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WA Ghostwriter

Photo of today's weather (Jan. 5th, 2023) at 6:45 a.m.

Snow Day Grader: Jan. 5, 2023

The Editors Jan 5, 2023

WPS’s 2-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 5 was the topic of discussion for students and faculty today at WA. Not many expected a call from Superintendent Christopher Chew yesterday evening as weather conditions seemed standard for a typical day during a New England winter. However, Chew explained that...

WA huddles up prior to their season opener against Wachusett Regional High School on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Girls’ Basketball tips off their season

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Dec 16, 2022

10 DCL Championships in 13 years. Reigning DCL Champions. Two banners are necessary to display their recent accolades in the WA gymnasium. These accomplishments solely skim the surface of the WA Girls’ Basketball team’s journey to becoming a DCL powerhouse. Yet, Head Coach Russ Coward realizes...

WA Girls' Ice Hockey lines up for a face-off in their 2-1 victory over Waltham.

WA Girls’ Ice Hockey defeats Waltham 2-1 to start season 1-0

James Farley, Co-Managing Editor Dec 12, 2022

WA Girls’ Ice Hockey defeated Waltham High School 2-1 at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink on Saturday, Dec. 11 to start their season with a record of 1-0.  From the opening puck drop, WA, led by senior captain Faith MacDonald, initiated the majority of offensive opportunities in the early stages...

Holiday Gifts ready to be opened.

40 gift ideas to consider this holiday season

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Dec 18, 2020

The holiday season is here: time full of love, family, friends, and continuous gift shopping for almost everyone you know. But, fear not! The Ghostwriter's here!  Coming up with gifts for so many people during the holiday season can be tough, and knowing what to get for different occasions can be tricky,...

Lemon Blueberry Cake

Eight delicious recipes to make this winter vacation

Pravar Mukkala, Staff writer Dec 12, 2020

Whether it's a gingerbread house decorated with frosting snow and colorful sugar beads, or a creamy hot chocolate topped with a giant melting marshmallow, winter and the holidays are filled with many special treats. Making food is always fun, be it baking or cooking, and eating whatever you've made is...

A WA gymnast performs on the uneven bars.

WA Gymnastics places second at DCL championships

Kristen Su, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2020

On Wednesday, February 5, WA girls' gymnastics placed second in the Dual County League Championships with a score of 134.850. Going into the meet, the WA girls had a season record of 5-2. The girls competed against Newton-South, Acton-Boxborough, and the Cambridge-Rindge & Latin School, with Newton-South...

The Winter Farmer's Market sign

Winter Farmers’ Market offers a variety of stalls

Mahi Kandage, Editor-in-Chief Jan 5, 2020

Each Saturday from November to February, Maxwell's in Chelmsford hosts the Winter Farmers' Market from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Market features vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, coffee, and more. More information regarding the market and special demonstrations can be found here.  

Member of the team practices twirling baton

Winter guard begins at WA

Anushka Patil, Staff Writer Dec 18, 2018

WA's fall color guard, whose baton performances are showcased at the school football games, will be transitioning into a competitive winter guard season this winter for the first time in its history. The batons, the colors, the excitement, and the performances that winter guard represents will be...

Photos: WA Band performs at Winter Concert

Mahi Kandage, Sports Editor Dec 5, 2017

On Tuesday December 5th, 2017, the Westford Academy Concert, Marching, and Symphonic Bands performed in the PAC to start off the Winter Concert. The Grey Ghost Marching Band began the performance with 'Sgt. Pepper', a rendition followed by the Percussion Ensemble's 'C.C. Conga', by Thomas P. Hannum. Intermission...

Snow Day Grader: February 13th

Snow Day Grader: February 13th

Varshini Ramanathan, Sports Editor Feb 13, 2017

On Monday, February 13, Westford Public Schools were cancelled due to a snowstorm that lasted Sunday into early Monday. Superintendent Bill Olsen cancelled school the previous evening, as weather forecasts stated that snow would continue into the late morning. However, contrary to prediction, the snow...

Snowfall on March 21st, 2016, when a two hour delay took place.

Snow Day Grader: March 21st

Morgan Rose, Staff Writer Mar 21, 2016

This past Friday, as soon as news spread that Westford was going to get hit with an early spring snowstorm, students began hoping for a snow day. The weather followed through, and just after midnight last night, snow began dusting the ground. Students woke up this morning with a solid four inches covering...