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    ICYMI: Nov. 11 - Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
    ICYMI: Nov. 11 – Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
    In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
    ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner
    Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
    LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
    The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
    Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
    Harris supporter Jillian Kohl and her mother come together for a photo while Trump supporters stand in the background.
    Engaging the community: Political activity around Wayland
    Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
    Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
    BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
    BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
    BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
    BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
    BDBN: College campuses face protests
    BDBN: College campuses face protests
    BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
    BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
    Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
    LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
    The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
    Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
    A Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
    Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
    The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
    Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
    The boys varsity soccer team's Kicks for Cancer game against Westford Academy at Concord-Carlisle High School was rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE.
    Breaking News: Kicks for Cancer rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE
    The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
    Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
    Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
    Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
    News Brief: Freshman election results
    News Brief: Freshman election results
    On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation will be hosting the Celebrate with Heart Community Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Cochituate Ball Field.
    News Brief: Eliza J. Norton Celebrate with Heart Community Festival
    The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
    Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
    LRT has changed this year and is different than it was in the past. Instead of being like a study hall, LRT is more like an academic class. “There is a new lesson based system starting this year,” sophomore Frankie Zilembo said.
    Navigating the shift: Changes in the LRT system
    Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
    Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
    The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.
    The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible
    Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
    Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
    WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
    Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
    In the 14th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine interview senior Badminton Club leader Annabelle Zhang.
    WSPN goes Clubbing: Badminton Club
    Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
    WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
    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
    Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPN's Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
    WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
    Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
    WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
    Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
    Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
    Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
    Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
    WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
    Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
    Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
    Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
    Zippity-Do-Dog is a hot dog stand that was founded in 2007. This food trolley is currently under the ownership of Roland Houle. It is located on Speen Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. “I took over the stand and have been running the stand since 2019,” Houle said. “I enjoy making hot dogs and providing a quick and easy meal for people on the go.” Houle, working through COVID, made an impact on the Framingham community with his outdoor trolley.
    Zippity Do Dog: Beyond the bun
    WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.
    Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf
    Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams are still in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. On Nov. 6, the girls volleyball team swept Greater New Bedford 3-0 and are now in the Elite 8 and hosting Bishop Fenwick on Friday Nov. 8. Boys soccer is playing Marblehead at the WHS turf on Nov. 7. Football is playing no.7 Burlington on Friday Nov. 8 away.
    Sports update: Fall playoffs 2024
    Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
    Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
    Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.
    WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University
    As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.
    A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff
    A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
    Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
    The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
    Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
    After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
    The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
    Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
    Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
    The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.
    Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta
    WSPN's Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
    Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
    Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celtics's ongoing season.
    Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
    WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
    Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
    WSPN's Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
    Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
    WSPN's Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matson's impact on both field hockey and women's sports.
    Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
    Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.
    Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams
    WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.
    The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down
    As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
    The importance of youth voting
    WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the financial strain of applying to college.
    Opinion: The cost of college applications is too much
    With the 2024 election coming up in November, the country is buzzing with political opinions. While social media can be a good outlet for these thoughts, it doesn’t come without consequences.
    Digital democracy: Social media shaping politics
    Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
    Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
    As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
    The importance of youth voting
    While poet, book writer and musician Charles Coe reads a poem, he briefly looks up from his book to survey the crowd. Join Co-Multimedia Editor Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers the impact of Coe's poetry, the significance of Arts Wayland for the community and the response of the residents of Wayland after hearing Coe's poetry.
    Charles Coe: Impacting Wayland through poetry
    Crossword: Halloween
    Crossword: Halloween
    After bringing an audience member up to the stage and performing with them, the Blue Men and audience member raise their arms up in celebration.
    The Blue Man Group: An explosion of color and meaning
    Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
    Top fashion trends for fall 2024
    Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
    Old Money: An old style resurfaced
    Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
    Halloween costume ideas
    A guide to new trends and traditional fashion for men this fall.
    Top mens fall fashion trends
    Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
    Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
    Crossword: Halloween
    Crossword: Halloween
    Crossword: Fall
    Crossword: Fall
    Back to school crossword
    Back to school crossword
    Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
    Crossword: April
    Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
    Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
    Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
    Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
    Join WSPN’s Carolina Sdoia as she reviews the new series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story.”
    Bloodlines and betrayal: The Menendez brothers in ‘Monsters’
    "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continues the story of the classic halloween movie, "Beetlejuice" in which the main character, Lydia Deetz, is all grown up, but the same ghost is around to haunt and pester her decades later. This sequel not only adds to the spooky tale, but has exhilarated in its bizarre characters, plot points and special effects.
    Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Double the madness
    Join WSPN reporter Jillian Mele as she reviews Tate McRae's latest new single, "It's ok I'm ok."
    Tate McRae drops another hit: “It’s ok I’m ok”
    Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
    Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
    Sophomores Max Berkowitz (left) and Noah Horne (right) clap their hands together as they dance to the music playing.
    Class of 2027 attends semi-formal dance
    Junior Kordell Shouder and senior Jaden Kaufman yell in excitement as junior Michael Caulfield receives the 'Gladiator Helmet' represented to Wayland's player of the game, chosen by head coach Scott Parseghian after each game.
    Football shuts down Burlington in first round of playoffs
    A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
    Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
    The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
    Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
    After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
    The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
    The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
    The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
    Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
    Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
    Join WSPN's Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
    The works of the WHS Genius Bar
    Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
    Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
    WPS's annual Band Fest
    WPS’s annual Band Fest
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
    The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
    The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
    Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
    Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
    Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
    Weekly Breakdown Episode 95: Picture day make up’s and voting registration
    The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
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        Unfolding “Godspell:” A look into the musical production

        Sophomore Fiona Wang opens and closes the show in one spot. The draped fabric where Wang stood doubled as a curtain and a crucifix. (7 × 30 in) (7 × 40 in) (7 × 65 in) by Penelope Biddle

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