Westford Academy is known to many for its rigorous academics, but with constant academic, social, and at-home pressures, many students struggle with mental health issues. WA provides many resources, but how commonly known they are to students varies. Westford Academy's school psychologist, Steve Cunha,...

He seems to be everywhere at once, checking in on classes, strolling the halls, welcoming new students, and even attending prom. But, the instant an emergency is called, Detective Pavao is running towards the scene, no matter what he was doing. When the general public is moving away from an emergency,...

A whistle echoes loudly throughout the pool. A row of eight swimmers step up onto the diving blocks, slapping their arms, adjusting goggles, and shaking out muscles. Behind the blocks, rows of swimmers swimming in the next few heats are lined up ready for their race. But this year, just like everything...

On Christmas day, Disney released a new animated film titled Soul featuring the voices of Daveed Diggs, Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Rachel House, and many others. With just enough action and funny moments as heart-warming scenes, Soul, which is streaming exclusively on Disney +, is definitely a profound family...

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,...

This year is one like no other. With a pandemic that prevents people from gathering and seeing friends, it is more important than ever to find new traditions and things to do with your families at home for any holiday you celebrate. This year, CDC has limited gatherings to ensure that all guests may...

The Ghostwriter reached out to people regarding AP limitations. The question was: "What is your opinion on possible limitations on who can take APs, and which APs are offered and are willing to be administered by WA?" There have been complaints from students who are self-studiers and are struggling to...

  GhostCast is a Podcast by the WA Ghostwriter. GhostCast, the voice of the ghost, is a platform voicing WA student opinions on relevant issues and topics. This first episode is co-hosted by editors Melanie Duronio and Unnati Bhat. The Ghostwriter sat down with sophomores Vaibhav Singh...

As school is back into full swing the effects of COVID-19, Hybrid as well as Remote learning and levels of workload have affected student's mental health for better or for worse. Additionally, the accessibility to Westford Academy's resources to help manage student mental health seems to be unknown among...

“Look at me, ching-chong!” my elementary classmates used to say to me while pulling back the corner of their eyes in an attempt to mock me. My frustration and anger never met my peers as I buried it within me. I went home and cried that day ashamed of my appearance — ashamed of who I was. At...

Due to COVID-19, this year's college admissions process has become a stressor for many seniors. While trying to juggle schoolwork, extracurriculars, and college admissions many seniors have become overwhelmed as the college admissions process has been altered. The Ghostwriter asked some seniors about...

Kori Pasternak is Westford Academy's newest edition to the Latin department. She looks forward to a wonderful year, despite challenges with the pandemic. Q: How do you enjoy teaching a world language? A: I love it. The department's great. All of the other teachers are really welcoming, I've always...