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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Jaclyn Harding

Harding takes a leap to St. Joseph’s

John Vassiliou, Editor Jun 4, 2019

When senior Jaclyn Harding attended a track & field clinic in elementary school, she was not aware that she would be setting herself up on a path that would lead her to obtain scholarships for the sport over a decade later.     Harding began working toward her achievements in track in the 4th...

The 1968 WA basketball team

Former WA basketball coach to present scholarships

John Vassilou, Staff Writer Jun 8, 2018

The assistant coach to WA’s 1968 championship basketball team, Pete Gaudet, has been working with the WA community and former WA athletes to put together a scholarship fund for students of the class of 2018. He will be presenting the scholarship funds in person to two seniors on May 31st at WA. Gaudet...

Laurianne Posch: the traveling homebody

Laurianne Posch: the traveling homebody

Anthony Cammalleri, Co-Managing Editor Nov 2, 2017

Foreign language classes at the high school level are not often deemed gateways to long-winded careers. More so than any high school business, science, or English class, many students who enroll in world language courses do so out of interest and dedication to master a new skill, but do not necessarily...

Jenna posing with some of her donated jeans

WA riveted by jeans drive

Dec 10, 2013

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor This time of year, seniors have become regulars in the guidance office, checking in on college applications and worrying about how to pay for college. Westford senior Jenna Bencivenga has found a way to combine her college desires with padding her pockets and...

Fulbright honors Kathleen Ralls

Fulbright honors Kathleen Ralls

Jun 7, 2013

By Amy Keum & Kai-Lou Yue  Staff Writers Kathleen Ralls, a history teacher at WA, is taking a leave of absence for the entire 2013-2014 school year because she has received a Fulbright Scholarship. It requires Ralls to live in Norway for a year and teach middle-school and high-school students. The...