• May 3Last day of school for seniors will be Friday, May 27
  • May 2Last day of school for students will be Tuesday, June 21
  • October 16Wayland High School to offer free lunches for all students for the entire 2021-2022 school year
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News Editor Nadya Chase informs readers about the schedule changes occurring this week.
News Brief: Schedule changes occurring this week
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 9 – town elections, town meeting and Red Sox ticket draw fundraiser
WPS returns to a mask mandate following an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Breaking News: WHS returns to mask mandate until COVID-19 cases decrease
The Annual Wayland Town Meeting is a meeting where residents vote on 32 important matters in our town. The meeting will take place on Saturday, May 14 at Wayland High School.
What You Need To Know About The Annual Wayland Town Meeting
Wayland community members elect representatives for town office positions.
Breaking News: May 10 town election results
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 9 – town elections, town meeting and Red Sox ticket draw fundraiser
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 2 – Prom, end-of-year stress and Abby Stoller’s journey with MS
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of April 24 – Wayland Restaurants, Fast Fashion and WHS annual a cappella concert
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of March 27 – Anti-Racism Resolution, Women’s History Month and Horse Girls
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of March 20: Wayland Leadership Coalition, Window and Religion in the 21st century
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom
Weekly Breakdown Episode 50: Spirit Week and Community Forum
Weekly Breakdown Episode 50: Spirit Week and Community Forum
Weekly Breakdown Episode 49: Course Selection and Annual Jimmy Fund Walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 49: Course Selection and Annual Jimmy Fund Walk
Family Promise Metrowest hosts its 13th annual Walk to End Homelessness. Due to COVID-19, the walk will be virtual, and members of Wayland High School’s Family Promise Club are encouraged to join.
Family Promise: The walk to end homelessness
The group of WSPN reporters who attended the 2022 NSPA conference in Los Angeles, California pose with the publication’s 2021 Pacemaker Award. May 1, 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of the publication, each year made unique by the hard work and creative efforts of every student journalist who participates in the elective.
Not just a publication, but a family: WSPN’s 15th anniversary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the SADD organization. To celebrate the organization has planned year round events and is hosting its biggest organization gathering in the past two years, this summer. The event is to educate students about SADD, bring SADD chapters together and celebrate SADDs legacy. “I realize that behind every stat I look at, behind every report we craft, every single element are these stories, there is a mom, theres a dad, theres a family, theres a school thats forever changed.”
SADD: 40 years of making a difference
The full Stoller team stands huddled together at the site of the walk. I am so thankful of my amazing family and friends who have been incredibly supportive during the hardest time of my life, Abby Stoller said. I appreciate their love and support more than words can say.
Walk for a reason: Wayland graduate Abby Stoller’s Walk MS
Fast fashion and its harmful effects
Fast fashion and its harmful effects
WSPNs Tess Alongi and Lucy Grasso discuss the Red Soxs struggles during the 2022 season.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
Senior captain Ryan MacDonald strategically moves past his opponent and tries to get closer to the goal. The team has been consistently standing up for each other, and weve done an outstanding job of really becoming a team and doing whatever it takes for the team to succeed.
Boys lacrosse falls to Concord-Carlisle
Lisa McNamara runs down the sideline as she coaches her player with the ball. Although McNamara is the new girls varsity soccer coach, she coached last season for the girls JV team. “I expect 100% effort on the field, working hard, respecting the game, coaches and administration,” McNamara said.
Newest additions to the WHS athletic staff
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
A marathon, not a sprint: The 2022 Boston Marathon
A marathon, not a sprint: The 2022 Boston Marathon
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Wayland girls varsity soccer gathers together to discuss the game against Boston Latin. Wayland would lose a disappointing game 2-1, before recovering against Waltham in a 1-0 win.
Game Recap: Wayland girls soccer falls to Boston Latin at home
The Wayland Warriors celebrate together after an amazing performance on their senior night. Wayland defeated Westford Academy 2-1.
Game Recap: boys varsity soccer wins on senior night against Westford Academy
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
Senior Lucas Pralle emerges from the water to take a breath during his 100 meter butterfly event at states. Pralle came in first place at states in his event. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that has performed as well as we have, Pralle said. Everyone puts in the work in practice and our coaches work tirelessly to train and guide us to be the best swimmers we can be.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Pralle
Freshman Annie McQuilkin takes a foul shot at a girls varsity basketball game against Bedford. McQuilkin has been passionate about playing basketball since elementary school. I started playing basketball in third grade, right off the bat, I just loved the sport, McQuilkin said. I was always practicing all the time.
Athlete of the Month: Annie McQuilkin
Waye waits near her spot in the middle of the field after her team scores, taking advantage of the small break in running from offense to defense. “I would say I’m most grateful for the people that I’ve been able to meet, and the friendships I was able to build through this sport,” Waye said.
Athlete of the Month: Jun Waye
Senior captain Adam Goodfellow celebrates as he scores a touchdown in the Warriors game against Newton South. Goodfellow went on to score five touchdowns in the 39-6 win. Everything went just as planned and everyone showed up to play, Goodfellow said.
Athlete of the Month: Adam Goodfellow
WSPNs Tess Alongi and Lucy Grasso discuss the Red Soxs struggles during the 2022 season.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.
Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.
Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.
Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs
WSPNs Dante Coppola discusses the MLBs top free agents heading into the offseason and predicts potential new locations for them.
Warrior Weekly: top MLB free agents and potential landing spots
Senior Lucas Thompson sprints down the track during the 400 meter dash. Thompson is one of the track teams strongest runners, qualifying for several invitational meets over the course of his high school career.
Track and field competes at last dual meet against Boston Latin
Senior Finn ODriscoll keeps still as he watches junior Derek Roberts pitch the ball. As a catcher, ODriscoll has to stay observant.
Boys baseball receives their second loss of the season
Senior captain Ryan MacDonald strategically moves past his opponent and tries to get closer to the goal. The team has been consistently standing up for each other, and weve done an outstanding job of really becoming a team and doing whatever it takes for the team to succeed.
Boys lacrosse falls to Concord-Carlisle
The long-awaited prom 2022
The long-awaited prom 2022
The team strides toward the middle of the court to celebrate winning the second set. In volleyball, a set is played until one team gets to 25 points, with at least a two point difference.
Boys volleyball gets smashed in a close game against Newton South
Senior Lucas Thompson sprints down the track during the 400 meter dash. Thompson is one of the track teams strongest runners, qualifying for several invitational meets over the course of his high school career.
Track and field competes at last dual meet against Boston Latin
Senior Finn ODriscoll keeps still as he watches junior Derek Roberts pitch the ball. As a catcher, ODriscoll has to stay observant.
Boys baseball receives their second loss of the season
Senior captain Ryan MacDonald strategically moves past his opponent and tries to get closer to the goal. The team has been consistently standing up for each other, and weve done an outstanding job of really becoming a team and doing whatever it takes for the team to succeed.
Boys lacrosse falls to Concord-Carlisle
The team strides toward the middle of the court to celebrate winning the second set. In volleyball, a set is played until one team gets to 25 points, with at least a two point difference.
Boys volleyball gets smashed in a close game against Newton South
Girls tennis serves a win to CRLS
Girls tennis serves a win to CRLS
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
Senior Andrew Boyer and junior Charlotte Richter exit the doors of the North building and walk their way to the orange carpet, showing off their attire.
WHS slays the orange carpet
Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists held an art competition where students from all over the state could submit their work to be judged. Wayland High School had five student participants, four of which won awards for their work.
Achievers of the MAEA
Stay up to date with the newest books in WHS own library just this month with Check It Out! by Bryn Leonard.
Check It Out: New LMC arrivals: April edition
Infographic: Free lunch at WHS
Infographic: Free lunch at WHS
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
In this piece, senior Skylar Gould showcases a step-by-step from when she wakes up to when she leaves for school. Goulds inspiration for this piece was her own morning routine.
Artist of the Month: Skylar Gould
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.
Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
The Fashionistas of the Month are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.
Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris
Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levis and thrifted clothing. Tangs favorite piece of clothing to dress in are sweaters. I think there [are] a lot of different patterns you can find or different bright colors with different fabrics and stuff,” Tang said
Ava Tang
Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and thrifted clothing. However, Daviss favorite store is Urban Outfitters. They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture,” Davis said.
Sarah Davis
WSPNs Selena Liu discusses the difficulty of taking a language class at WHS.
Opinion: The difficulty in persevering through language classes
WSPNs Tess Alongi and Lucy Grasso discuss the Red Soxs struggles during the 2022 season.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses Marjorie Taylor Greenes political career and her inciting of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Politipress: Marjorie Taylor Greene on the ballot is the beginning of the end to our political system
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the pros and cons for the 7th grade class at Wayland Middle School to not experience the traditional Cape Cod trip due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Opinion: Everyone deserves the treasured Cape Cod trip experience
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.
ABC: The language of food
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.
ABC: An American just like you
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the struggles of being an average Asian.
ABC: An average Asian
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about Chinese school and his regrets about quitting.
ABC: Why I should’ve stuck with Chinese school
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about what its like having two names and what a name means to him.
ABC: What’s my name?
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom
Teacher Take: Students After COVID-19
Teacher Take: Students After COVID-19
Weekly Breakdown Episode 50: Spirit Week and Community Forum
Weekly Breakdown Episode 50: Spirit Week and Community Forum
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
IBL Micd Up Pt. 2 (video)
IBL Mic’d Up Pt. 2 (video)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E5 Super Bowl Special
IBL Micd Up (video)
IBL Mic’d Up (video)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E4
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E4
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2021-2022 Football

DateOpponentLocationResultW/L
Fri, Sep 10 HopkintonHopkinton40-6W
HopkintonHopkinton
Fri, Sep 17 AmesburyAmesbury14-22L
AmesburyAmesbury
Fri, Sep 24 AshlandWayland20-24L
AshlandWayland
Fri, Oct 01 Cambridge Rindge & LatCambridge Rindge &am38-0W
Cambridge Rindge & LatCambridge Rindge &am
Thu, Oct 07 Concord-CarlisleConcord-Carlisle36-20W
Concord-CarlisleConcord-Carlisle
Sat, Oct 16 Newton SouthNewton South39-7W
Newton SouthNewton South
Fri, Oct 22 Lincoln-SudburyWayland14-49L
Lincoln-SudburyWayland
Fri, Oct 29 Westford AcademyWayland20-21L
Westford AcademyWayland
Fri, Nov 05 DanversDanvers12-17L
DanversDanvers
Fri, Nov 12 TewksburyWayland30-35L
TewksburyWayland
Thu, Nov 25 WestonWayland34-7W
WestonWayland

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