![On Monday, June 10, the annual Underclassmen Awards ceremony took place inside of WHSs auditorium.
I think that these awards bring motivation to [WHS] students to preform well academically, Sophomore Rufat Hasanov said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0474-1200x800.jpg)
![With the recent addition of Wayland Hockey to the towns athletic budget, hockey players are at ease with sport costs, and the programs future at the school.
“I’m very excited and proud that the funding passed,” Recently elected boys hockey captain Shane Desmond said. “I know the WHA has put in a lot of effort to get this done, and I know the main goal is to make [hockey] more affordable.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-03-at-9.41.37-AM-1200x800.png)
![The Wayland residents who volunteer to coach baseball try to make the environment fun and uplifting for players. “[I try] to build the kids up,” Co-Commissioner and coach for a Minors team Alex Ahmed said. “If someone strikes out, you encourage them, [and] say that [they] get another chance, [or they] could try again next time.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/unnamed-1200x801.png)
The boys varsity lacrosse team hosts Newton South on Thursday, May 16. The Warriors lost to Newton South with a final score of 9-8, in a game that came down to the final moments with Wayland scoring two goals and putting seven shots on net within the final two minutes. Following the game, Wayland honored the boys lacrosse seniors, who played their final home game for the team.
Credit: Edge Wheeler
Captain junior Braden Leichliter dashes past a Newton South player following a faceoff win. Leichliter has been dominant taking faceoffs on the varsity team since his freshman year, and was named captain at the end of last season as a result of his hard work.
