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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

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 beenĀ 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...