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Seniors Charlie Moore, Angela Chi and junior Sam Goldstone are holding a voter registration drive during all lunches throughout this week.

News Brief: Students run voter drive for Civic Engagement Project

Meredith Prince February 3, 2020

Seniors Charlie Moore, Angela Chi and junior Sam Goldstone began their voter registration drive this Monday as their civic engagement project for the AP Government and Politics class. Everyone above the...

Junior Mingle Li is practicing in the WHS band room for the upcoming All-State Festival. While Li secured a spot in the 2020 MA All-State Festival, preparation is essential. “I’m enormously proud of all the students who earned the recommendation, because that in itself is an incredible distinction and for a school of our size to have 11 kids accepted,” Director of the Fine Arts Department Susan Memoli said.

News Brief: 11 WHS students accepted into 2020 MA All-State Festival

Jonathan Zhang February 3, 2020

11 students from WHS have been accepted into the 2020 MA All State Festival: Megan Chau, sophomore: Strings, Violin Gabriel de los Reyes, sophomore: Strings, String Bass McKenna Kelemanik, senior:...

On Monday, Jan. 27, a group of senior MVP leaders presented to the Class of 2021. “I joined because this cause is a really prevalent one in todays society and I thought that by joining, I could help,” senior Stone Harris said.

WW 20′: MVP club seniors present to the Class of 2021

Haley Melvin and Ellie Smith February 2, 2020

For seven years, juniors at WHS have participated in the MVP program through their wellness curriculum and have later had the opportunity to join the club senior year. The goal of this club is to learn...

During Winter Week 2020, Sergeant Christian Aube and Staff Sergeant Miller came to WHS to talk to students about their time in the Marines. “Steel sharpens steel, so you got to learn from your peers,” Aube said. “Youve got to be able to rely on your peers, and they rely on you. That way you have that strong bond, that camaraderie, the pride of being in that group, no matter what happens.”

WW’ 20: The reality behind the Marines experience

Max Brande and Kyle Chen February 2, 2020

When most people think of the Marines, they think of the military as a whole. The name is commonly associated with the image of elite soldiers in camouflage fatigues. For many, the thought of joining the...

In past years, WHS has gathered to watch an in-school movie in celebration of the end of midterm exams. This year, Student Council and the WHS administration has made the decision to host the movie after school. “Administration and Student Council saw that after school would be the most fitting [showtime],” Student Council vice president Shawn Bernier said.

WW’ 20: Student council kicks off with “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”

Every year, WHS students gather to watch an in-school movie in celebration of completing midterm exams. This popular Winter Week activity used to provide students with a short break from the school day,...

Speaker Ryley Coplans presents to WHS about the meaning of one’s “sex assigned at birth”. “It is important [to be in PFLAG] because you can’t make assumptions about people and you never know who you are going to encounter, so you need to make an inclusive and representing space,” Copans said.

WW’ 20: PFLAG hosts panel for sophomores and juniors

PFLAG, which stands for “Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays," is a nonprofit organization that unites families and peers with people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer....

Exclusive: Winter Week 2020 Schedule Released

Exclusive: Winter Week 2020 Schedule Released

Kevin Wang January 25, 2020

Key: "AS" = All School "SU" = Sign-Up "DI" = Drop-In Winter Week 2020 will see the return of classics such as the hypnotist, the Talent Show and Window. New additions such as an Olympic...

Students at WHS volunteered at different places during the holiday season. I think that there are always people that need help in some way or another and if you have the opportunity to [help] them, then why wouldn’t you, senior Arden Knapp said. WHS students volunteer at a variety places, including food pantries, ski mountains, and the YMCA.

Giving Back: WHS students volunteer during the holidays

Lindsey Brown and Rebeca Kamens-Gil January 15, 2020

Over the holidays, many students at WHS enjoyed a variety of volunteer work where they gave back to their communities. With everyone spreading happiness and cheer, it’s hard not to get in the holiday...

ICYMI: Week of January 6 - Panera closing, eastern Europe trip, film and music reviews

ICYMI: Week of January 6 – Panera closing, eastern Europe trip, film and music reviews

Meredith Prince January 13, 2020

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Meredith Prince summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: Reporters Taylor McGuire and...

The Panera in the Wayland Town Center closed on December 17. Many WHS students feel affected by this change. “I go [to Panera] maybe once a week, [because] normally, it’s a good spot to do homework,” sophomore Sean Goodfellow said.

WHS students affected by closing of Panera in Wayland Town Center

Taylor McGuire and Katherine Kim January 8, 2020

Panera Bread, one of WHS students’ favorite places to spend their time after school, is closing in the Wayland Town Center. Panera is speculated to be getting replaced by Bagel Table after its six years...

The Wayland Fire Department will receive a grant for new gear and washer-extractor equipment intended to prevent cancer-causing chemicals.

News Brief: Wayland fire department receives grant for new gear

Allie Nunn January 7, 2020

The Wayland fire department recently received a state grant intended to prevent firefighters from the risk of cancer-causing chemicals on the job. The department will receive a grant of $2,860 for new...

News Brief: Midyear exam schedule released

News Brief: Midyear exam schedule released

Kevin Wang January 6, 2020

Midyear exams will take place from Jan. 21 to Jan. 24. There will be no school on Monday, Jan. 20 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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