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ICYMI: May 19 - Raising Cane's opening, junior prom and WSPN's fashion magazine
ICYMI: May 19 – Raising Cane’s opening, junior prom and WSPN’s fashion magazine
Happy Hollow students advocate for climate action in June 2019. Around this time, the idea to introduce solar panels to the elementary schools was brought to the Wayland Town Council’s attention. “In the past, the town hasdused Ameresco solar panels for the Wayland Middle School and Wayland High School,” Happy Hollow students Ruth Flacke, Kiera Hines, Jared Kerrigan and William Bargoot said in the Happy Hollow Petition letter for solar panels to the Wayland Town Council on June 24, 2019. "Now we think it’s our turn. We love our school and we love our earth, we want to protect it.”
Wayland leads by example towards a greener future
On Tuesday, May 20, the popular food chain Raising Cane’s opened its doors to the public at their new Framingham location. Eager customers, including Framingham residents, people from neighboring towns and several WHS students, rushed to 253 Cochituate Road throughout the day to get their hands on some crispy chicken. “I think the community at large is very excited [and] a lot of the people that work here are directly from the community,” Leader of Recruiting, Fry Cook and Cashier at Raising Cane's, Julio Polanco said. “Lots of energy, lots of questions and lots of curiosity leading to [opening day].”
One dream, one love: Raising Cane’s opens new location in Framingham
ICYMI: May 12 - Senior year activities, Dan Ottenheimer and varsity outdoor track and field
ICYMI: May 12 – Senior year activities, Dan Ottenheimer and varsity outdoor track and field
With graduation just a few weeks away, Wayland seniors are ready to share where they are going to college and why. Via WSPN survey data and the Class of 2025's Instagram, one can now view where seniors will attend school next year, and how they made that decision.
The futures of the Class of 2025
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake originating from the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was felt in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 27.
Breaking News: 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Boston area
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
A backstage look into the creation of the Class of 2025’s Senior Show, and the connections it’s formed. “We’ve definitely gotten closer with the people in our groups,” Alongi said. “It's just really fun to rehearse with everyone.”
Class of 2025 sets the stage for the Senior Show
Fresh Cuts, the student-run landscaping business founded by freshman Maxwell Tharpe, is a locally focused group that does lawn care for homes across Wayland.
FRESH CUTS: “The Best and Nothing Less”
In response to hateful events in Wayland, WHS staff and administration do their best to involve the community in counter-efforts. From making METCO students feel welcome to fighting antisemitism, see how Wayland fights hate.
How Wayland fights hate
Dan Ottenheimer walks the students through the story of his family's journey throughout Germany. Ottenheimer has visited to Wayland High every year to teach 9th and 11th graders about his families experience during the holocaust.
Born after, speaking before: Dan Ottenheimer tells his father’s Holocaust survival story to WHS
With graduation just a few weeks away, Wayland seniors are ready to share where they are going to college and why. Via WSPN survey data and the Class of 2025's Instagram, one can now view where seniors will attend school next year, and how they made that decision.
The futures of the Class of 2025
Open Table sits at its location in Maynard, Massachusetts. This organization was founded by a local MA resident, now operating for 36 years.
Open Table: Promoting health and humility, ending hunger
Fresh Cuts, the student-run landscaping business founded by freshman Maxwell Tharpe, is a locally focused group that does lawn care for homes across Wayland.
FRESH CUTS: “The Best and Nothing Less”
Wisdom for Wisdom is a student run non-profit organization that offers technological support to elders. Started by Wayland High School juniors Ryan Chase and Kalena Imura, the organization relies on local high school volunteers to make an impact in senior citizen communities. “Service is enjoyable to me when I know that I'm making a difference, and I truly believe Wisdom for Wisdom does,” Imura said.
Local students click into connection by bridging the generational gap
Senior Tristen Chow committed to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) after learning to cook when she was seven. Chow had to make the tough decision of choosing between the CIA or her dream school: California Polytechnic State University.
Tristen Chow: Choosing passion over prestige in college decisions
From left to right: Mike Bloom, Ryan Herlihy, Joshua Goodman, Matt Bloom and Jake Mitchell pose for a photo after a show. Goodman, a WHS teaching assistant, is one of five members of the band 'Gold Rush.'
Joshua Goodman takes the stage with Gold Rush
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
The boys varsity volleyball team has a record of 12-5 going into their final three regular season games. "Things are going in the right direction," head coach Philip George said.
Boys volleyball update: Team looks to continue a successful season into the playoffs
Freshman and New England Futbol Club (NEFC) soccer player Heather Maddocks kicks the ball down a turf field. New Englands Premier Soccer Club is one of many club sports teams. Club sports teams can benefit athletes greatly. However, some are very costly to families.
The cost of club sports, affecting athletes both financially and emotionally
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
The class of 2025 is sending 24 student-athletes to compete at universities and colleges throughout the country.
Class of 2025 committed student-athletes
Swinging her arms, senior captain Jillian Mele shoots the ball into the goal. Mele scored six goals during the game.
Girls lacrosse celebrates senior night with a win
Running the 800 meter race, freshman Junyi Frenzel leads a pack of runners. Frenzel got a PR with a 2:42.4, earning 13th place out of 19 runners. "I look forward to hopefully breaking 2:40 in the 800," Frenzel said.
The track teams runs another loss
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
As he rows, Weston junior Andrew Cui focuses on his technique. The crew team has two competition seasons: fall and spring. "I really like crew just because I feel like it is very much a team sport," Weston sophomore Jenna Cutter said. "Especially when you're rowing because you have to be so in sync with the rest of the boat which I think creates a really tight knit team and Wayland-Weston is just a really nice community between the coaches, rowers and coxswains."
Wayland-Weston crew team glides into spring season
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
WSPN's Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celtics's ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
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
WSPN's Editorial Board discusses their thoughts on the recent actions of the current presidential administration and the future of the first amendment.
Editorial: We fear for the future of the first amendment
WSPN's Olivia Green and Emily Wyner reflect on the Trump Administration's abuses of power.
Opinion: 2025? More like “1984”
WSPN's Annabelle Hage and Sadie Alongi reflect on the limitations of homework, and whether too much can be harmful for students.
Beyond the limit: When homework goes from helpful to harmful
Join WSPN's Edge Wheeler as he interviews May's Fashionista of the Month: Colin Moleux.
Fashionista of the Month: Colin Moleux
Join WSPN's Kyle Zhang as he talks with this month's artist, Sophie Chen.
Artist of the month: Sophie Chen
WSPN's Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo layout the best ways to find your style, while also providing some outfit inspiration.
WSPN Fashion Magazine: Spring edition
WSPN’s Melina Barris and Annabel Orcutt review Met Gala looks and share their opinions.
2025 Met Gala review
Seniors run into the field house on their first day of high school to the song “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses.
The final stretch: Seniors countdown to goodbye
WSPN's Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo layout the best ways to find your style, while also providing some outfit inspiration.
WSPN Fashion Magazine: Spring edition
WSPN’s Melina Barris and Annabel Orcutt review Met Gala looks and share their opinions.
2025 Met Gala review
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee as she discusses Tate McRae’s newest album “So Close to What.”
“So Close To What”: A Tatiana takeover
Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they review Lil Baby's most recent album "WHAM."
“WHAM:” A bold statement from Lil Baby
Unlike any vampire film before it, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” haunts the audience along with the characters through dark tension and sickening torture.
Nosferatu: An eerie, barbaric twist on Dracula
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Senior directors Elyssa Grillo and Anna Varney stand together and bow after the end of the show.
Window Dance Ensemble performs for the final time this year
On Tuesday, May 20, the popular food chain Raising Cane’s opened its doors to the public at their new Framingham location. Eager customers, including Framingham residents, people from neighboring towns and several WHS students, rushed to 253 Cochituate Road throughout the day to get their hands on some crispy chicken. “I think the community at large is very excited [and] a lot of the people that work here are directly from the community,” Leader of Recruiting, Fry Cook and Cashier at Raising Cane's, Julio Polanco said. “Lots of energy, lots of questions and lots of curiosity leading to [opening day].”
One dream, one love: Raising Cane’s opens new location in Framingham
Swinging her arms, senior captain Jillian Mele shoots the ball into the goal. Mele scored six goals during the game.
Girls lacrosse celebrates senior night with a win
Prom attendees form a circle around history teacher Timothy Glavin.
Class of 2026 dances into new memories at junior prom
Running the 800 meter race, freshman Junyi Frenzel leads a pack of runners. Frenzel got a PR with a 2:42.4, earning 13th place out of 19 runners. "I look forward to hopefully breaking 2:40 in the 800," Frenzel said.
The track teams runs another loss
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
Join WSPN's Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee as they take an inside look at the Wayland Depot
The Wayland Depot: Wayland’s hidden treasure
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
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Did You Know: William Barton

Did You Know: William Barton

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
September 25, 2017
WSPN interviews some of WHS' most fashionable students.

WSPN interviews some of WHS’ most fashionable students

Aimee LaRochelle and Masha Yakhkind
June 19, 2017
Did You Know: Theo Ndukwe used to perform in his church's choir

Did You Know: Theo Ndukwe used to perform in his church’s choir

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
June 16, 2017
WSPN looks at summer fashion trends

WSPN looks at summer fashion trends

Masha Yakhkind and Aimee LaRochelle
June 14, 2017
Did You Know: Naomi Lathan is an American Archer

Did You Know: Naomi Lathan is an American Archer

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
June 13, 2017
Class of 2017 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Class of 2017 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Masha Yakhkind, Kate Balicki, Hannah Rice, Nathan Zhao, Janani Gandhi, Aimee LaRochelle, Jackie Stoller, and Lucy Hughes
June 10, 2017
Class of 2017 graduates (197 photos)

Class of 2017 graduates (197 photos)

Masha Yakhkind, Hannah Rice, Kate Balicki, Lucy Hughes, Jackie Stoller, Nathan Zhao, Aimee LaRochelle, and Janani Gandhi
June 9, 2017
Students were angry over the administration cancelling the showing of the film "Cool Runnings." WSPN's Nathan Zhao explored several angles of both student and administrative responses.

Administration announces removal of Principal Scholarship Award

Aimee LaRochelle and Abby Mitty
June 6, 2017
The sitting area of the Common Cafe and Kitchen. WSPN's Aimee LaRochelle reviews both the restaurant's breakfast and lunch experiences.

Review: Common Cafe and Kitchen

Aimee LaRochelle
May 16, 2017
WSPN's sports reporters give you a preview of each spring team, as well as a couple players to watch.

Spring Sports Preview

Duncan Stephenson, Audrey Camacho, Veronika Golod, Kate Balicki, Joyce Wu, and Aimee LaRochelle
April 6, 2017
Did You Know: Owen Smith

Did You Know: Owen Smith

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
March 31, 2017
One of the bigger compromises the junior e-board made was settling on mandated party buses, a middle ground between mandated coach buses and private external transportation.

Opt-out forms for prom coach buses

Isabel Gitten and Aimee LaRochelle
March 8, 2017
Did You Know: Hannah Roberge

Did You Know: Hannah Roberge

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
February 15, 2017
Did You Know: Lauren Stahl

Did You Know: Lauren Stahl

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
February 14, 2017
Girls' basketball faces Concord Carlisle for Senior Night (19 photos)

Girls’ basketball faces Concord Carlisle for Senior Night (19 photos)

Aimee LaRochelle
February 13, 2017

Jazz Ensemble Video from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’17: Jazz Ensemble performs (sound slide)

Nathan Zhao, Aimee LaRochelle, and Charlie Moore
February 9, 2017
WW '17: Print making (33 photos)

WW ’17: Print making (33 photos)

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle, Kate Balicki, and Joyce Wu
February 1, 2017
WHS students will be attending the Women's March in Boston this Saturday.

WHS students to attend Boston Women’s March for America this Saturday

Aimee LaRochelle and Olivia Waldron
January 21, 2017
Above, marchers protest reality TV star Donald Trump's election in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 2016. WSPN takes a look at WHS students and teachers' positions on Trump's presidency.

WHS community reflects on presidential transition

Janani Gandhi, Isabel Gitten, Aimee LaRochelle, and Olivia Waldron
January 19, 2017
Pictured above is a scene from the Love Trumps Hate rally in New York City after the election. WSPN interviewed WHS students who attended rallies in New York City and Boston shortly after the election.

Q&A with WHS students who attended “Love Trumps Hate” rallies

Aimee LaRochelle
January 19, 2017
Freshman Sam Cahaly broke the freshman boys' diving record this winter, which hadn’t been broken in 11 years.

Freshman Sam Cahaly breaks freshman boys’ diving record

Aimee LaRochelle
January 18, 2017
WSPN's Veronika Golod and Masha Yakhkind discuss winter fashion trends.

Girls' basketball defeats Lincoln-Sudbury in home opener (34 photos)

Girls’ basketball defeats Lincoln-Sudbury in home opener (34 photos)

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
December 16, 2016
WSPN interviews some of WHS' most fashionable students.

WSPN takes a look at fall fashion

Masha Yakhkind, Aimee LaRochelle, and Joyce Wu
November 29, 2016
Boys' soccer wins state finals (86 photos)

Boys’ soccer wins state finals (86 photos)

Aimee LaRochelle, Charlie Moore, Janani Gandhi, Masha Yakhkind, and Veronika Golod
November 24, 2016
Pictured above is a portrait by junior Nat Hsu of a child living in a Syrian refugee camp. The portrait, along with many others like it, will be sent to the child by the Memory Project. “It is my hope that by creating portraits for these children, we are letting them know that someone far away cares about their well-being,” art teacher Veronique Latimer said.

Art Club hosts Memory Project

Aimee LaRochelle
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
Clue: The Musical (83 photos)

Clue: The Musical (83 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Abby Mitty, Lucy Hughes, and Aimee LaRochelle
November 7, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students react to the 2016 presidential election

Aimee LaRochelle and Abby Mitty
November 2, 2016

2016 Summer Fashion Preview

Aimee LaRochelle, Olivia Waldron, and Masha Yakhkind
June 20, 2016
WHS' Class of 2016 graduates

WHS’ Class of 2016 graduates

Naomi Lathan, Janani Gandhi, Aimee LaRochelle, and Masha Yakhkind
June 13, 2016
Class of 2016 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Class of 2016 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Janani Gandhi, Aimee LaRochelle, and Masha Yakhkind
June 12, 2016
Class of 2016 graduates (171 photos)

Class of 2016 graduates (171 photos)

Aimee LaRochelle, Janani Gandhi, and Masha Yakhkind
June 12, 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 are the members of the Class of 2016 who were recruited to play a sport in college. WSPN interviewed WHS athletes who plan on playing a sport in college to gain insight about the college recruiting process.

Wayland Boosters hosts annual signing day event

Isabel Gitten and Aimee LaRochelle
May 5, 2016
Above is a pair of white Vans, one of this season's hottest trends. WSPN's Isabel Gitten and Aimee LaRochelle share their opinions on what is in style this season.

2016 Spring fashion preview

Aimee LaRochelle and Isabel Gitten
March 31, 2016
Above is a sample question from the WHS advisory survey. Wayland High School students took an online survey that asked questions relating to how advisory is run.

WHS advisory survey results are released

Aimee LaRochelle
March 17, 2016
Pictured above is sophomore Camron Shahidi. Shahidi became interested in DJing three years ago, and since then, it has grown into a passion of his. “I’m working a lot on my songs and trying to get them to the best they can be," Shahidi said.

Camron Shahidi: Never give up on your dreams and projects

Aimee LaRochelle
March 14, 2016
Wandering Backpack asks what you would bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.

Wandering Backpack: Nancy Florez

Jackie Stoller and Aimee LaRochelle
March 2, 2016
Pictured above is junior Peter Tsipis taking a selfie with Republican presidential candidate John Kasich. “I was surprised with how close I was to him when I got to hear him speak. His rallies let people get very close and personal which I really like in a candidate," Tsipis said.

Students attend NH presidential candidate rallies

Thomas Chan, Jackie Stoller, and Aimee LaRochelle
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

WW ’16: School-wide viewing of “Selma” kicks off Winter Week

Olivia Waldron, Naomi Lathan, and Aimee LaRochelle
February 3, 2016
Shown above are people waiting outside a Target on Black Friday. WHS students share their experiences working and shopping on Black Friday in the Natick Mall. "If you have any people in mind you have to buy gifts for, it’s a good time to take advantage of those sales too,” senior Lizy Flagg said.

Students share their experiences working and shopping on Black Friday

Aimee LaRochelle and Lina Baranovsky
November 24, 2015
WHSTE presents "Just So" (59 photos)

WHSTE presents “Just So” (59 photos)

Elena Erdekian and Aimee LaRochelle
November 18, 2015
WSPN looks into the latest fall fashion (18 photos)

WSPN looks into the latest fall fashion (18 photos)

Aimee LaRochelle and Jackie Stoller
October 28, 2015
Third annual Pam's Run (22 photos)

Third annual Pam’s Run (22 photos)

Aimee LaRochelle
October 20, 2015
Above is the briefcase that contained Lt. Col. Martin W. Joyce's documents and an album of photos of the 1916 Punitive Expedition to the Mexican border. The contents of the briefcase inspired two projects that actor Casey Affleck and history department head Kevin Delaney are collaborating on. "We were like, ‘Jeez, why is this thing in [the] Wayland High School book room?’” Delaney said.

WHS History Project inspires Affleck projects

Meg Trogolo and Aimee LaRochelle
October 16, 2015
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