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WA Ghostwriter

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The Ghosts prepare for the upcoming season.

Roman submits coaching resignation

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor May 1, 2016

Westford Academy's baseball team saw a coaching change take place last weekend, with head coach and WA math teacher Cory Roman stepping down from his postion. Now, Dean Mike Parent has taken the reins for the remainder of the year. According to athletic director Dan Twomey, the resignation was...

Senior Michael Colavita sitting down in the flag lobby, reviewing his petition.

One to World policy petitioned by student body

Anthony Cammalleri, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2016

On Friday, March 5th, senior Michael Colavita sent a petition signed by 533 Westford Academy students to members of the Westford Public School Committee protesting their recent unanimous vote to move the One to World program forward at WA. Unlike many student opposition statements which tend to die off,...

The finished whoopie pies, all frosted and assembled.

Valentine’s Day foods to improve your February fling

Morgan Rose and Andrew Dickey Feb 13, 2016

Valentine's Day has always been about showing those you love that you care. Baking them delicious treats is a great way to show that you really do care, and here are four food that they will love. First, here are some cinnamon roll pancakes to add sweetness and spice to your day, inspired by...

The snow day on February 8th, 2016.

February 8th: Snow day grader

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Feb 8, 2016

After being graced with a snow day to begin their weekend, students at Westford Academy were happy to find their dream long weekend would continue as Superintendent Bill Olsen called off school for Monday, February 8th, 2016. "It's like a vacation before another vacation," said excited sophomore Robbie...

5 Super Bowl commercials we loved

5 Super Bowl commercials we loved

Andrew Friel, Managing Editor Feb 8, 2016

Football was only a part of the occasion for fans all across the nation and the world when watching Super Bowl 50 this past Sunday night. Many enjoy the game for its new and entertaining commercials for big name brands throughout the US. Here are five of our favorite, ranked from 5th best to the very...

Final product

Tasty treats for Super Bowl 50

Meline Alamasien, Staff Writer Feb 6, 2016

The Super Bowl 50 isn't all about the football.  Its also about the amazing food that can be served.  With these simple and delicious foods, the Super Bowl will be a blast. Here are some food ideas for Super Bowl 50! Football Strawberries Ingredients/ Materials: Strawberries (as many...

This is the current location of Westford Academy

Exploring the history behind WA

Kayla Chavier, Features Editor Jan 19, 2016

Many students and faculty at Westford Academy often encounter the same predicament; they are asked to explain the story behind the "academy" in the school's name.  However, WA does not only have an interesting story behind the name, but also an intriguing purpose in the community and beyond. So how...

Lost in "The Forest" of Boredom

Lost in “The Forest” of Boredom

Shaina Gerald, Staff Writer Jan 10, 2016

A day after the movie, The Forest, was released, the Lowell Showcase Cinema was packed with eager thrill seekers to watch the supposed horror movie. However, many left the theater disappointed. The Forest tells the story of Sara Price (Natalie Dormer) looking for her troubled twin sister, Jess (Natalie...