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ICYMI: Nov. 11 - Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
ICYMI: Nov. 11 – Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
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.
ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Harris supporter Jillian Kohl and her mother come together for a photo while Trump supporters stand in the background.
Engaging the community: Political activity around Wayland
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The boys varsity soccer team's Kicks for Cancer game against Westford Academy at Concord-Carlisle High School was rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE.
Breaking News: Kicks for Cancer rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
News Brief: Freshman election results
News Brief: Freshman election results
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation will be hosting the Celebrate with Heart Community Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Cochituate Ball Field.
News Brief: Eliza J. Norton Celebrate with Heart Community Festival
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
WSPN's Fiona Peltonen, Alex Evangelista and Jessie Dretler unwrap the story behind a chocolate factory in Sudbury. When you enter the store, the mural of the Sky Bar can be seen painted on the walls. When the original owners of Sky Bar went out of business, the Mawhinneys took over the product and the Sky Bar come back began. “I don't know any other food item that is so beloved,” L. Mawhinney said.
The Sky Bar comeback: How one family revived a classic candy
LRT has changed this year and is different than it was in the past. Instead of being like a study hall, LRT is more like an academic class. “There is a new lesson based system starting this year,” sophomore Frankie Zilembo said.
Navigating the shift: Changes in the LRT system
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.
The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
In the 14th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine interview senior Badminton Club leader Annabelle Zhang.
WSPN goes Clubbing: Badminton Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPN's Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
Zippity-Do-Dog is a hot dog stand that was founded in 2007. This food trolley is currently under the ownership of Roland Houle. It is located on Speen Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. “I took over the stand and have been running the stand since 2019,” Houle said. “I enjoy making hot dogs and providing a quick and easy meal for people on the go.” Houle, working through COVID, made an impact on the Framingham community with his outdoor trolley.
Zippity Do Dog: Beyond the bun
WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.
Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf
Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams are still in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. On Nov. 6, the girls volleyball team swept Greater New Bedford 3-0 and are now in the Elite 8 and hosting Bishop Fenwick on Friday Nov. 8. Boys soccer is playing Marblehead at the WHS turf on Nov. 7. Football is playing no.7 Burlington on Friday Nov. 8 away.
Sports update: Fall playoffs 2024
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
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.
WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University
As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.
A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta
WSPN's Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celtics's ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPN's Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPN's Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matson's impact on both field hockey and women's sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.
Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.
The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the financial strain of applying to college.
Opinion: The cost of college applications is too much
With the 2024 election coming up in November, the country is buzzing with political opinions. While social media can be a good outlet for these thoughts, it doesn’t come without consequences.
Digital democracy: Social media shaping politics
Tyler, The Creator released his new album “CHROMAKOPIA,” which is based off of Chroma the Great from the novel “The Phantom Tollbooth” written by Norton Juster.
“Chromakopia”: A chronicle of self-discovery
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
While poet, book writer and musician Charles Coe reads a poem, he briefly looks up from his book to survey the crowd. Join Co-Multimedia Editor Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers the impact of Coe's poetry, the significance of Arts Wayland for the community and the response of the residents of Wayland after hearing Coe's poetry.
Charles Coe: Impacting Wayland through poetry
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
Top fashion trends for fall 2024
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
Halloween costume ideas
A guide to new trends and traditional fashion for men this fall.
Top mens fall fashion trends
Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Tyler, The Creator released his new album “CHROMAKOPIA,” which is based off of Chroma the Great from the novel “The Phantom Tollbooth” written by Norton Juster.
“Chromakopia”: A chronicle of self-discovery
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
Join WSPN’s Carolina Sdoia as she reviews the new series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story.”
Bloodlines and betrayal: The Menendez brothers in ‘Monsters’
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continues the story of the classic halloween movie, "Beetlejuice" in which the main character, Lydia Deetz, is all grown up, but the same ghost is around to haunt and pester her decades later. This sequel not only adds to the spooky tale, but has exhilarated in its bizarre characters, plot points and special effects.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Double the madness
Join WSPN reporter Jillian Mele as she reviews Tate McRae's latest new single, "It's ok I'm ok."
Tate McRae drops another hit: “It’s ok I’m ok”
WSPN's Fiona Peltonen, Alex Evangelista and Jessie Dretler unwrap the story behind a chocolate factory in Sudbury. When you enter the store, the mural of the Sky Bar can be seen painted on the walls. When the original owners of Sky Bar went out of business, the Mawhinneys took over the product and the Sky Bar come back began. “I don't know any other food item that is so beloved,” L. Mawhinney said.
The Sky Bar comeback: How one family revived a classic candy
Sophomores Max Berkowitz (left) and Noah Horne (right) clap their hands together as they dance to the music playing.
Class of 2027 attends semi-formal dance
Junior Kordell Shouder and senior Jaden Kaufman yell in excitement as junior Michael Caulfield receives the 'Gladiator Helmet' represented to Wayland's player of the game, chosen by head coach Scott Parseghian after each game.
Football shuts down Burlington in first round of playoffs
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPN's Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 95: Picture day make up’s and voting registration
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
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Natalie Hsu

Natalie Hsu, Graphic Design Editor

Natalie Hsu, class of 2018, is a Graphic Design Editor for WSPN and this is her third year on staff. She is the president of People Assisting Wilds and Strays and Art Club. In her free time, she enjoys doing anything art related, hanging out with friends, and taking naps.

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Class of 2020 cheers for their grade during the pep rally on spirit day last year. Instead of competing by grade, students were assigned a color where they will be with combined with students from all grades. "This makes it more fun because you can compete against your friends rather than different grades,” Student Council Vice President Amanda Armstrong said.

Coach Dennis Doherty draws up a play for the third quarter.

Boys’ varsity basketball defeats Waltham (31 photos)

Natalie Hsu
January 29, 2018
Pictured above is this past fall's cast of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors, directed by drama teacher Aidan O'Hara.

[Photo] Winter play preview 2017

Christos Belibasakis
December 20, 2017
The sophomores cheer as the Spirit Day pep rally begins.

Spirit Day 2017 (23 photos)

Natalie Hsu
December 3, 2017
Senior Lilly Lin, junior Emma DiIanni, and junior Alexa Calder, singing in 2016's A Cappella Winter Week Concert.

[Photo] Meet the new a cappella members

Lily Tardif, Eden Vanslette, Emma DiIanni, Tamira English, and Hailey Robinson
December 21, 2017
Students honored at Fine Arts Night (34 photos)

Students honored at Fine Arts Night (34 photos)

Natalie Hsu
May 26, 2017

Window Movie Night from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Window Dance Ensemble performs in annual show (video)

Natalie Hsu, Kate Balicki, and Hannah Rice
May 21, 2017
Window Dance Ensemble performs in annual show (photo/video)

Window Dance Ensemble performs in annual show (photo/video)

Kate Balicki, Anika Das, Natalie Hsu, and Abby Mitty
May 21, 2017
The Madrigals perform at WHS in 2016. The group is performing at WHS on November 26. "Our new members are going to be a new energy," junior and Madrigal member Josh Ellenbogen said.

[Photo] Artist of the Week: Logan Dawson

Charlie Moore
May 31, 2017
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Movie Night

News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Movie Night

Natalie Hsu
May 18, 2017
"We The People" posters hung around WHS

“We The People” posters hung around WHS

Natalie Hsu
May 10, 2017
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[Photo] Spring Play Preview

Veronika Golod
April 28, 2017
Orchestra and chorus perform in Pops concert (26 photos)

Orchestra and chorus perform in Pops concert (26 photos)

Natalie Hsu and Veronika Golod
April 26, 2017
Juniors Marjorie Ladas and Shaelee Commettant were selected to attend the Massachusetts Art Educator Association All State. “What I look forward most at this program is working as a team. As an athlete, working with a team had become something that I really enjoy doing. Watching your teammates grow and achieve is one of the most rewarding parts of being on a team,” Comettant said.

[Photo] WHS juniors to participate in MAEA Art-All State

Olivia Waldron and Jackie Stoller
May 8, 2017

Senior Show from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Class of 2017 presents annual Senior Show (video)

Natalie Hsu
March 27, 2017
Above is a photo of the 2016 Senior Show. Over the past few weeks the Class of 2017 has been preparing for the senior show on Friday March 17th and Saturday March 18th. "My favorite part of working on the senior show is watching it all come together and seeing people getting excited about it." Senior Tommy Geiger said.

[Photo] A look at the making of Senior Show

Anika Das
March 28, 2017
Above is a poster for [Title of Show]. Four WHS seniors performed the show on Friday and Saturday, having organized and directed the production themselves.

[Title of Show] cast discusses performance and process

Natalie Hsu
March 8, 2017
Seniors perform in [Title of Show] (43 photos)

Seniors perform in [Title of Show] (43 photos)

Natalie Hsu and Veronika Golod
March 7, 2017
Above is freshman Jesse Wang with his bass. Wang will play in the All-State music festival this year, having put in years of practice to excel on bass. “#NeverGiveUp. Work hard at something that you want and be dedicated.” Wang said.

[Photo] Artist of the Week: Jesse Wang

Kevin Wang
March 6, 2017
Above is senior Sophia Calder performing as the Kolokolo Bird in last year's musical, "Just So". WHSTE is holding auditions for this year's play starting March 2.

News Brief: Spring play auditions to begin March 2

Natalie Hsu
March 1, 2017
Traditional Chinese Dancers perform a dance act with straw rings at last year's Lunar New Year Celebration.

[Photo] Opinion: Lunar New Year should be a school holiday

Nathan Zhao
January 11, 2017
Pictured above are speakers from PFLAG. WHS sophomores attended a mandatory assembly from PFLAG last Friday as a part of the organization's program with high schools across Greater Boston. “I really liked how it was entertaining, which captivated people,” sophomore Michael Fujita said.

[Photo] WW ’17: WHS sophomores attend PFLAG presentation

Nathan Zhao and Matt Karle
February 7, 2017
WW '17: Salsa dancing (33 photos)

WW ’17: Salsa dancing (33 photos)

Abby Stoller, Kate Balicki, and Natalie Hsu
February 5, 2017
WW '17: Q&A with slam poets (video)

WW ’17: Q&A with slam poets (video)

Abby Stoller, Andrew D'Amico, Natalie Hsu, Kevin Wang, and Jackie Stoller
February 3, 2017
Students participate in the annual winter orchestra concert and art exhibit (49 photos)

Students participate in the annual winter orchestra concert and art exhibit (49 photos)

Natalie Hsu and Jay Abdella
January 9, 2017
16 Wayland High School students attended the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) All-State Festival in Boston on March 10th and 11th, 2017. The number of students chosen to play at All State was an all-time high for WHS.

Students prepare for the MMEA All State

Eden Vanslette, Kate Balicki, Audrey Camacho, Conor Keating, Abby Stoller, and Natalie Hsu
January 4, 2017
Sophomore Alexa Calder is part of the Wayland High School Madrigals and enjoys singing in her free time. “I sing because it's something I love to do and getting to share that with people is one of the best feelings.” said Calder.

[Photo] Artist of the Week: Alexa Calder

Eden Vanslette and Kate Balicki
January 17, 2017
Above, senior Anthony Schleppi (second from right) and junior Chris Laven (far right) perform in an orchestra concert. Both will perform in the All-State music festival, Schleppi in the chorus and Laven in the orchestra. “I think this year was an extraordinary year, to have [eight] students selected and participating in the highest honor in our state,” Fine Arts Department Head Susan Memoli said.

BREAKING NEWS: Senior District results announced

Natalie Hsu
November 22, 2016
Pictured above is A Capella group The Madrigals. The Madrigals are one of three groups whose Sunday practices are being held back by the new waiver requirements.

[Photo] A cappella groups change Sunday practice policy

Abby Mitty and Andrew D'Amico
November 13, 2016
A flyer for Wayland High School's Clue! The Musical which was performed earlier this year.

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Pictured above is freshman Kyle Chen, a competitive pianist who has been playing for eight and a half years. "I have to keep on going and don't just quit," Chen said.

Artist of the Week: Kyle Chen

Joyce Wu and Natalie Hsu
October 30, 2016

Debate Focus Group 2016 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Students participate in a focus group for the third presidential debate (Video)

Isabel Gitten, Lucy Hughes, Meg Trogolo, and Natalie Hsu
October 24, 2016
Top Songs at WHS

Top Songs at WHS

Natalie Hsu
October 19, 2016
New teachers join WHS community

New teachers join WHS community

Natalie Hsu, Duncan Stephenson, Nandita Subbiah, and Masha Yakhkind
October 12, 2016
Above is WHS's Madrigals. This year, requirements have changed for members of a cappella groups.

[Photo] How requirements for WHS a cappella singers changed

Meg Trogolo
October 24, 2016
First day of school 2016 (26 photos)

First day of school 2016 (26 photos)

Natalie Hsu
September 2, 2016

Holocaust Survivor Marion Bluementhal Lazan from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Holocaust survivor speaks to WHS students

Natalie Hsu and Abby McCarthy
June 20, 2016

Graduation 2016 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Speeches from class of 2016 graduation (Video)

Isabel Gitten, Nathan Zhao, and Natalie Hsu
June 15, 2016

Window performs “Let’s Dance”

Natalie Hsu
May 22, 2016

Poetry Slam 2016

Natalie Hsu, Abby McCarthy, and Lina Baranovsky
May 17, 2016
WHS Prom 2016

WHS Prom 2016

Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, Natalie Hsu, Lindsay Adelman, and Elizabeth Francis
May 14, 2016
Pictured above are two students walking down the orange carpet at pre-prom. WSPN interviewed Instagram user @waylandpromposals to learn more about why they created their account.

Pre-prom ’16 (215 photos)

Thomas Chan, Natalie Hsu, Lindsay Adelman, and Elizabeth Francis
May 14, 2016
WHS softball falls to Waltham (52 photos)

WHS softball falls to Waltham (52 photos)

Natalie Hsu
May 10, 2016
Waiting for the Train (55 photos)

Waiting for the Train (55 photos)

Natalie Hsu and Isabel Gitten
May 3, 2016
WSPN's Natalie Hsu goes over the new courses offered for WHS students next year.

New courses available for next year

Natalie Hsu
April 12, 2016

Amnesty International Club puts on annual coffee house

Natalie Hsu
April 11, 2016

Class of 2016 presents annual senior show

Natalie Hsu and
March 15, 2016
Pictured above is Kara Chuang. She has played piano for 11 years and is a competitive pianist. “Music plays an extremely important role in my life,” Chuang said.

Kara Chuang: Seeing people listen with closed eyes, relaxed smiles and even humming along is the reason I do it

Natalie Hsu
March 7, 2016
"Eppi Pen EP" album review

“Eppi Pen EP” album review

Natalie Hsu
February 23, 2016
Above, the WHS Madrigals perform in December. The Madrigals are one of many acts that will perform in this year's student-staff talent show. Chemistry teacher Corrine Lowen, who organized the show, explained that the show is open to all members of the WHS community. "You just have to have something fun that you want to do," Lowen said.

[Photo] WW ’16: Behind the planning process of the student-staff talent show

Janani Gandhi and Masha Yakhkind
February 3, 2016
Lunar New Year Festival (53 photos)

Lunar New Year Festival (53 photos)

Natalie Hsu and Nathan Zhao
February 2, 2016
WHS hosts college a cappella concert (72 photos)

WHS hosts college a cappella concert (72 photos)

Natalie Hsu
December 7, 2015
WSPN's Natalie Hsu argues that underclassmen should be allowed off campus.

Opinion: Let underclassmen off campus

Natalie Hsu
November 11, 2015
Varsity girls' volleyball wins against Belmont (33 photos)

Varsity girls’ volleyball wins against Belmont (33 photos)

Natalie Hsu
November 5, 2015
Wayland football beats Arlington in first round in MIAA state tournament (29 photos)

Wayland football beats Arlington in first round in MIAA state tournament (29 photos)

Natalie Hsu
November 4, 2015
Varsity girls' field hockey team defeats Bedford (35 photos)

Varsity girls’ field hockey team defeats Bedford (35 photos)

Natalie Hsu
November 4, 2015
Pictured above is senior Taylor Fletcher talking to one of the girls' soccer coaches, Ed DeHoratius. Fletcher has been on the varsity team since her freshman year. “Soccer makes me feel like I'm on top of the world. I love the physical excursion, the competition and the mental toughness that it requires," Fletcher said.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Taylor Fletcher

Thomas Chan
October 22, 2015
W-Day 2015: Girls Varsity Volleyball (18 photos)

W-Day 2015: Girls Varsity Volleyball (18 photos)

Natalie Hsu
October 5, 2015
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