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The first group of adults runs into the cold water during the seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik. Some wore swim caps in pink, which is Elodies favorite color. Some also wore caps that said Plunge for Elodie.
Wellesley holds its seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik
From Wednesday, March 27 to Friday, April 12, the Wayland High School Student Corps is collecting books to donate to prisoners. Students can donate their books at a box located outside of the main office.
WHS Student Corps holds book drive for prisoners
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
On Tuesday, March 19, equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown (far left) spoke about how to discuss the topic of discrimination with middle and high school age students. The event was organized by Wayland Can.
Equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown speaks at WaylandCAN event
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
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
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
A preliminary image design of the potential new Wayland Arts building which will be built in Cochituate if the zoning is approved. Wayland Arts says the new building will have a village feel and look like a farmhouse.
Wayland Arts searches for a new storage space
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
The entrance to the Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference at Roxbury community college on March 16. This conference was dedicated to increasing awareness and education about addiction, as well as calling out stigma surrounding addiction.
Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference and its impact across the community
Join Staff Reporters Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza as they interview six WHS humans about the school year so far.
Humans of WHS: Chapter three
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPNs Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine as they interview Open Mic club leader Kanmani Sekhar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Open Mic
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHSs new Student Council president
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS’s new Student Council president
Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor glides down a hill during a biathlon race in the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. “The coaches were amazing and I learned so much while over there,” Taylor said. “Biathlon has such a large focus on the process of racing and the things that you can learn from each session, and I feel like I was able to grow as an athlete.
Lincoln-Sudbury’s Alex Taylor skis to the Youth Olympics and shoots to the World Championships
WHS history teacher and boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron cheers on the boys soccer team from the sideline. Gavron has been teaching since 1994, and took on the position of head coach for the WHS boys varsity soccer team in 2008. I want the classroom to be a place where students feel safe and, similarly to the soccer field, I want them to feel like they can take risks,” Gavron said.
David Gavron: Family first, school second and soccer third
Join WSPNs Kally Proctor as she talks to members of the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble about the various events and activities run by the ensemble, as well as some of their favorite parts of the experience.
A look behind the curtain at the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2024
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
WSPNs Vanessa Taxiarchis discusses the importance of captains practice at WHS and their impact on student athletes.
The benefits of captain’s practices at WHS
Join WSPN’s Bella Schreiber, Tina Su and Hallie Luo as they discuss the gap between women’s and men’s sports at the professional, college and Wayland High School level.
Fair play or foul? Uncovering the gap between women’s and men’s sports
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High School seniors who are committed to college for a sport, and what they did to get there.
WHS athletes run, row and dribble into the next stage of their sporting careers
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
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
Weston freshman Niall Cahalane strides past the opposing defense on her way to the net.
Wayland-Weston girls hockey defeats Concord-Carlisle on senior night
Junior Ido Geffen pulls the ball away from two Weston defenders as he looks down court for a pass.
Boys basketball eeks out a win over Weston on senior night
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celticss ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPNs Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matsons impact on both field hockey and womens sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac breaks down her thoughts about the effects of sleep deprivation on students.
Opinion: The overlooked consequences of sleep deprivation on students everywhere
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her thoughts on the difficulty of her junior year of high school.
Opinion: Junior year is the hardest of your high school career
WSPNs Editorial Board shares their thoughts on the effects of the academic culture at Wayland High School.
Editorial: Great expectations bring about a silent struggle
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Join WSPN’s Olivia Green as she discusses the temporary availability of the abortion pill mifepristone in pharmacies.
Opinion: Mifepristone should be permanently offered in pharmacies across the U.S.
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Infographic: Flowers in April
Infographic: Flowers in April
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammys.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
From left to right, juniors and Passion 4 Fashion club leaders Elyssa Grillo, Nina Eyerman and Mischa Lee pose for a photo during the makeshift thrift store event.
Passion 4 Fashion club hosts makeshift thrift store during Winter Week
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patricks Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join Staff Reporter Jillian Mele as she puts a spring inspired spin on the popular New York Times puzzle, “Wordle.”
WSPN “Wordle”
Join WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jillian Mele as the review Ariana Grandes latest album eternal sunshine.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” packs an emotional punch
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join Staff Reporters Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler as they review Ye and Ty Dolla $igns new album, Vultures 1.
Album review: “Vultures 1”
Join WSPN’s Kally Proctor as she reviews Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge.” The show played at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for three weeks from Jan. 16 to Feb. 4.
Moulin Rouge: A dazzling spectacle
21 Savage performs his new songs at a concert at Florida International University.
“american dream:” 21 Savage’s legendary album
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
In front of the Grout-Heard House Museum is a promotive display for the exhibit. We tried represent different time periods, exhibit organizer Elisa Scola said. So we have the Barbie Dreamhouse outside trying to capitalize on the Barbie moment were having.
Houses within a house: Wayland’s Grout-Heard House Museum displays dollhouses
Members of the Connect class sit at a table by the door to hand out raffle tickets. I would say the hardest part about preparing for the Spring Fling was getting the word out to everyone because the school doesnt have many all-grades events, senior Lilly ODriscoll said.
The Connect Program holds Spring Fling
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPNs Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
Revealing the royal familys internet controversies
Revealing the royal family’s internet controversies
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Classs Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Class’s Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patricks Day celebration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patrick’s Day celebration
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
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WSPN shares information about every 2023 fall sport, the captains and the key players that were selected by coaches and fellow teammates.

Fall sports preview

Sasha Libenzon and Jenny Shine • September 9, 2023

Fall sports are back. Below is some information about each sport, the captains and key players to watch as identified by coaches and players. Boys Soccer After three scrimmages, the boys varsity soccer...

Senior Ava Balukonis commits to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for rowing. “It felt like the right fit for me,” Balukonis said. “I am so excited for what’s next.”

Ava Balukonis: A future Tar Heel

Tina Su • September 7, 2023

Senior Ava Balukonis glides across the water, wind behind her and boats on either side. To her, this is the ultimate feeling. Starting with Wayland-Weston Crew in the spring of her freshman year, Balukonis...

WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses the football Saudi League and its impact on the future of football.

Opinion: The Saudi Arabian League is the end of Football

Jeffery Zhang • September 6, 2023

The rising popularity of the Saudi Arabian Football League signals an end to a golden era of football. Professional football players are signing deals with Saudi Pro League clubs at an unbelievable rate....

From Tuesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 11, The Wayland-Weston crew team competed in the USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. One of the four-person boats that competed consisted of (from left to right) senior Riley Reynolds, sophomore Sadie Batista, junior Ava Balukonis and sophomore Jackie Stjernfeldt. “We made some huge improvements in the days leading up to racing and I’m super proud of our performance,” Batista said.

Wayland-Weston crew rows its way through Youth National Championships

Bella Schreiber • June 16, 2023

On Tuesday, June 6, the Wayland-Weston crew team traveled to Sarasota, Florida, to compete in the 2023 USRowing Youth National Championships. Both the boys and girls teams competed, and each had more than...

WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.

Opinion: Is Medvedev’s French Open loss part of a curse or a mentality?

Jeffery Zhang • June 13, 2023

The Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the 2023 French Open in just the first round. An unorganized, disjointed and seemingly disheveled Medevedev came off the same court for the seventh...

Three athletes on the varsity track and field team qualified for the MIAA Meet of Champions meet at Fitchburg State University. Captain junior Elena Mente competed in the pole vault, junior Daniel Narvaez raced in the 800 meter run and sophomore Caitlin Heus-Smith participated in the long jump and triple jump.

WHS track sends three athletes to All-States

Sasha Libenzon • June 12, 2023

The Wayland High School track and field team sent three athletes to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Meet of Champions. The meet had athletes from all over the state and took...

Captain senior Deirdre Brown cradles the ball as a Whitman-Hanson player defends her.

Girls lacrosse beats Whitman-Hanson in playoffs

Sasha Libenzon, Talia Macchi, Ryan Chase, and Bella Schreiber • June 10, 2023

The Wayland varsity girls lacrosse team had a successful season ending with a 16 win and four loss record. On Monday June 5, the Warriors hosted Whitman-Hanson Regional for the round of 32 of the MIAA...

WSPNs Melina Barris and Delia Caulfield discuss the WHS Ultimate Frisbee team and how it differs from other sports.

A new type of fun: WHS ultimate frisbee team

Delia Caulfield and Melina Barris • May 31, 2023

The ultimate frisbee club. has been a part of Wayland High School since 2018. This co-ed sport was in need of some extra players, yet some students who were interested in participating could not because...

WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses football club Manchester Citys ability to win the UEFA Champions League trophy.

Opinion: Manchester City will win the 2023 UEFA Champions League

Jeffery Zhang • May 27, 2023

Manchester City finally has the chance to obtain the one trophy missing from their trophy cabinet, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that space was soon filled. Since its inception in 1880, Manchester...

WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the Boston Celtics future during the playoffs.

Opinion: The Boston Celtics’ bright future

Bowen Morrison • May 25, 2023

The Boston Celtics are currently seeking their 18th championship in the 2023 NBA playoffs. This season marks the teams' 59th time in franchise history making the playoffs, and their 27th time making the...

From left to right, freshman Katie White, sophomore Caitlin Heus-Smith, junior Anika Frutman and freshman Annie McQuilkin pose with the baton before their track meet. The WHS spring track team is made up of 115 athletes between the boys and girls teams this season.

Spring track: Running 115 strong

Bella Schreiber and Selena Liu • May 17, 2023

Nearly halfway through the season, the Wayland High School’s spring track team has reached its highest membership in a long time, with the boys and girls team adding up to a total of 115 athletes. “[The...

WSPNs Chloe Zilembo explains the Boston Bruins incredible regular season record and their ultimate demise in playoffs.

The Boston Bruins: A disappointing end to a stellar season

Chloe Zilembo • May 15, 2023

The record setting 2022-23 Boston Bruins hockey team managed to pull off one of the biggest chokes in National Hockey League (NHL) history. The Bruins had the best season that the NHL has ever seen,...

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