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Photo Illustration: A student expresses their feelings toward the 2016 election. A similar sentiment is evident in students who identify themselves as having minority political views. The majority political standpoint in the high school is liberal-sided,” senior Tyler Johnsen said. “I would definitely say conservatives are very much in the minority and get singled out quite frequently.”

Teachers’ views on WHS’ political acceptance differ from students’

Nathan Zhao and Andrew D'Amico September 13, 2017

Think back to the 2016 election season at WHS. Teachers were excitedly preparing their class’ curricular coverage of the election, outlining lesson plans and scanning through articles to supplement their...

Photo Illustration: Two students raise their hands while the other puts his head in his arms as they listen to a teacher lecturing on the election.

Democrats’ view on WHS’ political climate

Kyle Chen and September 13, 2017

On the eve of Nov. 4, 2016, the world was shaken by a momentous presidential election. Around the country, millions of people reacted with outbursts of emotion, both of grief and of joy, of celebration...

Photo Illustration: Two students raise their hands while the other puts his head in his arms as they listen to a teacher lecturing on the election.

Exploring WHS’ political climate and attitude towards minority views

Andrew D'Amico, Nathan Zhao, and Kyle Chen September 13, 2017

WSPN reporters Andrew D'Amico, Nathan Zhao and Kyle Chen explored WHS' political climate and the school's attitude toward minority political views.  

Photo Illustration: A student sits at her desk as her class discusses the 2016 election.

At WHS, political views matter

Kyle Chen September 13, 2017

Although the presidential election of 2016 is long over, the ripples it sent out still seem to reverberate throughout our daily lives. Described by many as “unexpected,” or “shocking,” the race...

Year in Review: 2016-2017

Year in Review: 2016-2017

June 20, 2017

The school year started off with three changes: the hiring of assistant principal James Nocito, the new gender neutral bathrooms were established, and the girls’ only weight room hours were created....

WSPN interviews some of WHS most fashionable students.

WSPN interviews some of WHS’ most fashionable students

Aimee LaRochelle and Masha Yakhkind June 19, 2017

What defines someone as “fashionable” or “unfashionable?” Is it their ability to keep up with and predict the latest trends? Is it their ability to find unique and interesting items of clothing?...

 Last May, sophomore Nathan Zhao won the Freedom Prize, an award that is given to a Wayland High School student for writing the best essay on a topic related to freedom. “My essay was about voter ID laws, and I wanted to prove that voter ID laws affected the election and changed the outcome,” Zhao said.

Nathan Zhao wins Freedom Prize Essay Contest

Andrew D'Amico June 19, 2017

Recently, the twelfth annual Freedom Prize was awarded to sophomore Nathan Zhao by the Wayland Veterans Memorial. Each year, students of Wayland High School write essays relating to freedom in our world...

2016-2017 Year in Review: Gallery

2016-2017 Year in Review: Gallery

June 19, 2017

[monoslideshow id = "472"]   A look into the 2016-2017 school year.

Class of 2017s collegiate athletes: Player Profiles

Class of 2017’s collegiate athletes: Player Profiles

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das June 18, 2017

Abby Stoller Lacrosse Union College Division III “I am excited to have the opportunity to continue my lacrosse career. I can't imagine playing in my last high school game and then never playing...

WSPN looks at summer fashion trends

WSPN looks at summer fashion trends

Masha Yakhkind and Aimee LaRochelle June 14, 2017

[monoslideshow id = "468"] WSPN's Masha Yakhkind and Aimee LaRochelle take a look into the latest summer fashion trends popping up this season.    

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