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Midterms are set to take place on Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27.
News Brief: Administration shares information regarding upcoming midterms
During winter break, several flights were canceled or delayed due to strong winter storms. Two days before our flight home, we found out that our flight to Massachusetts was canceled, junior Mariam Gayed said. “We had to rent a car in Chicago and drive back to Massachusetts.
Canceled flights over winter break impact students’ schedules
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of January 16 – ChatGPT, future WHS college athletes and speaking out against racism
From Monday, Jan. 23 until Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Academic Center will be hosting midterm review sessions. “Come check out the review sessions,” Academic Center coordinator Aimee Lima said.
News Brief: Academic Center hosts midterm review sessions
WSPNs Aimee Smith shares an infographic about what WHS students are doing to prepare for midterms.
Infographic: WHS students’ preparation for midterms
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of January 16 – ChatGPT, future WHS college athletes and speaking out against racism
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of January 9 – “Day of Impact,” student opinions on advisory and Senior Districts
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of January 3 – School Committee meeting, return of midterms and pressures of school sports
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of December 19 – racist graffiti found on WHS grounds, “Love not Hate” rally and winter break
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of December 12 – science teacher Kristin Cowell resigns, WHS fall all-star athletes and World Cup controversies
Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
ChatGPT is infiltrating WHS with the newly developed programs aid for school work. In the moment, it can be very easy to reach for the nearest, easiest tool, but the long term effects of that are pretty harrowing, English teacher Kelsey Pitcairn said.
ChatGPT enters Wayland High School
For some students at WHS, advisory is a time to relax, but for others, it is unnecessary. “I have mixed feelings about advisory,” junior Katie Pralle said. “Some days, I wish I was doing other things, but other days, I am grateful for the short break.”
Mixed reviews: opinions about advisory at WHS
Infographic: How students are doing at school
Infographic: How students are doing at school
Infographic: What are WHS students doing for winter break?
Infographic: What are WHS students doing for winter break?
For the past 40 years, the WHS Scholarship Committee has been working to provide more than 20 seniors each year with scholarships to help pay their college tuition. “Overall, the mission very simply is to provide scholarship funds to WHS seniors who show financial need and academic promise,” current committee chair Jeanne Brown said.
The WHS Scholarship Committee: Helping exemplary seniors
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Rafael Nadal’s loss at the 2023 Australian Open.
Opinion: Nadal cannot recover from his Australian Open loss
Freshman Ella Getz drives to the basket after a pick set by senior captain Lila Powers. Getz proudly wears number 33, the number of her role model. My number is 33 and I take it from Katie Lou Samuelson, Getz said. She used to play for the University of Connecticut, and I love her.
Athlete of the month: Ella Getz
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Ronaldo’s decision to transfer to Saudi Arabian soccer team Al Nassr.
Opinion: The crumbling downfall of Cristiano Ronaldo
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the controversy over Brittney Griners return home.
Opinion: Brittney Griner’s return home should be celebrated
In November, 2022 Wayland High School football coach Scott Parseghian and David Gavron received coaching awards for their hard work over their seasons at Wayland. From left to right: Trish Regan, Dante Parseghian, Scott Parseghian and Damien Parseghian stand after S. Parsegian received the ANEFO Mark Crehan Coach of the Year Award. “It was about acknowledging our team, but also acknowledging our coaching staff,” S. Parseghian said. “It’s not just about myself because you can’t do this on your own.”
Scott Parseghian and David Gavron recognized for coaching at WHS
The Wayland boys varsity soccer team celebrates its goal by running to the sidelines and embracing each other. The high intensity game went into overtime after a 2-2 tie, and it ultimately ended in a Wayland Warriors win of 3-2 against Somerville.
Game recap: Boys soccer scores a win against Somerville
The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.
Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Freshman Ella Getz drives to the basket after a pick set by senior captain Lila Powers. Getz proudly wears number 33, the number of her role model. My number is 33 and I take it from Katie Lou Samuelson, Getz said. She used to play for the University of Connecticut, and I love her.
Athlete of the month: Ella Getz
Sophomore Luke Chisum finishes first in the freshman three kilometer race at the DCL Championship Meet in 2021. This year, I want to get around 16:30 for a five [kilometer race], Chisum said.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Chisum
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.
Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
Senior Lucas Pralle emerges from the water to take a breath during his 100 meter butterfly event at states. Pralle came in first place at states in his event. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that has performed as well as we have, Pralle said. Everyone puts in the work in practice and our coaches work tirelessly to train and guide us to be the best swimmers we can be.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Pralle
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.
Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.
Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.
Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs
Sophomore Michael Keenan stretches his leg out to escape his opponent. An escape is worth two points.
Wrestling hits the mat in a quad meet
Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers
Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers
WHS athletes progress onto the college stage
WHS athletes progress onto the college stage
Freshman Sofia Ciciarelli completes her first lap of the girls one mile race, ending with a final time of 6:44.96 minutes. In addition to indoor track, Ciciarelli runs for the WHS cross country team. “I run the mile in track, and compared to when I ran the mile in cross country, it’s very different,” Ciciarelli said. “The mile in cross country felt so much shorter because you go across a piece of land rather than in circles eight times, which can be really draining, and it feels like that mile is three miles.”
Ready, set, go! Indoor track falls short to Waltham
WSPNs photos of 2022
WSPN’s photos of 2022
Sophomore Michael Keenan stretches his leg out to escape his opponent. An escape is worth two points.
Wrestling hits the mat in a quad meet
Freshman Sofia Ciciarelli completes her first lap of the girls one mile race, ending with a final time of 6:44.96 minutes. In addition to indoor track, Ciciarelli runs for the WHS cross country team. “I run the mile in track, and compared to when I ran the mile in cross country, it’s very different,” Ciciarelli said. “The mile in cross country felt so much shorter because you go across a piece of land rather than in circles eight times, which can be really draining, and it feels like that mile is three miles.”
Ready, set, go! Indoor track falls short to Waltham
Senior Seth Rosen puts a Bridgewater-Raynham wrestler into an arm bar. This technique involves a wrestler wrapping their arms around their opponents leg.
Wayland holiday wrestling tournament makes a comeback
Girls basketball scores against Algonquin Regional
Girls basketball scores against Algonquin Regional
Swimmer take their mark on the blocks before their race. Every year the Wayland swim and dive team raises money by selling gold-cards to people in the community. This year the profit is going towards new blocks for the swimmers to use.
Swim and dive splashes into a win against Holliston
Join WSPNs Co-Editor-in-Chief Genevieve Morrison and Co-Multimedia Editor Charlotte Thirman in a review of their top 10 movies of 2022.
Top 10 movies of 2022
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jenny Shine share ten of their favorite places to sled and ice skate around the Wayland and Boston area.
Interactive map: Local sledding and ice skating spots
Infographic: 65th Grammy Award predictions
Infographic: 65th Grammy Award predictions
WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans reviews SEGAs most recent title, Sonic Frontiers, released on Nov. 8, 2022.
SEGA is finally fixing “Sonic”
10 songs to add to your winter playlist
10 songs to add to your winter playlist
The image above is a piece sophomore Eunjee Kang created for her Art 1 class. I made this during our first Art 1 project: Self-Portrait in Objects: Origami Book, Kang said. I drew some objects I favored or objects I thought represented me using colored pencils.
October Artist of the Month: Eunjee Kang
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
In this piece, senior Skylar Gould showcases a step-by-step from when she wakes up to when she leaves for school. Goulds inspiration for this piece was her own morning routine.
Artist of the Month: Skylar Gould
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.
Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
The Fashionistas of the Month are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.
Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris
Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levis and thrifted clothing. Tangs favorite piece of clothing to dress in are sweaters. I think there [are] a lot of different patterns you can find or different bright colors with different fabrics and stuff,” Tang said
Ava Tang
Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and thrifted clothing. However, Daviss favorite store is Urban Outfitters. They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture,” Davis said.
Sarah Davis
WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans reviews SEGAs most recent title, Sonic Frontiers, released on Nov. 8, 2022.
SEGA is finally fixing “Sonic”
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Rafael Nadal’s loss at the 2023 Australian Open.
Opinion: Nadal cannot recover from his Australian Open loss
WSPNs Editorial Board discusses the impact of last months racist graffiti found at WHS and its impact on the community.
Editorial: Speak out against racism in Wayland
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Ronaldo’s decision to transfer to Saudi Arabian soccer team Al Nassr.
Opinion: The crumbling downfall of Cristiano Ronaldo
WSPNs Editorial Board discusses the impact of last months racist graffiti found at WHS and its impact on the community.
Editorial: Speak out against racism in Wayland
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.
ABC: The language of food
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.
ABC: An American just like you
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the struggles of being an average Asian.
ABC: An average Asian
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about Chinese school and his regrets about quitting.
ABC: Why I should’ve stuck with Chinese school
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about what its like having two names and what a name means to him.
ABC: What’s my name?
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: Cant Escape
Cartoon: Can’t Escape
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: Not a Moments Peace
Cartoon: Not a Moment’s Peace
Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers
Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers
WHS athletes progress onto the college stage
WHS athletes progress onto the college stage
WSPN WayCAM Bloopers 2022
WSPN WayCAM Bloopers 2022
IBL Micd Up 2022
IBL Mic’d Up 2022
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Pickleball Micd Up
Pickleball Mic’d Up
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
IBL Micd Up Pt. 2 (video)
IBL Mic’d Up Pt. 2 (video)
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Sophomore Michael Keenan stretches his leg out to escape his opponent. An escape is worth two points.

Wrestling hits the mat in a quad meet

Emma Zocco, Carolina Sdoia, and Bowen Morrison • January 26, 2023

The Wayland wrestling team travels to Beverly on Jan. 14 to wrestle in a quad meet with three other towns. The team faced Greater Lowell, Billerica and Beverly. Wayland beat two teams but fell short to...

Freshman Sofia Ciciarelli completes her first lap of the girls one mile race, ending with a final time of 6:44.96 minutes. In addition to indoor track, Ciciarelli runs for the WHS cross country team. “I run the mile in track, and compared to when I ran the mile in cross country, it’s very different,” Ciciarelli said. “The mile in cross country felt so much shorter because you go across a piece of land rather than in circles eight times, which can be really draining, and it feels like that mile is three miles.”

Ready, set, go! Indoor track falls short to Waltham

Delia Caulfield • January 14, 2023

The Wayland High School indoor track team just missed the finish and fell to the Waltham Hawks on Wednesday, Jan. 4. The second Dual County League meet of the 2022-2023 season took place at the TRACK at...

Senior Seth Rosen puts a Bridgewater-Raynham wrestler into an arm bar. This technique involves a wrestler wrapping their arms around their opponents leg.

Wayland holiday wrestling tournament makes a comeback

Carolina Sdoia and Bowen Morrison • January 9, 2023

The Wayland wrestling team hosted its annual holiday tournament on Dec. 17 in the field house. Due to COVID-19, the tournament hasn't taken place since 2019. Five Wayland wrestlers successfully placed...

Girls basketball scores against Algonquin Regional

Girls basketball scores against Algonquin Regional

Sasha Libenzon • January 7, 2023

The girls varsity basketball team beats Algonquin Regional High School on Thursday, Dec. 22, at home. The Warriors won 45-37. The team is currently undefeated, with a record of six wins. To view more photos...

Swimmer take their mark on the blocks before their race. Every year the Wayland swim and dive team raises money by selling gold-cards to people in the community. This year the profit is going towards new blocks for the swimmers to use.

Swim and dive splashes into a win against Holliston

Emma Zocco and Carolina Sdoia • December 21, 2022

The swim and dive team faces Holliston on Thursday, Dec. 8. At the first meet of the season, the team beat Holliston at the Wayland Community Pool.

Before the penalty kicks begin, the team huddles together for one last boost of encouragement. The game went into double overtime, but because no team scored, the penalty kicks determined the outcome of the game.

Final eight: Boys varsity soccer succumbs to Hopkinton

Hallie Luo • November 22, 2022

The boys varsity soccer team travels to Hopkinton for its playoff match. After winning the two playoff games against Somerville and Marlborough, the team advanced into the final eight match against the...

Junior Xande Santos sprints with the ball, attempting to keep it in control. Santos scored the game winning goal during overtime. It felt amazing to score the first [goal] and the overtime winning goal, Santos said. The energy from the fans and the team was electric. I think we played very well and dominated the first half for sure. I’m excited to play our next game against Marlborough because we have a lot of potential.

Boys soccer dribbles a win around Somerville

Charlotte Thirman and Sasha Libenzon • November 16, 2022

Boys soccer faces Somerville in the first game of the MIAA state tournament on Tuesday Nov. 7. As the game neared the end, the score was 2-2, goals from junior Xande Santos and senior Fred Czauderna. In...

Junior Jake Kennedy runs the ball down the field, planning his route around the Somerville defenders.

Final Friday night lights: Football secures a win against Somerville

Sasha Libenzon • November 14, 2022

The varsity football team faced Somerville on Friday, Nov. 4. On the last Friday night football game of the season, the team was able to beat Somerville, with the final score being 35-13. The game marked...

Senior Genevieve Morrison positions herself on the field so that shes ready for any play coming her way. “I was somewhat involved with the planning for senior night, and seeing it all come together and it being a really great night for my teammates was really special,” Knapp said.

Field hockey falls short to Arlington on senior night

Emma Zocco • November 11, 2022

The varsity field hockey team celebrates its seniors during its senior night game on Thursday, Oct. 27. The team lost to Arlington with a score of 3-0. Fans supported the team in the stands by participating...

Senior captain Ella Zachery and junior Dasha Tveretinova jump up to block the tip that is coming from the opposing side. Senior captain Allie Chase stays close behind them, ready to receive any balls that fall short.

Girls volleyball falls to Bedford on senior night

Mischa Lee and Carolina Sdoia • November 7, 2022

On senior night, the Wayland girls varsity volleyball team loses to Bedford in a five set game. This was the final game for the junior varsity and freshmen teams, but varsity will continue their season...

The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.

Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury

Sasha Libenzon • November 1, 2022

Following a successful senior night, when the team beat its biggest rival, Weston, with a score of 7-0, the boys varsity soccer team had high hopes. They anticipated a win going into one of their last...

Senior captain Ryan Prince steals the ball from a Weston player. Prince was the first player to score a goal during the game. The fans really brought the energy [this game], Prince said. For playoffs, were really trying to play it one game at a time.

Boys soccer triumphs over Weston on senior night

Sasha Libenzon and Hallie Luo • October 28, 2022

The boys varsity soccer team defeats Weston on senior night with a final score of 7-0. With a two-point lead in the first half, the team capitalized in the second half, scoring five more goals on Friday,...

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