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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 18 – community safety meeting, WHS soccer players playing for MLS NEXT and annual club fair
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
WSPN’s Aimee Smith summarizes what the Wayland Police Department and the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee discussed at the Wayland community safety meeting on Sunday, Sept. 17. The meeting went over topics such as, general safety tips, Wayland crime statistics, CodeRED system and recent breaking and entering in the Middlesex Community.
A call to action: Wayland community safety meeting
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 11 – RecPASS program, new WHS golf coach and recent SCOTUS rulings
Join Staff Reporters Sophia Verma and Torryn Carlson as they report on Hurricane Lee and its impact.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 18 – community safety meeting, WHS soccer players playing for MLS NEXT and annual club fair
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 11 – RecPASS program, new WHS golf coach and recent SCOTUS rulings
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 4 – top 10 tips for the school year, fall sports preview and the “Barbie” movie
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 30 – graduation postponed, Taylor Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” and Student Council candidates’ ripped down posters
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 22 – junior prom, track and field DCL championship meet and Window’s Memorial Day show
Join Staff Reporters Sophia Verma and Torryn Carlson as they report on Hurricane Lee and its impact.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: New COVID-19 information
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses former President Donald Trumps recent legal entanglements.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The legal entanglements of Donald Trump
Staff Reporter Selena Liu discusses the recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and its effects on local banks.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The Ohio train derailment
On Wednesday, May 10, the Wayland School Committee approved current Wayland Middle School Principal Betsy Gavron to be the interim assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Betsy Gavron selected as interim assistant superintendent
Candidates Christina Rodrigo and Erin Mueller win the election for School Committee in the town election on Tuesday, April 25.
Breaking News: April 25 town election results
Interim Superintendent Perry Graham announces the selection of current Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Tyler Steffey as interim WMS principal for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: WMS interim principal announced
On Thursday, March 23 WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi emailed WHS students and families to inform them that she has been named a finalist for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School superintendent-principal position.
Breaking News: WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi named a finalist for LSRHS superintendent position
WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces her plan to take a year sabbatical.
Breaking News: WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces year sabbatical
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo reports on the upcoming career day for Wayland High School juniors.
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024’s Career Day
Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
RecPass program founders Karen Kelly and Amanda Shaw celebrate the launch of RecPass on Monday, Sept. 11. The program aims to provide accessible after-school childcare for working Wayland parents. I think weve fundamentally changed the fate of after-school childcare in Wayland, and my hope is that it never goes back, Kelly said. It will only get better going forward.
The RecPASS program: A success story for working mothers
WSPNs Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga summarize the 2022-2023 school year.
2022-2023 Year in Review
Join WSPNs Selena Liu, Kally Proctor and Jenny Shine as they explore pickleball and the rise of the sports popularity in Wayland. “I think I just drove by [the high school] and saw people playing, so I started to join,” Wayland resident Bruce Greenberg said. “My friends were playing [pickleball] and I wanted to play.”
Setting the pace: Pickleball players dominate WHS courts
Seniors Derek Roberts, Emily Campos and Odelia Lu reflect on their favorite parts of high school and give advice to underclassman.
Seniors reflect on their high school experience
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler becomes the new secretary of education of Massachusetts under Governor Maura Healey. I really want to be a partner to the people who are experiencing education at all levels, Tutwiler said.
Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity
At the beginning of the year, juniors Ayush Kumar, Hallie Luo, Andrew Fang and Zack Goldstein restarted Chess Club. “I think Chess Club has grown since the beginning of the year, and now that it is at lunch, anyone can come and play a game even if they arent a regular to the club,” junior and Chess Club co-leader Ayush Kumar said. “We welcome everyone.”
Checkmate: How chess has hit the jackpot at Wayland High School
From left to right freshman Julianna McDonald, junior Sophia Verma, freshman Marissa Mendoza and sophomores Melody and Marissa Wong stand together, each grabbing a piece of dough to mold. After senior Eileen Kaewapresert made the pasta dough, the rest of the students got to create the shapes of their choice. “At first, this was only a small group to bond with two special needs students, Melody and Marissa [Wong], because they already had an interest in cooking,” Kaewprasert said.
WHS students collaborate through Cooking Club
Custodial staff at Wayland High School share their experiences working here at the school. It’s a basic job, it’s hard, we do a lot of work, WHS custodian Sean Slavin said. That’s one thing, when we get new people that we want to interview, we tell them ‘It’s not hard work, it’s a lot of work.’
Hidden heroes: The custodial staff of Wayland High School
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike OConnor
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike O’Connor
Wayland varsity footballs defensive line arranges in front of Ashlands offensive line. Football is one of the many WHS teams that has been affected by the recent weather conditions.
Fall weather intercepts WHS fall sports season
Senior Xande Santos and junior Alex Crawford have joined MLS NEXT, a pre-professional soccer league. Due to contract and Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) restrictions, the two are unable to play for the Wayland boys varsity soccer team this season.
MLS NEXT: Two Wayland soccer players shoot towards professional
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.
Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High Schools golf team and its new coach: seventh grade science teacher Brian Reddington.
WHS golf team goes for an ace with new coach Brian Reddington
Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.
Football clinches a close victory against Ashland
Freshman Corinne Larson runs beside a Boston Latin player, racing to get the ball first.
Girls soccer scores a win over Boston Latin
Junior Samantha Lee back sets the ball to junior Abby Bennett. This is Lee and Bennetts second year playing on the varsity volleyball team.
Girls volleyball sets up the season with a win
Senior Henrique Abecasis slide tackles his opponent. Abecasis is an exchange student from Portugal.
Boys soccer secures a win against North Reading
WSPN staff experienced summer vacation in many different ways this year. Here are some highlights:
Gallery: WSPN’s summer scenes
Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.
Football clinches a close victory against Ashland
Freshman Corinne Larson runs beside a Boston Latin player, racing to get the ball first.
Girls soccer scores a win over Boston Latin
Junior Samantha Lee back sets the ball to junior Abby Bennett. This is Lee and Bennetts second year playing on the varsity volleyball team.
Girls volleyball sets up the season with a win
Senior Henrique Abecasis slide tackles his opponent. Abecasis is an exchange student from Portugal.
Boys soccer secures a win against North Reading
Captain senior Deirdre Brown cradles the ball as a Whitman-Hanson player defends her.
Girls lacrosse beats Whitman-Hanson in playoffs
Join WSPNs Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler as they discuss the best fall fashion trends.
The upcoming season of fall fashion trends
Join WSPNs Elyssa Grillo as she discusses the pushback on Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamets new relationship.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet: An unexpected duo
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
WSPNs Reva Datar reviews Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan.
“Oppenheimer:” Yet another canvas for Christopher Nolan
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her opinion on some of the changes from Daisy Jones & The Six when it was adapted from a novel into a miniseries on Amazon Prime Video.
Miniseries review: “Daisy Jones & The Six”
Join WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans as they review girl group sensation, aespas, newest mini album: MY WORLD. After waiting nearly 11 months without so much as a peep from the quartet or managing company, fans are ecstatic to finally enjoy music from the group again.
Album Review: “MY WORLD”
WSPNs Selena Liu, Hallie Luo and Jenny Shine review Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour.
Concert Review: “The Eras Tour” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Crossword: Easter
Crossword: Easter
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Senior Amartya Nagesha has always been focused on improving her singing skills. After joining the Honors Concert Choir, and taking numerous years of singing lessons, Nagesha has started applying to music colleges such as Berklee College of Music.
January’s Artist of the Month: Amartya Nagesha
The image above is a piece sophomore Eunjee Kang created for her Art 1 class. I made this during our first Art 1 project: Self-Portrait in Objects: Origami Book, Kang said. I drew some objects I favored or objects I thought represented me using colored pencils.
October Artist of the Month: Eunjee Kang
The image above is one of senior Sarah Foleys AP art Projects. She played with different mediums, colors and design elements to create this piece. I like the vibrant colors and different textures,” Foley said.
September’s Artist of the Month: Sarah Foley
The image above is one of freshman Tristen Chows metalsmithing projects. Chow concluded that this was one of the hardests projects she’s done all year. “Everyone else was making something flat, like a landscape, or a medal, but I wanted to do something different, Chow said. It took time and sweat, but I had a blast.
June’s Artist of the Month: Tristen Chow
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
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPNs Kally Proctor discusses the impact of shock factor protests, with a focus on the recent climate change protest at the U.S. Open.
Opinion: Actions speak volumes…or do they?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.
Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS
WSPNs Reva Datar discusses the effects of the Supreme Courts recent decisions.
Opinion: SCOTUS, don’t get carried away
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses the football Saudi League and its impact on the future of football.
Opinion: The Saudi Arabian League is the end of Football
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Opinion: Is Medvedev’s French Open loss part of a curse or a mentality?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz is back on track to be the best player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
In the second installment of their opinion series, Three Takes On, Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on course selections.
Opinion: Three takes on course selection
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
Senior Ava Balukonis checks over her shoulder to check that her boat is on the right course. Balukonis raced the womens straight four at Nationals in Sarasota, Florida.
Podcast: Wayland-Weston crew team members look back on nationals
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
WHS Super Bowl predictions
WHS Super Bowl predictions
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Pickleball Micd Up
Pickleball Mic’d Up
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
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Above is Librarian Ms. Miller. Miller has attended sports games at Wayland for many years. “The best part of it is to see the kids succeed… I want you to win, I want us to win,” Miller said.

Librarian Pam Miller reflects on her support for WHS athletics

Abby Stoller
June 13, 2017
Jay Chandler taught his final chemistry class in his 30 year career yesterday, May 6th. Chandler officially retired in December but taught AP chemistry remotely through the exam on Friday, May 7th.

Quiz: How well do you know Mr. Chandler?

Abby Stoller and Conor Keating
May 16, 2017

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Ms. Manning?

Abby Stoller and Kate Balicki
May 14, 2017
Test your knowledge of science department head and physics teacher Kenneth Rideout.

Quiz: How well do you know Mr. Rideout?

Abby Stoller and Conor Keating
May 12, 2017
Boys volleyball beats Newton South (32 photos)

Boys’ volleyball beats Newton South (32 photos)

Abby Stoller, Kate Balicki , and Jackie Stoller
May 2, 2017
Above is the parking lot. This year the junior and senior parking lots have been combined. “We waited four years to park in the front row and now seniors are being forced to park in the back rows or the junior lot because the underclassmen are taking their spots,” senior Zack Ross said.

WHS’ revised parking lot policy divides junior and senior classes

Abby Stoller
April 6, 2017
Pictured above is Wayalnd Wrestling head coach and history teacher Sean Chase.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Mr. Chase?

Kate Balicki and Abby Stoller
March 16, 2017
WW 17: Trivia Night (14 photos)

WW ’17: Trivia Night (14 photos)

Abby Stoller and Anika Das
February 13, 2017

WW A Capella from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’17: A cappella groups perform

Abby Stoller, Olivia Waldron, and Eden Vanslette
February 10, 2017
WW 17: Salsa dancing (33 photos)

WW ’17: Salsa dancing (33 photos)

Abby Stoller, Kate Balicki, and Natalie Hsu
February 5, 2017
WW 17: Q&A with slam poets (video)

WW ’17: Q&A with slam poets (video)

Abby Stoller, Andrew D'Amico, Natalie Hsu, Kevin Wang, and Jackie Stoller
February 3, 2017
WW 17: Origami (14 photos)

WW ’17: Origami (14 photos)

Abby Stoller and Jackie Stoller
February 3, 2017
Test your knowledge on Wellness Department Director Scott Parseghian.

Quiz: How well do you know Coach Parseghian?

Kate Balicki and Abby Stoller
January 5, 2017
16 Wayland High School students attended the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) All-State Festival in Boston on March 10th and 11th, 2017. The number of students chosen to play at All State was an all-time high for WHS.

Students prepare for the MMEA All State

Eden Vanslette, Kate Balicki, Audrey Camacho, Conor Keating, Abby Stoller, and Natalie Hsu
January 4, 2017
Test your knowledge on English Teacher Kevin Vibert.

Quiz: How well do you know Mr. Vibert?

Jackie Stoller and Abby Stoller
December 23, 2016
Students participate in annual winter band concert (19 photos)

Students participate in annual winter band concert (19 photos)

Abby Stoller and Veronika Golod
December 21, 2016
Above is a compost bucket in the Commons. WHS Green Team recently introduced these stations to lunches. “It’s something everyone can do so easily, and we can help our environment at the same time. What else can you ask for?” said senior Callie Junkin.

WHS green team introduces composting in Commons

Anika Das, Olivia Waldron, and Abby Stoller
December 16, 2016
Test your knowledge on WHS librarian Pam Miller.

Quiz: How well do you know Mrs. Miller?

Jackie Stoller, Abby Stoller, and Kate Balicki
December 15, 2016
Test your knowledge of WHS.

Quiz: How well do you know WHS?

Jackie Stoller and Abby Stoller
December 13, 2016
Pictured above is a poster drawn by senior Athina Apazidis for the AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese). “Drawing for me is an escape, an expression. Whatever I’m feeling can be spilled out onto paper and take away stress and pressure and negative thoughts like nothing else,” Apazidis said.

Artist of the Week: Athina Apazidis

Abby Stoller
December 7, 2016
Student Council hosts Color Blast (51 photos)

Student Council hosts Color Blast (51 photos)

Abby Stoller, Nathan Zhao, and Jackie Stoller
November 24, 2016
Pictured above is senior Peter Tsipis, wearing his superfan gear. “It’s just really fun, I have a lot of passion and school spirit. I’m a big sports guy,” Tsipis said. Courtesy of Peter Tsipis.

Peter Tsipis: I do it for my school

Abby Stoller and Kate Balicki
November 14, 2016
Pictured above are sophomore Eden Vanslette and junior Brooke LaPierre collecting their uniforms for girls varsity soccer. Many WHS sports teams are receiving new uniforms this year. We picked the 5 last teams that were the oldest uniforms in the school, and those go back a scary amount of time,” Athletic Director Heath Rollins said.

WHS sports teams receive new uniforms

Aimee LaRochelle and Abby Stoller
November 14, 2016
Above, Wayland residents Rodney Hager, Martha Locke and Anthony Dias hold political signs outside Wayland Middle School. Wayland voters cast their ballots in the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday. Every vote counts. All it takes is one,” Psiaf said.

On Election Day, Wayland residents head to the polls

Meg Trogolo, Nathan Zhao, Janani Gandhi, Jay Abdella, and Abby Stoller
November 9, 2016
Pictured above is sophomore Ally Goldin. Goldin plays for the girls varsity soccer team, has scored five goals this year, and is this weeks athlete of the week.

Athlete of the Week: Ally Goldin

Abby Stoller
November 2, 2016
Girls Volleyball falls to Concord Carlisle

Girls’ Volleyball falls to Concord Carlisle

Jackie Stoller, Abby Stoller, Kate Balicki, and
October 17, 2016
Pictured above is the foyer in the commons. There are no bags placed on the windowsills or on the floor. “The beginning of the year is the best time to start enforcing new rules, so thats why we did it this way,” Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said.

WHS administration restricts bags in Commons

Abby Stoller and Joyce Wu
October 17, 2016
Boys soccer defeat LS

Boys’ soccer defeat LS

Jackie Stoller, Anika Das, and Abby Stoller
October 14, 2016
Pictured above is junior captain Jack Fletcher. The Boys Volleyball team had an extremely successful season, finishing with a 13-7 regular season record and winning two playoff games.

Boys’ volleyball team finishes best season ever

Jackie Stoller and Abby Stoller
June 20, 2016
Senior Josh Brito

WSPN’s 2015-2016 All-Stars: top eight athletes at WHS

Duncan Stephenson, Masha Yakhkind, Abby Stoller, Jackie Stoller, and Aimee LaRochelle
June 3, 2016
Pictured above is the Wayland High School outdoor track. The Boys Track team finished their season with a record of 2-3 in the DCL small.

Boys’ track wraps up regular season

Abby Stoller
June 1, 2016
Pictured above is freshman Jack Schwartz. “I love baseball because all of the little things you do throughout the game play a role in the odds you have of winning the game. The team that does all of the little things right, such as talking, knowing where the next play is going and taking opportunistic chances, usually wins the game, Schwartz.

Athlete of the Week: Jack Schwartz

Abby Stoller
May 26, 2016
Pictured above is boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron. Gavron believes his biggest achievement is having relationships with former players that have lasted years and decades in some cases. He is also thrilled to have been a part of the 2014 State Championship team.

Featured coach: David Gavron

Abby Stoller
May 25, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: Senior Assassin game canceled

BREAKING NEWS: Senior Assassin game canceled

Abby Stoller and Janani Gandhi
April 28, 2016
Pictured is sophomore Addison Antico in front of the Trump sign. His family built a 14 by 48 foot sign in support of the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. We mind our own business, and we are never disrespectful towards someone who is voting for someone else,” Antico said.

Addison Antico: Having this sign makes me thank our Founding Fathers for creating the First Amendment

Abby Stoller
April 25, 2016
WSPNs sports reporters give you a preview of each spring team, as well as a couple players to watch.

Opinion: How to prepare for spring sports and tryouts

Isabel Gitten, Abby Stoller, and Jackie Stoller
March 29, 2016
Elizabeth Miller breaks Wayland dive records

Elizabeth Miller breaks Wayland dive records

Abby Stoller
March 3, 2016
Above are members of the WHS Testostertones at a rehearsal. According to junior Omar Rios, a member of the group, rehearsals are lighthearted but productive. We fool around sometimes, but we’ll be serious when we need to be,” Rios said.

A look at WHS a cappella groups

Meg Trogolo, Abby Stoller, Jackie Stoller, Masha Yakhkind, and Janani Gandhi
February 24, 2016
Above, members of the WHS Muses rehearse. Senior and co-director Lila Masand plans to record a CD with the group this year. I hope that I can provide the girls with that experience so that we will all remember each other and cherish the memories that we’ve made, Masand said.

The Muses

Abby Stoller and Masha Yakhkind
February 23, 2016
Third annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game (50 photos)

Third annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game (50 photos)

Abby Stoller and Isabel Gitten
February 12, 2016
Above is Nelson DeWitt, who spoke to WHS students during Winter Week. DeWitt shared his experience of discovering that he was one of the missing children taken from his family in El Salvador during the Salvadoran Civil War. It’s important to put ourselves in other people’s shoes, but it is often very hard to do so,” DeWitt said.

WW ’16: Nelson DeWitt shares the story of reconnecting with his birth family

Aimee Larochelle, Abby Stoller, and Olivia Waldron
February 10, 2016
Pictured above are wellness teacher and SADD leader John Berry, wellness teacher Rachel Hanks and Wayland Cares worker Jason Verhoosky. During Winter Week, they held a debate in front of students on the legalization of marijuana. “My goal for all of you is to make healthy and happy decisions,” Verhoosky said.

WW ’16: SADD holds legalization debate

Alex Torres and Abby Stoller
February 8, 2016
National Art Honor Society holds art show (39 photos)

National Art Honor Society holds art show (39 photos)

Masha Yakhkind and Abby Stoller
February 8, 2016
WW 16: Woodworking with Mr. Delaney (17 photos)

WW ’16: Woodworking with Mr. Delaney (17 photos)

Abby Stoller and Jackie Stoller
February 7, 2016
WSPNs Jackie Stoller and Jay Abdella offer their best tips and tricks on how to ace your midterm exams this week.

Opinion: Midterms do not test students’ knowledge

Olivia Waldron and Abby Stoller
January 22, 2016
Featured Artist: Shaelee Comettant

Featured Artist: Shaelee Comettant

Masha Yakhkind and Abby Stoller
December 7, 2015
Pictured above is the Wayland girls field hockey team. They had their best season in years in 2015, winning the DCL.

Wayland girls’ field hockey team finishes with best record in years

Olivia Waldron and Abby Stoller
December 4, 2015
New teachers join the WHS staff

New teachers join the WHS staff

Abby Stoller and Isabel Gitten
November 8, 2015
Pictured above is the new WHS athletic bus. Wayland Boosters recently purchased the bus to transport athletes. “Because it is cheaper, it allows us to travel and maybe do some more scrimmages and do some events that we don’t normally do. It gives us some more flexibility to schedule things on different days,” Athletic Director Heath Rollins said.

Wayland Boosters purchases new athletic bus

Isabel Gitten and Abby Stoller
October 26, 2015
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