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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Gagne teaches a class

Gagne appointed interim athletic director

Kai-Jia Yue, Social Media Manager May 30, 2017

There are changes going on in WA’s administration: Dean Michael Parent is retiring and Athletic Director Dan Twomey will be taking his place. And instead of seeing Twomey sitting in the first office in the main office, a new face will be there next year, current head football coach Adam Gagne. Gagne...

Student stress is a culture, not self-imposed

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor May 30, 2017

When I was in eighth grade and we were being recommended for high school classes, teachers warned against taking too many honors courses and instead told us to pursue our passions. This advice flew in one ear and out the other; I was too busy trying to figure out what all my friends were doing. This...

Saudip Manna facing Newton's Troy Manditch.

Westford Academy wins over Newton South

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer May 29, 2017

Last Wednesday's WA Boys' Varsity Tennis match brings the team one match closer to winning the state championship. Winning over the Newton South Lions, WA's current ranking has been brought up to 11 and 2. Meeting at Robinson Elementary, the Westford team entered with enthusiasm, with smiles on their...

The Ghosts prepare for an NS serve

WAVB falls 3-0 to Newton-South

Ben Walker, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2017

On Monday, May 22nd, the WA Boys' Volleyball team took on Newton-South in the main gym at 5:30pm. Unfortunately for the boys, they couldn't overcome the fierce attack from NS and fell 3 sets to 0. The night started of with Head Coach Russell Coward honoring his three departing seniors. Seniors Mike...

Junior captain Andrew Tierney spikes the ball

Boys’ Volleyball rises and falls to Chelmsford

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer May 17, 2017

Westford Academy Boys’ Volleyball had a strong recovery but ended up losing to Chelmsford High School. Losing the first two sets, winning the second two, and going into a fifth set, the WA boys lost the last match to Chelmsford. With a score of 2-3, WA fought hard, and had a tight game. Previously...

The WA Ghostwriter Staff Posing with their award.

WA Ghostwriter Awarded on New England Level

Conor Bellone, Staff Writer May 9, 2017

The hard work that the WA Ghostwriter has put into print and online work has paid off with an award presented to them for their work on a regional scale. The New England Scholastic Press Association (NESPA) received these at NESPA's annual conference at Boston University on May 5th. The WA Ghostwriter...

Spice Venture Food Truck.

Photos: Westfest 2017

Dinesh Shanthakumar, Staff Writer May 9, 2017

On Saturday, May 6th, Westford got together to celebrate food and good health with Westfest. An array of food trucks and fun and informative stands were setup at Abbott to promote healthy lifestyles. Hosted by Auntie's Sweet Shop and Westford Health Department, Westfest was held from 11am to 4pm.

WA preparing to pitch at the games final moments

WA Baseball wins 7-6 at the last second

Chris Higgins, Staff Writer May 4, 2017

This Wednesday, Weston and WA Baseball played a game at Peter Arthur Diamond. Westford trailed behind at first but came back toward the end of the game to snatch a win 7-6. The first inning was slow with some bases being filled but no scores. However, by the end of the next first few innings of...

Sophomore Sydney Kennedy approaches first base

Photos: WA Softball falls short to rival AB

Chloe Morbelli, Staff Writer Apr 30, 2017

Westford Academy Girls' Softball played rival school Acton-Boxborough for the first time this season, losing with a final score of 7-4. The home game took place on April 28. Being only half way into the season, the girls have another opportunity to beat AB on May 17.

The Donut Shack sign in front of the shop.

Grab a Scrumptious Snack at the Donut Shack

Dinesh Shantakumar, Staff Writer Apr 24, 2017

The Ghostwriter recently paid a visit to a small doughnut shop in Lowell. Located on 487 Westford Street, it is only about a fifteen minute drive from Westford's Main Street. Named Donut Shack, this shop is more of a bakery that sells savory pastries and drinks, but it is known for its many different...