![Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/09-27-24-NSKI-Wong-Announcement-1920x1080-1-e1730466291327-1200x704.jpg)
- WSPN’s newest series, Wandering Backpack, asks what would you bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.
Guitar: For making songs along the way.
Moby Dick by Herman Melville: If I could only read one novel over and over again it would be this.
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman: It’s the song of the open road; it’s music, no batteries required.
The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa: For its reminders that every moment is an invitation to be genuine and good.
Journals and pen: For notes, songs and stories.
Wool hat: Hand made gift, keeps me warm.
Pocketknife: Given to me in elementary school by my parents, many uses in the wilderness.
Image of Kannon: 1000 arms of compassion, a nice reminder.
Strings: Self evident.
