WA Ghostwriter

09/23/2025

Jenna Grossman is a new guidance counselor who decided to work at Westford Academy for its collaborative counseling team and school spirit. This year, she is looking forward to connecting with her students and attending school events. In her free time, she enjoys photography, visiting lighthouses, doing puzzles, and spending time with her family. According to Grossman, she is excited to join the Westford community and she can’t wait for the new experiences to come.

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Jenna Grossman is a new guidance counselor who decided to work at Westford Academy for its collaborative counseling team and school spirit. This year, she is looking forward to connecting with her students and attending school events. In her free time, she enjoys photography, visiting lighthouses, d...

09/23/2025

WA Boys’ Soccer emerged as the winners of their match against Billerica Memorial High School, stomping out their opponents in a late 2-0 win and leveling out their season record to 2-2-1 after a tense 80 minutes of gameplay.

The fiery game began with a charged first half marked by nearly successful goals and a constant struggle for possession, while a desperate second half found the Ghosts in a newly focused mindset that allowed them to sink the only two goals of the face-off.

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Photos by Grace Hsu

WA Boys’ Soccer emerged as the winners of their home match against Billerica Memorial High School on Saturday, Sept. 20, stomping out their opponents in a late 2-0 win and leveling their season record to 2-2-1 after a tense 80 minutes of gameplay. The fiery game began with a charged first half mar...

09/18/2025

WA Boys' Soccer suffered a 5-2 loss against Waltham High School on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Trustees Field.

Waltham started off strong, scoring an early goal which left WA at a disadvantage for the rest of the game. After halftime, WA gained some momentum and scored two goals, but in the end, Waltham outscored them to take away the win.

The team’s next game will start at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Trustees Field against Billerica Memorial High School.

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WA Boys’ Soccer suffered a 5-2 loss against Waltham High School on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Trustees Field. Waltham started off strong, scoring an early goal which left WA at a disadvantage for the rest of the game. After halftime, WA gained some momentum and scored two goals, but in the end, Walt...

09/18/2025

Continuing to dominate their season, WA Girls’ Volleyball defeated Waltham High School on Monday, Sept. 15 in a 3-0 match. The away game established a 5-0 season record for the team and solidified their second DCL win this year.

“This is our second DCL match-up and it was our second win, so I think [our goal is] just playing more DCL teams and capturing more wins to hopefully go far in the DCL and the rest of the season,” senior captain Kaitlyn Pepin said.

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09/18/2025

Almost everyone has found a teacher who they’ve truly connected with. Their class can make the worst days a little better, and seeing their smiling face in the hallway can make a crisis seem slightly less stressful. For over two decades, History and Social Studies teacher Christopher Connole has prioritized establishing connections with his students through his personal teaching style, and he is now transferring these goals to a new position at WA.

Connole has taken on an additional role in the Westford Public Schools district as the curriculum coordinator of the History and Social Studies Department in light of previous curriculum coordinator Adam Ingano’s new position as principal of Blanchard Middle School.

According to Connole, he has intentionally stayed away from administrative positions over the course of his teaching career, but after several encouraging conversations with colleagues, Connole decided to apply for the role.

“A number of people were very supportive of me taking [the position] on, and that felt good, and I appreciated that,” Connole said. “It wasn’t something I was looking for, but the opportunity was there, and I had support and felt like it was a good match.”

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Almost everyone has found a teacher who they’ve truly connected with. Their class can make the worst days a little better, and seeing their smiling face in the hallway can make a crisis seem slightly less stressful. For over two decades, History and Social Studies teacher Christopher Connole has p...

09/16/2025

You’re standing at the free-throw line and your team is two points down with only a few seconds left on the clock. The only sound you can hear is the beating of your own heart, a sharp contrast to the loud and rowdy environment surrounding you. You take a deep breath, dribble the ball, shoot, and score. You grasp the ball again, dribble, and launch it towards the hoop. It sails smoothly through the ring, the crowd erupts, and you immediately feel your teammates’ arms wrapped around you.

This movie-like scene was a reality for WA Girls’ Basketball senior captain Kaitlyn Pepin during the 2023-2024 season. Now, Pepin will hold memories such as this one close to her heart as she soaks in her last season on the team.

Pepin will continue to pursue basketball at the Division III level at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in the fall of 2026, while also exploring her passion for engineering by selecting the subject as her major.

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You’re standing at the free-throw line and your team is two points down with only a few seconds left on the clock. The only sound you can hear is the beating of your own heart, a sharp contrast to the loud and rowdy environment surrounding you. You take a deep breath, dribble the ball, shoot,...

09/16/2025

You’re standing at the free throw line and your team is two points down with only a few seconds left on the clock. The only sound you can hear is the beating of your own heart, a sharp contrast to the loud and rowdy environment surrounding you. You take a deep breath, dribble the ball, shoot, and score. You grasp the ball again, dribble, and launch it towards the hoop. It sails smoothly through the ring, the crowd erupts, and you immediately feel your teammates’ arms wrapped around you.

This movie-like scene was a reality for WA Girls’ Basketball senior captain Kaitlyn Pepin during the 2023-2024 season. Now, Pepin will hold memories such as this one close to her heart as she soaks in her last season on the team.

Pepin will continue to pursue basketball at the Division III level at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in the fall of 2026, while also exploring her passion for engineering by selecting the subject as her major.

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09/14/2025

Westford Academy Football suffered a 24-14 defeat during their season opener against Lowell on Friday, Sep. 12 at Trustees Field.

The Ghosts started off strong, but Lowell soon matched their intensity. The game was riddled with nail-biting moments and lead switching, but near the end of the face-off, Lowell managed to outplay the Ghosts and clinch the win. This defeat brings WA's season record to 0-1. The team's next game will start at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 19, and it will be away against Billerica Memorial High School.

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Westford Academy Football suffered a 24-14 defeat during their season opener against Lowell on Friday, Sep. 12 at Trustees Field. The Ghosts started off strong, but Lowell soon matched their intensity. The game was riddled with nail-biting moments and lead switching, but near the end of the face-off...

09/14/2025

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, WA Girls' Volleyball played a grueling game against BLS. WAGV began by winning the first two sets, however in the third set BLS had their comeback. This extended the game for one more set, where WAGV was able to secure their win.

This win can be credited to the focus and high energy WAGV kept throughout the game, despite BLS arriving much later than they intended.

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WA Girls’ Volleyball beat Boston Latin School (BLS) in a nail-biting 3-1 game on Wednesday, Sep. 10. The match brought WA to a season record of 4-0, allowing them to continue their winning streak. The game lasted for four sets during which WA demonstrated exemplary blocks and spikes. The team cons...

09/13/2025

With perfectly timed goals and a polished offensive strategy, WA Girls’ Soccer was able to pull off a fierce win against Tewksbury Memorial High School with a score of 5-1 on Thursday, Sep. 11, increasing their current season record to an impressive 3-1.

As soon as the players walked onto the field, their energy was electric. The excitement was carried through the start of the clock as WA’s plays were intense from the very beginning.

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With perfectly timed goals and a polished offensive strategy, WA Girls’ Soccer was able to pull off a fierce win against Tewksbury Memorial High School with a score of 5-1 on Thursday, Sep. 11, increasing their current season record to an impressive 3-1. As soon as the players walked onto the fiel...

09/13/2025

The Westford Academy Girls’ Varsity Soccer team emerged victorious against Tewksbury Memorial High School in a 5-1 match on Thursday, Sep. 11 at Trustees Field.

The Ghosts began the match by scoring a goal in the first three minutes, and maintained their lead for the rest of the game. This was the team’s third game of the season, and their third win, making their season record 3-0. The team’s next game will start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 16, away at Waltham High School.

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09/13/2025

Many new and pre-existing after-school clubs will hold their meetings together in the WA cafeteria following budget cuts, taking part in a new invention called the “Club Cafe.”

After financial reductions were made to Westford Public Schools in Sept. 2024, 25% of WA clubs were left without an adviser. For club leaders, it became increasingly hard to find teachers willing to devote time to advising after-school groups. However, instead of shutting these clubs down, Dean Betsy Murphy created the Club Cafe, providing any interested students with space to work creatively within WA. Clubs in the Club Cafe will be able to meet every Thursday from 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. in the cafeteria.

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https://waghostwriter.com/110495/news/club-cafe-strives-to-include-all-amidst-aftermath-of-budget-cuts/