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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the first Wayland School Committee meeting of the year took place from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m..
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Sept. 10
During the 2024-25 school year, approximately 400 students came into the library every day, but since the start of this school year, attendance has dropped due to the ban on cell phone use in the library.
Library sees drop in student attendance following cellphone policy
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, a school shooting took place at Evergreen High School in Colorado, where two students were injured. The suspect fatally shot himself following the attack.
BDBN: Suspect dead after injuring two high school students at Evergreen High School
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, political activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University.
BDBN: Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah Valley University
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Junior Willa Suratt reaches for the ball to block it at the net. Suratt has been on the varsity team for two years.
Girls volleyball loses to Wellesley in hard-fought game
Running with the ball, senior Kane Chen beats a Natick defender to the ball, being in Natick's defensive zone.
Boys Soccer falls to Natick for their first loss of the season
Advancing up the field, junior Melina Antun takes the ball from a Newton South player.
Field Hockey battles Newton South to a draw
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 9/15
Senior captain Anna Yalli hits the ball over the net and scores a point for the team. Yalli has been on the team since her sophomore year.
Girls volleyball slams Belmont in home opener
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
Join WSPN's Annabel Orcutt as she discusses fashion with Ava Adelson.
Fashionista of the Month: Ava Adelson
Join WSPN's Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about what to wear for Wayland High School's 2025 Homecoming.
Need a last minute dress? Here’s a straight forward ‘groovy’ dress guide for Homecoming
Join WSPN's Natalie Greenaway and Annabel Orcutt as they talk about Sabrina Carpenters new album: "Man's Best Friend."
Sweet no more, Sabrina Carpenter bites back with Man’s Best Friend
The 2025 summer was filled with new trends and events. Ranging from The Summer I Turned Pretty to the signing of the 'Big Beautiful' bill, these pivotal moments not only resulted in conversation, but shifted American culture.
What’s in the news during the summer of 2025
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Tate McRae came to TD Garden to perform one out of the three nights in the Boston leg of her Miss Possessive World Tour.
Concert Review: Miss Possessive Tour is a Tate McRae takeover
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Window Dance Ensemble spreads love from the stage

Edge Wheeler, Mack Young, and Ravi Kapadia • February 8, 2025

On Friday, Jan 31, Window Dance Ensemble performed their annual Winter Week show. Window Dance Ensemble is led by senior directors Elyssa Grillo and Anna Varney for the 2024-2025 school year. This year's...

During halftime, the team skates off the ice and heads to the locker room. While both teams took their breaks, they also had pep talks for their game plans. "The team played hard, we just couldn't get pucks past such a talented goalie," senior Graham Henrich said.

Boys hockey succumbs to Melrose on senior night

Maddie Zajac • February 6, 2025

The Wayland/Watertown boys varsity hockey team, the Raiders, took a loss on Saturday, Feb. 1, after playing their senior night game against Melrose High School. The final score was 2-1. According to some...

Sophomores Molly Cavalluzzi and Ryan Harding laugh as they model their fully thrifted outfits. The goal of Green Team's fashion show was to share benefits of reusing clothing and encourage others to not have an entire closet of new closet.

Green Team, Sewing Club and GSA join forces to model for their annual slow fashion show

Emily Wyner and Kate Goodman • February 5, 2025

On Friday, Jan 31. the Sewing Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) and Green Team put on their fourth annual fashion show which displayed up-cycled clothing items. The event took place in the lecture hall...

A capella harmonizes during Winter Week

Carolina Sdoia and Chloe Zilembo • February 4, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 31, Wayland High School students preformed in the Winter Week A capella concert. The T-tones, an all boys group, the Madrigals, the co-ed group and the Muses, the all girls group sang three...

A group of WHS students work on their paintings and drink there fruity mocktails provided by GSA.

Gay Straight Alliance Club adds vibrance to the commons with “Sip and Paint” event

Jillian Mele and Ben Jackson • February 4, 2025

During Winter Week, The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Club put on a "Sip and Paint" event for the WHS community on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the WHS commons. GSA provided WHS students with a painting activity,...

Senior Sully Nguyen sings the song "Animal" by Neon Trees, alongside senior Alex Irwin. Nguyen co-founded the Guitar Club alongside junior Ojyo Cook and has slowly been recruiting new members. His guitar journey started in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and everything was shut down. "I just figured I'd pick it up since we were stuck inside," Nguyen said. Although he prefers playing the guitar, Nguyen has taken singing classes the past two years at WHS and sang most of his life. "I'm really excited to see where this club will go after I graduate," Nguyen said.

Guitar club shines bright in the WHS theater

Emma Zocco and Bowen Morrison • February 3, 2025

The Guitar Club performed a setlist featuring over ten songs during fifth block in the auditorium on Thursday, Jan. 30. The club currently has five members including seniors Sully Nguyen, Alex Irwin, Devin...

Winter Week talent show 2025

Ryan Chase, Melina Barris, and Sadie Alongi • February 3, 2025

On Thursday, Jan. 30, Wayland High School students preformed in the annual Winter Week talent show. The acts varied between many talents, such as musical performances, impressions, dances and yo-yo performances....

Freshman Edan Parker arranges a puzzle. "I just like how you can do whatever in [the library]," Parker said. "There's a lot of freedom."

WHS library holds annual de-stress activities during Winter Week

Karis Tam, Abby Bergeron, and Annabel Orcutt • February 1, 2025

The WHS librarians set up many activities for WHS students to de-stress after midterms, such as a variety of crafts and games. It is a yearly tradition for teachers to bring their students down to the...

Members of the Honors Wind Ensemble play various songs from the James Bond movies.

Honors Wind Ensemble and Sinfonia Orchestra serenade the stage

Melina Antun and Vanessa Taxiarchis • January 31, 2025

The Honors Wind Ensemble and Honors Sinfonia Orchestra held their winter performance in the theater on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The wind ensemble went first and did a mix of songs including some from the new...

“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students

Marissa Mendoza, Sofia Ciciarelli, and Caroline Kiernan • January 31, 2025

Certified stage and therapeutic hypnotist Peter Gross was welcomed by WHS on Tuesday, Jan. 28 for his annual hypnotist show. Students gathered at the auditorium at 7:30 p.m.. Some students volunteered...

Junior Ben Hammond, the guitarist of Vagabond, belts the lyrics to "Brazil" by Declan McKenna, while playing the melody on his electric guitar. "My favorite song was 'Brazil' because I absolutely love that song," junior Vanessa Ponce said. "I think Ben sung it perfectly and it was so fun to sing along to."

Vagabond rocks the theater during Winter Week

Maddie Zajac and Elyssa Grillo • January 30, 2025

The three man band "Vagabond" performed in the theater, last period on Tuesday, Jan 28. The band played over 10 songs to the crowd of students and staff. “I was just taken away with their technical abilities...

Five saxophone players stand up and take part in a saxophone solo. wspn · Jazz Band (#3)

Jazz band swings into second semester

Cesar Campos and Owen Harrington • January 30, 2025

The Honors Jazz Band Ensemble performed in the theater during fourth block on Monday, Jan. 27. WHS band teacher Joseph Oneschuk led the players through the songs. In the middle of the performance, Oneschuk...

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