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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

AP prep books pile up on a student's desk.

Advanced Placement advances stress

Varshini Ramanathan and Srinithi Raj Jan 20, 2019

In 2017, 530 students at Westford Academy were in AP classes, according to the WA school profile. The number indicates a significant increase in the number of AP students, with 352 students taking APs in 2014, 400 in 2015, and 401 in 2016. Whether it is to gain the approval of prestigious colleges...

Mental health issues have been affecting WA students for several years.

WA staff manages mental health

Mehul Shrivastava, Managing Editor Jan 20, 2019

Depression and anxiety have become more and more common in teenagers in today's fast-paced lifestyle. Stress concerning academics, extracurriculars, social situations, and life at home often build up and overwhelm students. In Massachusetts, 25.5 to 29.4 percent of high school students feel depressed. ...