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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Sections of the student handbook highlighting Title IX protocol and students' rights.

Amendments to Title IX transfer to WA Handbook, expanding policy

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor Sep 17, 2024

Due to amendments to Title IX, a federal law preventing sex-based harassment in schools, WA’s student handbook (pg. 9) will be altered through the cited policy. These changes are to start in the 2024-2025 school year and expand the policy’s application, from instances at school-affiliated locations...

Athletes at WA identify in many different ways.

WA’s queer athletes share experiences

Pravar Mukkala, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 5, 2023

As a teenager, identity is at the forefront of one's mind. Along with managing academics, extracurriculars, and finalizing plans for the future, teenagers in today's world must figure out who they are. And while many factors play a role in a person's identity, one of the most important ones is a sense...