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Wayland Student Press

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Wayland Student Press

The team celebrates after winning the game 3-1.
Boys volleyball claims long-awaited first state championship
Becket Todd and Joey Fay June 13, 2026

“Finn Bell has done it! Wayland wins the state championship!” Those were the...

Junior Madita Hofmann smiles as she receives an award from English Department Head Peter Galalis.
WHS celebrates students during annual Underclassmen Awards Assembly
Mackenzie Young, Isabella Jolon, and Arianna Shang June 11, 2026

Wayland hosted the annual Underclassmen Awards Assembly on Monday, June 8 from 3:30...

A Troop 1 Cochituate Wayland sign is posted at Stop and Shop, where Eagle Scout Matthew Tan ran a food drive. Troop 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops in the nation.
Troop 1 creates community impact through Eagle Scout projects
Ainsley Jay June 15, 2026

Wayland’s Boy Scout troop, Troop 1, has no shortage of Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. In 2024, four Boy Scouts from Wayland became Eagle Scouts,...

Junior Madita Hofmann smiles as she receives an award from English Department Head Peter Galalis.
WHS celebrates students during annual Underclassmen Awards Assembly
Mackenzie Young, Isabella Jolon, and Arianna Shang June 11, 2026

Wayland hosted the annual Underclassmen Awards Assembly on Monday, June 8 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.. The event highlighted...

The Class of 2026 toss their caps into the air to conclude graduation.
Caps Off: The Class of 2026 Graduation
Grace Zocco, Natalie Greenaway, Becket Todd, Cordia Wang, and Mackenzie Young June 9, 2026

Wayland Historical Society Executive Director Scarlett Hoey explains the history of the Cochituate Gatehouse.
"The exterior is still a nice monument to remember buildings [involved in] water history," Hoey said. "We all drink lots of water, and it's such an important resource that we kind of take for granted nowadays."
Wayland Historical Society tour explores Lake Cochituate’s history
Kergan Hill and Daniella Xue June 5, 2026

On Sunday, May 31, residents gathered at the Wayland Town Beach for an event called "Tracing Liberty: History Talks...

The team celebrates after winning the game 3-1.
Boys volleyball claims long-awaited first state championship
Becket Todd and Joey Fay June 13, 2026

“Finn Bell has done it! Wayland wins the state championship!” Those were the words senior Nathan Hartunian...

Senior Finn Bell leaps up and attempts a kill, contested by a Longmeadow defender.
Boys volleyball defeats Longmeadow to advance to the Final Four
Mackenzie Young and Becket Todd June 8, 2026

On Thursday, June 4, the varsity boys volleyball team defeated Longmeadow at home to advance to the Final Four...

There are three WHS playoff games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Spring Playoff Game Schedule: Week of 6/8
Danny Feldman June 8, 2026

With the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Assiation (MIAA) Tournament in full swing, there are three Wayland...

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A Troop 1 Cochituate Wayland sign is posted at Stop and Shop, where Eagle Scout Matthew Tan ran a food drive. Troop 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops in the nation.
Troop 1 creates community impact through Eagle Scout projects
Ainsley Jay June 15, 2026

Wayland’s Boy Scout troop, Troop 1, has no shortage of Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America....

The Wayland Community Fund is a non-profit organization that provides support to communities members in need of financial assistance. While prioritizing privacy, they help cover medical fees, rising rent costs and utilities expenses. 
“What I appreciate about the Wayland Community Fund is they work with the residents to help whenever they can, " Council on Aging outreach coordinator Maura Snyder said.
The Wayland Community Fund: Supporting residents through financial hardships
Ryan Chase June 9, 2026

The town of Wayland is often associated with being affluent, meaning financial struggle can be overlooked. Behind...

With new technologies making daily life more convenient, questions are also being raised about ethics and security, and whether these technologies are causing users to sacrifice their privacy for efficiency.
Efficiency over security: The debate around surveillance technology
Annabelle Hage, Sofia Pazolli, Becket Todd, and Nathan Hartunian May 28, 2026

"Big Brother is watching you." In his book 1984, George Orwell created a society in which citizens are constantly...

Styling curly hair, a task that may sound simple, can instead feel like a burden to many students. “Hair can be so annoying, and sometimes I just give up on it,” freshman Talia Kohl said.
Detangling the challenges of curly hair
Emily Davids and Sofia Pazolli June 9, 2026

Shower, apply leave-in conditioner, curl cream and mousse, quick scrunch with a microfiber towel and air dry. This...

Singer songwriter Charlie Puth came to Boston to perform for his "Whatever's Clever" tour on May 22.
Charlie Puth’s “Whatever’s Clever” Tour is one call away from perfect
Karis Tam May 29, 2026

Leaving behind a newborn baby is hard, but what if you had to leave your baby home for a world tour? That’s exactly...

Seniors Caroline Rent, Danica Doyle, Riley O'Driscoll, Ava Knourenko, Molly Bergeron, Eliza Russell, Abby Peredna, Anna Yalli, Jayden Newland, Jack Doyle and Connor Langan (left to right) pose for a photo. This group of seniors are all in the same english class.
Interactive map: Class of 2026 future plans
Sofia Pazolli, Kyle Zhang, and Emily Davids May 20, 2026

On May 8, the Class of 2026 celebrated their future endeavors with commitment day. Each student wore a piece of...

Join WSPN's Arianna Shang as she argues why "Takopi's Original Sin" should have won the Anime of the Year award.
Opinion: Anime of the year awards popularity, not storytelling
Arianna Shang June 10, 2026

The Anime of the Year award recognizes the most popular anime, not the anime that tells the strongest story. This...

Join WSPN's Mackenzie Young as she explains the hidden benefits of being the tennis team manager.
Opinion: Benefits of being a sports team manager
Mackenzie Young May 14, 2026

As the winter sports season ended, I found myself with nothing to do. Not wanting to pick up another sport, I started...

Join WSPN's Vanessa Taxiarchis and Ryan Chase as they compare the new Alltown Fresh gas station to the neighboring Cumberland Farms.
Settling the debate: Is Alltown Fresh better than Cumberland Farms?
Vanessa Taxiarchis and Ryan Chase April 30, 2026

Opening on March 20, a new Alltown Fresh sits on Cochituate Road, holding gas pumps and a variety of food. WSPN’s...

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