![Gap years are an uncommon alternative for high school graduates, in which graduates take a year or more off from schooling and pursue something separate from college until they are ready to return to their education or something else. Wayland High School psychology teacher David Schmirer believes that college is a good route for many high school graduates, however, he also says that its best to keep an open mind when thinking about gap years. “I think the vast majority of our students are going to be fine with [going to college] and [are] ready to go, but for those students who are having [gap years] be a more visible choice I think [it] is a good thing both for physical and mental health,” Schmirer said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/xZ9lq7i7NbhVXpa2kT21s3Wz8PHl5Df0bATRSq6x-1200x800.png)
![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)
![After the Raider's first goal of the game, scored by senior captain Luke Galizio, the players pile onto the glass by the student section to celebrate, igniting the crowd into a roar. "The atmosphere was incredible, having two towns that both come to support us is amazing," Galizio said. "When [the crowd] started chanting 'Raider nation' it made [the game] feel like it wasn't just one team against another, we had a whole building of fans supporting us."](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/06FBB04E-4C03-408A-B554-FE6C06CE8C08_1_105_c.jpeg)
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.
Features:
Staff Reporter Karis Tam looked into the french bakery Le Petit Four. Staff Reporter Cesar Campos-Belussi raised the question of if gap years are worth it. Meanwhile, Co-Editor Maddie Zajac, WSPN’s Sofia Ciciarelli and Campos-Belussi explored how hospital waiting times can affect patients and medical staff.
Sports:
Staff Reporter Joey Fay wrote about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports. Staff Reporter Ravi Kapadia covered boys varsity basketball senior co-captain Ido Geffen’s comeback after attaining injuries.
Opinion:
Staff Reporters Caroline Kiernan and Katie Collett reflected on the issues with the Wayland Middle School’s grading system. Staff Reporter Shawnie Loveless shared her reasoning as to why Billie Eilish deserved the Album of the Year.
A&E:
Staff Reporters Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco interviewed February’s Fashionista of the Month, freshman Amelie Schegerin.
Multimedia:
WSPN’s Olivia Green and Staff Reporter Sadie Alongi photographed the girls basketball team’s senior night against Dover-Sherborn Regional High School. Co-Editor Edge Wheeler produced a gallery on the Watertown/Wayland co-op boys varsity hockey team’s game against Pembroke.
Broadcast:
Co-Editor Carolina Sdoia and Staff Reporters Jessi Dretler and Owen Harrington broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 110. Kapadia and Harrington discussed the new NBA trade deadlines.
