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The Trinitarian Congregational Churchs former parsonage was built in 1903 and had been unused for seven years before its demolition. The Town Crier published a letter written to them by the Wayland Historic District Commission (WHDC), which expressed the WHDCs “extreme disappointment” with the demolition of the former parsonage and Ewing Building. “Once these buildings are demolished the historic fabric that makes up our community is altered forever,” the WHDC wrote in the letter. “The demolition of two historic houses, particularly, the former TCC Parsonage, known historically as the William H. Sayward, Jr. House, seems so short-sighted and insensitive to the heritage of our community.”

Destruction of historic buildings causes controversy

Emily Chafe June 20, 2019

The decision to raze two historic buildings in the Wayland Town Center has set off a contentious relationship between local preservationists and the Trinitarian Congregational Church. The Trinitarian...

Junior Ciara Murphy is the first at WHS to implement a new club focusing on medical needs. The Medical Club meets after school on Wednesdays, and students learn about medicine from real medical professionals. [Medical club is a] great way to introduce both medical professionals into our community and high schoolers to [medical classes],” Murphy said.

Medical club infects WHS

Cammy Lehr June 19, 2019

For many of us, joining a club is just another attribute to a college resumé, but the new medical club at WHS offers students who want to pursue a medical career a chance to learn about their passion. Junior...

WHS junior Jay Provost, along with his father Bob Provost. “I think it’s super calming, and it’s nice to just go and look at the bees to see how well organized they are,” Jay Provost said.

Jay Provost: when life gives you bees, make honey

Josh Schreiber June 5, 2019

Sophomore Jay Provost has taken up a relatively unique hobby and business alongside his dad, Bob Provost. What started out as an idea lead to the creation of a company called "Bob and Jay Bees." They bought...

Sophomore Julia Mele snaps a picture with her House of Dance competitive hip-hop team at a dance competition. Dance has allowed me to meet so many new people inside and outside of school who share the same interest as me, Mele said. Mele combines competitive and recreational dance with WHSs Window Dance Ensemble.

Julia Mele: I love choreographing and dancing hip-hop

Jessica Reilly June 4, 2019

Many students are familiar with the Window Dance Ensemble, but sophomore Window member Julia Mele is taking her dance training to a higher degree. Mele is involved in outside classes and a competitive...

Students at WHS have developed in interest in the possibility of a senior prom similar to other high schools. I can not speak as to why [WHS] doesnt have senior prom, but I would highly recommend adding it to the end of their year, LSRHS Junior Grace Dahlaquist said. A majority of 77.7 percent of surveyed students were in favor of a senior prom.

WHS senior events overshadow possible senior prom

Jessica Reilly June 4, 2019

Why Wayland doesn’t have a senior prom in addition to its junior prom has been a question amongst students for years. Instead of the regularity of a senior prom, seniors at WHS take part in a series...

Wayland High School practices the ALICE protocol to prepare students for emergency situations that people around the country are experiencing. “Such a strong part of our school is how tight our community is. Our goal is for students to feel connected to the school, [for] students to feel connected to their teachers, [for students to] feel they can share things with their teachers and [for students to] feel supported,” Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said.

National school shootings influence WHS policies

Meredith Prince and Caitlin Newton May 29, 2019

Since shootings such as that at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last year and more recently at Highland Ranch STEM school in Colorado, schools around the country have taken into...

Some WHS students have decided to intern this summer for a variety of reasons. It teaches you independence, junior Mason Bolivar said. Interning has many perceived benefits, yet only 22.7% of students plan on interning this summer.

Internships give students opportunities to pursue passions

Jess Reilly May 28, 2019

While trudging through the depths of quarter four, many students are desperately daydreaming of their summer plans. Most are counting down the days to a summer full of relaxation and fun. Some students...

Class of 2019 future plans (interactive map)

Class of 2019 future plans (interactive map)

Nathan Zhao May 25, 2019

Check out where the Class of 2019 is headed next year through the interactive map below. The map includes colleges and universities, military enlistment, gap years, postgraduate years and more. All seniors...

With the 2018-19 school year heading into the home stretch, WHS seniors prepare to head off to college in the fall. After a difficult college application process, the Class of 2019 offers advice to other students preparing to begin the college application process. Just keep your mind open, senior Anika Das said. Before I started, there was a specific type of school I wanted to go to, but after visiting a bunch of schools and talking to [guidance counselor Jim] Girard, he gave me a lot of different types of schools that I wouldnt have thought about before.

WHS seniors reflect on the college application process

Josh Schreiber May 17, 2019

Applying to college is a complicated process that requires a lot of decisions. That is the consensus of the Class of 2019. With the majority of the seniors having decided where they will be heading off...

Pictured above is a squadron of US Air Force Thunderbirds. Instead of attending a typical four-year university, some WHS seniors plan to enlist or attend a military academy next year. “I want to serve my country,” Senior Mikel Reese said. “Both [of] my grandparents were in the Navy. I have that sort of pride of wanting to do something and make a change in the world.”

WHS seniors set to take to the skies

Alex Janoff May 16, 2019

Since the end of the college decision process, many graduating seniors have begun thinking about potential college roommates or important dorm room commodities. Instead of preparing for the civilian workforce,...

Boys varsity lacrosse captain Michael Lampert cradles the ball as an opposing player attempts to steal the ball. He runs while using his size to his advantage, looking for an opening to throw the ball for a play. “I would say my biggest challenge has been people doubting my size,” Lampert said. “I have overcome this by doing extra workouts to show people that I can use my size to my advantage.”

Athlete of the Month: Michael Lampert

Joanna Barrow, Alyssa Dickstein, and May 15, 2019

Senior Michael Lampert recently became the top scoring player ever to play lacrosse at Wayland High School. In fact, Lampert’s love of lacrosse even predates the existence of Wayland’s youth lacrosse...

Pictured above is the Iron Dome in Israel, a missile defense system designed to shield the nation from ballistics. Many in Wayland, however, believe that a similar invisible barrier isolates Wayland from other towns and peoples. We are socially isolated because we are in our bubble, sheltered away from the problems that other towns face, junior Ethan Betancourt said.

Wayland’s Iron Dome

Politicians often speak of bridging the divide between the suburbs and the cities, the wealthy and the poor, the white and the black. Different types of isolation that certain towns or even schools encounter...

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