![In previous years, New England ski mountains have left eager skiers unsatisfied because of the sub-par and icy conditions on the slopes. Despite this situation, veteran skiers, and WHS sophomores Tobias Kyleber, Mathew Moscoffian and Colin Moleux provide some insight on why some mountains have a higher level quality than others, in their eyes. “[Two of my favorite mountains in New England] are Mount Stow and Mount Cannon,” Moscoffian said. “These mountains are better because they have the best quality of snow and have the most trails open, usually.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6-1200x800.png)
![On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Wayland Cares director J Verhoosky led a presentation on the importance of choosing to be vulnerable in conversations. Through various activities and experiments, the audience was instructed to confront how they approach risk taking and their comfort zones. “[My biggest takeaway was] make yourself available for other people and share things you might not share with other people to make them feel like they're in a safe environment,” junior Addison Voight said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JLb1q3m4ZHvNAKYzv7c60kyyrrafzS8pJlYoJcoj.png)
The boys varsity cross country team and captain junior Arya Samaratunga ran at the MIAA Meet of Champions on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Willard Park in Devens. The races were divided into three divisions based on school size. The course was five kilometers long which is about 3.1 miles.
Credit: Sasha Libenzon
Before crossing the finish line and becoming state champion in the division I race, a Westford Academy (WA) runner extends his arm out pointing to the fans. The WA runner ran the course, which was 3.1 miles long, in 15 minutes and six seconds.
