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Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
A project that has taken many days, weeks and months to achieve is finally open and ready for use. The new Council On Aging Community Center opened their newly constructed doors to the public on June 5. Many activities took place at the opening ceremony including speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, games and presentations. In addition, food and beverages were given out for the attendees to enjoy. “We are very excited for this community center to be opening because it has been a long project and has been eagerly awaited for by many Wayland residents,” Wayland resident Deacon Hoagland said.
The Council On Aging hosts their grand opening ceremony for community center
ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
Last Wednesday, the Wayland School Committee gathered to discuss a number of topics regarding the health curriculum and Innovation Career Pathway course. Another large topic of conversation was the ways to potentially mitigate distracting cell phone usage. "These [phones] are going to distract your learning and social relationships," Superintendent David Fleishman said. "That's concrete right there."
Three Quick Hits: School committee meeting May 28
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Freshman Elena Tan returns the ball across the court to her opponent.
Athlete of the month: Elena Tan
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Junior captain Finn Bell and junior Max Walsh jump up to try and block the ball. Bell and Walsh had a combined 25 kills.
Boys volleyball defeats Greater Lowell Tech to advance to the Elite Eight
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.
Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard
Join WSPN's A&E editor Karis Tam as she talks to June's artist of the month: Sophia Wan.
Artist of the month: Sophia Wan
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.
The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Class of 2025 Senior President Armaan Chaudhry welcomes guests into the auditorium with a speech. "We are quite literally celebrating our achievements together over the past 4 years," Chaudhry said.
Seniors come together for Senior Awards Night
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Pictured above is a piece of artwork by senior Anna Marobella that shows two princesses. Abby McCarthy argues that Disney should introduce a princess who lives happily ever after with another princess.

Opinion: Let the princess find her princess charming

Abby McCarthy
January 5, 2017
Pictured above is a painting of a pollinator and a flower done by Abby McCarthy. In this article, she advocates for the protection of bees and an increase in bee farms. "I want more bees in my neighborhood, and I want to help the bee population recover from colony collapse disorder," McCarthy said.

Opinion: Bring the bees to your block

Abby McCarthy
December 13, 2016

Opinion: We need LGBT+ history in class

Abby McCarthy
October 17, 2016

Holocaust Survivor Marion Bluementhal Lazan from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Holocaust survivor speaks to WHS students

Natalie Hsu and Abby McCarthy
June 20, 2016
Opinion: Your blood could save lives

Opinion: Your blood could save lives

Abby McCarthy
June 14, 2016
WHS holds annual spring a cappella concert (14 photos)

WHS holds annual spring a cappella concert (14 photos)

Abby McCarthy
May 31, 2016
Students participate in Relay for Life (14 photos)

Students participate in Relay for Life (14 photos)

Abby McCarthy
May 23, 2016

Poetry Slam 2016

Natalie Hsu, Abby McCarthy, and Lina Baranovsky
May 17, 2016
Pictured is an all-gender restroom sign. WHS's Abby McCarthy argues that all students deserve access to all-gender bathrooms.

Opinion: Students deserve access to all-gender bathrooms

Abby McCarthy
April 7, 2016
Pictured above from left to right, Sheryl Chin and Elisa Zhang are two members of NAHS currently working on the sculpture. “We had a lot of weird ideas, and it was hard to think this up,” Chin said.

NAHS creating a sculpture for Wayland Public Library

Abby McCarthy
March 23, 2016
Above is graffiti that reads "free speech." WSPN's Abby McCarthy argues against verbal restrictions at basketball games at WHS, defending students' freedom of speech.

Opinion: Bring back free speech at sports games

Abby McCarthy
March 10, 2016
WHS cross-country ski team competes (21 photos)

WHS cross-country ski team competes (21 photos)

Abby McCarthy and Lindsay Adelman
January 21, 2016
Junior Varsity boys' basketball defeats Concord-Carlisle (30 photos)

Junior Varsity boys’ basketball defeats Concord-Carlisle (30 photos)

Abby McCarthy and Lindsay Adelman
January 12, 2016
History teacher Erin Lehmann is proud to introduce eight new standing desks to Wayland High School. “All of the research really does indicate that standing while you’re working is beneficial physically and mentally," Lehmann said.

History teacher Erin Lehmann introduces standing desks to WHS

Abby McCarthy
January 4, 2016
Featured above is wellness teacher Rachel Hanks. Hanks is working to establish a new wellness curriculum for juniors and seniors. “We’ll be talking about choosing to have sex or not choosing to have sex, saying no and all those kinds of things, especially with drugs and alcohol," Hanks said.

New wellness teacher Rachel Hanks updates curriculum

Abby McCarthy
December 15, 2015
Wayland residents participate in ski swap (36 photos)

Wayland residents participate in ski swap (36 photos)

Abby McCarthy
December 8, 2015
Pictured above is WHS alumn Julia Jofe on the left and current senior Mandy Judah on the right, at the 2015 cross country all state meet. “What kept me coming back every year was really that team spirit,” Judah said.

Mandy Judah loves to ski

Abby McCarthy
November 18, 2015
Pictured above is junior Anna Marobella drawing. Drawing is Marobella's passion. "It brings a lot of happiness to my life knowing I have something to work on and work towards," Marobella said.

Anna Marobella: It brings a lot of happiness to my life knowing I have something to work on and work towards

Abby McCarthy
November 3, 2015
Above is junior Clare Lippincott. Lippincott is designing and selling prom dresses to students. "A prom dress is very important to a lot of people," Lippincott said.

Junior Clare Lippincott creates original prom dresses

Abby McCarthy
October 21, 2015
Wayland Community Art Fair (WCAF) 2015 (40 photos)

Wayland Community Art Fair (WCAF) 2015 (40 photos)

Abby McCarthy
September 21, 2015
Abby McCarthy voices her opinion that the signs about stereotypes should stay.

Opinion: Let the posters stay, not the stereotypes

Abby McCarthy
March 11, 2015
Sophomore Abby McCarthy gives her opinion on why it's not okay for people to say "that's gay." She also gives advice on how to be at WHS and a list of LGBTQA+ terms to know.

Opinion: Don’t say “that’s gay”

Abby McCarthy
February 9, 2015
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