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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.

How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”

Emily Wyner June 16, 2025

Jingling tricycle bells. Kids running down the block. Creaking swings on a playground. Parents chatting with neighbors as their children draw hopscotch grids on the driveway. This was the reality of kids...

Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.

Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026

Marissa Mendoza and Kyle Zhang June 16, 2025
On Saturday, June 14, the Class of 2026's E-Board hosted a benefit concert featuring a Chinese yoyo performance from juniors Russell Wong and Sebastian Chung along with music from Guitar Club and Vagabond.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.

Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland

Annabelle Hage June 14, 2025

The Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement (ANNA) center in Wayland is a local business that works to offer a unique and personalized education for children with autism under the age of 6. They...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.

One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville

Karis Tam June 14, 2025

121.4 million dollars. That’s the estimated yearly revenue for Brandy Melville, a popular clothing company targeting teen girls. Over the last few years, many teen girls have been wearing their tops,...

The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.

The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors

Ainsley Jay and Kyle Zhang June 14, 2025

After spending hours at rehearsal, singing and reciting lines, the Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble (WHSTE) seniors closed their high school theatre careers at the annual Senior Directed One Acts....

Freshman Elena Tan returns the ball across the court to her opponent.

Athlete of the month: Elena Tan

Mackenzie Young and Kyle Zhang June 14, 2025

In the quarterfinals of a tennis tournament, freshman Elena Tan found herself down 5-4, 40-15, against her opponent. In most tennis tournaments, the player has to win two out of three sets in order to...

Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.

The hidden dangers of grade comparison

Karis Tam June 13, 2025

You just got your grade back from a biology test. You look down and see a 70%, which is not bad. Your friend comes over and says, “Oh, I got an 88%. I did so bad!” Naturally, your mind starts to compare...

A project that has taken many days, weeks and months to achieve is finally open and ready for use. The new Council On Aging Community Center opened their newly constructed doors to the public on  June 5. Many activities took place at the opening ceremony including speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, games and presentations. In addition, food and beverages were given out for the attendees to enjoy. “We are very excited for this community center to be opening because it has been a long project and has been eagerly awaited for by many Wayland residents,” Wayland resident Deacon Hoagland said.

The Council On Aging hosts their grand opening ceremony for community center

Maddie Zajac, Ryan Chase, and Alex Evangelista June 13, 2025

On June 5, the Town Select Board and the Council On Aging (COA) unveiled the new community and senior center: the Council On Aging Community Center (COACC). The event, which took place at the Wayland Town...

Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.

The impact of tariffs on local student businesses

Owen Harrington and Cesar Campos June 13, 2025

President Donald Trump administered new tariffs on imported goods from countries around the world, most notably on products from China, which at one point spiked to 145%. The Trump Administration has a...

Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final

Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final

On Tuesday, June 10, the boys varsity volleyball team beat Westfield High School 3-1 in the semifinals of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division II playoffs. Wayland finished...

With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.

Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close

Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan June 12, 2025

Spring is in full bloom, the harvest season has started and local gardens and farms are blossoming. Wayland High School continues to promote this spring season atmosphere, with an on-campus garden managed...

The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners

Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin

Emily Wyner and Mack Young June 11, 2025
Swim goggles. A Monopoly board. A full Starbucks strawberry açaí refresher, any size. What do these things have in common? For seniors at Wayland High School, they were all safety items, protecting them from a ‘death’ by water gun.
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