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The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The Westford Academy Herren Project club's bulletin board near the foreign language hall. The club meets every Thursday and is open to anyone interested in spreading awareness about substance abuse.

Former NBA player Chris Herren to speak to WA students on Nov. 22

Sophia Keang, Editor-in-Chief Nov 2, 2022

In order to increase awareness about substance abuse and the effects of drug and substance use on students’ mental health, WA will host a school-wide assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 22 where former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren will speak about his story with substance use and wellness. The senior and...

The WA area is a large area of effect for both the bushes and speeding problems.

Limited landscaping means more potential causes for accidents

Jack Zwirn, Reviews/Opinions Editor Oct 25, 2022

Earlier this month, Mr. Antonelli sent out an email to students and parents asking them to drive slower in the WA area. The speed limit in the area is between 10-20 miles per hour on the roads, and five miles per hour on the WA campus. Mr. Antonelli reminded students to drive slower and with caution...

Gianna Furia poses for a photo outside of Westford Academy.

Gianna Furia enters the Army after High School

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Apr 16, 2022

As the school year ends and summer starts, seniors begin to leave Westford Academy and move on to a new part of their lives. While they wrap up their classes and figure out their paths in life, many commit to college. Others are choosing a different path that strays away from the rest. For senior...

Derek Lo to be the youngest School Committee candidate for the 2022 election.

Derek Lo campaigns for the students in School Committee candidacy

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Apr 6, 2022

Disclaimer: The Westford Academy Ghostwriter is not affiliated with any political parties nor does the publication endorse any political campaigns.  On the surface, the competitive and rigorous academic environment at Westford Academy seems to drive students towards success, however, many fail to...

Westford Academy girls basketball wins against Boston-Latin, advancing through the state tourney.

Girls basketball defeats Boston-Latin in state tournament

Melanie Duronio, Co-Managing Editor Mar 6, 2022

WA defeated Boston-Latin 62-40 at home in their first state tournament game on Thursday, March 4. This win clinches their spot in the next round of the tournament. As soon as the clock began ticking, WA brought a sense of energy and fierce determination onto the court. They quickly proved themselves...

Seniors Jake Aylward and Luke Krikorian fight for a rebound against Cambridge Rindge and Latin.

WA Boys basketball defeats Cambridge in the DCL semifinals

James Farley, Co-Sports Editor Feb 15, 2022

WA defeated Cambridge Rindge and Latin 44-40 at home in the semifinal round of the DCL Playoffs on Monday, Feb. 14. Prior to the game starting, WA was already at a disadvantage, as senior captain point guard Ethan Ewing was out for the game due to a sickness, forcing them to play without one of their...

What do students have to say about this year's cancelation of finals?

Soundbytes: What do students think about the cancelation of finals?

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Feb 4, 2022

Due to the increased amount of stress and pressure COVID-19 has had on students and teachers, WA decided to cancel finals for the third year in a row since the start of the pandemic. While standardized testing is one of WA's contributing attributes to the academic rigot of the school, many students have...

The January school committee meeting discussed the influx of COVID-19 cases these past few weeks, as well as budget updates and plans for the 2022 and 2023 school years.

Three key takeaways from 1/10 school committee meeting

Sophia Keang, Co-Managing Editor Jan 11, 2022

The Westford School Committee discussed the rising concerns regarding the influx of COVID-19 cases and absence rates these past weeks, as well as budget updates and plans for the 2022-23 school year during the Jan. 10 meeting. Here are the three key takeaways from the night:  I. Superintendent’s...