Missy Madsen Staff Writer When May starts to come around and we see the apple blossoms beginning to bloom we all know what that means- the Apple Blossom parade and carnival. I think for most teenagers in Westford can remember those days watching the parade, jumping up and down for candy, and being fascinated by the floats strolling along the [...]
By Aditi Patil Staff Writer Recently, the National Art Honors Society participated in a charitable organization called The Memory Project. The Memory Project is an international program in which students from schools in the US, Canada, and England draw portraits of children who are underprivileged or living in unfortunate circumstances. The children WA drew pictures for were living in an [...]
Alexander Lee News Editor Hello Westford Academy! This is another addition of “News you NEED to know,”,spring addition. In this series, I chronicle essential news tidbits of the season- not necessarily the news dubbed important by CNN but news considered pivotal by the Westford Academy student body. So without further ado, let’s begin: 5. Jose Bautista record-breaking power In 2010, [...]
By Kyle Auger Sports Editor “I’ve had times where I walked up to the line, where I know the play, but don’t know what to do,” said Oakland Raiders tight end Tony Stewart, who was a repeated concussion victim. Although brain injuries are a prominent issue in the NFL, the problem has also become apparent in high schools and colleges. [...]
By Tanvi Verma Staff Writer The Westford Academy Annual ‘Evening of One Acts’ was on May 18, 19, and 20. This two and a half hour performance showcased the directing skills of three seniors: Hannah Estabrook, Mark Fingerhut, and Hannah Caldwell. Being a Black-box show, it exclusively displayed the acting of only sophomores and freshmen. Brilliant Traces by Cindy Lou [...]
by Renee Craig Staff Writer Most of us are familiar with popular clubs like DECA and GSA but there are quite a few clubs here at WA that many people don’t know about. One of these such clubs is the FEA, the Future Educators Association, formerly know as the Future Educators of America. This club was nationally founded in 1937 [...]
By Asad Khimani Staff Writer The Westford Academy Ghosts Boys’ Varsity Volleyball Team played against Cambridge R&L on Thursday 5/19 in the first round of the M.I.A.A. Division 1 North playoffs. Before the game, music was being blasted and the atmosphere was energizing. As the home team was introduced, the crowd clapped and cheered. Rivaling the crowd’s enthusiasm were the [...]
By Lauren Hartnett Staff Writer The past few weeks have seen little sun here in Westford, with rainstorms almost every day. And the weather isn’t lightening up yet- there is supposed to be even more rain tomorrow and over the weekend. Upset? You’re not alone, most people groan at the thought of rain and another dark and gloomy day. Some [...]
By Laura Holguin Staff Writer On May 6th, a group of Ghostwriter staff writers and editors and various students from other schools all around Massachusetts took a field trip to Boston University for the New England Scholastic Press Association’s 63rd annual conference. It included multiple workshops that students could attend to get a better understanding of the various types of [...]
Bettina Juszak Staff Writer …or how Westford amuses itself. Musings on American culture by a German exchange student. Passing through the center of town around nine o clock in the morning last Saturday proved to be a bad idea. Knowing the usual size of Westford’s town activities, I was completely flabbergasted by the number of people lining the street around [...]
By Abby Cianciolo Staff Writer Prom is the social highlight of the year for seniors. Between finding a date, renting a limo, and hair appointments, this dance has become quite an extravagant function. However, nothing compares to the importance a prom dress has to women of this age. Derived from debutante balls of the upper class, prom was introduced in [...]
By Jenie Michael Staff Writer Most people can’t wait to graduate and get out of this school and this town. On the other hand, Michael Towers, playwright, teacher, and head of Westford Academy’s theatre arts department, came back after his four years for more of Westford Academy. After graduating in ’88, Towers attended St. Anselm College, in Manchester, NH, but [...]
