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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

Join WSPN staff reporter Maddie Zajac as she talks with senior Missy Prince and how her high school career led to Harvard University. “As soon as I knew what college was, [Harvard] was my goal,” Prince said.
Missy Prince: Incoming freshman at Harvard University
Maddie Zajac May 1, 2024
WSPN staff reporter Marisa Mendoza sits down with Dr. Peggy McIntosh to discuss her work regarding white privilege and how she hopes her work will be influential for years to come. 
The purpose of [my published] papers was to say that the public roles we are asked to play are filled with fraudulence, McIntosh said. People in high places, even the president, are fraudulent. We must not let other people make us feel like frauds. Let us continue to spot fraudulence in the public roles we are asked to play.
A discussion with Peggy McIntosh: The importance of reflecting on one's privilege
Marissa Mendoza April 29, 2024
WSPN’s Annika Martins and Maddie Zajac explore the athletic life of senior Annabelle Zhang through her badminton career. “This [photo] is me and my former partner after we won the 2022 junior nationals mixed doubles category,” Zhang said.
Annabelle Zhang: A lifetime devotion to badminton
Maddie Zajac and Annika Martins April 25, 2024
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Since the passing of Article 21 in the June 22, 2022 town meeting, the town has started construction on the Council on Aging (COA) and Community Center.
News Brief: Construction on Council on Aging and Community Center begins
Jillian Mele May 3, 2024
On Saturday, April 20, the body of a man was discovered near the dumpster behind Hot Table Panini, a sandwich shop located in Framingham’s Shoppers World. The Framingham Police Department (FPD) labeled the incident as an apparent homicide.
News brief: Apparent homicide at Shopper's World in Framingham
Edge Wheeler, Alex Evangelista, and Ben Jackson April 30, 2024
ICYMI: Week of April 22 – Student Council’s Field Night, 2024-2025 SADD leaders and the impact of farmers markets
ICYMI: Week of April 22 – Student Council’s Field Night, 2024-2025 SADD leaders and the impact of farmers markets
Selena Liu April 29, 2024
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Join Staff Reporter Bowen Morrison as he discusses the 2024 NFL draft and analyzes team decisions.
2024 NFL draft analysis
Bowen Morrison May 4, 2024
Join WSPNs Maggie Buffum as she recaps the Wayland varsity baseball teams game against Assabet Valley High School.
Game recap: Wayland baseball hits a win against Assabet Valley High School
Margaret Buffum April 30, 2024
WSPNs Edge Wheeler and Jessi Dretler discuss the underlying stress of trying out for school sports.
Tryouts: The hidden stress of high school sports
Edge Wheeler and Jessi Dretler April 22, 2024
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From Thursday, April 4 to Thursday, April 18, nineteen WHS students and three chaperones traveled to Taiwan. “I decided to go on the trip because I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime trip, and I love traveling internationally,” senior Sierra Dale said. “I also wanted to practice my Mandarin in a real-world setting.”
Learning beyond the classroom: WHS Mandarin students visit Taiwan
Selena Liu May 2, 2024
Join WSPN staff reporter Maddie Zajac as she talks with senior Missy Prince and how her high school career led to Harvard University. “As soon as I knew what college was, [Harvard] was my goal,” Prince said.
Missy Prince: Incoming freshman at Harvard University
Maddie Zajac May 1, 2024
WSPN staff reporter Marisa Mendoza sits down with Dr. Peggy McIntosh to discuss her work regarding white privilege and how she hopes her work will be influential for years to come. 
The purpose of [my published] papers was to say that the public roles we are asked to play are filled with fraudulence, McIntosh said. People in high places, even the president, are fraudulent. We must not let other people make us feel like frauds. Let us continue to spot fraudulence in the public roles we are asked to play.
A discussion with Peggy McIntosh: The importance of reflecting on one's privilege
Marissa Mendoza April 29, 2024
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Crossword: Prom
Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison May 4, 2024
Brooke Taylor takes a photo with other girls who were selcted to be on the Supreme Court in Missouris 2022 Girls State.
“Girls State” captures what it would be like if teenage girls ran the government
Ainsley Jay May 3, 2024
As the prom fashion changes to reflect the trends of 2024, WSPNs Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee discuss their opinions on the new casual dresses that are becoming more popular than the traditional, extravagant look.
Opinion: Prom should stay formal
Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo May 2, 2024
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