![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)
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
News:
Staff reporters Nadya Chase, Katya Luzarraga and Jenny Shine wrote an article on the process of welcoming the Class of 2028 to the high school.
Features:
Co-Editor Penelope Biddle spotlighted a film casting WHS Class of 2023 graduate Molly Morneweck.
Sports:
Staff reporters Fiona Peltonen and Maggie Buffum recapped the boys varsity baseball team loss against Westborough High School. WSPN’s Bowen Morrison and staff reporter Ben Jackson shared their predictions for the upcoming NBA lottery draft.
Opinion:
WSPN’s Sofia Ciciarelli discussed the importance of test retakes. Staff reporter Sophia Verma shared her thoughts and feelings about Harrison Butker, a football kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs. WSPN’s Olivia Green and Verma wrote about Louisiana’s new abortion ban and the effects that it will have on women’s health.
A&E:
Staff reporters Jenny Shine, Hallie Luo and Makenzie Macchi produced an interactive map highlighting where students in the Class of 2024 are headed after graduation. Verma wrote her top 10 activity recommendations to do over the summer break.
Multimedia:
Co-Editor-in-Chief Sasha Libenzon produced a gallery on the Wayland-Weston girl’s crew team preparing for the Massachusetts State Rowing Championship.
Broadcast:
Co-Editors Jane Tardiff and Carolina Sdoia and Staff Reporter Jessi Dretler broke down Wayland’s news in the Weekly Breakdown Episode 86.
![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)
