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Playing music for the celebration, from left to right, Vagabond seniors Ben Hammond, Ori Kohl, junior Brennan Smith and senior Atticus DeGrenier play music ranging from 90's to today's hits.
The Eliza J. Norton Foundation ‘Celebrates With Heart’ at their annual festival
Have you been a regular reader of WSPN content? Test your knowledge with WSPN's new column: News Quizzes. The first being the "September News Quiz" highlighting key information WSPN stories have covered during the month of September. The answer key can be found at the bottom of the quiz.
Are you keeping up with WSPN? Find out in this September news quiz
Students crowd around in a circle as junior Max Curbelo dances and spins on the floor.
Students dance their hearts out at homecoming
In Arts Wayland's grand opening for its new location, Arts Wayland displayed a variety of work, including photographs, sculptures, paintings and sketches.
A community for the arts: Arts Wayland’s grand opening
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the first Wayland School Committee meeting of the year took place from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Sept. 10
"The Compatriots" hometown premiere was followed by a Q & A with the audience. From left to right, the Q & A included Producer Alberto Sayan, Director Spencer Cohen and lead actor Rafael Silvia.
His childhood friend faced deportation, so he made a movie about it
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The Wayland student section cheers and pops confetti poppers following Wayland's first goal of the game.
Boys soccer ties Westford Academy in the annual Kicks for Cancer game
There are 11 Wayland High School sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/29
Boys basketball head coach Dennis Doherty will not be returning to the sideline this winter as he announced his resignation earlier this month. Doherty has been the head coach for 17 years and played for the Wayland varsity team during his high school days.
Coach Doherty steps down after 17 seasons at Wayland
After the captains, seniors Dylan Engelhardt, Alex Evengelista and juniors Brajae Walton Aidan Curry come back from meeting with the reffs and Ashlands captains, players rush the field and jump up in excitement. "Our team is young, but shows a lot of potential," Engelhardt said. "At the end of the day, it comes down to getting better each week and reducing mistakes."
Football defeated in homecoming game
There are 12 WHS sports games this week, one of them including the annual Kicks for Cancer game on Saturday, Sept. 27. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/22
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she does a book versus TV show analysis on Jenny Han's "The Summer I Turned Pretty."
Did “The Summer I Turned Pretty” TV show stay true to the books?
This month's artist is senior Kaileigh Walker.
Artist of the month: Kaileigh Walker
In Arts Wayland's grand opening for its new location, Arts Wayland displayed a variety of work, including photographs, sculptures, paintings and sketches.
A community for the arts: Arts Wayland’s grand opening
Join WSPN's Annabel Orcutt as she discusses fashion with Ava Adelson.
Fashionista of the Month: Ava Adelson
Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
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Boys soccer ties Westford Academy in the annual Kicks for Cancer game

Grace Zocco
September 30, 2025
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The Wayland student section cheers and pops confetti poppers following Wayland's first goal of the game.
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Grace Zocco, Class of 2028, is the Co-Multimedia Editor, with a podcast focus. In her free time, she likes to go to concerts, play soccer for WHS and spend time with her family and friends.
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