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![In previous years, New England ski mountains have left eager skiers unsatisfied because of the sub-par and icy conditions on the slopes. Despite this situation, veteran skiers, and WHS sophomores Tobias Kyleber, Mathew Moscoffian and Colin Moleux provide some insight on why some mountains have a higher level quality than others, in their eyes. “[Two of my favorite mountains in New England] are Mount Stow and Mount Cannon,” Moscoffian said. “These mountains are better because they have the best quality of snow and have the most trails open, usually.”](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Untitled-design-6-1200x800.png)
![After the Raider's first goal of the game, scored by senior captain Luke Galizio, the players pile onto the glass by the student section to celebrate, igniting the crowd into a roar. "The atmosphere was incredible, having two towns that both come to support us is amazing," Galizio said. "When [the crowd] started chanting 'Raider nation' it made [the game] feel like it wasn't just one team against another, we had a whole building of fans supporting us."](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/06FBB04E-4C03-408A-B554-FE6C06CE8C08_1_105_c.jpeg)
News Brief: WHS sophomore Rachaell Redgate reported missing
Credit: WSPN Staff
Sophomore Rachaell Redgate (middle) is interviewed by WSPN reporter Josh Schreiber for “Meet the Semi Dates” along with sophomore Isabelle Ma (right). The Fall River Police Department recently reported that Redgate had went missing, perhaps as far back as Feb. 10.
WHS sophomore Rachaell Redgate has been reported as a missing person according to a Feb. 26 Fall River Police Department release via Facebook. Redgate was last seen in Wayland on Feb. 10.
The FRPD report states that Redgate has been missing for over two weeks. The report claims Redgate traveled to Fall River, which is about 60 miles to the south of Wayland.
The FRPD has asked the public to contact the following numbers with any tips:
FRPD: (508) 676-8511
Fall River Major Crimes Division Detectives: (508) 324-2796
Wayland PD: +1 (508) 358-4721
The Lost: +1 (800) 843-5678
TIPS: at (508) 672-8477 (anonymous)
This is a developing story.
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