Over the course of the past few days, Westford Academy has been experiencing a MRSA virus scare, with four reported cases in students. The nurses were immediately alerted of the minor outbreak and were ready for it to be a full blown issue. Those infected students are now under the care of their respective...

In an attempt to introduce them, the Ghostwriter tracked down and spoke to the newest staff members at Westford Academy to learn more about them.    Click here to read about Kristina McHugh

Colleen Chausse is a new Latin teacher at WA this year teaching Latin I, III Honors, IV Honors, IV & V CP, who the Ghostwriter had the chance of interviewing. Q: How long have you been teaching? A: This is my first year full-time teaching, before I was teaching at Boston Latin Academy. Q:...

Recently, the Ghostwriter had a chance to eat at Flint's Corner Pizza and Seafood, a small pizza shop located on 150 Westford Road, in Tyngsboro. From pizza to subs, Flint's offers a wide menu that is sure to satisfy anyone wishing for a new pizza place. When we first walked in, we noticed it was...

On Friday, September 30th, the WA Grey Ghosts Football team took on Lincoln-Sudbury at Alumni Field. With on and off rain, the Ghosts fought hard against the tough LS team, but ended up losing by a final score of 14-13. The game started off with both sides punting on their opening drives, showing...

On Tuesday, September 27 at 4 P.M., WA Girls' Soccer dominated their regular season match-up against Cambridge Rindge & Latin by a score of 7-1. However, that strong score line was not the worst it could have been for Cambridge, with WA usurping control of the game from the get go. The game began...

  This Saturday, September 24, at 7:00 P.M. WA Boys' Varsity Soccer triumphed over Chelmsford High 3-1. This was also an honorary game for the late Matt Roberge, a member of the JV team who passed away from leukemia this August. After the singing of the national anthem, there was a minute...

A new school year isn't just exciting for students. New faculty members like Digital Arts teacher Rita Kapadia are excited to be here and meet new people. Kapadia is a new teacher here at WA, and with a wide range of experiences she brings in an arsenal of expertise to the classroom. Q: I see that...

Q: How long have you been teaching? A: Actually, I finished up my student teaching last year, which I did through UMass Lowell. After that, I was a long-term sub at Concord- Carlisle high school for a few months. This is actually my first full year teaching and it's exciting. Q: What made you...

In the wake of Westford Academy junior Matt Roberge's passing after a lengthy battle with leukemia, organizations across WA have been commemorating the life of Roberge with various fundraisers and events. A basketball game will be hosted on Saturday to fund the remaining medical costs, and a soccer...

Today, at  6:00 pm, WA Girls' Varsity soccer won their season opener against Wayland High School, sparking an intoxicating and uncontained excitement unparallel to any standard post-game cheer. Thirty minutes before game time, it would be no simple task for one to determine if it was the girls who...

For many freshmen, it may be difficult to use your locker and also have a light backpack. Well, fear no more! The WA Ghostwriter has tips for you! 1. Try to use your locker in the mornings, before first block If you don't have any classes that are close to each other, try to grab the materials...