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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

Bernier wrestles in a match.

Bernier breaks records and the glass ceiling

Penelope Zambrana, Co-Opinion and Reviews Editor Jan 25, 2026

Joining a high school sport can be intimidating for anyone. The thought of being the newest member of a team tends to consume athletes' minds. For senior Olivia Bernier, not only did she overcome the daunting prospect of being one of the few girls on the Westford Academy wrestling team, but she was...

Alpine Ski races to the finish at state championship

Alpine Ski races to the finish at state championship

Benjamin Borselli, Staff Writer Mar 17, 2022

The WA Alpine Ski team closed out their season on March 1, racing against 21 ski clubs from across Massachusetts at the state finals. The slopes of Mt. Wachusett were crowded with over 300 skiers ready to take their shot at the state title. Westford raced hard coming into the states, but when it came...

WA Girls Varsity Soccer team poses for a picture after their game against Newton South.

Girls Soccer team has a bond unlike any other at WA

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Oct 28, 2021

WA Girls Soccer (WAGS) is known for its team's imperishable kinship. From the countless memories at spags (spaghetti dinner parties) to bus rides filled with laughter, the team acts as a second family for all the girls. This sense of unity among the girls has led to the season’s ongoing success...

The Girls Varsity team readys for the incoming serve by Lowell High School.

Girls’ Varsity Volleyball suffers defeat to Lowell High School

Justin Dobski, Business and Marketing Manager Oct 4, 2021

The Girls' Varsity Volleyball team played against Lowell High School on September 23, 2021. Westford lost against Lowell, with the score being 3-1, playing 4 sets in total. Westford had a great offense but struggled to play defense in the game. In the first set, Junior Mia Rose got the first point...

Kreithen is set to play Baseball at the University of Toronto.

Kreithen slides to University of Toronto for baseball

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager May 30, 2021

At Westford Academy, the majority of students end up leaving their sport in high school. This is not the case for senior Aaron Kreithen, who has had a passion for baseball since he was young. He has committed to the University of Toronto where he will continue to pursue his sport.  Kreithen has played...

Holiday Gifts ready to be opened.

40 gift ideas to consider this holiday season

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Dec 18, 2020

The holiday season is here: time full of love, family, friends, and continuous gift shopping for almost everyone you know. But, fear not! The Ghostwriter's here!  Coming up with gifts for so many people during the holiday season can be tough, and knowing what to get for different occasions can be tricky,...

The WA gymnastics team is showing off their impressive skills.

WA Gymnastics’ first meet begins the season with a loss

Julianna St. Paul, Staff Writer Jan 18, 2020

Westford Academy Girls' Gymnastics competed in their home opener against Newton South on Thursday, January 16. The overall score for WA was 127.55 to Newton South’s 138.35, making WA lose the match up.  During every gymnastics meet, there are four events: vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor. From...

The boys protecting their goal.

WA Boys’ Hockey steals a win from Andover

Julianna St. Paul Jan 14, 2020

WA Boys' Varsity Hockey team won a game against Andover on Tuesday, January 8 with many impressive goals and a final score of 9-2. Early in the first period, a goal was scored by junior Matt Cielakie. Cielakie was congratulated by his team for the first goal of the night. He made this goal with just...

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.