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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

Gagne teaches a class

Gagne appointed interim athletic director

Kai-Jia Yue, Social Media Manager May 30, 2017

There are changes going on in WA’s administration: Dean Michael Parent is retiring and Athletic Director Dan Twomey will be taking his place. And instead of seeing Twomey sitting in the first office in the main office, a new face will be there next year, current head football coach Adam Gagne. Gagne...

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...

Junior captain Andrew Tierney spikes the ball

Boys’ Volleyball rises and falls to Chelmsford

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer May 17, 2017

Westford Academy Boys’ Volleyball had a strong recovery but ended up losing to Chelmsford High School. Losing the first two sets, winning the second two, and going into a fifth set, the WA boys lost the last match to Chelmsford. With a score of 2-3, WA fought hard, and had a tight game. Previously...

Sophomore Sydney Kennedy approaches first base

Photos: WA Softball falls short to rival AB

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Apr 30, 2017

Westford Academy Girls' Softball played rival school Acton-Boxborough for the first time this season, losing with a final score of 7-4. The home game took place on April 28. Being only half way into the season, the girls have another opportunity to beat AB on May 17.

Senior McKenna Watson chases down a Boston -Latin player

Girls’ Lacrosse victorious against Boston Latin

Mehul Shrivastava and Kai-Jia Yue Apr 6, 2017

On Wednesday, April 5, the Girls' Varsity Lacrosse team won their game against Boston Latin with a score of 16-4. Displaying strong teamwork and strategies, WA had other team members and the audience cheering with every goal they scored. The first half started with WA scoring the first goal of the...

Freshmen Oliver Davey making an excellent hit around his back.

Boy’s Varsity Tennis Wins First Game Against Chelmsford

Apr 5, 2017

Westford Academy Boys' Varsity Tennis came roaring out of the start gate with a crushing victory over the Chelmsford Lions, beating them at each of the three individual matches and both of the doubles matches. Lead by coaches Peter Paltsios and Andrew Norander, the team has made a great first impression...

WA players harass the Newton South goalie.

WA Girls’ Lacrosse Defeats Newton South

Sujosh Mukherjee and Andrew Friel, Staff Writer and Co-Editor-in-Chief Mar 31, 2017

On Thursday March 30th, WA Girls' Lacrosse team won their first home game of the season against Newton South, with a final score of 16-10. The game took many twist and turns with Newton making a slight comeback near the end. In the first half, WA quickly started off with two quick goals, combatted...

Sean Doherty places 6th place in state skiing race

Sean Doherty places 6th place in state skiing race

Sujosh Mukherjee, Staff Writer Mar 24, 2017

Sean Doherty is one of Westford Academy's best nordic skiers. He started skiing back when he was in seventh grade. "My dad was into the sport, so he started to teach me in seventh grade, and I have been skiing ever since [then]" Doherty said. Doherty's dream is to ski for a varsity skiing team...

WA Player Fights for Possession
Photo by: Mark Musante

WA Girls’ Hockey ends season with a 4-1 loss

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Mar 9, 2017

WA Girls' Hockey was defeated by the Woburn Tanners 4-1 today in their 6:00 PM divisional playoff game, ending their season with a tearful farewell. With ten minutes until the start of the game, bleachers filled with fans ranging from supportive siblings and parents of players, to WA students and...

Senior Taylor Pillsbury watches as WA scores

Girls’ Basketball advances to D1 central finals

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer Mar 6, 2017

Last night, Girls Basketball won against Worcester North in a frustrating offensive game, leaning on defense to prop them up and maintain their lead as they finished 50-33. Quarter one set the atmosphere as a strong defensive game, with WAGB taking a timeout in the first 5 minutes. The quarter...