![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)
![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 Wayland-Weston girl’s crew team prepares for the Massachusetts State Rowing Championship during practice on Thursday, May 23. The team practiced on Lake Cochituate in Wayland.
The girls first varsity eight boat ended up winning the state race on Sunday, May 26 at the Merrimack River in Lowell. “Winning states was so much fun,” captain senior Lulu Kazlas said. “We all worked so hard this season for this moment. And it was especially special as most of the boat is seniors and it’s a great way to end the season.”
Credit: Sasha Libenzon
Before practice begins, from left to right, Weston captain senior Siena Flanigan, juniors Addison Nugent and Sadie Batista and Weston senior Jackie Stjernfeldt hangout with each other.
