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Seniors Jahcari Williamson (left), Tina Su (middle) and Michelle Yee (right) act as students during the Senior Show skit Covid Kids. The annual Senior Show marks the start of seniors last season at Wayland High School. I watched this show for years and I never knew how much work it was, but Im very excited for how it all came together because it marks the beginning of the end of our year, Class of 2024 president Andrew Medeiros said.

“The beginning of the end:” Class of 2024 launches Senior Spring with annual Senior Show

Jeffery Zhang and Penelope Biddle March 16, 2024

The annual Senior Show is a yearly event where members of the senior class at Wayland High School put their heads together to create a show spotlighting all of the humor that makes their class unique....

WSPN’s Maddie Zajac and Addison Voight visit Buddy Dog humane center in Sudbury. Buddy dog saves animals from abuse and neglect and takes care of them until they are adopted. “We are a no-kill facility, staff member Kathy Wozniak said. [Animals are] here until they find their match.”

Buddy Dog: Saving pets through adopting, not shopping

Maddie Zajac and Addison Voight March 15, 2024

Buddy Dog Humane Society has been around for more than 60 years, rescuing dogs and cats from neglect and abuse. This small, non-profit organization collects and saves unwanted dogs and cats from all over...

WSPN’s Sophia Verma shares an eight tip guide for seniors on how to survive the second semester of senior year.

Infographic: A senior’s guide on how to survive the second semester of the school year

Sophia Verma March 13, 2024

WSPN’s Sophia Verma shares an eight tip guide for seniors on how to survive the second semester of senior year. how to survive second semester senior year by soph verma

Join WSPNs Tina Su and Bella Schreiber as they dive into the lives of math teachers outside of school in the second edition of Teachers in the wild.

Teachers in the wild: Math edition

Bella Schreiber and Tina Su March 12, 2024

For some Wayland High School students, teachers’ lives are a world of unknown. However, many teacher's have exhilarating lives an unique  experiences of their own. Find out about the lives of math teachers...

Join WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang as he interviews students and educators about the validity of the MCAS test and other standardized tests. “I think [scores on the MCAS] properly represent a students knowledge, but I think it could have a few more very challenging questions to really push some students who are very diligent biology students,” WHS science teacher Mary York said.

Should Massachusetts schools shift away from the MCAS?

Jeffery Zhang March 11, 2024

Standardized testing has been employed as a required test for schools across the globe. In the U.S., standardized testing is used for a variety of purposes, ranging from admissions tests, to IQ tests and...

Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor glides down a hill during a biathlon race in the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. “The coaches were amazing and I learned so much while over there,” Taylor said. “Biathlon has such a large focus on the process of racing and the things that you can learn from each session, and I feel like I was able to grow as an athlete.

Lincoln-Sudbury’s Alex Taylor skis to the Youth Olympics and shoots to the World Championships

Sasha Libenzon March 11, 2024

The euphoric crowd fades to a blur as Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor focuses on her targets, gripping her rifle as the cool wind slaps her skin. After only starting the sport of biathlon two years...

WSPNs Sophia Verma interviews four Taylor Swift fans about their thoughts, feelings and opinions on Swifts upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department, which will be released on April 19. The vibes are very classical and mysterious, almost spooky, sophomore Erica Wilson said. Based on the names of the tracks it sounds like she will be reminiscing on a past relationship. This album is going to be a hit for everyone.

The fanfare for Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department”

Sophia Verma March 6, 2024
WSPN's Sophia Verma interviews four Taylor Swift fans about their thoughts, feelings and opinions on Swift's upcoming album "The Tortured Poets Department," which will be released on April 19.
WHS history teacher and boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron cheers on the boys soccer team from the sideline. Gavron has been teaching since 1994, and took on the position of head coach for the WHS boys varsity soccer team in 2008. I want the classroom to be a place where students feel safe and, similarly to the soccer field, I want them to feel like they can take risks,” Gavron said.

David Gavron: Family first, school second and soccer third

Vanessa Taxiarchis March 6, 2024

Whether he’s on the soccer field or in front of his classes, Wayland High School History teacher and boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron strives to create a collaborative and fun environment wherever...

Join WSPNs Kally Proctor as she talks to members of the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble about the various events and activities run by the ensemble, as well as some of their favorite parts of the experience.

A look behind the curtain at the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble

Kally Proctor March 2, 2024

The Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble (WHSTE) serves as WHS’s extracurricular theater and drama company, operating separately from the in-school acting and dramatic arts classes. The group, which...

Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.

WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America

Annika Martins March 2, 2024

In the 12th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, Staff Reporter Annika Martins interviews senior Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar. What is FBLA (Future Business Leaders...

Ben Hammond through music

Ryan Chase and Maddie Zajac February 29, 2024

Join WSPN's Ryan Chase and Staff Reporter Maddie Zajac as they delve into the musical life of sophomore Ben Hammond. Hammond plays several instruments, including the viola, piano, ukulele and guitar. Hammond...

WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo talks with WHS track athlete, junior Caitlin Heus-Smith, on her achievements and how she got to where she is today.

Caitlin Heus-Smith: Sprinting towards success

Chloe Zilembo February 27, 2024
WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo talks with WHS track athlete, junior Caitlin Heus-Smith, on her achievements and how she got to where she is today.
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