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MOTS: Where will WHS students spend their holiday break?
Credit: WSPN Staff
Samantha Tyska
Freshman
Puerto Rico
How long are you going?
“Five days.”
Why are you going?
“I’m going with a few other families, so it’s my brother and three of his friends and some of their family members.”
What’s something your looking forward to on the trip?
“I’m looking forward to relaxation, beach time and to [getting] away from school.”
Bella Boyajian
Freshman
California— including Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego
Do you prefer going away or staying at home for break and why?
“I like to go away because I think it’s fun.”
Saniyyah Phillips
Freshman
Staying home
What are your plans for winter break?
“I’m playing basketball, eating, doing sports and probably hanging out with my family and friends.”
Do you prefer going away or staying at home for break and why?
“[I like] staying because I don’t like going out, and I feel like I’m wasting so much time when I could be doing other things with my family and friends.”
Lily Noyes
Sophomore
Minnesota and the Dominican Republic
Where are you going over winter break?
“I’m going to Minnesota to visit my family and then to the Dominican Republic with my uncle.”
How long are you going for?
“[I’m going to] Minnesota for four days and [to the] Dominican Republic for six I think.”
What are you most excited over break?
“I’m really excited to [see] family in Minnesota because I only see them once a year and to go somewhere warm in the winter.”
Seabert Wang
Sophomore
Florida
What are your plans for winter break?
“I’m going to Florida for a coxswain camp for a week.”
Do you prefer going away or staying at home for break and why?
“I prefer staying here because I get to do whatever I want.”
Armen Abrahamian
Junior
Staying home
What are your plans for winter break?
“I’m going to be swimming every day for three hours except for Christmas.”
Do you prefer going away or staying at home for break and why?
“I prefer staying here because I get to swim three hours a day every day except Christmas.”
Noelle Flanagan
Senior
Maine
What are your plans for winter break?
“I’m going to Sunday River to ski with some friends and my family for five days.”
Do you prefer going away or staying at home for break and why?
“Definitely going away because I feel like we don’t get many breaks during the school year, so it’s good to take the opportunity to go see other places.”
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Eliya Howard-Delman, Class of 2022, is a first-year reporter for WSPN. She plays soccer, lacrosse and swims for Wayland High School. She is also a member...
