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Quiz: How well do you know Ms. Cole

Quiz: How well do you know Ms. Cole

Julia Callini March 24, 2020

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Sixth-grade twins, Marley and Julian Eggers, hold signs at one of their daily climate strikes in front of WMS. The brothers began protesting in September as a way to call out inaction by adults on the climate crisis. “There’s a lot of harsh realities,” M. Eggers said. “When we look at adults, it’s a little bit hard not to notice that they’re not doing enough, or in general, not doing anything. They should be tackling this issue.”

Challenging climate change, one poster at a time

Katherine Kim and Emily Chafe March 17, 2020

Over the past two years, climate strikes have become a global phenomenon led primarily by young people, and WMS sixth grade twins Marley and Julian Eggers have joined the movement. The brothers have...

Innovation Design and Thinking is one of WHSs unique classes that allows students to learn through doing. Innovation teacher Jay Moody encourages students who seek creativity to take the class. “If you’re interested in learning more about thinking for yourself and doing something creative that somebody didn’t force you to do, then consider taking the class, Moody said.

The freedom to create: Innovation Design and Thinking

Caterina Tomassini and Katherine Kim March 17, 2020

Do you want a break from the daily pages of notes and the memorization of terms? Would you rather engage in a class that allows you to think for yourself and create innovative products to solve everyday...

Bella and Jack Batts, age 6, visit Disney Land. Being a twin is sometimes fun and other times it’s not because you have to see them every day at school, B. Batts said. But also youre closer with them more than a sister and a brother who are different ages.

Seeing double: the life of a twin

Lindsey Brown and Katherine Kim March 17, 2020

How would you feel if you were a twin? Between sharing a birthday, being compared to and having someone next to you constantly, being a twin is no easy feat, but attaining a lifelong friendship is a gift...

A new trend has emerged among WHS: hair dye. Several WHS students have decided to experiment with temporary hair dye for a fun, short-term change. Junior Emmie OShaugnessey chose to dye her hair pink at home. “My inspiration for dying my hair came as a desire for wanting a change that wasn’t permanent, and I think hair is a good way to express yourself,” O’Shaughnessy said.

Hair dye splashes across WHS

Julia Raymond March 16, 2020

A new trend has recently sparked among WHS students: hair dye. Hair dye is a unique style statement that has been spreading over the course of the past few months. Many different vibrant colors such as...

Determination & Incorporation: The math team’s road to states

Jonathan Zhang and Caterina Tomassini March 9, 2020

For the first time ever, the WHS math team - once only six people strong - has placed first in all four regional meets and obtained the first-tier rating. “It’s fantastic,” math team coach Hannah...

WSPN reporters Lindsey Brown and Katherine Kim investigate how students and teachers feel about the petition to end daylight saving time. The petition wants to stop the process of time changes by not performing the annual “fall back.

MOTS: Is daylight savings necessary?

Lindsey Brown and Katherine Kim March 6, 2020

Sara Snow, English teacher: How do you feel about daylight saving time? "I think that we shouldn’t have it at all. I think we should stick with one time all year round. I’m not sure what it’s...

Peck bends her back leg into an attitude as she preforms her solo on the competition stage. “My favorite thing about competitive dance is that you get a lot of adrenaline in the moment because it’s so high pressure, but also really fun,” Peck said. Peck is dances with both Window Dance Ensemble and Broadway Bound Dance Center.

Hartley Peck: we [are] able to just go on stage and have the time of our lives

Jessica Reilly February 27, 2020

While many Wayland students might be familiar with junior Hartley Peck from her performances with the Window Dance Ensemble, Peck’s dancing extends far beyond the WHS theater. Peck dances at the competitive...

Carpenter makes high speed arcing turns as he races through the run for gold. “I decided to leave WHS because, through one of my best mates, I was able to find a school which specializes in the sport I wanted to pursue, snowboarding,” Ben Carpenter said. “It wasn’t the easiest decision to make because it meant leaving everything I had ever known and then moving to a place I had only been once before.”

Ben Carpenter: The trail to the 2026 Olympics

Allie Nunn February 24, 2020

As he nears the frosted drop-off, the snowboarder finalizes the adjustments to his board and fixes goggles to his eyes. Seconds later, he plows down the mountain, gliding on the snow as he races to the...

The class of 2019 gathers to take a class picture at the progressive dinner. The progressive dinner is one of the many events the seniors get to partake in during their last year at Wayland. History teacher Mr. Gavron believes that there is a sudden drop in effort among the senior class. “There are some students who cut back on doing homework [altogether] or doing homework in a timely manner. They will [either] pass it in late, or not do it at all,” Gavron said.

Senioritis plagues the class of 2020

Julia Raymond and Kate Clifford February 21, 2020

With the first semester of the 2019-20 school year officially over, seniors are beginning to look forward to the infamous “Senior Spring." Senior Spring is a period of time in which seniors begin to...

Through the summer months and into the fall and winter of 2019, construction on the turf field, track, and tennis courts continued. Barring minor setbacks at the outset of cold weather in the start of the winter, the project has progressed according to plan.

WHS’ New Athletic Complex: The Renovation Process

Kyle Chen February 21, 2020

In June of 2019, construction broke ground for the renovation of the athletic fields and facilities at Wayland High School. WSPN presents a timeline of the important dates and events in the process.  

Joy Mayer offers her advice on using social media effectively. “Are you being intentional about what you communicate about yourself?, Mayer said. Mayers expertise can be applied to the social media platforms used by students as they mature.

How students can grow up on social media to accelerate their success

Jessica Reilly February 21, 2020

As teenagers, we express our personalities through our Instagram feed, share jokes by tagging our friends in memes and organize events through Facebook. In an environment reliant on technology, social...

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