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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

Out of over 5,300 applicants, Wayland High School senior Amelia Ao was named a U.S Presidential Scholar.

News Brief: Wayland senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar

Taylor McGuire June 15, 2020

Wayland High School senior Amelia Ao was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar along with 161 other seniors in the U.S. for her accomplishments that she has demonstrated as a student. Scholars are chosen based...

ICYMI: Week of June 8- freshman founds organization, walking marathons, admitting ignorance

ICYMI: Week of June 8- freshman founds organization, walking marathons, admitting ignorance

Taylor McGuire June 15, 2020

In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Taylor McGuire summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article. News: WSPN's Josh Schreiber wrote...

Pictured above is Lady Gaga and Born This Way Foundation Team at Teen Mental Health First Aid Youth Convening. Founded in 2012 by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, BTWF has been working to create a kinder and braver world with the younger generation by helping them share their inspiring stories with the world.

Born This Way Foundation: stories to create a kinder world

Katherine Kim June 12, 2020

“There’s nothing wrong with loving who you are,” sings Lady Gaga in her studio album, Born This Way (2011). Named after the album, Born This Way Foundation was created in 2012 by Lady Gaga and her...

The Wayland High School Theater Ensemble performs virtually in their first annual (virtual) Thespian Night. The event featured student performances, senior testimonials, and emcee clips. They did an incredible job, fine arts teacher Aiden OHara said.

WHSTE goes virtual for Thespian Night 2020

Alyssa Dickstein June 12, 2020

Thespian Night was intended to be held on April 15 as a way for student actors to perform in a variety show. Once it was clear that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to reshape the end of the year, WHSTE,...

Pictured above is the WHS Reflector from 2018. Below includes details of the senior yearbook pick ups for the 2020 WHS Reflectors.

News Brief: Class of 2020 senior yearbook pickup

Meredith Prince June 11, 2020

The 2020 WHS Reflector yearbooks have arrived, and the yearbook staff is organizing senior pickups by last name. All senior yearbook pickups will take place on Sunday, June 14 from 10am-12pm as follows: Students...

Rounding the Bases Episode 5: Will there be an MLB season?

Rounding the Bases Episode 5: Will there be an MLB season?

Josh Schreiber, Garrett Spooner, and Charlie Moore June 11, 2020

In the fifth installment of "Rounding the Bases," WSPN's Josh Schreiber talks with Garrett Spooner and Charlie Moore about the potential plans for an MLB season. wspn · Rounding the Bases Episode...

On Saturday, June 13, all are encouraged to march in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. The walk will be from Wayland Middle School to Happy Hollow Elementary school and is estimated to be 27 minutes long.

News Brief: March in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement

Taylor McGuire June 11, 2020

On Saturday, June 13, everyone is welcome to march in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and to raise awareness for the systematic racism and police brutality happening in the world today. Wayland...

After an interview with college journalism professors, managing editor Caterina Tomassini explains why asking basic questions is essential to journalism

Chat with Cat: Why admitting ignorance is the smartest thing you can do

Caterina Tomassini June 10, 2020

In a world where news is never-ending and stories develop at the speed of light, journalists are asked to do it all. We must be able to report on stories quickly, execute sufficient interviews, and produce...

Wayland high school freshman Maya Lee after delivering food to Parmenter in Wayland. Lee delivers food and meals to food pantries, hospitals, and homeless shelters as part of her foundation, Team UKAPS. My foundation shows that kids can help out during times of struggle, Lee said.

WHS freshman gives back during COVID-19 pandemic

Josh Schreiber June 10, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people have lost their jobs or loved ones across the world. While most people have spent the past few months staying home and stocking up on groceries for themselves,...

After being diagnosed with brain cancer in March, Happy Hollow teacher Mike OConnor and his wife, Nancy, have been out of work. A GoFundMe page has raised over $40,000 with the help of juniors Issy Carrara, Remmi Shaw and Lucas and Nico Alvarado, who walked a full marathon to raise awareness for OConnor and his family.

WHS students walk a marathon for teacher with cancer

Caterina Tomassini and Remmi Shaw June 9, 2020

In November 2019, Happy Hollow teacher Mike O’Connor suffered an unexpected health setback, which, at the time, was believed to be a mild stroke. Unfortunately, the mild stroke was diagnosed in March...

WSPNs Caterina Tomassini and Alyssa Dickstein speak with Hollywood writer and producer Mike Royce about the pandemics affect on his television series One Day at a Time.

A look into the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the television industry

Caterina Tomassini and Alyssa Dickstein June 9, 2020

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Pop TV’s television series, "One Day at a Time" elected to stop filming in front of a live studio audience due to public health concerns. By mid-March, the...

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