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The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.

The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible

Fiona Peltonen November 14, 2024

The Mental Health America organization has proven that therapy can be a beneficial practice to patients' mental health, and can give people who are struggling the resources they need to cope with what...

WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.

Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf

Ravi Kapadia, Staff Reporter November 11, 2024

Wayland guidance counselor, Jim Girard, has coached football for 27 years, but this year is his first season coaching Wayland in nearly two decades. Girard was previously the head coach of the Lincoln...

As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”

The importance of youth voting

Whether we’d like to admit it or not, Wayland is an affluent town with a bubble of protection from political issues. Some of us aren’t up to date with current legislation or who is running for president,...

Keenan poses with the varsity football head coach, Scott Parseghian, after winning player of the game. The player of the game is awarded a gladiator helmet.

Athlete of the month: Michael Keenan

Vanessa Taxiarchis October 22, 2024

With a game winning arm, senior captain and quarterback Michael Keenan has led his team to several victories in the ongoing fall season. The Warriors' record so far this season is 5-1. Keenan started...

On Thursday Oct. 10, football will face rival Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, aiming to improve their record to 4-1. “[LSRHS] has gotten the best of us over the last couple of years,” Parseghian said. “I feel that this team is willing to correct the last couple of years and, and get a [win]. I want to win a football game.”

Game preview: Football takes on rival Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School

Chloe Zilembo, Sports Editor October 10, 2024

Next up on the varsity football team’s schedule is Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS), a rivalry game for both teams as they are bordering towns that are both in the Dual County League (DCL)....

A Wayland football player carries the football down the field. “We've cruised through the first three games,” head coach Scott Parseghian said. “[It’s a] combination of us being a good team and also the competition may not be as great as I had hoped.”

Game preview: Football looks to defeat Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

Chloe Zilembo, Sports Editor October 4, 2024

Week 4 is approaching for the undefeated varsity football team. The team is currently ranked No. 17 in Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division IV power rankings after winning...

Junior Avery Umina runs after the ball, beating her opponent. Umina plays for FC Stars Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) Regional Blue Team.

Athlete of the month: Avery Umina

Vanessa Taxiarchis September 30, 2024

Whether she’s kicking a ball for her club team or helping her high school secure victories throughout the season, junior Avery Umina can always be seen playing soccer. Starting her soccer career off...

Wayland is surrounded by conservation land and green space that plays an important role in the wellbeing of the town, but it experiences threats everyday. “Protecting these spaces is incredibly important,” Conservation Department Assistant Emily Cueller said. In this deep dive into the conservation land, readers will learn how we, as a community, can impact the wildlife and ecosystem in Wayland for better or for worse.

A trek through Wayland’s Conservation Land

Fiona Peltonen September 26, 2024

Wayland is fortunate to have access to a wide variety of sustained land filled with walking trails and many opportunities to explore. The conservation land takes up a substantial portion of the secured...

New England Patriots players warm up before the beginning of their game against the Chicago Bears in 2023.

New England Patriots: A look into their 2024 season campaign

Bowen Morrison September 18, 2024

The New England Patriots is a storied franchise renowned for its success and fantastic performance over the 2000s up until when former quarterback Tom Brady left New England in 2020. They entered the 2024...

Wayland High School seniors prepare to move on from their last season of high school sports. "My favorite memories from baseball are the walk off wins we've had and the team dinners, specifically the team bonding," senior and boys varsity baseball captain Ezra Wyner said. "Being a part of the team and being a captain definitely helped my leadership, communication and work ethic skills."

The end of a journey: Seniors finish their last season of high school sports

Jeffery Zhang June 7, 2024

As spring comes to an end, seniors at Wayland High School are finishing their last season of high school sports. In a few months, many seniors will be going off to college, and for some, their days of...

On Wednesday, June 5, Assistant Athletic Director, Erin Ryan, sent an email informing WHS about the upcoming playoff games for WHS athletes.

Sports brief: Playoff quick hits

Chloe Zilembo and Marissa Mendoza June 5, 2024

Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) tournaments are in full swing and multiple WHS teams are advancing. On Wednesday, June 5, Assistant Athletic Director, Erin Ryan, sent an email...

“As the last few games are coming up and playoffs are about to start it's kinda hitting me that these are the last few lacrosse games I am going to play in high school and with my sister,” captain senior Lily Mele said.

Girls varsity lacrosse: A pursuit for playoff victory

Melina Barris June 3, 2024

Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) spring teams have begun playoffs. The girls varsity lacrosse team has its first game on Monday, June 3, against Notre Dame Academy, Worcester at...

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