![Join WSPN’s Marissa Mendoza, Edge Wheeler, Ainsley Jay, Bowen Morrison and Sofia Ciciarelli as they cover seniors’ involvement in the election and the viewpoint from a WHS educator. “[The election is] a really toxic environment,” WHS history teacher Katherine Bassen said. “It would be disingenuous for me to say, ‘oh, everything's going great.’ Obviously it's not, right?”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0282-1-1200x800.jpg)
![The Boy Scouts will be selling trees on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. until they sell out.
“This event is one of the things that [the Boy Scouts] get to have a direct impact on the community,” freshman Alex Macleod said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-8.38.38 AM.png)
Sleeping bag: I like to sleep, and I need something to keep me warm.
Lacrosse stick: Something I like to fiddle around with; it keeps me occupied and having fun.
Bottle of green tea: I love the taste of it. It’s the thing I drink most second to water, and it always makes me feel relaxed.
Boots: I took those boots hiking with my friends Lee Junkin and Mark Blahnik on the Appalachian Trail this summer, and they served me well.
Goggles: I love to snorkel and look around and see what’s going on under the water. It’s like a whole new world under the water.
Hat: Keeps the sun out of my eyes, and I love to be reminded of Maine.
Flashlight: When it gets dark, you always need a flashlight.
“Decision Points” by George Bush: He was president at an interesting time, so there are a lot of interesting points he discusses, and it gives you something to think about.
