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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Class of 2017 graduates move on from WA

Class of 2017 graduates move on from WA

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor Jun 3, 2017

On Friday, June 2, the Class of 2017 concluded their years at Westford Academy as they celebrated their high school graduation. Friends, family and faculty all gathered at the Alumni Stadium to recognize the graduating seniors. The stadium started filling up a couple hours before the ceremony, which...

Class Speaker Mara Burke

Burke speaks for class of 2017

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Jun 2, 2017

It's been a long ride for the class of 2017 -- in the words of class speaker Mara Burke, their four years together have been like a rollercoaster. However, on June 2nd, Burke will bring their high school lives to a close with her address to her classmates. Burke is used to using her voice, being one...

Li recognized as salutatorian

Li recognized as salutatorian

Mehul Shrivastava, News Editor Jun 2, 2017

As the class of 2017 prepares to graduate, multiple seniors are being recognized for the outstanding work they have done. One of these seniors is Amanda Li, who is salutatorian of her class.        By completing another major step in her academic career, Li feels accomplished and honored as she...

Vennela Mannava

Mannava graduates at the top

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 2, 2017

On June 2nd, 2017, senior Vennela Mannava will graduate as the valedictorian for the Class of 2017. For Mannava, high school has consisted of AP courses, among these include AP Literature, AP Biology, AP Latin, and AP Chemistry. However, Mannava's time at WA hasn't just consisted of AP classes....

Bridging the gap one call at a time

Andrew Friel, Co-Editor-in-Chief Jun 2, 2017

Vanya Bhardwaj never expected to be running a club at all, let alone a club that talks to senior citizens via Skype. However, this is the position she has found herself in for the last couple months of her sophomore year. And it all started from a piano performance. Bhardwaj's piano teacher often...

Photo by Stephen Townsend

Scott Cruikshank behind home plate

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Jun 1, 2017

While many WA teachers have pastimes outside the classroom, very few attend to part-time jobs during the school year. Of those do, none are quite like psychology teacher and part-time Massachusetts umpire Scott Cruikshank.    Beginning his umpire career in only the sixth grade, at twelve years old,...

From Main Street to Abott Elementary School, the WA marching band and color guard lead the morning parade.

Photos: 47th Apple Blossom Festival

Anthony Cammalleri, Managing Editor Jun 1, 2017

On May 13th, The Westford Kiwanis organization hosted the town's 47th Apple Blossom Festival, including a morning parade (Top Left) from Main Street to Abott Elementary school, as well as performances from the WA Marching band and Color Guard, a crowning of the Apple Blossom Queen, Olivia Overington...

WA Baseball goes to MIAA tournament after win against Cambridge

Quinn Dolan, Staff Writer May 31, 2017

On Friday, May 19th, Westford Academy Baseball won in a compelling game against the Cambridge R&L Falcons. The game started with the Cambridge R&L Falcons at bat. The first batter hit the ball but an attempted steal was picked off by a WA catcher. By the bottom of the first inning the score...

Brenda Mahar in the snack shack.

The smile behind the snack shack

Kavya Desikan, Staff Writer May 31, 2017

Brenda Mahar is a friendly face seen by almost every student at WA everyday. She manages the snack shack that serves breakfast in the morning and additional snacks in the morning. Known and loved by many, Mahar has dedicated herself to the students of WA since her career the hotel industry. "I feel...