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:
Co-Editor-in-Chief Sasha Libenzon reported on the World Language Department field trips to France and Italy. Staff Reporter Annabelle Hage wrote on the effect of pollen allergies.
Features:
WSPN’s Sofia Ciciarelli and Staff Reporter Annabelle Hage looked into how Narcan can help with the side effects of overdosing. WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang and Staff Reporter Joseph Fay spotlighted junior Peter Caputa’s car detailing business.
Sports:
WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo and Staff Reporter Grace Zocco delved into Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camach’s tennis career as a nationally ranked 4-star tennis player.
A&E:
Staff Reporters Kate Goodman and Molly Bergeron spoke with this month’s artist of the month, junior Abby Peredna.
Broadcast:
WSPN’s Elyssa Grillo and Staff Reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler traveled to Crumbl Cookies to sample some of the restaurant’s offerings. Co-Editors Carolina Sdoia and Jane Tardif and Staff Reporter Jessi Dretler broke down Wayland’s news in Weekly Breakdown Episode 117.
ICYMI: April 14 – World Language Department field trips, pollen allergies and effects of Narcan
April 21, 2025
Credit: Alyssa Ao
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Marissa Mendoza, Organizational Managing Editor
Marissa Mendoza, Class of 2026, is a third year reporter and the organizational managing editor for WSPN. Mendoza is also the reporting editor for the yearbook. Outside of school, she works at Volante Farms and enjoys spending time with friends, traveling and doing outdoor activities.
Alyssa Ao, Co-Graphics Editor
Alyssa Ao, Class of 2025, is a co-graphics editor for WSPN. She is also one of the Math Team captains and co-president of the Art Club. Outside of school, she enjoys art, playing piano and watching TV.
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