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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

Join WSPN’s Marissa Mendoza, Edge Wheeler, Ainsley Jay, Bowen Morrison and Sofia Ciciarelli as they cover seniors’ involvement in the election and the viewpoint from a WHS educator. “[The election is] a really toxic environment,” WHS history teacher Katherine Bassen said. “It would be disingenuous for me to say, ‘oh, everything's going great.’ Obviously it's not, right?”

One month out: A reflection from student voters and educators on the election

The morning after the 2024 Presidential Election, you walk into WHS unsure whether or not the environment has shifted. You enter the commons before school and you observe the setting of students. Nothing...

ICYMI: Nov. 30 - Spirit Day, A Cappella and winter sports preview

ICYMI: Nov. 30 – Spirit Day, A Cappella and winter sports preview

Marissa Mendoza, News Editor December 9, 2024

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: WSPN’s Maddie Zajac and Staff...

Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.

Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds

Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac December 7, 2024

Wayland High School will host its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair in the high school commons from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The event will be backed...

ICYMI: Nov. 25 - Color Blast, powderpuff mic'd up and Wayland Boosters

ICYMI: Nov. 25 – Color Blast, powderpuff mic’d up and Wayland Boosters

Marissa Mendoza December 2, 2024

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: WSPN’s Chloe Zilembo...

Sophomores created a banner promoting sustainability to help the Earth. This years Color Blast event strived to use more sustainable materials in displays to reduce WHS’s eco-footprint

“It’s important to be thoughtful about what you're throwing away at the end, so that we can make this event really fun and a community driven event while reducing the amount of waste we're creating,” Student Council advisor John Keene said.

Color Blast 2024: Balancing fun and sustainability

Fiona Peltonen, Carolina Sdoia, Ryan Chase, and Mack Young November 27, 2024

This year the Wayland High School Student Council (STUCO) hosted its annual Color Blast spirit week event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25. Each grade was assigned a wing to decorate that corresponded...

WaylandCAN, a nonprofit focused on building community in Wayland held an event on Tuesday Nov. 19 at Loker Elementary School. 

“I've never seen a community come together and be vulnerable like that in front of [others] where people were not only sharing, but getting emotional and the respect was incredible,” Wayland resident Stuti Bhargava said.

Creating space for change: WaylandCAN hosts conversation for a stronger, more inclusive community

Chloe Zilembo, Sports Editor November 27, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, Wayland Community Action Network, also known as WaylandCAN, held an event at Loker Elementary School where members of the community discussed town issues and topics of interest. WaylandCAN...

ICYMI: Nov.18 - Power surge closes Middle School, powderpuff and changes in LRT

ICYMI: Nov.18 – Power surge closes Middle School, powderpuff and changes in LRT

Marissa Mendoza November 25, 2024

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: Co-Editor-in-Chief Reva...

Seniors participating in the powderpuff game gather around in a huddle during a powderpuff practice. "My favorite part about Powderpuff has definitely been how lots of different people have gotten to come together and create memories together while we enjoy the competition," Weston High School senior Anika Groff said.

Powderpuff to take place at high school but not as school-sanctioned game

Ainsley Jay, Staff Reporter November 23, 2024

The annual Wayland versus Weston powderpuff flag football game is a long-standing tradition between the two schools. This year, Wayland High School administration is not permitting the game to take place...

Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge

Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge

Reva Datar November 22, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 22 morning, Wayland Middle School (WMS) announced it would be closed for the day due to a power surge. Due to the heavy rainfall that took place all of Thursday into Friday, WMS lost...

ICYMI: Nov. 11 - Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins

ICYMI: Nov. 11 – Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins

Marissa Mendoza, News Editor November 18, 2024

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. Features: Staff Reporter Vanessa Taxiarchis...

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.

ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner

Marissa Mendoza, News Editor November 11, 2024

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: WSPN’s Mischa Lee, Ryan Chase,...

Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.

LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024

Sofia Ciciarelli and Marissa Mendoza November 5, 2024

WSPN’s Sofia Ciciarelli and Marissa Mendoza cover the 2024 election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. Ciciarelli and Mendoza will add updates to this article about...

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