By Sameer Kini Staff Writer Westford Academy senior Ryan Mumford has been elected to play in the first ever Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association (MSHCA) High... »
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Ask Amy- How to build relationships
Hey, I’m Amy. I’m a student, new on the Ghostwriting staff, that you can write an anonymous letter to if you have any… how do I word this? Personal issues or problems at home, with relationships, with school, stuff like that, send it in. Don’t worry; I am a student, because I know that you think your... »
Salinger’s passing ignites new beginning
Alexander Lee Staff Writer On January 27, 2010 an outstanding American author, J.D Salinger, passed away due to natural causes. He was ninety-one at the time, and the day marked an end to a legend of American literature. Salinger was not the most prolific of authors, for he only published one major work: The Catcher in... »
“Ghost Gourmet” takes on Westford pizza
By Rob Gilman and Chris Seigen Staff Writers Westford is home to many great pizza places, so we decided to review them and rate them. We visited Westford House of Pizza, Pizzaria Presti, Silver Palate, and Willow’s. »
Searches sweep the school
By Shannon Donahue Staff Writer The 2009 – 2010 school year has been one for the records, at least from a student’s point of view. Rumors are spreading like fire that up to twenty students have been excluded from school. Even more are likely to be searched by the end of this year. »
Diversity Panel: Ingenious but Misinterpreted
Sameer Kini Staff Writer During one of the advisory blocks during December, sophomores and freshmen attended a diversity panel to discuss the diversity of the students here at WA. Students on the panel came from many different backgrounds, such as disabilities, sexual orientation, race, and religion. These students talked about how these differences were reflected at... »
Diversity Panel: Idealistic yet Unrealistic
Alexander Lee Staff Writer Last month during an advisory day, both the freshman and sophomore classes watched a spectacle: the diversity panel. We watched attentively for fifty minutes as students of various backgrounds shared information about their cultures. We, the student body, certainly do not doubt that the panel was thoroughly educational, for it gave insight into... »
New drugs vs. an old curriculum
by Alicia Desrochers Staff Writer Westford Academy is famous for being high-tech and cutting edge. We are always toting around the newest gadgets and installing the latest technology into the classrooms. Why, then, can we not stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of drug abuse prevention? »
Texting to help Haiti
Maria Hodgins Staff Writer You’ve seen the headlines and you’ve heard about it on the radio: An earthquake devastates Haiti, killing thousands, destroying buildings, and causing panic. So the question is, what can Westford Academy do to help? »
Recommended Media of the Month
January: A generally sad, dreary month. Post-Christmas depression, cold weather and midterms tend to weigh students down around this time. A few pieces of brilliant media did, however, manage to help me survive this month until now, and I recommend all these to those who are looking for something entertaining. »
2009: Year in Review
By: Aishwarya Vishwanath and Radhika Akhil Staff Writers 2009 was an eventful year, from President Obama’s inauguration, to Michael Jackson’s death, to Avatar’s release. We at Ghostwriter are summing up the year in three top events, however the events that we include in our Top 3 of 2009 are those that have had a great impact... »