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Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again
Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Nov. 20 – Wayland-Weston Thanksgiving game, Veterans Day and Black Friday gift guide
On Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving morning, the Wayland High School Warriors (7-3) will take on Weston High School’s Wildcats (3-6) at 10 a.m. on Wayland High School’s turf. “Coach has been motivating us about this big rivalry game and we really want to show all the work we have been putting in during this [game],” sophomore cornerback Braylen Jenkins said. “Our whole team has been putting in a lot of work and we hope it translates to this big rivalry game so we can get a win for the seniors and our town.”
News Brief: Wayland-Weston’s Thanksgiving football game
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Nov. 13 – Community rally against antisemitism, Liberty’s Pizza’s rebuilding efforts and WHS exchange students
On Friday, Nov. 17, Wayland community members came together to rally against the recent antisemitism in town. The attendees gathered outside of Wayland Middle School, and remained there until around 8:35 a.m.. “We [are here because] we want to stand up with our Jewish neighbors who are feeling threatened,” Wayland resident Mary Ann Borkowsai said.
Wayland stands against hate: Community rallies against antisemitism
Join Staff Reporter Sophia Verma as she discusses the recent resolution of the Natalee Holloway case.
BDBN: Natalee Holloway case solved after 18 years
Join Staff Reporter Sophia Verma as she discusses the recent resolution of the Natalee Holloway case.
BDBN: Israel-Hamas war in simple terms
Join Staff Reporter Sophia Verma as she discusses the recent resolution of the Natalee Holloway case.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: New COVID-19 information
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses former President Donald Trumps recent legal entanglements.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The legal entanglements of Donald Trump
This morning, April 21, an anonymous member of Wayland Community Forum on Facebook published an exchange of emails betweeen School Committee candidate Dovie King and Midge Connolly, who was a candidate for Waylands acting superintendent at the time.
Community Forum publishes emails between School Committee candidate and former acting superintendent candidate
Over the past couple of weeks WSPN had the opportunity to sit down with Waylands 4 school committee candidates: Dovie King, Craig Gruber, Erin Mueller and Christina Rodrigo.
Meet the candidates for Wayland School Committee
ICYMI: Week of April 10 and April break - interim superintendent, School Committee candidates and Russia-Ukraine war one year later
ICYMI: Week of April 10 and April break – interim superintendent, School Committee candidates and Russia-Ukraine war one year later
Wayland School Committee members vote to select former Newton Superintendent David Fleishman as Waylands interim superintendent.
School Committee selects David Fleishman as interim superintendent
On Monday, March 13, and Wednesday, March 15, the Wayland School Committee met to discuss the budget for FY24, opening up time for public comment at the end of each meeting.
School Committee discusses Wayland’s FY24 budget
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
The Class of 2027 elects its officers and representatives.
Breaking News: Freshmen election results
This morning, on Monday Oct. 16, parts of Route 27 were closed due to a car hitting a telephone pole.
Breaking News: Route 27 closed
A fire starts at International Auto Body shop in Wayland at 3:52 p.m. on Oct. 3.
Breaking News: Fire breaks out at International Auto Body shop
On Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving morning, the Wayland High School Warriors (7-3) will take on Weston High School’s Wildcats (3-6) at 10 a.m. on Wayland High School’s turf. “Coach has been motivating us about this big rivalry game and we really want to show all the work we have been putting in during this [game],” sophomore cornerback Braylen Jenkins said. “Our whole team has been putting in a lot of work and we hope it translates to this big rivalry game so we can get a win for the seniors and our town.”
News Brief: Wayland-Weston’s Thanksgiving football game
On Saturday, Oct. 28, Wayland High School’s Class of 2024 will participate in the annual Progressive Dinner, in which students will commute between three different houses for different parts of the meal: appetizers, the main course and dessert. “Progressive Dinner is an excellent opportunity to bring all of the students in our grade together,” senior class treasurer Nora Edouarzin said. “We’ve been planning this event for a long time and have put in a lot of time, so we hope it will turn out really well.”
News Brief: Class of 2024’s Progressive Dinner
News Editor Selena Liu informs readers of schedule changes for this upcoming week due to a school-wide assembly.
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
Students enter the South building of Wayland High School. According to some freshmen, the transition from high school to middle school can be anywhere from exciting to stressful depending on the level of preparation provided from the middle school. “Middle school is about learning your skills and trying to get better at understanding how you learn,” Wayland Middle School science teacher Jennifer Nichols said. “So when you get to high school and it counts, you can actually use all the skills youve figured out in middle school and apply them to your classes in high school.”
Students and teachers reflect on the transition from middle school to high school
Unlike schools in the U.K., Wayland High School does not have a fall break. Students and staff share their thoughts on fall break.
Student and staff thoughts on fall break
Outside Veritas Christian Academy is a thank you veterans display created by students in third through eighth grade. On Thursday, Nov. 9, Veritas hosted a Veterans Day chapel to honor veterans and encourage acts of service for Veritas students.
A ripple effect: The deeper meaning behind Veterans Day
Liberty’s Pizza owners Sam (middle) and Shery (right) Maksimous are pictured behind their shop’s front desk with a customer. On Oct. 3, the auto body shop in the Cochituate Plaza caught on fire, causing significant smoke damage to Liberty’s. “We lost our lives,” owner Shery Maksimous said. “The business is like our home [since] we’re not from here. My husband and I have fought to get a good life for us and our four kids. When [the fire] started, it [hurt us because] our whole family’s [sacrifices] were in the store. My kids grew up there.”
Liberty’s Pizza: Wayland community supports owners as they rebuild lives after fire
About three weeks before the start of the school year, senior Henrique Abecasis and junior Philipp Knecht moved to Wayland from Portugal and Germany, respectively, to begin their exchange year.
Henrique Abecasis and Philipp Knecht: Exchange students transition to WHS
Join WSPN’s Jenny Shine and Annika Martins as they interview Window Director Belle Peredna.
WSPN goes clubbing: Window dance ensemble
Join WSPN’s Jenny Shine and Annika Martins as they interview MOSS leader Erin Lavelle.
WSPN goes clubbing: MOSS
Join WSPN’s Jenny Shine and Annika Martins as they interview SADD leader Giovanni Sebastianelli.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: SADD
Join WSPNs Jenny Shine and Annika Martins as they interview Best Buddies club treasurer CC Haddad.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Best Buddies
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler becomes the new secretary of education of Massachusetts under Governor Maura Healey. I really want to be a partner to the people who are experiencing education at all levels, Tutwiler said.
Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity
At the beginning of the year, juniors Ayush Kumar, Hallie Luo, Andrew Fang and Zack Goldstein restarted Chess Club. “I think Chess Club has grown since the beginning of the year, and now that it is at lunch, anyone can come and play a game even if they arent a regular to the club,” junior and Chess Club co-leader Ayush Kumar said. “We welcome everyone.”
Checkmate: How chess has hit the jackpot at Wayland High School
From left to right freshman Julianna McDonald, junior Sophia Verma, freshman Marissa Mendoza and sophomores Melody and Marissa Wong stand together, each grabbing a piece of dough to mold. After senior Eileen Kaewapresert made the pasta dough, the rest of the students got to create the shapes of their choice. “At first, this was only a small group to bond with two special needs students, Melody and Marissa [Wong], because they already had an interest in cooking,” Kaewprasert said.
WHS students collaborate through Cooking Club
Custodial staff at Wayland High School share their experiences working here at the school. It’s a basic job, it’s hard, we do a lot of work, WHS custodian Sean Slavin said. That’s one thing, when we get new people that we want to interview, we tell them ‘It’s not hard work, it’s a lot of work.’
Hidden heroes: The custodial staff of Wayland High School
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike OConnor
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike O’Connor
About three weeks before the start of the school year, senior Henrique Abecasis and junior Philipp Knecht moved to Wayland from Portugal and Germany, respectively, to begin their exchange year.
Henrique Abecasis and Philipp Knecht: Exchange students transition to WHS
Wayland resident Neha Gandhi has been blogging and posting on her platform Love Playing Dressup for over a decade. The positive impact that social media has [is that] you could share the truth about about life and truly make somebody feel less alone, Gandhi said.
Neha Gandhi: The “I” in “influencer”
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga delves into the history and behind-the-scenes process of Waylands most memorable Halloween house. You gotta walk close to everything because everything moves, Wayland resident and owner of the house Sean Flanagan said. All of the Halloween figures are animatronic so when you walk by everything, it’ll come alive.”
Decorated to the nines: An inside look at Wayland’s historic Halloween house
Junior Pari Sontha sang at the Sydney Opera House this past summer, an opportunity afforded to her through the Honors Performance Series. “I think [Sydney] was absolutely amazing because that was my first time going somewhere without my parents and living off of what I had financially,” Sontha said.
Pari Sontha: Serenading the Sydney Opera House
Senior Lulu Kazlas commits to Rutgers University for rowing. Once I get faster in college, [the Lithuania National Team] is something Im keeping in the back of my mind. I want to keep training for bigger things, as I do love the sport and never want it to stop.”
Lulu Kazlas: The ride to Lithuania
WSPNs Natalie Greenaway discusses the WHS girls soccer banquet and the captains for the new season.
WHS girls varsity soccer introduces captains for 2024 season
WSPN shares information about every 2023-2024 winter sport, the captains and the key players to watch.
Winter sports preview
Recap and future of the Wayland freshmen football team
Recap and future of the Wayland freshmen football team
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses the Nitto ATP Finals and his analysis of each athlete.
Opinion: Nitto ATP Finals athlete analysis
In this year’s fall playoffs, four Wayland teams made it to the competition. WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo recaps each teams’ playoff experience.
WHS fall playoff recap
Captain junior Arya Samaratunga (far left) runs with a group. Samaratatunga was the only girl to qualify for the meet from Wayland. In order to qualify for the MIAA Meet of Champions, a team must place in the top seven in the MIAA divisional race. If a team does not qualify, it can send individual athletes who come in the top ten outside of teams that qualify.
Cross country wraps up its season at the state championship
The Wayland varsity field hockey team beat South High Community on Thursday, Nov. 2 with a final score of 2-0. The game was a preliminary game in the MIAA Division II tournament, where Wayland was the No. 31 seed and South High was the No. 34 seed.  On Friday, Nov. 3, the team travelled to Norwood, the No. 2 seed, for the playoff round of 32, where they lost 0-9.
Field hockey secures a final win against South High Community
As a Norwell defender attempts to steal the ball, freshman Brady Babineau kicks it. The Wayland boys varsity soccer team finishes its regular season with a record of six wins, nine losses and two ties. I think we had a lot of tough losses, junior Matyas Kylberger said. Our records not great, but we played difficult teams, and I think we persevered through a bunch of games.
Boys soccer ties with Norwell on senior night
Sophomore Braylen Jenkins defends a Bedford player who has possession of the ball. The varsity football teams current record is five wins and two losses.
Football tackles Bedford on senior night
While being pressured by a Waltham defender, junior Katie White runs with the ball, looking for an open player to pass to.
Girls soccer scores a win against Waltham on senior night
Captain senior Deirdre Brown cradles the ball as a Whitman-Hanson player defends her.
Girls lacrosse beats Whitman-Hanson in playoffs
The Wayland boys varsity soccer team celebrates its goal by running to the sidelines and embracing each other. The high intensity game went into overtime after a 2-2 tie, and it ultimately ended in a Wayland Warriors win of 3-2 against Somerville.
Game recap: Boys soccer scores a win against Somerville
The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.
Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
WSPNs Ryan Chase shares his thoughts on the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and how it has impacted Jews around the world.
Opinion: Hamas’ effect on Jews everywhere
WSPNs Jenny Shine shares her thoughts on the New England Patriots ongoing season.
Opinion: This Patriots season is embarrassing
Guest writer Ellie Brogan discusses her personal ties to the Route 27 plaza and her reaction to the fire that occurred on Oct. 3.
Opinion: A tribute to the Route 27 plaza
WSPN’s Kally Proctor discusses the continued stoppage of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Opinion: The GOP embarrasses itself, it embarrasses me
WSPNs Kally Proctor discusses the recent ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and what this means for American democracy.
Opinion: If Kevin McCarthy was the loser, who was the winner?
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
In the second installment of their opinion series, Three Takes On, Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on course selections.
Opinion: Three takes on course selection
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses the Nitto ATP Finals and his analysis of each athlete.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Opinion: Is Medvedev’s French Open loss part of a curse or a mentality?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz is back on track to be the best player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga
Join Staff Reporter Sophia Verma as she reviews the new horror film “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” released on Oct. 27.
Movie Review: “Five Nights at Freddy’s”
Join WSPNs Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they interview the November Fashionista of the Month: Katherine Bassen.
Fashionista of the Month: November
Join reporters Tasha Janoff and Jenny Shine as they chat with WSPNs November Artist of the Month Ava Renneker. My favorite piece is a paper cut I made last year of my dog, Kiki, senior Ava Renneker said. It took so long because I had to draw and cut out each piece of fur. Each piece of fur was very small so it was time consuming. I really like how [the piece] turned out.
Artist of the Month: Ava Renneker
Join WSPNs Mischa Lee and Melina Barris as they scout out the best places to shop for Black Friday.
Black Friday Gift Guide
Join WSPNs Fiona Peltonen as she outlines her typical Thanksgiving dinner as a vegetarian.
Turkey day, but without the turkey
Join WSPNs Katya Luzarraga on the first official WHS Never Have I Ever quiz.
The official WHS ‘Never Have I Ever’ quiz
Quiz: Can you guess whose pets these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose pets these are?
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Join sisters, WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchi as they review Taylor Swifts latest album, 1989 (Taylors Version).
A new romantic record: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”
Join WSPNs Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee, along with Staff Reporter Sophia Verma as they review Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” movie.
Movie review: “The Eras Tour”
Join reporter Mischa Lee as she shares her opinions on the songs of singer Madison Beers new album, “Silence Between Songs.
“Silence Between Songs:” Another Madison Beer masterpiece
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
WSPNs Reva Datar reviews Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan.
“Oppenheimer:” Yet another canvas for Christopher Nolan
Senior Amartya Nagesha has always been focused on improving her singing skills. After joining the Honors Concert Choir, and taking numerous years of singing lessons, Nagesha has started applying to music colleges such as Berklee College of Music.
January’s Artist of the Month: Amartya Nagesha
The image above is a piece sophomore Eunjee Kang created for her Art 1 class. I made this during our first Art 1 project: Self-Portrait in Objects: Origami Book, Kang said. I drew some objects I favored or objects I thought represented me using colored pencils.
October Artist of the Month: Eunjee Kang
The image above is one of senior Sarah Foleys AP art Projects. She played with different mediums, colors and design elements to create this piece. I like the vibrant colors and different textures,” Foley said.
September’s Artist of the Month: Sarah Foley
The image above is one of freshman Tristen Chows metalsmithing projects. Chow concluded that this was one of the hardests projects she’s done all year. “Everyone else was making something flat, like a landscape, or a medal, but I wanted to do something different, Chow said. It took time and sweat, but I had a blast.
June’s Artist of the Month: Tristen Chow
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
Join WSPNs Mischa Lee as she interviews Octobers Fashionista of the Month.
Fashionista of the Month: October
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: May
Sophomore Dylan Engelhardt prepares to serve the ball to the opposing team.
Student Council’s Spikeball tournament
Junior Jack Gavron solos the song Amazing by Rex Orange County during the T-Tones performance. Gavron is one of the directors for the T-Tones.
WHS a capella takes the stage
Recap and future of the Wayland freshmen football team
Recap and future of the Wayland freshmen football team
Senior Student Council Vice President Giovanni Sebastianelli covers his lips in orange paint to cover a poster titled Kiss My Class with kisses.
WHS hosts annual Color Blast
The Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club hosted its annual dodgeball tournament fundraiser at the Wayland High School field house on Saturday, Nov. 18. 15 teams participated in the tournament. Each team paid $40 to play and was comprised of up to eight players. The team Green Team won the tournament for the second year in a row and team GMD won best dressed.
SADD hosts annual dodgeball tournament
Sophomore Dylan Engelhardt prepares to serve the ball to the opposing team.
Student Council’s Spikeball tournament
Freshman Elliot Koopersmith jukes out his opponent as he moves closer to the net. Koopersmith was on the varsity soccer team in the fall.
Boys lacrosse wins over Waltham
Megan Smith, Spanish
A blast from the past: WHS teachers who were WHS students first
Sophomore Jill Mele (right) looks for a pass as teammate freshman Mackenzie Morris (left) defends against Nipmuc players.
Girls lacrosse cradles a win against Nipmuc
Freshman Finn Bell signals to his teammate that the opponents ball is about to go out.
Boys volleyball falls to Milford
Enjoy this festive treat during Thanksgiving with your friends and family. This dessert is fun, creative and easy to make. You can whip this up in no time for whoever might feel like a little something sweet after their savory Thanksgiving meal. Be certain to make a lot of these turkeys, because they will leave your guests coming back for more!
Flavor! Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Step Ten: Scoop some fruit salsa into a bowl and enjoy with cinnamon sugar pita chips.
Flavor! Fruit salsa
Step Ten: Its time to decorate! Use icing or melted chocolate to create a face and hair. Add a bit of icing to the back of the candy eyes so they stick.
Flavor! Frankenstein Rice Krispies Treats
Step Seven: Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool on a baking tray. Enjoy!
Flavor! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Flavor! Pumpkin Munchkins
Flavor! Pumpkin Munchkins
Friday Fast Five: EBMs WayCal
Friday Fast Five: EBM’s WayCal
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again
Weekly Breakdown Episode 71: Metrowest Health Survey and Wayland Public Library bus stop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 71: Metrowest Health Survey and Wayland Public Library bus stop
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 70: End of quarter one and girls varsity volleyball playoff game
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again
Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 71: Metrowest Health Survey and Wayland Public Library bus stop
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 70: End of quarter one and girls varsity volleyball playoff game
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 69: Start of fall playoffs and town book groups
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 68: Connect Haunted House and pumpkin carving
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The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
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The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
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The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
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Friday Fast Five: EBM’s WayCal
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    Janet Wolbarst • Feb 11, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    This is a beautiful video, from the message to the film making. Very well done. Congratulations. I too am very impressed.

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    Ms. Dalbec • Feb 7, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    What an uplifting story. Great documentary storytelling, video work and selection of music! I am very impressed.

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    2012 • Feb 5, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    This video is incredible! One of the best I have ever seen from WSPN. Keep up the good work

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      Zander Cowen • Feb 5, 2013 at 8:57 PM

      thank you!

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