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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

Seniors pose for a picture for the first spirit day of March Madness.

March Madness is upon WA: the week between winter and spring sports

Carissa Schutt, Co-Sports Editor Mar 12, 2025

The week between the end of winter sports and the beginning of spring sports is usually like any other week, but not this year. This year, the Student Council (STUCO) and administration have established a March Madness Week. Filled with fun events and activities hosted by different clubs and classes,...

All four grades gather around the turf field as the spirit rally and its competitions commence.

School spirit has a crucial role in learning

Kate Kelly, Co-Features Editor Nov 5, 2023

In some people's eyes, high school is viewed as an institution merely built to facilitate the learning of young minds. While this still stands true, the term “school spirit” serves as another crucial aspect to the foundation of these four years. This spirit, however, is something beyond the scene...

Westford Academy storms the field after a victory.

Seven must-knows for WA Football Games

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Oct 20, 2021

With Spirit Week taking place here at WA, excitement is palpable among the student body. This positive energy will be carried over to WA's senior night football game on Friday, October 22, at the Trustees Field. Here is what you need to know if you plan on attending the game as a WA student.             Taken...

WA closes school store

WA closes school store

Rohun Voruganti, Co-Sports Editor Oct 10, 2021

Kathe Lehan of the WA Business Department has been running the school store since 2018. Earlier this year Lehan was running the store in the small hallway outside of the clinic from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Unfortunately, the area had to be transformed due to teaching purposes,...

The field on which the spirit rally is typically held after the morning's downpour.

Opinion: Spirit Rally Postponement Shouldn’t Haunt the Halls

Alison Bergeron, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2016

From prom to parking passes to graduation, Westford Academy seniors have a long list of things to look forward to. Perhaps the most celebrated among these events is the culmination of spirit week, the spirit rally, where the all-powerful seniors are given the chance to assert their dominance and superiority...

Seniors Sam Walter, Amanda Smith, and James Flory go all out with face paint and American flags.

Photos: USA Day

Emily Turcott, Staff Writer Oct 19, 2016

Tuesday is USA day for WA's spirit week. Walking down the hall one would see an array of different shades of red, white and blue as a sign of respect for the USA.

Senior and head of the spirit week committee, Lauren Flynn dresses up for her favorite of the spirit days, USA day.

The Ghost Behind the Spirit: Lauren Flynn

Alison Bergeron, Staff Writer Oct 18, 2016

While an outsider walking the halls of Westford Academy between October 17th and 22nd may be startled to see students attending their classes in formal wear, elaborate costumes, and intricate face paint, the students don’t bat an eyelash. It’s just spirit week. With pajama day occurring on Monday,...

Photos: Spirit Week Livens WA

Photos: Spirit Week Livens WA

Oct 7, 2013

This week is WA's annual spirit week. The Ghostwriter will be covering all the events, showcasing the best of the best on Sports Day, USA Day, Formal Day, and Halloween Day. [doptg id="42"]

Seniors reign as spirit champions

Oct 15, 2012

By Anastasha Echavarri News Editor Once again, the seniors manage to come out on top another year at the spirit rally. Seniors won eight out of the ten events with juniors and sophomores winning one event each and the freshman class winning none. The rally began with senior Leah DeTolla singing...

Seniors tie juniors at annual powder puff game

Oct 12, 2012

By Kai-Lou Yue Staff Writer The juniors and seniors tied for a score of 0-0 on Thursday night at Westford Academy during the annual Powder Puff flag-football championship game. There were three games: the freshmen vs. the seniors, the sophomores vs. the juniors, and the juniors vs. the seniors...