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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

One on One with WA Vapers

One on One with WA Vapers

The WA Ghostwriter does not promote, endorse or condone vaping or any use of drugs. This video is a study to gain insight from the members of the vaping community. The opinion of both a heavy and casual vaper are featured to gain a rounded understanding of vapers' attitudes.  

"WA" on the side of Westford Academy.

Girls soccer sends Cambridge packing

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Oct 21, 2019

The WA Girls Varsity Soccer team beat Cambridge Rindge & Latin Thursday night by a score of 3-0. In the early minutes of the game, both teams had very strong defense, and neither team could get any shots. WA took a few long shots, all of which went far over the goal, some of which through the...

The starters for WA have a huddle on the field before the first kick.

Boys’ Varsity Soccer ties with Chelmsford

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor Oct 9, 2019

The WA Boys' Varsity Soccer team tied 0-0 with Chelmsford last Saturday at Trustees Field. Despite a week away from the field because of scheduling concerns, WA still brought its vigor to face the Chelmsford Lions. Chelmsford began the game with the ball after winning the initial coin toss. They...

A Lincoln-Sudbury player and junior, Dominique Paglia, compete for the ball.

WA Girls’ Varsity Soccer wins 2-0 against Lincoln-Sudbury

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Sep 25, 2019

On Tuesday, September 24, the Westford Academy Girls’ Varsity Soccer team took on Lincoln-Sudbury and won 2-0, scoring both goals in the first half. Westford Academy dominated early in the game, with multiple shots on goal, which led to corner kicks, and more chances on goal. Senior Bella Hillman...

New physical education teacher MIchael Hillman is excited to be joining the WA faculty this year.

Hillman stationed at WA for the coming years

Griffin Parker, Social Media Editor Sep 24, 2019

Michael Hillman is a new physical education teacher here at Westford Academy, and the Ghostwriter was able to interview him about his past and his new position at WA. Question: What was your previous job before teaching here at Westford Academy? A: I was a youth director on a military base for the...

Senior Collin Pickersgill kicks the ball away from a Cambridge player.

Cambridge defeats WA Boys’ Soccer

Amelia Neal, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2019

On Tuesday, September 17th, WA's Boys' varsity soccer team lost to Cambridge 1-0. Even though it was a defeat, WA players had a positive attitude and held their heads high. They all were looking out for each other on the field but despite their best efforts, Cambridge went home with a win. About...

Mrs. Burns

New special education teacher, Lorraine Burns ready for a great year

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Sep 20, 2019

Lorraine Burns is a new addition to the faculty at Westford Academy. She has eleven years of experience teaching, and Burns is excited to be a new special education teacher at WA.  Q: Where were you educated? A: I attended Chelmsford High School and received both my bachelors and masters degrees...

Crowd in the bell lobby.

WA football hosts back to school dance

Hannah Thomas, Business Editor Sep 14, 2019

Today, September 14, Westford Academy will host a Back to School dance where students will be able to hang out with others, dance, and listen to music. There will be a professional DJ and mini-events. Tickets will be sold for ten dollars at the front entrance. In the past, the dance had been a popular,...

Kavanagh says goodbye to WA

Kavanagh says goodbye to WA

Kavya Desikan, Print Managing Editor Jun 10, 2019

After 33 years of teaching, US History teacher Donna Kavanagh will be concluding her career in education at the end of this 2018-2019 school year. Kavanagh’s journey into education began through substitute teaching at her mother’s school after she finished her undergraduate degree at Clark University,...

Colavita poses outside in the WA courtyard.

Colavita tops the class of 2019 as valedictorian

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Jun 7, 2019

Each year at graduation, Westford Academy acknowledges the valedictorian, the highest ranking student of the year. This year, the title will be presented to senior Kristen Colavita, who will be attending Northeastern University in the fall of 2020. Throughout her time at Westford Academy, Colavita...

Helen being honored as salutatorian at graduation

Helen Zhou named salutatorian

Kavya Desikan, Print Managing Editor Jun 7, 2019

As the Class of 2019 prepares to pass through the doors of Westford Academy one last time, the school has recognized senior Helen Zhou as salutatorian, the student with the second highest GPA, of her class. After four years of hard work and determination to succeed, Zhou will now embark on her next...

WA Boys' Lacrosse demolishes Woburn

WA Boys’ Lacrosse demolishes Woburn

Griffin Parker, Social Media Manager May 7, 2019

dWestford Academy boys' lacrosse destroyed Woburn High School on Monday, May 6, with a final score of 19-3 in Westford's favor. Senior Jason Bunyon led the way with five goals, while senior Matthew Curran had three. WA jumped out to a 5-1 lead five minutes into the game and was leading 9-2 at the...