Violin concert: interview with Garrett Levey
Kathryn Washek
June 11, 2009
Interview with Garrett Levey We hear you have a concert tomorrow. What instrument do you play? I play the violin. How long have you been playing violin? I’ve been playing for 11 years. How many songs are you playing? I’m playing one concerto. How long have you been preparing for this concert? I’ve been...
Moken Airwalk: local band takes off
Ian Stack
June 11, 2009
The band Moken Airwalk, established in 2006 and previously called the Mighty Jungle, is on fire at Wayland High School. Their recent successes include winning a Battle of the Bands competition in Framingham out of twelve bands, placing second in a Battle of the Bands in Natick, playing multiple gigs...
Friday talent shows to raise funds for cancer
Ben Wohlfarth
May 27, 2009
On June 27th, WHS science teachers Corey Lowen and Helen Rainoff will run the Seattle Rock n' Roll Marathon as part of an effort to raise money for leukemia and lymphoma research. Almost every day in chemistry class, students ask Ms. Lowen about her progress so far and how many miles she can run, which is...
Star Trek appeals to trekkies and non-trekkies alike
Nick Van Sciver
May 26, 2009
This is not a movie you should be embarrassed to watch. While it may be from the Star Trek saga, this movie is not a Star Trek convention. Director JJ Abrams (the brains behind Lost and Alias) did a great job creating this film because any Joe Shmoe could walk into a theater and enjoy it. To describe i...
Jazz Choir, Chorale, and Concert Choir
May 24, 2009
Wednesday night was the end of year chorus concert and Jazz Choir, Chorale, and Concert Choir all performed, directed by Rachel Carroll and accompanied by Jody Pongratz. The night started off with the Jazz Choir performing three songs. After opening with “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” they followed...
Teachers run and rock & roll for cancer research
Alie Perkus
April 30, 2009
Two of Wayland High School's finest are taking on a mammoth challenge. On June 27, Helen Rainoff and Corey Lowen will be raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by running in the inaugural Rock and Roll Seattle, in Seattle, Washington. The race is one of a number of "Rock and Roll" marathons...
College A Cappella 2009 (27 Photos)
Catey Oakley
April 27, 2009
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Student-written play to premiere on Wednesday
Erin Walsh
April 26, 2009
On Wednesday, April 29, this year's spring play, Ballad of High School, is set to premiere at 7pm in the new black box theater. The play is an original collection of stories in the form of monologues, with musical accompaniment. What makes this play special? Richard Weingartner, Wayland High School's drama teacher, didn’t write a...
Window: nine down, seven to go
Mellisa Yu
April 7, 2009
Nine dances down and seven more to go. With over a month left, it would seem like the Window Dancers are in good shape for their performance in mid-May. However, as much choreography as they have down, there are still what feels like an infinite number of miniscule details to work on. "We are doing...
