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The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

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Wayland Student Press

The WHS literary arts magazine traces back to 1966. Now named The Willow, the magazine has changed its name over the years, and was last published in 2006.

A new era to the Wayland High School literary arts magazine: The Willow

Karis Tam November 12, 2025

As the 2025-2026 school year reaches the halfway point of the first semester, a certain Wayland High School club is making a comeback. This year, the WHS literary arts magazine, now known as The Willow,...

Join WSPN's Annabel Orcutt, Abby Bergeron and Mack Young as they review the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover's "Regretting You."

Colleen Hoover’s “Regretting You” hits the theaters

Annabel Orcutt, Abby Bergeron, and Mackenzie Young November 12, 2025

“Life has a funny way of surprising you,” main character Clara Grant said. After watching “Regretting You,” we were all surprised to say the least. Released on Oct. 24, the screen adaptation of...

Join WSPN’s Daniella Xue as she interviews this month's musician senior Benjamin Pyhtila.

Musician of the month: Benjamin Pyhtila

Daniella Xue November 10, 2025

Join WSPN’s Daniella Xue as she talks with senior Benjamin Pyhtila about his career as a cellist. What instrument do you play? I play the cello. When did you start playing the cello? I started...

WHS string orchestra members watch as the orchestra officers introduce the concert on stage.

Orchestra haunts the stage in 24th annual Masquerade Concert

Kyle Zhang and Mackenzie Young November 3, 2025

As fine arts director and conductor Susan Memoli cues the Honors Sinfonia Orchestra (HSO), the orchestra counts, “one, two, three, four,” before the quick-tempoed piece “Devil’s Nightmare” by...

The Oct. 22 Hamilton play at the Boston Citizen's Opera was the cast's 31st showing. Hamilton will be performed in Boston until Nov. 2.

Musical review: Hamilton tours Boston

Brandon Hill October 29, 2025

When the lights dimmed and shifted to Aaron Burr, the opening lyrics rang out. The audience was tense, and the spotlight quickly shifted to John Adams, where he recited his line, “The ten-dollar Founding...

In Wayland, there are several events for residents during the month of November. Join WSPN’s Karis Tam as she lists out the activities.

November events guide: What’s happening in Wayland

Karis Tam October 28, 2025

Looking for something to do in the community during the month of November? WSPN has got your back with a small list of activities that you can attend! Nov. 2: In The Roadhouse: A Celebration of Indigenous...

Join WSPN's Molly Bergeron as she discusses with WHS senior Ava Knourenko about her art.

Artist of the month: Ava Knourenko

Molly Bergeron October 20, 2025

This month’s artist is senior Ava Knourenko. Throughout Knourenko's years of art, she has expanded her craft past the canvas to nail art. Knourenko has taken four years of art classes at Wayland High...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."

Album review: The ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s parallel universe

Karis Tam October 15, 2025

Within 12 tracks, singer and songwriter Taylor Swift paints a parallel universe, a fantasy, correlating with the reality through her newest album, “The Life of a Show Girl.” Prior to the release...

Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz

Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz

Karis Tam and Annabel Orcutt October 14, 2025

On Oct. 5, Arts Wayland held a jazz concert at First Parish in Wayland. Arts Wayland hosted the Fifth Season Quartet, a local jazz group from the Berklee School of Music, located in Boston. Arts Wayland...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she interviews senior Rachel Lei.

Musician of the month: Rachel Lei

Karis Tam October 8, 2025

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she talks to senior Rachel Lei about her journey as a musician. What instrument do you play? I play the violin. Why did you start playing your instrument? I started...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews the new Marylou's located in Framingham.

A new cup of coffee: Marylou’s

Karis Tam October 7, 2025

On Friday, Oct. 3, Marylou’s coffee shop held their grand opening for their Framingham location. Originating from the south shore of Massachusetts, Marylou’s is a coffee shop chain that now has 47...

Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses singer and song writer Lorde's Ultrasound World Tour.

Lorde sets the tone with Ultrasound World Tour

Mack Young October 6, 2025

What do you do after releasing a new album for the first time in four years? If you're singer-songwriter Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Conner, also known as Lorde, you go on a world tour. Shortly after the...

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