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Pictured above is the WHS METCO office. The METCO program was founded in Boston in 1966, and has since bused Boston students to 38 school districts. 2017 is the programs 50th anniversary.

News Brief: “Chronicle” filming METCO students at WHS

Kevin Wang and Nathan Zhao December 8, 2016

On Thursday, December 8, a small camera crew from the TV show "Chronicle" will film a segment about two Boston resident WHS students who are a part of the METCO program, freshman Jaden Brewington and senior...

Pictured above is math teacher Hannah Marton, who immigrated to the United States from Hungary.   “My mother in law always talks about how happy people are in general, and how they find fulfillment in other things they do besides just work,” Marton said. “She always said ‘the Americans know how to live.’”

Teachers from around the world: math teacher Hannah Marton

Naomi Lathan and Charlie Moore December 7, 2016

Hannah Marton smiles down at a picture of a dark-haired girl in a school uniform. For Marton, this picture comes with memories of school in Hungary, memories very different from those that WHS students...

Pictured above is a poster drawn by senior Athina Apazidis for the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese). “Drawing for me is an escape, an expression. Whatever I’m feeling can be spilled out onto paper and take away stress and pressure and negative thoughts like nothing else,” Apazidis said.

Artist of the Week: Athina Apazidis

Abby Stoller December 7, 2016

Some people have one pursuit life that truly means the world to them. Senior Athina Apazidis’ passion is drawing. She has been doodling since elementary school, but began seriously drawing towards the...

Above is WHS English teacher Sara Snow.  She grew up in South London and immigrated to the United States with her husband.  “If I had stayed in England I would’ve stayed in the same circle of friends, doing the same thing, the same goals, same ambitions, so coming to America really forced me to change and renew and reevaluate myself, it’s taught me to be more open minded and to have a more valiant point of view,” Snow said.

Teachers from around the world: English teacher Sara Snow

Charlie Moore and Naomi Lathan December 4, 2016

WSPN'S Naomi Lathan and Charlie Moore are writing a series about teachers who immigrated to the U.S. and their experiences. Check out WSPN next week to read about math teacher Hannah Marton. Sara Snow...

The University of Chicago is known for their unconventional essay prompts. WSPN reporters asked unsuspecting WHS students UChicagos questions with no explanation and received some humorous responses.

Students respond to the University of Chicago’s essay questions

Conor Keating and Olivia Waldron December 4, 2016

The University of Chicago is known for its original and unconventional admission essay questions. The University of Chicago states that they “think of the essay questions as an opportunity for students...

Pictured above is Ty Sells, a motivational speaker for Youth to Youth who spoke to WHS students on Tuesday. When I think of the word cool, [I think of] those people that are cool about themselves and the can make decisions that are right for them even though it may be difficult to do so. I want all kids to think of that definition or work on it, Sells said.

Q&A with guest speaker Ty Sells

Jay Abdella December 2, 2016

How did you become interested in speaking to students about drugs? "I started with the Youth to Youth program back when I was in high school and had a positive experience with it. It's a youth program...

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Athlete of the Week: Kirsten Grazewski

Abby Mitty November 30, 2016

Name: Kirsten Grazewski Grade: Senior Sport: Lacrosse Achievements: Grazewski is an all-star athlete at WHS. Grazewski made the varsity lacrosse team as a freshman and has started ever since....

Above is Wayland Public Schools superintendent Paul Stein. Stein recently announced his plan to retire from superintendent at the end of this school year. “I will experience stepping away from all of this as a great loss, Stein said.

Wayland superintendent Paul Stein reflects on retirement

Hannah Rice and Kate Balicki November 29, 2016

On October 17th, Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Paul Stein announced in an email to all parents and teachers that he will retire at the end of this school year. Stein is retiring after working in...

WSPN interviews some of WHS most fashionable students.

WSPN takes a look at fall fashion

Masha Yakhkind, Aimee LaRochelle, and Joyce Wu November 29, 2016

1. Flowy Cardigans Flowy cardigans are a must-have for fall. They are super versatile and come in all different fabrics, colors, patterns and styles. Everyone can find one that fits their personal style....

News Brief: bell schedule and preview for speaker on 11/29

News Brief: bell schedule and preview for speaker on 11/29

Jay Abdella November 27, 2016

Bell Schedule for Tuesday, Nov. 29: On Nov. 29, Ty Sells from Youth-To-Youth is coming to speak about healthy choices and making good decisions to the entire school. There will be two different...

WHS students Thanksgiving plans

WHS students’ Thanksgiving plans

Jackie Stoller November 23, 2016

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