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Sophomore Gracie Corbett jerks a 95 pound bar above her head. Corbett is a weightlifter. “I really like being healthy. I want to make sure I’m always healthy, Corbett said.

Gracie Corbett: I just love to do it

Charlie Moore November 14, 2018

Whether students are pumping iron in the WHS weight room or training per a coach's instruction, students in Wayland partake in weightlifting for exercise, strength building or even physical therapy....

WHS students with their exchange students. 20 students from France arrived in the US last week as part of the exchange program. [The experience] was very good. There are a lot of things that you have in America that we don’t have in France. It’s very different,” French exchange student Maxime Giraud said.

French exchange students discover US culture

Kevin Wang, Kyle Chen, and Christos Belibasakis November 12, 2018

Students from France arrived at WHS as part of the French exchange student program from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24. The one-week program brought 20 students over to the United States. The exchange marked the completion...

Juniors Kuran Freeman, Jaden Brewington, Shawn Bernier, Kael Bonds and Franky Gonzalez pose during football practice. Bernier, Bonds, Freeman and Gonzalez kneeled during the National Anthem throughout the 2017-2018 football season. “I have decided to make different statements verbally rather than taking a knee,” Bernier said.

A year later: kneeling for the Star Spangled Banner

Charlie Moore and Christos Belibasakis November 12, 2018

“Please rise for our national anthem.” Students and parents within the bleachers turn their attention to the American flag overlooking the field. Members of the fan section peek down at the Wayland...

The administration recently rolled out a new set of regulations regarding student consumption of food and beverage at WHS.

Administration implements new food policy

November 12, 2018

The administration recently rolled out a new set of regulations regarding student consumption of food and beverage at WHS. The administration summarized the new rules in an official email to WHS newsletter...

PIctured above is the rendering for the new developments. This will include a new layout of the sports fields at WHS. “Its a tremendous improvement over what we had previously, Athletic Director Heath Rollins said.

Athletic Director Heath Rollins on new stadium, press box and more

Hailey Robinson November 11, 2018

In the coming months, Wayland High School will be updating parts of the turf field, bleachers and press box as part of a larger project. The new press box will exhibit significant changes from the current...

A students schedule is displayed on the eSchoolPLUS home screen. The scheduling process is lengthy and complex, most of which is completed over the summer by administrators and math teacher Hannah Marton. eSchool builds the schedule for us, and we have to fix it and tinker with it,” Marton said.

The scheduling process at WHS

Nathan Zhao and Charlie Moore November 9, 2018

WSPN's Nathan Zhao and Charlie Moore spoke to administrators and students about the scheduling process.

Members of FBLA learn how to effectively invest money through stock market simulations. “You have to really know what you’re doing to be able to read the trends of different stocks, and be able to pick the time to buy and the time to sell, and be able to know when to cut your losses,” senior Myle Larsen said.

Future Business Leaders of America reaches students at WHS

Alex Janoff November 9, 2018

For chapter President Dean Tobia, Wayland’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter isn’t just a club. It’s a place where members can learn about and utilize an integral part of the United...

Junior Liam Gill hits a shot out of the bunker during the Catholic Conference Championship in 2017. Last year, Gill won the conference as a freshman at Catholic Memorial. Golf, in my opinion, is like no other experience in life, Gill said.

Athlete of the Month: Liam Gill

CJ Brown and Aiden Chitkara November 7, 2018

Sophomore Liam Gill has always had a stick in his hand. Growing up, he specialized in hockey and lacrosse. However, in the summer going into eighth grade, he found love in a new sport: golf. He started...

Students reviewed the ALICE procedure. The acronym provides the order of steps to follow in a situation of an intruder. “I do think that having walkthrough (live) drills strengthens our preparation,” Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said. “However, I also know that it is unsettling and strange for many students and staff.

ALICE: Students and faculty practice the safety protocol

Alyssa Dickstein and Cammy Lehr November 7, 2018

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...

Samantha Neuman, Daniella Timperio, Jake Horowitz, and Ben Johnson dressed as characters from the classic Winnie the Pooh. From left to right, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore. The class of 2019 showed up to school in both group and solo costumes.

Halloween costume restrictions don’t stop student creativity

Caitlin Newton and Alyssa Dickstein November 7, 2018

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,...

Voting for midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, November 6. Senior Michael Maurer is going to vote on Tuesday, alongside several other seniors. A lot of students choose not to vote, which is another reason why it’s important for someone like me to vote, Maurer said.

Seniors vote for the first time in midterm elections

Meredith Prince November 6, 2018

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....

The Boston Red Sox celebrates a win against the Baltimore Orioles this past August. Last week, the Red Sox brought the World Series trophy home after a five game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. WHS students share their reactions to the World Series and a record-breaking Red Sox season.

MOTS: 2018 World Series Champions

Isabella Arenas November 5, 2018

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...

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