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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

Join WSPN’s Addison Voight as she speaks to students and teachers of Wayland High School to discuss their mental health and how it has progressed over the year.

Mental health Q&A

Addison Voight April 26, 2024

Mental health is the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of a person. It is affected by the way people feel, act and think, which helps determine how a person handles stress and makes choices...

WSPN’s Annika Martins and Maddie Zajac explore the athletic life of senior Annabelle Zhang through her badminton career. “This [photo] is me and my former partner after we won the 2022 junior nationals mixed doubles category,” Zhang said.

Annabelle Zhang: A lifetime devotion to badminton

Maddie Zajac and Annika Martins April 25, 2024

Badminton is the kind of sport that some people don’t hear about often, but senior Annabelle Zhang has found her niche in the sport. For Zhang, badminton has been a huge part of her life since before...

Join Staff Reporter Vanessa Taxiarchis as she interviews the 2024-2025 Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) leaders.

Meet the 2024-2025 SADD leaders

Vanessa Taxiarchis April 24, 2024
Join Staff Reporter Vanessa Taxiarchis as she interviews the 2024-2025 Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) leaders.
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.

Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music

Sophia Verma April 23, 2024

With a sound that blends rock, R&B, alternative, folk and pop music together, the Weston-based band Steeples and Satellites has made an impact on the indie rock scene and the local community through...

Farmers markets contribute fresh food to towns and help to support small local businesses while connecting shoppers to unique vendors, nature and the community. I really enjoy how everything at the farmers market is locally sourced, Sudbury resident Jai Honda said. Ive discovered a lot of small businesses through it.

Farmers markets of our community and their impact

Join WSPN's Jillian Mele, Elyssa Grillo, Carolina Sdoia and Jessi Dretler as they share an overview of the impact of farmer's markets along with a map of local markets and a video which highlights Russell's Garden Center's winter farmers market. "I really enjoy how everything at the farmers market is locally sourced," Sudbury resident Jai Honda said. "I've discovered a lot of small businesses through it."
A preliminary image design of the potential new Wayland Arts building which will be built in Cochituate if the zoning is approved. Wayland Arts says the new building will have a village feel and look like a farmhouse.

Wayland Arts searches for a new storage space

Ainsley Jay April 13, 2024

Wayland Arts hasn’t had a permanent space since July 2022 after KidStrong took over at 57 Andrew Avenue. Since then, Wayland Arts has been a nomadic organization, finding a new space to hold each event. “We...

WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.

Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season

Margaret Buffum and Tasha Janoff April 12, 2024

As the spring sports season commences, teams begin setting goals for how they want their season to look. Wayland High School wellness teacher and boys varsity baseball coach Chris Fay hopes to lead the...

The entrance to the Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference at Roxbury community college on March 16. This conference was dedicated to increasing awareness and education about addiction, as well as calling out stigma surrounding addiction.

Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference and its impact across the community

Olivia Green, Fiona Peltonen, and Maggie Buffum April 12, 2024
The Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference was held at Roxbury Community College on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. This event brought together academic and community-based organizations focused on drug prevention and treatment of substance use disorders in Boston.
Join Staff Reporters Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza as they interview six WHS humans about the school year so far.

Humans of WHS: Chapter three

Madeleine Zajac and Marissa Mendoza April 11, 2024

In the third chapter of Humans of WHS, Staff Reporters Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza interview some students and staff about their experiences during this school year. Sophomore Ryan Xie What is your...

The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project

Maddie Zajac and Ryan Chase April 11, 2024

The Wayland Cultural Council (WCC) is a branch of the Massachusetts Cultural Council dedicated to enriching the community and introducing new cultures to the town. The Massachusetts Cultural Council was...

Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.

WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club

Annika Martins April 10, 2024

In the 13th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins interviews sophomore Red Cross Club Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer. What is the Red Cross Club? “It's a club for the Red...

Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.

Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses

Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi April 10, 2024
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
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