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Join WSPN’s Ryan Chase and Staff Reporter Maddie Zajac as they delve into the musical life of sophomore Ben Hammond. Hammond plays several instruments, including the viola, piano, ukulele and guitar. Hammond reveals that his love of music started because of his family. Hammond’s family travels to Block Island, Rhode Island every summer, and Hammond vividly recalls his uncle playing guitar while on vacation, sparking Hammond’s musical interest. In this WSPN video, Hammond discusses his history with music, beginning with him learning to play the guitar and viola at 8 years old, and later learning to play the ukulele, piano and other styles of guitar. Hammond began by playing in the Loker Elementary School orchestra, and is now a member of Wayland High School’s Honors Sinfonia Orchestra. He has also started his own band called “Vagabond.”
Ben Hammond through music
February 29, 2024
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Ryan Chase, Co-Social Media Editor
Ryan Chase, Class of 2026, is a third year reporter and co-social media editor for WSPN. During the winter, he is a varsity alpine skier for WHS. Outside of school, he enjoys skiing, spending time with friends, traveling and watching movies.
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Maddie Zajac, Co-Features Editor
Maddie Zajac, Class of 2026, is a second-year reporter and co-features editor for WSPN. Outside of school, she enjoys going to the beach, painting, baking and spending lots of time with her friends.
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