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Student Spotlight: Olivia Strong

Student Spotlight: Olivia Strong

Penelope Zambrana, Staff Writer May 26, 2024

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down and interview Olivia Strong for our Student Spotlight series. Read the transcript below for our full interview! In this interview, Olivia Strong discusses many topics about her personal as well as school life. We learn about her interest in Nursing as...

Student Spotlight: Saachi More

Marika Kanayama, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down and interview freshman Saachi More for our Student Spotlight series. See the transcript below for the full interview. Q: What is your name and grade? A: Hi, I'm Saachi More and I'm a freshman. Q: Is there anything you like to do outside of school? A:...

Student Spotlight: Rish Rajput

Student Spotlight: Rish Rajput

Aarshia Bhattacharyya, Staff Writer Mar 19, 2024

The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down and interview Rish Rajput for our Student Spotlight series. Read the transcript below for our full interview! Senior Rish Rajput discusses topics such as his plans for the future after graduating from WA, as well as some of his hobbies. Rajput also talks...

Students at the Garba dance.

Dances: A thing of the past? Teachers react

Mar 31, 2014
There are no more lines out the door to the WA cafeteria on Friday nights. In fact, there's hardly a line at all. The hype surrounding school dances is no longer a positive one. For three years now, dances have been boycotted.
Internships grow nearer for seniors

Internships grow nearer for seniors

Feb 14, 2014
It's almost that time of year for seniors who are ready to leave Westford Academy and venture into the working world. As of April 4th, all seniors who choose to participate in an internship, senior project, or community service project will have left WA for the third quarter.

Video: the technology of chemistry

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor  This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. While exploring the new depth that technology will soon be taking in class is important, it...

Video: technology is vital to music department

Feb 3, 2014

By Craig Brinkerhoff Copy Editor  This piece is a part of a series exploring  how new technology will be changing how teaching is approached at WA.  For the other pieces, see How WA Does Technology. While exploring the new depth that technology will soon be taking in class is important, it...

WA faces new advisory program

WA faces new advisory program

Jan 30, 2014
The double A day has been on the mind of students and teachers alike. Two editors covered the issue from different angles, getting the students, the teachers, and their own perspectives.
Video: Girls' basketball 2014

Video: Girls’ basketball 2014

Jan 21, 2014
The Westford Academy varsity girls basketball team has been working hard this season to succeed as a team. The connections that they have made throughout this year and past seasons keep their team united and allow them to play as a unified group.
Video: WA's Unsung Hero

Video: WA’s Unsung Hero

Oct 30, 2013

By Charlotte Redman Staff Writer Tom Griffin is the new head custodian at Westford Academy. Griffin has worked as a custodian for 20 years, and recently moved to WA from Crisafulli Elementary School. His job includes various duties, such as unlocking the doors to the school in the morning and controlling...

Video: Follow the Leeber

Video: Follow the Leeber

Oct 30, 2013

By Abigail CiancioloEditor-In-Chief Junior Jack Leeber is a well-known face around Westford Academy. Leeber has multiple interests and activities, and is a very involved member of the WA community. Some of his duties include leading the Class of 2015 as president and Peer Counseling as vice president,...