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Sophomore Emma Gardner presses a barbell at a CrossFit competition. Gardner goes to CrossFit six days a week for four hours a day, and lives her lifestyle around CrossFit. "I’d say CrossFit has completely changed my life," Gardner said. "If you're going to do it you have to do it right, so you have to change almost everything about you. You have to eat healthy, sleep a ton, have the mental mindset and mental toughness to be able to keep going and not give up."

Emma Gardner: CrossFit has made me into who I am and who I’m going to be

Meredith Prince May 2, 2019

For some students, it takes many years of searching and discovering to find something they are truly passionate about and want to pursue in their life. However, sophomore Emma Gardner has already found...

The Wayland town meeting voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve renovations to WHS' athletic facilities.

BREAKING NEWS: Town approves renovation of athletic facilities

Alex Janoff May 1, 2019

After 35 minutes of public debate, the article in Wayland’s 2019 Annual Warrant to renovate WHS’ athletic facilities passed at 7:39 p.m. on April 30. The motion, Article 13, passed by a margin of 1,030...

The Wayland town meeting voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve renovations to WHS' athletic facilities.

Outdoor Facilities: Renovation and Negotiation

Joanna Barrow and Madeline Maurer April 26, 2019

After years of team after team giving their all on WHS’ turf field - not to mention the years of weather damage from storms and burning hot days - the field is long overdue for a replacement. Though...

After 19 years on the job, former METCO director Mabel Reid-Wallace has decided to step down from her job. Dr. Tony Laing, the new METCO director, is scheduled to start his new job in Wayland in the beginning of August. “I’m excited [to] not only return to Boston, but also to give back to a program that has been instrumental in my foundational success,” Laing said.

Laing selected as new METCO director

Caterina Tomassini April 25, 2019

Former Wayland METCO director Mabel Reid-Wallace has decided to step down after 19 years, forcing the Wayland Public Schools to search for a new director. After various interviews, three METCO students...

Pictured above are ribbons and stickers designed for students to be able to show support for the LGBTQ community if they don't want to partake in the Day of Silence. The day is meant to raise awareness for LGBTQ community members without a voice. "We’ll be silent for everyone who doesn’t have an option,” senior Emma Marton said.

Day of Silence aims to raise awareness for marginalized LGBTQ members

Allie Nunn and Isabella Arenas April 25, 2019

Wayland High School will be celebrating a Day of Silence on Thursday, April 25. Day of Silence is the GLSEN’s annual day of action in which students are able to spread awareness about the effects of...

Pictured above is an answer sheet, similar to the ones used on MCAS. The test has recently come under fire for presenting students with a racially insensitive essay prompt. "I didn’t think it was right to make students write from the perspective of a racist white woman," an anonymous student said.

MCAS passage thrown out due to uncomfortable racial sentiments

Caitlin Newton and Joyce Wu April 25, 2019

This past March, WHS sophomores took the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System). These students were greeted with an open response question that seemed a little out of place. The prompt in...

Pictured above is the WHS kitchen. Starting in the fall semester of 2019, the Wellness department will begin a culinary arts course. K-12 Wellness Director Scott Parseghian will teach the class in the WHS kitchen. “We worked out a deal that [the WHS food department] would let us use the kitchen for the class, so we’re pretty excited about it,” Parseghian said.

Culinary Arts course to debut in fall 2019

Aiden Chitkara and Charlie Moore April 25, 2019

Wayland High School’s wellness department will introduce the first-ever culinary arts course in fall 2019. The selection of course electives at WHS is an integral process for students. Signing up for...

Principal Allyson Mizoguchi sent out an email in February informing students and parents of a case of Tuberculosis at WHS. Students who had been in contact with the diagnosed student were required to get tested as well. Since then, it seems as if no other cases have arisen at WHS.

TB at WHS limited to one public case

Caterina Tomassini April 9, 2019

Principal Allyson Mizoguchi informed students and parents about a case of Tuberculosis (TB) via email on Feb. 28. The bacterial disease affected only one student at WHS, senior Anthony Huynh. Huynh gave...

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, where the new WHS Assistant Principal Laura Cole currently works. Cole will replace James Nocito and begin at WHS in the summer.

LSRHS guidance counselor selected as next WHS assistant principal

Cammy Lehr April 8, 2019

WHS Principal Allyson Mizoguchi announced the new assistant principal and James Nocito's replacement to be Laura Cole after a process of interviewing and community meets. In the spring, students will receive...

The robotics team at Club Fair 2018. Recently, the team qualified for the New England District Championship, marking the fourth time in five years.

News Brief: Robotics team qualifies for district championship

Kevin Wang April 8, 2019

The WHS robotics team has qualified for the New England District Championship competition by finishing in the top 30% of all teams in New England, marking the fourth time the team has advanced to the championship...

Wayland was recognized as one of the Best Communities of Music Education for the 10th year in a row. "With the purpose of making something that is really beautiful and well-crafted, those skills are completely transferable to almost anything," WHS Fine Arts Department Director Susan Memoli said.

Wayland Public Schools: 10 years as one of the Best Communities For Music Education

Jessica Reilly April 8, 2019

Wayland is most recognized for its high standard of public education. However, the elite education offered is far greater than core subjects such as English, math, history, and the various sciences. Many...

WSPN plans to hold an SAT practice test fundraiser on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wayland High School. Registration costs $20 and will benefit WSPN. Students are encouraged to participate for a glimpse at what an official standardized test will look like.

News Brief: WSPN to hold final SAT practice test fundraiser on April 6

WSPN Staff April 4, 2019

WSPN is excited to announce its second SAT practice test fundraiser with Revolution Prep. We will be offering a practice SAT test at Wayland High School on April 6. The cost for the test is $20 and...

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