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A meal shared on the night of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving: The best holiday

Ian Strauss, Social Media Manager Nov 28, 2025

America is home to a variety of cultures with their own rich histories, combining to create 11 federal holidays and an assortment of other celebrations. My most memorable celebrations each year have been Easter, the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas. And with another celebration behind me, I can...

My grandma, Romola Samaddar, holding me as a baby.

The weight of the divide: spend time with your grandparents

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Co-Managing Editor Nov 26, 2025

I have spent nearly 1,000 hours in airports and on planes in my entire lifetime, and I know for a fact that departure flights are the hardest. No matter if the trip was the best I've been on or if I couldn't care less, I cannot help but develop attachments to cities and their sidewalks, hotels, and of...

Soundbytes: What’s your family tradition for Thanksgiving?

Tessa Czado, Staff Writer Nov 22, 2024

Every year in late November, many families gather for a Thanksgiving feast and carry out special traditions that they treasure and reminisce on. The WA Ghostwriter asked WA students and teachers how they will be celebrating the approaching holiday with their families.  

Two pumpkins growing from the same stem.

7 Pumpkin flavoured treats to enjoy at Thanksgiving

Evelyn Burke, Staff writer Nov 22, 2024

Whether it's regular pumpkin pie or a different variation of a pumpkin flavored sweet, everyone loves a fall themed treat around the holidays. Here is a list of seven different pumpkin treats to have around Thanksgiving. 1. Pumpkin Pie A classic recipe including pumpkin is a simple pumpkin...

Thanksgiving Dinner

Top 7 Thanksgiving Day traditions

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 24, 2021

1. Run a turkey trot A turkey trot is a long-distance race held on Thanksgiving Day all across the country for anyone looking to burn some calories before a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. 2. Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving meal Of course, diving into a large feast is what makes Thanksgiving,...

What are students doing for Thanksgiving?

Soundbytes: What are your Thanksgiving plans?

Sara Zukowsky, Staff Writer Nov 8, 2021

Thanksgiving is coming up and everyone is looking forward to the two-and-a-half-day break from school. After last year made it difficult for students to visit their families, this year students have the opportunity and some are taking it, while others are relaxing at home. The Ghostwriter asked students...

AB defeats WA Football on Thanksgiving 21-0

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2019

The Westford Academy Grey Ghost football team took on the Acton-Boxboro Colonials in the annual Thanksgiving game. The game took place on Thanksgiving, November 28. On WA’s Trustees field Acton-Boxboro defeated Westford Academy 21-0.  

WA Varsity football player being chased by an AB linebacker in the game's first quarter.

WA Varsity Football wins Thanksgiving Day game 30-28

Anthony Cammalleri, Features Editor Nov 26, 2016

  The Grey  Ghost Varsity football team beat the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Colonials 30-28 November 24th, on their Thanksgiving Day game. In freezing cold temperatures, players and fans shivered and huddled together on the Acton-Boxbourough bleachers as they were surprised with...

The football team during the Thanksgiving game.

Football team shines in DCL

Kai-Lou Yue, Editor-In-Chief Nov 30, 2015

This fall season, the Westford Academy Grey Ghosts put together a performance that has not been seen in years. With their 9-2 record and Dual County League win, the football team has set the bar high for future seasons. At the beginning of the season, the football team won nine consecutive games,...