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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Sophomore Alpana Bakshi: "I've been taking this time to get back into activities that I often had to drop because of a lack of time with school work and all. I've picked back up my ukulele, done a little art, got back into reading, and gotten to spend some time with my brother and shoot hoops with him because his college also closed because of coronavirus. It's still pretty stressful knowing that AP exams are still coming up and are a different format from what we've been studying all year, so I've been trying to keep up with schoolwork. However, it is hard without much guidance from the district and with teachers not being allowed to give much detailed coursework."

Soundbytes: Students share their social distancing activities

Anushka Patil, News Editor Apr 2, 2020

These past few months have taken the world by storm, shaking up the daily lives of people all around the world. COVID-19 has forced academic buildings to shut down nationally, immensely affecting our school system. While social distancing at home, students have ample time to themselves to catch up on...

Chocolate chip brownies.

5 easy baking recipes to try while practicing social distancing

Penny Joyce, Staff Writer Apr 1, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, students all around Massachusetts have been trying to find something to do to occupy themselves. Other than binge-watching TV shows or movies, me and a couple of my friends have tried baking. Here are 5 easy and delicious recipes to try while stuck inside your house: 1....

Olsen issues coronavirus update due to the recent global situation

Olsen issues coronavirus update due to the recent global situation

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Mar 6, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, Superintendent of Schools Bill Olsen issued a statement to Westford Public Schools' staff regarding the coronavirus and measures being taken to control and prevent its spread. Olsen attended a meeting on Wednesday, March 4 with the Westford Health Department, who reported information...