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Seniors at the 2019 spirit rally.

WA bans black face paint at spirit rally

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Editor-in-Chief Oct 21, 2021

WA Principal James Antonelli and Westford Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator Adam Ingano mandated that seniors should not wear black face paint via morning announcement on Monday, Oct. 18 at the Spirit Rally on Friday, Oct. 22. Although students wore black and silver face paint in previous years,...

Westford residents protest on Boston Road in anti-Asian Hate Rally after Atlanta spa shooting.

We cannot do this alone

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Jun 3, 2021

I was on my way home from my first ever rally protesting anti-Asian hate crimes in the US after six people of Asian descent were shot and killed in the Atlanta spa shooting in March. I had just posted a picture I took from the rally of me holding up my sign that read "I am not a virus". Only four minutes...

Pete Buttigieg: "My goal is to be part of an effort to create a more unified, welcoming nation. [...] When I talk about love of country, I’m talking about a sense of loving in our country that begins with the simple fact that our country is made of people. You cannot love a country fully if you hate half the people in it.”

Why citizens came to hear Pete Buttigieg’s ideas for president

Srinithi Raj, Features Editor Jan 5, 2020

Pete Buttigieg is a moderate Democrat who staged a political rally in NH on Saturday, January 4th, in which over 100 citizens came to hear his potential plans if president. The Ghoswriter asked some participants why there were present at the event and what they think about Pete's ideas. 

Westford rallies for climate change cause

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Oct 20, 2019

On Thursday November 17, The Sunrise Movement Westford, the First Parish Church United of Westford, and Indivisible Westford Progressive Massachusetts held a Westford Climate Action Now Rally in the town center from 4 PM to 7 PM. Speakers, along with singing groups and members of the WA Chorus joined...

Palnati speaking on the steps of the Boston Common

Palnati continues activism

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 5, 2017

Just over a month ago, on February 26th, WA junior, Medha Palnati, stood on the step of Boston Common to speak at the Emergency Rally to Stand for Democracy. The rally was put together by a woman named Olivia Rose to speak out in response to all the allegations against former National Security Advisor...

Seniors angered by spirit rally postponment

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager Oct 21, 2016

 As the spirit week comes to an end, everyone, especially seniors, are pumped for the spirit rally, where all the classes compete in a variety of events. Since freshman year, every senior at WA has waited for the annual spirit rally where they get the chance to come together as a class and participate...