Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Cirrus club members watch as senior Kai-Xing Yue demonstrates how to attach the spout and bag to the tree.

Cirrus embraces the sweet rewards of spending time in nature

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor Mar 29, 2024

Jugs upon jugs of maple syrup line the shelves of grocery stores waiting to be plucked off, purchased, and poured over pancakes. It is not often that the hard work necessary to harvest this sweet syrup crosses hungry diners’ minds. Many never experience the time-consuming process that sugarmakers go...

Scientific data shows that spending time in nature can relieve stress, anxiety and even depression.

Cirrus: bringing students outside for almost 50 years

Connor Billington, Staff Writer Jan 15, 2024

Oftentimes, high school students tend to overlook the benefits of physical activity, especially in the outdoors. However, for students and advisors of the WA Cirrus club, going outdoors has proved to be an invaluable experience as they reflect on the bonding and interesting activities that they have...

A picture viewing the aluminum bells on the trail.

Five trails you need to hike during quarantine

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2020

Due to the difficult events of COVID-19, people have been trying to figure out what to do to occupy themselves since they cannot go out to large public places and events. However, this outbreak opens opportunities for people to perform outdoor activities and get in shape. One of the best activities to...

Seven things to do to spend more time outside

Seven things to do to spend more time outside

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Apr 15, 2020

After four weeks of social distancing, it is safe to assume that you have run out of things to watch on Netflix. You probably have no energy after spending hours on end indoors doing absolutely nothing. Your body needs is begging you to spend time outdoors. Here is a list of seven things you can do to...