Hannah Marton: I cannot imagine not playing an instrument
March 25, 2020
For as long as she could remember, math teacher Hannah Marton wanted to play an instrument. When retired WMS band director Diane Muffitt started a band for adults who had never played an instrument or wanted to return to their instruments after a long hiatus, she jumped at the opportunity. “Ms....
Hartley Peck: we [are] able to just go on stage and have the time of our lives
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February 27, 2020
While many Wayland students might be familiar with junior Hartley Peck from her performances with the Window Dance Ensemble, Peck’s dancing extends far beyond the WHS theater. Peck dances at the competitive level with Broadway Bound Dance Center(BBDC), in Natick, MA. She is well rounded by her experience...
Ben Carpenter: The trail to the 2026 Olympics
February 24, 2020
As he nears the frosted drop-off, the snowboarder finalizes the adjustments to his board and fixes goggles to his eyes. Seconds later, he plows down the mountain, gliding on the snow as he races to the bottom. Former WHS student Ben Carpenter, who is now a junior at Steamboat Mountain School in Colorado,...
Lilli Tobe: Drumming is always going to be something I do.
February 20, 2020
Like some high school students, sophomore Lilli Tobe participates in the school band. She’s a percussionist, which means she has expertise in instruments ranging from the glockenspiel, to the timpani, triangle, snare drums, drum set and all auxiliary instruments. This wide range of ability is enough...
Madeline Maurer: Theater is a great way to learn empathy
February 3, 2020
The red velvet curtains roll back on the WHS main stage, and the lights grow brighter. An actress croons the first line of the musical, then the band strikes up a tune. Behind the action onstage, junior Madeline Maurer sits in the sound booth, making every light, sound and curtain call during the show. “The...
Tony Pilla: I do it for the kids
January 13, 2020
While students zip their bags and close their binders, highly anticipating the bell ring at 3:10 p.m., one unsung hero is just starting off the work day. Custodian Tony Pilla is one of the most well-known faces who walk the halls after hours. He can be found listening to music in the Commons at night,...
Savannah Sugar: Horseback riding is a really special experience
January 9, 2020
Many students would think that driving to practice forty-five minutes, six days a week would seem exhausting, but Senior Savannah Sugar loves it. Sugar horseback rides at Holly Hills Farm in Harvard, Massachusetts, a part of her life since she was very young. “I started horseback riding when I was...
Joe Tardif: It’s about the hunt, not what you hunted
December 4, 2019
Over the span of a human’s life, different interests come upon them. Some come and go, others stick with you. For junior Joe Tardif, the drive and passion of hunting is something that has stuck with him since a young age. This is to the point where Tardif hopes to be hunting for the rest of his life “I...
Logan Homyak: The motion of flying is just exhilarating
November 25, 2019
The first half of senior year looks the same for most students: grinding out college applications and then relaxing when it's all over. Senior Logan Homyak, however, is planning to take a different path. When Homyak was just 15 years old, he joined a program that would kickstart his dream of becoming...
Mia Veljanoska: It was always a dream of mine to come to the USA
November 21, 2019
Similarly to most teens, senior Mia Veljanoska dreamt of traveling to a new country to explore the culture, make new friends and learn to be independent. Veljanoska’s dream came true after a series of interviews, exams and essays, when she found out she had been one of twelve Macedonian students chosen...
Annie Long: Start it if it’s really a passion and a hobby, and you won’t really care if you blow up
Joyce Wu
November 5, 2019
Setting up her tripod in her room, eighth grader Annie Long checks to make sure the camera is in focus, the audio is working and the legs are stable. Taking a deep breath, she hits record. “Hey guys,” she muses to the camera. “Welcome back to my channel!” Since the third grade, eighth grader...
Lilly Brooks: I like the creativity that comes with making bracelets
November 4, 2019
The average teenager may earn their money through babysitting, working at a cash register or running errands, but senior Lilly Brooks makes her own salary from her self-run online jewelry company: Avocado Avalanche. It didn’t take long for Brooks to find her passion for jewelry making – she was...
