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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the first Wayland School Committee meeting of the year took place from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Sept. 10
During the 2024-25 school year, approximately 400 students came into the library every day, but since the start of this school year, attendance has dropped due to the ban on cell phone use in the library.
Library sees drop in student attendance following cellphone policy
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.
BDBN: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
BDBN: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Junior Willa Suratt reaches for the ball to block it at the net. Suratt has been on the varsity team for two years.
Girls volleyball loses to Wellesley in hard-fought game
Running with the ball, senior Kane Chen beats a Natick defender to the ball, being in Natick's defensive zone.
Boys Soccer falls to Natick for their first loss of the season
Advancing up the field, junior Melina Antun takes the ball from a Newton South player.
Field Hockey battles Newton South to a draw
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/15
Senior captain Anna Yalli hits the ball over the net and scores a point for the team. Yalli has been on the team since her sophomore year.
Girls volleyball slams Belmont in home opener
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
Join WSPN's Annabel Orcutt as she discusses fashion with Ava Adelson.
Fashionista of the Month: Ava Adelson
Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
Join WSPN's Natalie Greenaway and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about Sabrina Carpenters new album: "Man's Best Friend."
Sweet no more, Sabrina Carpenter bites back with Man’s Best Friend
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Tate McRae came to TD Garden to perform one out of the three nights in the Boston leg of her Miss Possessive World Tour.
Concert Review: Miss Possessive Tour is a Tate McRae takeover
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Along the orange carpet (199 photos)

Along the orange carpet (199 photos)

Madeline Maurer, Michael German, and Caterina Tomassini • May 19, 2019

The Class of 2020 and their dates walked the orange carpet. Pre-prom was hosted at the WHS courtyard from 3:30-5 p.m. before departing for the InterContinental Hotel in Boston, Mass. To see more photos,...

Senior Sid Iyer, a director of the all-male group the T-tones. Throughout his four years of high school, Iyer went to Nationals, All Easterns, All States and the Senior District competitions for choral music. “I think just generally it’s cool to be creative with music," Iyer said.

Artist of the Month: Sid Iyer

Christina Taxiarchis and Nicole Erdekian • May 16, 2019

While many students at WHS join chorus or the orchestra to expand their musical horizons, few students plan to excel and continue their hobby in college. For senior Sid Iyer, he knew that once he started...

WHSTE slays performance of "She Kills Monsters"

WHSTE slays performance of “She Kills Monsters”

Julia Callini and Emily Chafe • May 15, 2019

Directed by Aidan O'Hara, WHSTE performed Qui Nyguen's "She Kills Monsters" on May 9, 10 and 11. "She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans when she discovers her deceased sister's notebook...

The scavenger hunt results posted outside of the academic center. Student Council organized a scavenger hunt through the app Goosechase with missions and challenges that could be submitted through photos and videos. “Honestly, it was a really cool thing to do. I had a lot of fun with it, and I know neither of us has any boundaries now,” sophomore Erin Locke said. “I kind of want to live like it’s still going on."

Student council organizes schoolwide scavenger hunt

Meredith Prince and Remmi Shaw • May 13, 2019

In years past, Student Council has had a tendency to slow down its actions towards the end of the senior school year. This year, President Amanda Armstrong and Gage Fuller, along with the rest of Student...

Senior leader Lauren Campbell leads some of the Window Dance Ensemble through a dance routine.

Behind the scenes of the Window Dance Ensemble’s spring show preparations

Nicole Erdekian • April 30, 2019

From Tuesday, May 21 to Thursday, May 23, the Window Dance Ensemble will perform their annual show. Senior directors Lauren Campbell, Eden Vanslette and Dale Lippincott have been working together since...

Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levi's and "thrifted" clothing. Tang's favorite piece of clothing to dress in are sweaters. "I think there [are] a lot of different patterns you can find or different bright colors with different fabrics and stuff,” Tang said

Ava Tang

Nicole Erdekian and Christina Taxiarchis • April 30, 2019

Name: Ava Tang Grade: Junior   Favorite store: “Savers because there [are] a lot of options and everything there is either vintage, you can't find it at a different store, and everything...

Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and "thrifted" clothing. However, Davis's favorite store is Urban Outfitters. "They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture,” Davis said.

Sarah Davis

Nicole Erdekian and Christina Taxiarchis • April 30, 2019

Name: Sarah Davis Grade: Junior   Favorite store: “Probably Urban Outfitters. They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture.”   Online...

Business teacher Frederik Lehmann dresses in Banana Republic, L.L. Bean and Sock of the Month Club. Lehmann's favorite season to dress for is the spring, "It’s new life, optimism, things are energetic, things are happening and it can be casual too,” Lehmann said.

Frederik Lehmann

Nicole Erdekian and Hannah Rice • April 30, 2019

Name: Frederik Lehmann Teacher: Business   Favorite store: “The Maynard Outdoor Store. It’s a great place to shop.”   Online shopping or in-store? “I typically...

Fashionista of the Month

Fashionista of the Month

Nicole Erdekian, Hannah Rice, and Christina Taxiarchis • April 30, 2019

A cappella groups cap off year (video)

Kate Balicki and Eden Vanslette • April 30, 2019

The Testostertones, Madrigals and Muses performed in their final concert of the year on Tuesday, April 23.

Sophomore Kaiyang Zhang playing Snoopy in the WHSTE fall play, 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.' Zhang has been acting for around four years and has been a part of many different plays. "Everything gives you a new feeling and a new expression," Zhang said. "Acting gives me this new perspective on different subjects and matters because of how they are portrayed through the writing and the acting."

Artist of the Month: Kaiyang Zhang

Meredith Prince and Ellie Tyska • April 29, 2019

While acting and participating in plays may be a hobby or a simple pastime for some, it is a deep-rooted passion for sophomore Kaiyang Zhang. Zhang has been acting for around four years and finds inspiration...

Brought to audiences by the same director of the critically acclaimed "Get Out," Jordan Peele presents "Us," a unique horror film in which a family finds themselves attacked by their doppelgangers.

Review: Us

Christos Belibasakis • April 24, 2019

After delivering audiences the critically acclaimed 2017 social thriller Get Out, director Jordan Peele showcases Us, a unique horror film starring Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph,...

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