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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
News:
Editor Selena Liu broke the news on the freshmen class election results. Meanwhile, Co-Editor-in-Chief Nadya Chase broke the news on current acting superintendent David Fleishman being reappointed as interim superintendent. Liu briefed the Class of 2024’s Progressive Dinner.
Features:
Co-Editors Kally Proctor and Penelope Biddle along with Staff Reporter Sophia Verma produced an interactive multimedia infographic about BMX athletes visiting WHS.
“Throughout the show, Sieg talked about the challenges that the athletes faced as young kids and how they overcame them, emphasizing that BMX helped them get through those challenges,” Proctor, Biddle and Verma wrote. “This was intended to show the students that following your passions can help you through tough times, even if it feels difficult. The athletes also tried to convey the message that students are not alone if they are going through tough times.”
Sports:
Editor Bella Shreiber discussed the WHS football team’s drastic change in its record from last year.
“Starting the season with the bitter taste of last year’s record, some Wayland High School students thought the WHS varsity football team would have an underwhelming season,” Shreiber wrote. “In contrast, last year’s season ended with a record of 1-10, while this year’s record is 4-2.”
Multimedia:
Co-Editors-in-Chief Talia Macchi and Chase produced a video to meet the Class of 2026 at sophomore semi. Meanwhile, Editor Sasha Libenzon photographed girls soccer’s senior night win against Waltham.
A&E:
Staff Reporter Carolina Sdoia produced an article about WHS junior Pari Sontha serenading the Sydney Opera House. Meanwhile, WSPN’s Hallie Luo reviewed the boygenius concert. WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang wrote about AP European students viewing the play, “Fat Ham.”
WSPN’s Mischa Lee produced an article about October’s Fashionista of the Month. Staff Reporter Jessi Dretler produced an article about Halloween activities around town.
Opinion:
Proctor wrote about the GOP embarrassing itself. Meanwhile, Guest Writer Eleanor Brogan wrote a tribute to the Route 27 Plaza.
Podcast:
Editor Abby Raftery and Staff Reporters Jillian Mele and Dretler broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 68.
