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The WHS debate team travels to New Haven, CT for the Yale Invitational tournament. I think all of us are pretty excited [for the tournament], senior debate president Prash Subbiah said. For most people on the team, this is their first overnight debate trip, so they dont really know what its like, but its a lot of fun and [also] not really that much pressure.
WHS debate team travels to Yale
Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk
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 September 19 – WHS’ new teachers, family after the COVID-19 pandemic and rating vegan snacks
President Biden outlines new goals for the federal Cancer Moonshot program in a speech made in Boston last Monday. This initiative is dedicated to decreasing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years. “I’m setting a long-term goal for the Cancer Moonshot to rally America and ingenuity that we can engage, like we did to reach the moon, that actually cures cancers… once and for all,” President Biden said.
Shooting for the moon: Cancer Moonshot seeks to drastically reduce cancer death rate
The Class of 2025s semi-formal will be held on Oct. 29. Class of 2025 officers, executive board and teacher advisors have been in the process of planning since Oct. 2021. We have high expectations, especially since we have such a nice venue, Class of 2025 Secretary Armaan Chaudhry said. We should have good music, food, tablecloths and everything like that.
The Class of 2025’s semi-formal: The details
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 September 19 – WHS’ new teachers, family after the COVID-19 pandemic and rating vegan snacks
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 September 12 – Wayland trivia, WHS clubs and student parking pass warning
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 September 6 – fall sports preview, BeReal and top things to know about the school year
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 September 1 – Wayland Starbucks closed, new science department head and WHS during the summer
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 June 13 – Title IX, student budgeting and WHS cell phone usage
Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos
Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Students at the Wayland High School innovation camp build a prosthetic hand during their independent project portion of the day. My group and I decided to make an advanced version of a prosthetic hand, junior Clara Sin said. That was my favorite activity because making a hand that could actually function was both rewarding and cool to experience.
WHS innovation camp sparks creativity among students
Students gather in the Field House for the 2021 club fair. At the event, freshmen through seniors are given the opportunity to walk around and examine the various tables that each club presents.
A sneak peek of WHS’s most beloved clubs
Time to BeReal.
Time to BeReal.
Class of 2023 WayCo players lean against the fence at the Cochituate fields watching their teammates play. This summer marked the 15th season of WayCo softball. Even since I’ve joined, I’ve seen the spectator turnout and social media presence grow a ton, 2020 WHS graduate Jack Brown said.
WayCo returns for its 15th summer
Throughout the summer, many different camps and activities utilize the Wayland High School campus. Its amenities, including the Wayland Community Pool and sports fields, made it a popular and convenient location for the Wayland Recreation Department to host Summer Adventure and flag football camp while school wasn’t in session.
WHS: The school that never sleeps
WSPNs Emily Roberge and Bella Schreiber discuss their picks for the 2022-2023 NFL season.
What’s to come: NFL season picks
Wayland girls varsity soccer team huddles at the start of their game against Boston Latin on Sep. 21. The team currently holds a 4-3 record with a recent loss to Billerica Memorial on Saturday Sep. 24.
Coach Lisa McNamara shoots for a winning season with girls soccer
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses all things Serena Williams after her decision to retire.
Opinion: Serena Williams is – and always will be – the G.O.A.T.
As the school year has come to start, fall sports are kicking off. Below is some information about every fall sport, the captains and the key players that were selected by coaches and fellow teammates.
Fall sports preview
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.
Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports
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
Wayland girls varsity soccer gathers together to discuss the game against Boston Latin. Wayland would lose a disappointing game 2-1, before recovering against Waltham in a 1-0 win.
Game Recap: Wayland girls soccer falls to Boston Latin at home
The Wayland Warriors celebrate together after an amazing performance on their senior night. Wayland defeated Westford Academy 2-1.
Game Recap: Boys varsity soccer wins on senior night against Westford Academy
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
Freshman Annie McQuilkin takes a foul shot at a girls varsity basketball game against Bedford. McQuilkin has been passionate about playing basketball since elementary school. I started playing basketball in third grade, right off the bat, I just loved the sport, McQuilkin said. I was always practicing all the time.
Athlete of the Month: Annie McQuilkin
Waye waits near her spot in the middle of the field after her team scores, taking advantage of the small break in running from offense to defense. “I would say I’m most grateful for the people that I’ve been able to meet, and the friendships I was able to build through this sport,” Waye said.
Athlete of the Month: Jun Waye
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
Junior Xande Santos dribbles the ball around his defenders. So far, Santos has scored three goals for the Warriors this season. On my back, I put Protopapa which is my grandfather, Santos said.
Kicks for Cancer: Boys soccer plays for more than just a win
Sophomores Owen Williams and Luke Chisum run in the championship 5k race. Williams and Chisum ran together for the entirety of the race and pushed each other to finish with a personal best time. All of the hard work payed off, Chisum said. Im going to try to run faster [next race].
Cross country competes at Frank Kelley Invitational
Players on both teams block each other. While this was happening, an Amesbury player ran with the football.
Football fumbles against Amesbury
Junior Luke Pythila rushes to get to the ball before his opponent, who falls in his attempt.
Boys soccer ties with Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Junior Jake Kennedy sprints with his opponent as he fumbles the ball near the end zone. Although Wayland lost with a score of 16-6, the team is hoping to make a comeback against Amesbury on Friday, Sept. 16, in Wayland.
Friday night football: Wayland defeated by Hopkinton
Junior Xande Santos dribbles the ball around his defenders. So far, Santos has scored three goals for the Warriors this season. On my back, I put Protopapa which is my grandfather, Santos said.
Kicks for Cancer: Boys soccer plays for more than just a win
Sophomores Owen Williams and Luke Chisum run in the championship 5k race. Williams and Chisum ran together for the entirety of the race and pushed each other to finish with a personal best time. All of the hard work payed off, Chisum said. Im going to try to run faster [next race].
Cross country competes at Frank Kelley Invitational
Players on both teams block each other. While this was happening, an Amesbury player ran with the football.
Football fumbles against Amesbury
Junior Luke Pythila rushes to get to the ball before his opponent, who falls in his attempt.
Boys soccer ties with Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Junior Jake Kennedy sprints with his opponent as he fumbles the ball near the end zone. Although Wayland lost with a score of 16-6, the team is hoping to make a comeback against Amesbury on Friday, Sept. 16, in Wayland.
Friday night football: Wayland defeated by Hopkinton
In this week’s edition of “What the Warriors are Wearing,” WSPN’s Talia Macchi shares some information about the opposing team tonight, Bedford, and she gives some advice on what to wear to the game.
What the Warriors are Wearing: Camouflage
The image above is one of senior Sarah Foleys AP art Projects. She played with different mediums, colors and design elements to create this piece. I like the vibrant colors and different textures,” Foley said.
September’s Artist of the Month: Sarah Foley
WSPNs Sophia Oppenheim discusses the drama and rumors circulating around the new movie, Dont Worry Darling.
“Don’t Worry Darling” recent drama has America worrying
In this week’s edition of “What the Warriors are Wearing,” WSPN’s Talia Macchi shares how to purchase your ticket for the football game and what to expect at the annual Kicks for Cancer game on Saturday.
What the Warriors are Wearing: Whiteout and Kicks for Cancer
In this weeks edition of What the Warriors are Wearing, WSPNs Talia Macchi will be discussing the impacts that psychs have on fans as well as the players. Tonights psych is a USA theme, but it is encouraged to wear the colors of the flag you feel most comfortable in.
What the Warriors are Wearing: USA
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
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
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 Delia Caulfield discusses and challenges our nations political system that has been present for centuries.
Opinion: Lawmakers need to go back to kindergarten
WSPN’s Katya Luzarraga discusses the impact family has on a world recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion: How family became my wake-up call this summer
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses all things Serena Williams after her decision to retire.
Opinion: Serena Williams is – and always will be – the G.O.A.T.
In the latest installment of A Spoiled Sports Fan, Emily Roberge discusses the implications of the University of Southern California and the University of Los Angeles’s decision to leave the Pacific-12 Conference for the Big Ten Conference.
A Spoiled Sports Fan: USC and UCLA should not have been welcomed into the Big Ten Conference
WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses town meeting and whether its current form in Wayland is actually democratic.
Opinion: At town meetings, the minority rules
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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game
Vegan snack tasting
Vegan snack tasting
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 4: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 4: Heirloom
What do WHS students know about Wayland?
What do WHS students know about Wayland?
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)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E5 Super Bowl Special
IBL Micd Up (video)
IBL Mic’d Up (video)
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The WHS debate team travels to New Haven, CT for the Yale Invitational tournament. I think all of us are pretty excited [for the tournament], senior debate president Prash Subbiah said. For most people on the team, this is their first overnight debate trip, so they dont really know what its like, but its a lot of fun and [also] not really that much pressure.

WHS debate team travels to Yale

Selena Liu • September 30, 2022

This weekend, select members of the Wayland High School Debate Team will attend the Yale Invitational tournament in New Haven, CT. The tournament begins on Friday, Sept. 30, so the debate team will leave...

Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk

Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery • September 28, 2022

wspn · Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner and Abby Raftery break down each week’s Wayland news...

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 September 19 – WHS’ new teachers, family after the COVID-19 pandemic and rating vegan snacks

Nadya Chase • September 27, 2022

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 article. News: Staff Reporter Selena Liu broke...

President Biden outlines new goals for the federal Cancer Moonshot program in a speech made in Boston last Monday. This initiative is dedicated to decreasing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years. “I’m setting a long-term goal for the Cancer Moonshot to rally America and ingenuity that we can engage, like we did to reach the moon, that actually cures cancers… once and for all,” President Biden said.

Shooting for the moon: Cancer Moonshot seeks to drastically reduce cancer death rate

Kally Proctor • September 24, 2022

Last Monday, President Joe Biden took the stage at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston with the purpose of delivering a speech about one of the leading causes of death worldwide,...

The Class of 2025s semi-formal will be held on Oct. 29. Class of 2025 officers, executive board and teacher advisors have been in the process of planning since Oct. 2021. We have high expectations, especially since we have such a nice venue, Class of 2025 Secretary Armaan Chaudhry said. We should have good music, food, tablecloths and everything like that.

The Class of 2025’s semi-formal: The details

Tina Su • September 23, 2022

Wayland High School’s annual sophomore semi-formal is set to take place on Oct. 29 at Wedgewood Pines in Stow, MA. This is the first semi-formal that will be held without COVID-19 protocols in two years. Class...

Waylands SADD club attends the SADD national convention in Florida this July. Members of SADD club had the opportunity to attend the convention and learn more about SADD materials.

SADD goes national

Tess Alongi • September 22, 2022

The Wayland Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club attended the SADD national convention in Florida this July. This year marked the 40th Anniversary of SADD, which originated in Wayland in...

Join WSPN’s Aimee Smith as she interviews the new staff for the 2022-2023 school year at Wayland High School.

Meet Wayland High School’s new teachers

Aimee Smith • September 21, 2022

The start of the 2022-2023 school year welcomes many new staff members, as well as students, to the halls of Wayland High School. Each MOTS has a brief question and answer article to help students get...

Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game

Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery • September 21, 2022

wspn · Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer Soccer Game In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner and Abby Raftery break down each week’s Wayland news...

In the second edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, staff reporter Selena Liu writes about the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Breaking Down Breaking News: The death of Queen Elizabeth II

Selena Liu • September 20, 2022

What you need to know: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch, died peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 8 at the age of 96. She had been under medical supervision since Thursday morning following...

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 September 12 – Wayland trivia, WHS clubs and student parking pass warning

Nadya Chase • September 19, 2022

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 article. News: Editor Nadya Chase and WSPN’s...

The cars parked in the Wayland High School student parking lot without parking passes receive warning notices about unregistered vehicles.

Breaking News: Student parking pass warning

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith • September 16, 2022

Today, cars parked in the Wayland High School student parking lot without displayed parking passes received a warning that, starting Monday, cars without passes will be towed. The orange notices aren’t...

Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos

Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery • September 13, 2022

wspn · Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k Walk at Dudley Pond and Submitting Senior Photos In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner and Abby Raftery break down each week’s...

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