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Above is senior Tori Varnau with her teammates on the girls varsity volleyball team. Along with being the co-captain of the girls varsity volleyball team, Varnau is also the co-captain of the Model United Nations club (Model UN), a captain on the Wayland ski team and the co-founder and co-president of the People Assisting Wilds and Strays club (PAWS). “I like to think of myself as someone who the group members or team members can ask questions [to] and someone that can help them, Varnau said.

Tori Varnau: I try and be their friend, and I think that really makes the difference

Angela Park January 25, 2016

As co-captain of the Model United Nations club (Model UN), a captain on the Wayland ski team, co-captain of the Wayland girls’ varsity volleyball team and co-founder and co-president of the People Assisting...

AFC & NFC championship game predictions

AFC & NFC championship game predictions

Liam McNeish January 23, 2016

The AFC and NFC championship games will feature four teams battling it out for a spot in Super Bowl 50. Tensions are sure to be high. Here are this week's matchups and predictions: Patriots vs. Broncos Last...

WSPNs Jackie Stoller and Jay Abdella offer their best tips and tricks on how to ace your midterm exams this week.

Opinion: Midterms do not test students’ knowledge

Olivia Waldron and Abby Stoller January 22, 2016
"The stress of midterms leads to bad grades on midterms, which leads to even more stress."
Freshman midterm survival guide

Freshman midterm survival guide

Elena Erdekian and Lina Baranovsky January 21, 2016
WSPN's Elena Erdekian and Lina Baranovsky give advice to freshmen on how to successfully study for midyear exams.
Above is Lindsay Gardel (bottom right) with a few children she used to work with. Gardel, an alumna of WHS, discusses her work in the Peace Corps in Benin, Africa. “You learn a lot about different cultures and the way that people live when they have a different socio-economic status,” Gardel said.

WHS alumna Lindsay Gardel discusses her work in the Peace Corps

Lina Baranovsky January 21, 2016

Lindsay Gardel, class of 2006, returned to WHS to give a presentation about her work in the Peace Corps in Benin, a West African country. Gardel was asked by her former French teacher, Sara Langelier,...

Above is sophomore Hannah Roberge skiing in a race. Roberge is a key skier on the WHS Alpine Ski team. This sport has given me much needed confidence, Roberge said.

Athlete of the Week: Hannah Roberge

Isabel Gitten January 20, 2016
This week's athlete of the week is sophomore Hannah Roberge. Roberge is a key skier on the WHS Alpine Ski team.
Above, junior and new Tri-M member Matt Ludwig (center) plays cello in the WHS orchestras masquerade concert on October 28. Tri-M is an international music honor society that recognizes middle and high school students. [Tri-M] is beneficial to the music community here, and colleges recognize the honor and commitment that is being bestowed and undertaken, advisor and fine arts department head Susan Memoli said.

WHS Tri-M society inducts new members

Janani Gandhi January 19, 2016

The WHS Tri-M Music Honor Society held an induction ceremony for nine students on Jan. 7. Sophomores Maggie Fiske, Isabel Gitten, Alex Zhu and Lukas Bowditch were inducted. Five juniors were also granted...

WSPNs Duncan Stephenson and Charlie Moore preview the upcoming NFL playoff matchups.

NFL divisional round predictions

Duncan Stephenson and Liam McNeish January 16, 2016

Steelers vs. Broncos Game Overview: When Pittsburgh came away with a close victory over Cincinnati last week in the Wildcard Round, they set up what promised to be one of the most exciting divisional...

Pictured above is senior Jason Mai performing a martial arts demonstration during a past Winter Week. This year, Winter Weeks schedule has been changed. “Hopefully every kid gets to go to five activities, which is more than most kids go to normally,” Student Council President Ani Nagesha said.

Winter Week undergoes schedule change

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes January 15, 2016

This year's Winter Week will be different than that of 2015. Due to certain issues in the past, the scheduling for performances has been altered. “The issue with Winter Week in the past is that there...

Above is senior Zach Last running a race during this years indoor track season. Last has been a three-season runner for WHS since his freshman year. Sometimes I have to accept 100% of the failure, but those times when I get to accept 100% of the success are what makes it all worth it,” Last said.

Athlete of the Week: Zach Last

Elena Erdekian January 15, 2016
This week's athlete of the week is senior Zach Last. Last has been a three-season runner for WHS since his freshman year.
Above is a student typing on a computer. WSPN looked at the different aspects of students social media use. “It’s a good way for people to communicate and share ideas. I like Facebook because it makes it easier to contact people, and people post a lot of news, so it helps you get in the know of what’s going on in the world,” sophomore Emily Chen said.

Students discuss social media use

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah January 13, 2016
WSPN looks at the different aspects of students' social media use.
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: Quick tips for looking fresh and awake

Angela Park January 12, 2016
In this post of Mirror Mirror, Angela shares five makeup tips for looking fresh and awake.
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