ALICE: Students and faculty practice the safety protocol
Alyssa Dickstein and Cammy Lehr
November 7, 2018
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Across the country, school administrations are implementing the ALICE protocol as news on school shootings continue to increase. Wayland High School has experienced a lockdown protocol until when ALICE was introduced several years ago. Before ALICE was initiated into Wayland Public Schools, WHS had...
Halloween costume restrictions don’t stop student creativity
Caitlin Newton and Alyssa Dickstein
November 7, 2018
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With the spookiest day of the year just passed, WHS seniors had to come up with a costume that was both authentic and allowed under school guidelines. Each year, costumes become more and more creative, but they must follow a set of rules sent out by the administration. According to the administration,...
Seniors vote for the first time in midterm elections
November 5, 2018
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Most students celebrate their 18th birthday senior year, legally entering adulthood. One of the many privileges that comes with being an adult is the right to vote. With midterm elections happening Nov. 6, 2018, a handful of seniors have already turned 18 and will be able to vote for the first time. “Honestly,...
MOTS: 2018 World Series Champions
November 5, 2018
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Finishing the season with a 108-54 record, the Boston Red Sox closed out their 2018 MLB season by winning the World Series in five games (4-1) against the Los Angeles Dodgers. WSPN caught up with students to collect reactions to the victory. Samantha Neuman, senior How do you feel about the Red Sox winning? "I feel great about the Red Sox winning, and I actually kind o...
Flags showcase diversity in commons
Caitlin Newton and Isabella Arenas
October 24, 2018
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The elementary and middle schools in Wayland have had flags in their eating spaces for many years. However, the flags were a new addition to the high school this year. According to Principal Allyson Mizoguchi, in an effort to show the growing diversity of the students, WHS installed flags in the commons. “The...
MOTS: Marijuana shops in Wayland
October 18, 2018
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Wayland voters hiked to the polls on Tuesday, Oct. 2 to answer a single ballot question: the rejection of marijuana shops in Wayland. The single ballot sheet offered voters two options: ‘yes,’ accepting the rejection of the legality of the shops or ‘no,’ putting the vote to bed and allowing pot...
Senior Ines Alpendre takes a different approach to senior year
October 17, 2018
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Senior year can be a time to embrace the end of one’s high school career before a series of new beginnings start after graduation. Exchange student Ines Alpendre from Lisbon, Portugal will be taking a different approach than many to her senior year. Alpendre started a new beginning at WHS for her senior...
MOTS: Students share their favorite things about fall
Meredith Prince and Ellie Tyska
October 15, 2018
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From the changing leaves to celebrating Thanksgiving with family, there are many reasons to love fall. WHS students are looking forward to a wide variety of things, ranging from fall sports to Thanksgiving ...
The next level: Seniors on college sports recruitment
Ellie Tyska and Meredith Prince
October 14, 2018
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While many seniors are scrambling to fit in college tours, interviews and applications, a few have had a chance to catch their breath. Several students have been recruited to colleges to pursue sports at a higher level. Seniors Kate Maietta, Nate L’Esperance, Jake Tyska and Abby Mitty have dreamt of...
MOTS: Students working outside of school
Caitlin Newton and Ellie Tyska
October 14, 2018
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From restaurant jobs to working with kids, many students choose to work during the school year. There are many different opportunities for students to find work close by, and many are able to get a job as young as fifteen. WSPN caught up with students who work and asked about their jobs. ...
Quiz: How well do you know Ms. Lima?
October 10, 2018
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Ms. Lima is Wayland high school's new academic center advisor. https://www.playbuzz.com/item/7124a40e-1f1e-48c9-8749-09f18a3baa8d
Athlete of the Month: Mason Bolivar
October 9, 2018
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The player’s eyes scan the field as he firmly grips the ball in his hands. Around him, his teammates clash with members of the opposition, but none of the tussling seems to faze him. Maintaining his composure, he examines the play before him, searching for the right opportunity. A moment later, he...
December 9, 2018