The next level: Seniors on college sports recruitment
Ellie Tyska and Meredith Prince
October 14, 2018
Filed under Articles, Features, Showcase, Sports, WSPN
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
Filed under Articles, Features, MOTS/React, Showcase, Uncategorized, WSPN
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
Filed under Articles, Pop Culture, Quizzes, Showcase, WSPN
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
Filed under Articles, Athlete of the Month, Features, Showcase, Sports, WSPN
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...
MOTS: Student opinions on Supreme Court confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh
Meredith Prince and Caterina Tomassini
October 9, 2018
Filed under Articles, Features, MOTS/React, Showcase, WSPN
Junior Josh Snyder Where on the political spectrum do you fall? “In the middle, I’m open-minded.” What are your overall thoughts on the Kavanaugh hearings? “At this point, I’d say [the accusations] co...
New teachers at WHS
Caitlin Newton and Meredith Prince
October 3, 2018
Filed under Articles, Features, Showcase, WSPN
With every new school year at WHS, new teachers specializing from math to science to supplementary teaching are welcomed into the Wayland community. New faces include math teacher Jacy Anzalone, biology teacher Julie VanRooyen and physics teacher Laura Kreutter. Each must adjust to the new and unique...
New T.A. Jack O’Rourke joins the Wayland Warriors
Christina Taxiarchis and Nicole Erdekian
October 3, 2018
Filed under Articles, Features, Showcase, Sports, WSPN
After graduating last May from Curry College, Jack O’Rourke joined Wayland's Learning Resource Team (LRT) as a new teaching assistant at WHS this fall. He will also be working with the boys’ football team as an assistant coach. “I go to a few classes based on students that are in our LRT and...
Unconventional athletes at WHS
Hailey Robinson and Caitlin Newton
September 28, 2018
Filed under Articles, Features, Showcase, Sports, WSPN
Although WHS offers almost 20 sports through the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, some students choose to participate in athletic programs and sports that are not offered at WHS. Sophomore Talia Camiel does Rocket Cheer, a cheerleading team that competes at a national level. “When...
MOTS: New Clubs at WHS
September 25, 2018
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Junior Stone Harris: Sports Analysis Club Senior Evan Malkin: Ultimate Frisbee Club/Team Junior Kayla Poulsen: Interact Club Sophomore Jay Provost: Sports Management Club ...
Student Council’s changes and plans for the year
Nicole Erdekian and Christos Belibasakis
September 20, 2018
Filed under Articles, Features, Showcase, WSPN
Student Council President Amanda Armstrong and Vice President Gage Fuller decided in accordance with Student Council adviser Eric Wolven to move Student Council meeting times for the 2018-2019 school year. Armstrong, Fuller and Wolven met over the summer and finalized the decision to move the after...
“Next Up, RYANVIII:” Junior Ryan Dowling is making waves in the music world
September 18, 2018
Filed under Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Features, Showcase, WSPN
To most people other than the 1600 or so followers he has accumulated on SoundCloud, the name "RYANVIII" may not be a common one. However, that may change in the near future. Junior Ryan Dowling, who goes by RYANVIII in the music world, started producing songs at age 15 and has already made himself known...
How middle school teachers prepare students for WHS
Caitlin Newton, Caterina Tomassini, and Emma Nallet
September 6, 2018
Filed under Articles, Features, Showcase, WSPN
High school is a big step up from middle school, and sometimes it can be difficult to learn how to manage the amount of work and how to adapt to a new environment. That’s why teachers at Wayland Middle School do their most to prepare students for their new school. For science teacher Jennifer Nichols,...
