![In previous years, New England ski mountains have left eager skiers unsatisfied because of the sub-par and icy conditions on the slopes. Despite this situation, veteran skiers, and WHS sophomores Tobias Kyleber, Mathew Moscoffian and Colin Moleux provide some insight on why some mountains have a higher level quality than others, in their eyes. “[Two of my favorite mountains in New England] are Mount Stow and Mount Cannon,” Moscoffian said. “These mountains are better because they have the best quality of snow and have the most trails open, usually.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6-1200x800.png)
![On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Wayland Cares director J Verhoosky led a presentation on the importance of choosing to be vulnerable in conversations. Through various activities and experiments, the audience was instructed to confront how they approach risk taking and their comfort zones. “[My biggest takeaway was] make yourself available for other people and share things you might not share with other people to make them feel like they're in a safe environment,” junior Addison Voight said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JLb1q3m4ZHvNAKYzv7c60kyyrrafzS8pJlYoJcoj.png)
Russel’s Garden Center hosted their first annual “Fall Festival” (Fall Fest) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. The festival consisted of several different activities, such as a live band and activities for kids, which included face painting, pumpkin decorating, balloon animals and corn hole. Along with this, the store was open for shoppers. There were also various stands set up advertising or selling goods from local businesses.
Credit: Natalie Greenaway
Russell's Garden Center can be found on Route 20 in Wayland, and has various gardening supplies, which include annual flowers, gardening tools, and the fall favorite, pumpkins.
