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Wayland Student Press

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Wayland Student Press

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.
Led by sophomores Sazie Wrentmore and Ryan Frutman, Wayland High School’s Women’s Club meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m.. The club is dedicated to providing a safe environment where all girls at WHS can feel comfortable and validated.

Women’s Club creates a safe space for girls at WHS

Sadie Alongi and Annabelle Hage June 11, 2025
Before the first period bell rings and the hallways flood with students, a variety of specialized clubs are hosted within the school. The newest addition to this list is Women’s Club, founded by sophomores Ryan Frutman and Sazie Wrentmore.
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.

The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage

Vanessa Taxiarchis and Edge Wheeler June 11, 2025

On Saturday, June 7, the Class of 2025 crossed the stage, ending their time as a high school student. Student speakers led the ceremony, as well as Principal Allyson Mizoguchi and 2025 senior class president...

Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.

Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four

Vanessa Taxiarchis June 10, 2025

On Sunday, June 8, the boys varsity volleyball team beat Marlborough High School with a final score of 3-1, advancing them into the Final Four. The team is primarily coached by Head Coach Philip George...

Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games

Grace Zocco June 10, 2025

Join Co- Multimedia Editor Grace Zocco as she covers this week's Weekly Breakdown to inform you on Wayland news in a timely manner and keep you in the know. DISCAMER: Girls lacrosse had a game on Monday...

Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.

Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard

Abigail Bergeron June 9, 2025

Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as she interviews June's Fashionista of the Month: junior Vivi Brevard. What is your favorite place(s) to shop at? “I love to go to vintage markets and stores. My favorite...

ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling

ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling

Ainsley Jay June 9, 2025

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

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