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The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”

The importance of youth voting

Whether we’d like to admit it or not, Wayland is an affluent town with a bubble of protection from political issues. Some of us aren’t up to date with current legislation or who is running for president,...

After exiting the haunted house the volunteers who are the "scarers" all gather to take a picture. "Keep coming to the Connect Program haunted houses, through the years, and support Connect," senior Nelahn Bonds said.

Connect Program hosts annual haunted house

Melina Barris and Ryan Chase November 2, 2024

On Sunday, Oct. 27, the Connect Program along with the National Honors Society (NHS) and Students Against Destructive Discussions (SADD) hosted the annual Fall Festival. The event included games, festivities...

Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”

Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night

Elyssa Grillo and Jillian Mele November 1, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 1, the varsity football team will host their senior night under the lights against Newton South High School (NSHS). The senior ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the game will begin at...

Seniors gather in the courtyard during extended advisory to socialize, take pictures with each other and snack on candy that was set out on tables.

Class of 2025 celebrates Halloween

WSPN Staff October 31, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 31, the Class of 2025 celebrates Halloween. Dressing up for Halloween has been an annual tradition for WHS seniors for years. During extended advisory, administration set up snacks and...

Russell's Garden Center is found on Route 20 in Wayland, and has various gardening supplies, which include annual flowers, gardening tools, and the fall favorite, pumpkins.

Fall is welcomed by Russell’s Garden Center

Natalie Greenaway, Ravi Kapadia, and Annabel Orcutt October 29, 2024

Russel’s Garden Center hosted their first annual “Fall Festival” (Fall Fest) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. The festival consisted of several different activities, such as a live band...

The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.

Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta

Sasha Libenzon October 26, 2024

The boys and girls varsity crew teams prepared for the Head Of The Fish Regatta during practice on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24. The regatta will take place in Saratoga, New York at Fish Creek...

Senior Peyton Moran glances upfield after catching the ball from senior captain Michael Keenan.

Football fights against domestic violence

Edge Wheeler, Vanessa Taxiarchis, and Ravi Kapadia October 23, 2024

The varsity football team faced the Waltham "Hawks" at home on Friday, Oct. 18. The game ended with a final score of 31-0 with Wayland winning, making their season record 5-1. The WHS student section wore...

Players on the boys varsity soccer team stand with their arms around each other prior to the kickoff of the second half, proceeding through the rest of the game as one group. "Our group of boys is very close this year, which makes us stronger on the field," sophomore Brady Babineau said. "We treat each other and protect each other like family, which makes us a tough opponent in all aspects."

Boys soccer drops close game to Lincoln Sudbury

Edge Wheeler October 21, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 10, the boys varsity soccer team lost 4-2 in a back-and-forth match against DCL opponent Lincoln-Sudbury. "We have been able to become much tighter as a team," senior captain Jack Gavron...

Senior Bowen Morrison (left) and senior captain Owen Finnegan (right) defend a Lincoln-Sudbury player. The varsity football team currently holds a 4-1 record.

Football triumphs over Lincoln-Sudbury

Sasha Libenzon October 18, 2024

For the first time since 2018, the varsity football team secured a road win against Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. The final score was 28-7 on Thursday, Oct. 10. Senior captain Max Dresens and junior...

Sophomore Sazie Wrentmore receives the ball in the air before settling it.

Girls soccer settles for a tie against Boston Latin

Emma Zocco and Vanessa Taxiarchis October 17, 2024

The girls varsity soccer team hosted Boston Latin School on Oct. 8. The game resulted in a 1-1 tie, with junior Avery Umina scoring Wayland's only goal.

Moments after the varsity boys third eight race, members of the varsity boys third eight row back to dock their boat. While they were rowing back, some of the racers wished members of the varsity boys second eight good luck in their upcoming race.

Crew team heads to first regatta of the fall season

Penelope Biddle October 15, 2024

Wayland-Weston Rowing Association (WWRA) competed in its first regatta of the season, the Textile Regatta in Lowell, on Sunday, Oct. 6. The team had boats in 16 races. The varsity girls team raced five...

Parents of Eliza J. Norton each deliver a speech while the celebration continues.

Wayland community gathers at Eliza J Norton Foundation ‘Celebrate with Heart’ event.

Alex Evangelista and Bowen Morrison October 10, 2024

On Sunday Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation hosted Norton's second annual 'Celebrate With The Heart' Community Festival at the Cochituate Ball Fields. The event was held in honor of Norton, and it...

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