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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

WA distance girls pose for a picture after winning last season's DCL championship.

WA indoor track is ready to sprint into a successful season

Katie McDermott, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Nov 20, 2023

After an undefeated season for the girls’ and a near undefeated season from the boys' indoor track team, this year's team is ready to repeat last year's performance and take on the upcoming season. Led by Coaches Ashley Smith, Philip Archambault and Scott Hafferkamp, the boys and girls senior captains...

Bramanti and Russo flex for the camera.

Boys’ basketball has sights set on hanging a banner in 2024

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 15, 2023

After an up and down season last year that ended in heartbreaking fashion, Westford Academy Boys’ Basketball is more motivated than ever to hang up a victory banner at the end of this season.  A hot start in the DCL last year had WA in a great position to make a state tournament push as long as...

A young boy falling asleep during class.

Opinion: Should school start times be changed?

Noah Brown, Social Media Manager and Graphic Design Editor Nov 15, 2023

Over the past couple of years, one primary point of contention between parents and school officials has revolved around the start time of the school day. Opinions on this matter vary, but as a student, it's apparent that a slight adjustment to the waking hours of most members of the WA community could...

In the final round of tug of war, WA seniors pull as hard as they can on the tough rope, moments before their win.

Photos: Westford Academy’s 2023-2024 spirit rally

Anushka Tekade, Staff Writer Nov 12, 2023

Westford Academy held its annual Spirit Rally on Friday, Oct. 20th. The rally contained six different events and the day was filled with excitement and high hopes for all classes, and in the end, the Class of 24' seniors won.  Although the seniors won the overall rally, there were still some spectacular...

Girls' soccer huddles up before regular season matchup.

Fall sports have a historic season for WA

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 2, 2023

Every single fall sports team at Westford Academy has officially made the Massachusetts State Tournament in their respective sport. With the State Tournament season upon us for fall sports, WA teams have cemented Westford Academy’s name in every bracket there is.  All across the board, there is a...

Wi-Fi needs to improve at Westford Academy.

WA’s poor Wi-Fi situation is in need of improvements

James McDermott, Co-Sports Editor Nov 2, 2023

Every student, teacher, administrator, and staff member at Westford Academy uses Wi-Fi at one point or another as they go about their day. Wi-Fi has become the foundation of so much of what we do now, with technology becoming such a prominent piece of almost anything we do in school. However, the Wi-Fi...

A traffic jam on Cold Spring Road.

It is time to put an end to WA’s traffic nightmare

Katie McDermott, Social Media and Graphic Design Editor Oct 31, 2023

Students who drive themselves, along with those who are driven to school, understand the struggles of getting to WA on time. You might leave your house thinking you have plenty of time to get to school, but then as you get closer to Westford Academy, you are met with long lines of cars no matter which...

A picture of a school lunch.

Why free school lunch in Massachusetts benefits all students

Noah Brown, Social Media and Graphic Design Editor Oct 14, 2023

Over the course of the past year, the Massachusetts government has been working on a statewide decision to make lunches free for every student in the commonwealth. Based on new federal and state support, a new policy has enacted a four percent tax on incomes of millionaires in the state. With the...

Morris blocks a Belmont player, forcing her to pass to her teammate.

Photos: WA Girls’ Soccer defeated in home game against Belmont

Katie Fonden, Photography Editor Sep 18, 2023

WA's Varsity Girls' Soccer lost 2-1 in their game on Thursday, Sep. 14 to Belmont High School. They led 1-0 early on in the game, but lost their lead after Belmont scored two goals only minutes apart. After half-time, neither team was able to score again, ending the game 2-1. Their next game will be...

Sophomore Jack Donovan drives his ball down the fairway.

Westford Academy Golf dominates Bedford 55-16

Noah Brown, Social Media & Graphic Design Editor Sep 12, 2023

The WA Varsity Golf team took the win over Bedford on Thursday, Sep. 7 in a home match at Nabnasset Lake Country Club. With a 55-16 sweep against their opponent, WA increases the team's record to 3-1 overall. In the past couple of years, Westford Academy has become a dominant team in the Dual County...

Senior captains Alex Kwon, Justin Davighi, and Ilan Rashdan pose for a photo following a match.

Golf is striving for greatness in 2023

James McDermott, Co- Sports Editor Sep 12, 2023

After a state tournament appearance and a 9-1 regular season campaign in 2022, WA Golf looks to continue raising the bar as to what is defined as success. With a new coach in physical education teacher Patrick Claycomb at the helm, the team is determined to take a leap large enough to propel them towards...