![The Wayland Police Department have issued a warning on the rise of scammers during the holiday season. “Hang up [the phone]. if you get a text and you do not know who it's from, just delete it. Don't click on any links, nothing,” Wayland police chief Edward Burman said. “Every single one of them is a scam.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/img_0954_720-e1734676255647.jpg)
![WHS’s Connect Program ran its annual holiday gift drive to fulfill the wishlist of children enrolled in the Dorchester based non-profit daycare organization, the Yawkey Center. This drive brought the town together and impacted both the students in Connect, as well as the greater Wayland community. “You could see how helpful the town was and how our community came together and wanted to help out a community that wasn't our own [and] kids who were less fortunate than we were,” senior and Connect Program member Jordynn Lee said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/screenshot_2024-12-20_at_12.21.24___pm_720-e1734734228474.png)
![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)
Warrior Weekly: Celtics, Cavs, Jimmy G, and Shaun White
More stories from Duncan Stephenson
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.
C’s on a Skid
What Happened/Is Happening: The Celtics have hit a rough patch, and have given up 1st place in the East in the process.
My Take: This is nothing to worry about. The NBA season is long and every team experiences ups and downs. Honestly, this is the time for a lull in performance to happen. The All-Star break has arrived, and Boston won’t take the court again until next Thursday. Some time off should benefit this team.
Jimmy G Inks Mega-Deal in San Fran
What Happened/Is Happening: The 49ers are making former Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo their franchise signal-caller, signing him to a 5-year, $137.5 million contract.
My Take: This was expected, as Garoppolo looked great down the stretch in 2017. To those of you who are whining about how much the ‘Niners gave him: when you have a 26-year-old star quarterback on your roster, you give him whatever the market dictates. I’m excited to see what Kyle Shanahan and Garoppolo can do in the coming years and I wouldn’t be surprised if they make the playoffs in 2018.
Cavs Rejuvenated by Deadline Trades
What Happened/Is Happening: Isaiah Thomas, Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose, Jae Crowder and Channing Frye are out; Rodney Hood, George Hill, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. are in. Cleveland wins at Boston and Oklahoma City in convincing fashion.
My Take: LeBron James will make his 8th consecutive NBA Finals appearance. The infusion of youth to the Cavs roster has seemed to energize a previously sluggish James. Look out.
White Wins Gold
What Happened/Is Happening: Shaun White took home his third Gold Medal in the Men’s Halfpipe competition. He needed to beat a 94.25 score on his final run, and he put down a 97.75.
My Take: This man had ice in his veins during that final run. Great athletes are at their best when their best is required. This will go down as a classic Olympic moment.
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Duncan Stephenson is a senior at Wayland High School. He is one of three editor-in-chiefs of WSPN. This is his fourth year writing for the publication....