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Wayland Student Press

ICYMI: Week of May 18- Murder Hornets, college admissions, virtual graduations

ICYMI: Week of May 18- Murder Hornets, college admissions, virtual graduations

Taylor McGuire May 25, 2020

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Taylor McGuire summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: Reporters Jacqueline Cahaly...

Russells Garden Center in Wayland has officially reopened after being deemed essential on April 29.

“We appreciate all of the customers who supported us by visiting when we opened, buying gift cards from our website and understanding when certain items were not available,” President and VP of Marketing at Russells Elizabeth Russell-Skehan said.

Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland reopens

Brasen Chi May 23, 2020

With Governor Baker deeming garden centers essential on April 29, Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland has reopened their business. Since COVID-19 spread like wildfire, the government forced many businesses...

Each year a few students are selected to give speeches during graduation. It is a very exciting time for all WHS students as they walk onto the stage to receive their diploma.

Opinion: Graduation should not be virtual

Julia Raymond May 22, 2020

Many adults can look back on their high school graduation and remember what a special day it was. Most recall the feeling of pure bliss, but the class of 2020 may not be able to feel the same. Years...

After team dinner, Rocket Cheer head coach Gina Cournoyer (middle of top row) surprises her athletes as they prepare to compete at the Superbowl of all-star cheerleading, the World Championship.

Gina Cournoyer: Cheer is so much more than what happens on the mat

Kaitlyn Mabe May 21, 2020

Almost everyone has had a role model, mentor or someone that inspires them in some aspect of their life. Coaches, throughout their careers in athletics, take on the biggest role in pushing the development...

WSPN’s Alyssa Dickstein reviews songs written by artists while in quarantine. By writing and recording music from their homes these artists have been able to raise money to support COVID-19 recovery efforts such as Crew Nation and the First Responder Childrens Foundation, and raise awareness for CNN’s Heroes campaign.

Review: “Stuck With U” and “Level of Concern”

Alyssa Dickstein May 20, 2020

Many artists across the world have been writing and producing music while in quarantine to raise money to support COVID-19 recovery efforts. The artists mentioned in this article are just a few among many...

Due to COVID-19, the college admissions process is going to look exceptionally different for the class of 2021 and possibly many classes in the future.  “Whether youre in your sophomore year or youre a junior or a freshman, we know that this is going to be a really strange place on most transcripts,” Strategic Advisor for Admission and Financial Aid at Williams College Twink Williams Burns, said.

COVID-19 and the class of ’21: a new approach to college admissions

Taylor McGuire and Eliya Howard-Delman May 19, 2020

With colleges and universities closed due to COVID-19, many students approaching their senior year are wondering, “what will the application process look like for me?” With SAT and ACT tests canceled...

Pictured are bees from junior Jay and his father Bob Provosts hive. “In terms of us being worried about [the Murder Hornets] infecting our bees today, we are not worried,” Bob Provost said.

Murder Hornets make their appearance in the U.S.

Jacqueline Cahaly and Ellie Smith May 19, 2020

Recently, the Giant Asian Hornet reached the United States for the first time in history. These dangerous bees are nicknamed "Murder Hornets" for the threat they pose with their poisonous venom and intimidating...

The lockdown protests resemble the 2018 March for our Lives protests, in which protestors like these in Rhode Island held signs in public areas.

Opinion: Anti-lockdown protestors are acting selfishly

Julia Raymond May 18, 2020

Picture this: you're scrolling through your phone when an alert comes up. It is announcing a national lockdown after protestors caused an outbreak of over 1,000 new coronavirus cases. This situation could...

ICYMI: Week of May 11- Camps closing, online fall semesters, club sports seasons postponed

ICYMI: Week of May 11- Camps closing, online fall semesters, club sports seasons postponed

Taylor McGuire May 18, 2020

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Taylor McGuire summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: WSPN's Lindsey Brown and Sidney...

The cover photo for The Last Dance shows players Steve Kerr, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, and Dennis Rodman with coach Phil Jackson. The new hit documentary shows the life of basketball legend Michael Jordan and his journey to winning six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls.

“The Last Dance” Documentary showcases the life of NBA legend Michael Jordan

Sammy Johnson May 17, 2020

Many people know Michael Jordan as one of the best athletes to ever play the game of basketball, but how much do people actually know about him and his life? ESPN decided to show what the life of legend...

An image of the t-shirts design shown in the gray color. The shirt is also available in white. I wanted to put something together to benefit the community, Chen said.

News Brief: Wayland students organize shirt fundraiser for COVID-19 relief

Garrett Spooner May 16, 2020

Wayland sophomore and boys varsity soccer captain, Ben Chen, and boys varsity soccer coach, David Gavron, have organized a fundraiser to sell Wayland branded cotton t-shirts to raise money for the Wayland...

Senior Fatma Sayeh poses in front of her decorations, prior to her celebration. In addition to seeing my friends drive by, I loved seeing so many faces that I hadnt seen in awhile and to even see how excited my family was for the parade was really cute, Sayeh said.

Wayland community unites to celebrate the class of 2020

Christina Taxiarchis May 15, 2020

The Wayland community has come together to participate in weekly parades celebrating the class of 2020. Each Saturday, from April 25 onward, WHS seniors and their families caravan around town to honor...

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