way to 25-8 victory

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Sep 14, 2021

WA football secured a 25-8 victory over Dracut on Friday, Sept. 10 on the Trustees Field. WA dominated all aspects of the game from start to finish, including three touchdowns from running back Anthony Rudiman, stifling defense, and phenomenal special teams play. WA got off to a hot start to the...