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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Age doesn’t hinder WA’s newest student

May 1, 2014
Genevieve Johnson, WA's newest student, returns at the age of 94 to complete her high school education, one cut short by the stress of the Great Depression making it necessary for her to work at the Abbot Mills. "I wanted a diploma, I wanted to know that I finished school. I was very much excited. It means everything to me. It's what I wanted all my life, to finish school," she said.
A senior submits his forms for senior privileges to be approved.

Delayed Privilege

Mar 3, 2014
Senior Privileges, traditionally granted immediately following February break, have been delayed. The question is why?
Internships grow nearer for seniors

Internships grow nearer for seniors

Feb 14, 2014
It's almost that time of year for seniors who are ready to leave Westford Academy and venture into the working world. As of April 4th, all seniors who choose to participate in an internship, senior project, or community service project will have left WA for the third quarter.
Surviving first senior semester

Surviving first senior semester

Sep 30, 2013

By Victoria Walker Business Manager College. It's one of those things that everyone’s excited about, but to which no one wants to apply. Nearing the end of  September, some students have worked diligently on their applications all summer, some have already applied and been accepted to their first...

Photos: Class of 2013 Graduation

Photos: Class of 2013 Graduation

Jun 12, 2013

By Jenny Watts Staff Writer The Class of 2013 Graduation Exercises were held on Sunday, June 7th, 2013. Between laughter and tears, the graduates commemorated four years of hard work with one final celebration together.

Ethan Walshe outside the Parish

The daunting nature of senior year

Jun 12, 2013

By Ethan Walshe Editor-In-Chief Three-quarters. I am at this point three-quarters done with my high school career. It seems astounding; I remember my first day here as if it were yesterday. But the fact of the matter is that for the class of 2014 there is still a year left to go. Senior year...