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The TITAN GPS Tracker worn by Boys Varsity Soccer team senior captain Andrew D'Amico. By strapping the trackers to the back of their pinnies, they are able to track statistics to improve their game. “They allow the coaches to see how hard players are working in measurable ways. They also help us know how much stress was put on a player's body during a game so we can prevent injuries more effectively," D'Amico said.

Improving the Game: Titan GPS Tracker

Josh Schreiber and Max Brande November 9, 2018

The WHS boys' varsity soccer team looks to maximize their performance with the purchase of real-time Titan GPS tracking vests. The coaching staff made this purchase in the early parts of this fall season,...

Members of FBLA learn how to effectively invest money through stock market simulations. “You have to really know what you’re doing to be able to read the trends of different stocks, and be able to pick the time to buy and the time to sell, and be able to know when to cut your losses,” senior Myle Larsen said.

Future Business Leaders of America reaches students at WHS

Alex Janoff November 9, 2018

For chapter President Dean Tobia, Wayland’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter isn’t just a club. It’s a place where members can learn about and utilize an integral part of the United...

Junior Liam Gill hits a shot out of the bunker during the Catholic Conference Championship in 2017. Last year, Gill won the conference as a freshman at Catholic Memorial. "Golf, in my opinion, is like no other experience in life," Gill said.

Athlete of the Month: Liam Gill

CJ Brown and Aiden Chitkara November 7, 2018

Sophomore Liam Gill has always had a stick in his hand. Growing up, he specialized in hockey and lacrosse. However, in the summer going into eighth grade, he found love in a new sport: golf. He started...

Students reviewed the ALICE procedure. The acronym provides the order of steps to follow in a situation of an intruder. “I do think that having walkthrough (live) drills strengthens our preparation,” Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said. “However, I also know that it is unsettling and strange for many students and staff."

ALICE: Students and faculty practice the safety protocol

Alyssa Dickstein and Cammy Lehr November 7, 2018

Across the country, school administrations are implementing the ALICE protocol as news on school shootings continue to increase. Wayland High School has experienced a lockdown protocol until when ALICE...

Junior Phillip Koechling carries out the Wayland flag as the Warriors run out to the field after halftime. Wayland defeated Dracut 34-26 in 2OT on Friday.

Wayland football defeats Dracut in double overtime (33 photos)

Josh Schreiber November 7, 2018

The No. 5 WHS football team upset No. 4 Dracut in a thrilling double overtime game, 34-26, thereby clinching a spot in the Division 4 North Final and extending their run in the MIAA Playoff Bracket. The...

Samantha Neuman, Daniella Timperio, Jake Horowitz, and Ben Johnson dressed as characters from the classic "Winnie the Pooh." From left to right, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore. The class of 2019 showed up to school in both group and solo costumes.

Halloween costume restrictions don’t stop student creativity

Caitlin Newton and Alyssa Dickstein November 7, 2018

With the spookiest day of the year just passed, WHS seniors had to come up with a costume that was both authentic and allowed under school guidelines. Each year, costumes become more and more creative,...

WHS’ fashion runway (video)

Eden Vanslette and Kate Balicki November 6, 2018

WHS seniors Lauren Campbell and Mateos Norian fashion their best outfits for different occasions.

Teammates celebrate as another point goes up on the scoreboard.

Girls’ volleyball defeats Bedford (27 photos)

Jess Reilly November 6, 2018

The varsity girls' volleyball team defeated Bedford 3-1 on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The win helped them qualify for the volleyball division 2 north state tournament.

Senior Mateos Norian races to the ball.

Boys’ varsity soccer falls to Lincoln-Sudbury (31 photos)

Remmi Shaw November 6, 2018

The boys' varsity soccer team was defeated by Lincoln-Sudbury 1-0 on Monday, Oct. 29.

Voting for midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, November 6. Senior Michael Maurer is going to vote on Tuesday, alongside several other seniors. "A lot of students choose not to vote, which is another reason why it’s important for someone like me to vote," Maurer said.

Seniors vote for the first time in midterm elections

Meredith Prince November 6, 2018

Most students celebrate their 18th birthday senior year, legally entering adulthood. One of the many privileges that comes with being an adult is the right to vote. With midterm elections happening Nov....

A mock election poster created by A.P. Government students. The class is hosting a mock election on Monday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6 in the WHS Commons. “I’ve learned so much about how our government works,” junior CJ Brown said. “I’ve also gained insight about what’s going on in the world right now, and I’ll definitely take that with me.”

Mark the ballots at mock midterms on Nov. 5, Nov. 6

Julia Callini November 5, 2018

A mock midterm election will be held during all three lunches on Monday, Nov. 5 and Tuesday, Nov. 6 in the Commons. The voting booths will be run by the AP Government and Politics classes, and paper...

Zeke Betancourt takes the ball upfield in a JV soccer game. Betancourt enjoys the laid back environment of JV. "On other varsity sports, you can’t talk and goof around as much during practice," Betancourt said.

Juniors on JV teams

Aiden Chitkara and CJ Brown November 5, 2018

Many members of the Class of 2020 found themselves playing junior varsity (JV) sports this fall. A handful of these athletes see the positive side to this and are happy playing on a JV team. Junior...

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