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Wayland Student Press

The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press

Senior Lilly ODriscoll talks into her microphone, alongside (from left to right) Zach Rainville, Hayley Shaw, Maggie Melander and Jack Ali.

Seniors in the spotlight: Class of 2024’s Senior Show

Sasha Libenzon March 19, 2024

The annual Senior Show took place on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the WHS auditorium. The show consisted of skits, videos and dances, which were all written and directed by seniors.

WSPNs Sophia Verma discusses her thoughts on test anxiety and how there are changes that need to be made within the testing culture.

Opinion: Overcoming test anxiety starts with changing the testing culture

Sophia Verma March 18, 2024

Test-taking is a major source of anxiety for many students. From small check-ins to larger exams, tests help determine how well a student does in a class. Students aim to try their best in school, but...

BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees

BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees

Tasha Janoff and Jenny Shine March 18, 2024
Join WSPN's Tasha Janoff and Jenny Shine as they break down the University of Florida's recent firing of all DEI employees.
ICYMI: Week of March 11 – Senior Show, former superintendent files lawsuit against Wayland and Wayland Dads’ drop-ins

ICYMI: Week of March 11 – Senior Show, former superintendent files lawsuit against Wayland and Wayland Dads’ drop-ins

Selena Liu March 18, 2024

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: Staff Reporters Sofia Ciciarelli...

Seniors Jahcari Williamson (left), Tina Su (middle) and Michelle Yee (right) act as students during the Senior Show skit Covid Kids. The annual Senior Show marks the start of seniors last season at Wayland High School. I watched this show for years and I never knew how much work it was, but Im very excited for how it all came together because it marks the beginning of the end of our year, Class of 2024 president Andrew Medeiros said.

“The beginning of the end:” Class of 2024 launches Senior Spring with annual Senior Show

Jeffery Zhang and Penelope Biddle March 16, 2024

The annual Senior Show is a yearly event where members of the senior class at Wayland High School put their heads together to create a show spotlighting all of the humor that makes their class unique....

Join Staff Reporters Ravi Kapadia and Jayden Taylor as they share their top five video games of the 21st century.

Top five video games of the 21st century

Jayden Taylor and Ravi Kapadia March 16, 2024

There has been some debate about what the best video games of all time are. In our eyes, it is clear what video games are the best because all of them far superior to any other video games that have been...

White team captain senior Finn Bumstead talks strategy with his team during a time-out. The white team led the scoreboard early on against the pink team.

IBL’s white team clinches championship victory against pink team

Carolina Sdoia and Edge Wheeler March 16, 2024

The Intramural Basketball League (IBL) pink team and white team went head-to-head at the final championship game of the 2023-2024 season on Tuesday, March 5. Some students attended the game wearing their...

WSPN’s Maddie Zajac and Addison Voight visit Buddy Dog humane center in Sudbury. Buddy dog saves animals from abuse and neglect and takes care of them until they are adopted. “We are a no-kill facility, staff member Kathy Wozniak said. [Animals are] here until they find their match.”

Buddy Dog: Saving pets through adopting, not shopping

Maddie Zajac and Addison Voight March 15, 2024

Buddy Dog Humane Society has been around for more than 60 years, rescuing dogs and cats from neglect and abuse. This small, non-profit organization collects and saves unwanted dogs and cats from all over...

St. Patricks Day crossword

St. Patrick’s Day crossword

Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison March 15, 2024

Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a WSPN crossword puzzle.

News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show

News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show

Sofia Ciciarelli and Marissa Mendoza March 15, 2024
Join WSPN's Sofia Ciciarelli and Marissa Mendoza as they share the upcoming details of the Class of 2024's Senior Show.
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.

Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland

Former Wayland Public Schools (WPS) Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, and one current and one former School Committee member seeking damages for alleged racism in...

Join WSPN’s Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga as they chronicle their experience quitting caffeine for a week to discover if they can beat the coffee-addicted teenager stereotype.

An apology for our behavior last week

Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga March 14, 2024

As bad decisions often do, our decision to quit caffeine started with a bet. Driving back from our lunch free, soda in hand, Katya proclaimed that she would have no issues quitting caffeine as long as...

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