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:
WSPN’s Kally Proctor and Jennifer Shine wrote about WHS students testing for the Seal of Biliteracy. Co-Editor-in-Chief Nadya Chase broke the news of the Wayland School Committee hiring Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent. Meanwhile, Staff Reporter Sofia Ciciarelli briefed the Claypit Hill PTO’s welcome event for new students and families.
Features:
Staff Reporter Annika Martins overviewed WHS’ Future Business Leaders of America club. Proctor spotlighted the WHS Theater Ensemble.
Sports:
Co-Editor-in-Chief Talia Macchi and Staff Reporter Natalie Greenaway produced a quiz to guess the girls varsity basketball player’s sneakers. WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo spotlighted Caitlin Heus-Smith’s success as a track and field athlete. Staff Reporters Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler produced an article on spring sports teams’ captains preparing for the upcoming season.
A&E:
Proctor reviewed the Broadway play, “Moulin Rouge.” Staff Reporter Mackenzie Macchi produced an infographic to summarize what WHS students did over February break. Staff Reporter Margaret Buffum discussed the top 10 movie sequels coming out in 2024.
Meanwhile, Staff Reporter Melina Barris produced a WSPN “Wordle.” Staff Reporters Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista reviewed the album “Vultures 1.”
Multimedia:
Staff Reporters Carolina Sdoia and Evangelista photographed the boys varsity basketball team’s senior nights. WSPN’s Ryan Chase and Staff Reporter Madeline Zajac produced a video on Ben Hammond’s musical life. WSPN’s Reva Datar, Mischa Lee and Barris produced a video on Muffin House Cafe.
Podcast:
Staff Reporters Olivia Green, Buffum and Barris broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 75. Staff Reporters Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele interviewed history teacher Timothy Glavin.
ICYMI: Week of Feb. 26 – School Committee hires assistant superintendent, Seal of Biliteracy testing and basketball teams’ senior nights
March 4, 2024
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Selena Liu, News Editor
Selena Liu, Class of 2024, is a third year reporter and the news editor for WSPN. She is a two-time captain of the cross country team, as well as a captain of both the indoor track and the tennis teams at WHS. She is also her class's vice president. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and writing for her column Breaking Down Breaking News.
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Alyssa Ao, Co-Graphics Editor
Alyssa Ao, Class of 2025, is a co-graphics editor for WSPN. She is also one of the Math Team captains and co-president of the Art Club. Outside of school, she enjoys art, playing piano and watching TV.
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