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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The second half of the game was played under the lights at CC

WA falls to Concord-Carlisle in D1 East Semis 14-9

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 8, 2017

The Westford Academy Girls' Lacrosse team was knocked out of the playoffs today with a loss to the Concord Carlisle Patriots by a score of 14-9. While the game started off fairly even between both teams, CC stepped up to pull ahead and eventually win the game. The still-brand new Memorial Field on...

Graham-Brown decides on Scotland

Graham-Brown decides on Scotland

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 7, 2017

After they graduate, most WA seniors find themselves headed off to college, getting a job, joining the military, or taking a gap year. Those who do go off to college usually go to a school within the U.S.. However, some find themselves going to school halfway around the world. Senior Hannah Graham-Brown,...

Class Speaker Mara Burke

Burke speaks for class of 2017

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Jun 2, 2017

It's been a long ride for the class of 2017 -- in the words of class speaker Mara Burke, their four years together have been like a rollercoaster. However, on June 2nd, Burke will bring their high school lives to a close with her address to her classmates. Burke is used to using her voice, being one...

Li recognized as salutatorian

Li recognized as salutatorian

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor Jun 2, 2017

As the class of 2017 prepares to graduate, multiple seniors are being recognized for the outstanding work they have done. One of these seniors is Amanda Li, who is salutatorian of her class.        By completing another major step in her academic career, Li feels accomplished and honored as she...

Vennela Mannava

Mannava graduates at the top

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 2, 2017

On June 2nd, 2017, senior Vennela Mannava will graduate as the valedictorian for the Class of 2017. For Mannava, high school has consisted of AP courses, among these include AP Literature, AP Biology, AP Latin, and AP Chemistry. However, Mannava's time at WA hasn't just consisted of AP classes....

WA blocks the ball nearing their side

Spring sports coaches express concerns over Disney

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 1, 2017

The end of the year for WA seniors is an exciting time on many fronts. From prom, to yearbook signing, and all the way up to graduation, seniors have plenty to look forward to. However, not all members of the WA community are enthralled with the events and their timing. For many spring season sports...

Annina Tedstone

Tedstone headed to Italy

Alisha Sabnis, Advertising Manager May 31, 2017

After completing her four years at Westford Academy and receiving her diploma, senior Annina Tedstone has decided to go to college at John Cabot University in Italy. The college is an English, liberal arts school located in Rome, in the village of Trastevere along the Tiber River. After applying to...

The Ghosts prepare for an NS serve

WAVB falls 3-0 to Newton-South

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2017

On Monday, May 22nd, the WA Boys' Volleyball team took on Newton-South in the main gym at 5:30pm. Unfortunately for the boys, they couldn't overcome the fierce attack from NS and fell 3 sets to 0. The night started of with Head Coach Russell Coward honoring his three departing seniors. Seniors Mike...