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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Quan holds a sign for UMass Amherst, where he will be going to college.

Quan to bring enthusiasm to UMass Amherst

Deepa Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2024

At WA, senior Alan Quan is often found with a smile on his face. By day, he takes part in WA's various clubs, from DECA to Ghosts & Goblins. By night, he can be found sitting behind the WATA ticket stands, cheerfully greeting students and parents as he checks them in, or cheering by the football...

WA huddles up next to the goal at halftime.

WA Boys’ Lacrosse falls short to Central Catholic

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Apr 7, 2024

WA Boys’ Lacrosse was defeated by Central Catholic 10-9 at home on Saturday, March 30 after an aggressive performance from CC. WA came out strong on the offensive end in the first quarter. Junior Jack Donovan and sophomore Peter Burns both had shots on net within the first three minutes into the...

The infielders meet at the mound to encourage pitcher.

Softball sets sights on DCL title

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Mar 31, 2024

At the start of each season, every team in the state is 0-0. Despite this, some teams have higher expectations than others. Westford Academy Softball is a team that has earned the right to go into every year with big goals. After going 10-6 last season, WA has their focus locked in on winning another...

Person goes on cell phone while working.

Cell phones are super charging students’ lack of productivity

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Mar 30, 2024

If you have ever found yourself unable to be productive due to being distracted by your phone, you are not alone. In fact, you are in the majority of all people on the face of the planet. The negative impact that phones have on our productivity in the real world translates directly into the classroom,...

Fahlman ready to take on next chapter as a Greyhound

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Mar 27, 2024

Senior Chris Fahlman achieved his dream of being a collegiate swimmer when he announced his commitment to Assumption University on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Fahlman began his swimming journey when he was just three years old. He was first taught by his mom, before getting professional lessons and joining...

Clark on the podium after placing first at Sectionals.

Clark pins his way to first place at Wrestling Sectionals

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Mar 5, 2024

Senior Shane Clark became the 2024 Division 1 Central Champion at the MIAA Wrestling Sectionals at Springfield College on Saturday, Feb. 10. WA was ranked 14th out of the 16 schools, but they still managed to have some successful wrestlers at the meet, with Clark placing first, junior Leo Babineau...

WA Gymnastics poses with the best regular season plaque.

WA Gymnastics wins second place at DCL Championships

Noah Brown, Social Media Manager and Graphic Design Editor Feb 13, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 8, WA Gymnastics competed against Concord-Carlisle (CC), Cambridge Rindge & Latin (CRLS), Newton South (NS), and Acton-Boxborough (AB), coming in second place in the DCL Championships with a score of 140.2. AB barely beat the Ghosts with a first-place score of 140.92. Although...

WA and Andover line up for the National Anthem before the game.

WA Boys’ Hockey outlasts Andover 2-0

Katie McDermott, Social Media Manager and Graphic Design Editor Feb 12, 2024

Westford Academy Boys’ Hockey improved their record to 13-2-1 after beating Andover 2-0 at home on Wednesday, Feb. 7.  From the opening face off, WA began the game with a starting lineup consisting of senior Tyler Frazee, junior JJ Funaro, senior Tommy Rose, junior Nick Burns, junior Jack Donovan,...