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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 June 13 – Title IX, student budgeting and WHS cell phone usage
The Wayland boys varsity tennis team wins the MIAA state championship game against Bedford. The team won the match 3-2.
Breaking News: Wayland boys varsity tennis team wins MIAA state championships
WHS alumni Lizzy Francis and Sam Goldstone began the process of creating a stand alone race class for freshmen in 2020. “I think that a large issue with this country in general, honestly, is just [people] being uneducated and being unaware of different experiences,” WHS alum Lizzy Francis said. “I think that [by] bringing awareness to these social situations, we become better people, and we create a new generation of people that are kinder to each other, willing to listen and willing to be advocates for those who cant be advocates.”
“We should do everything we can to implement change:” Proposing a mandatory race class at WHS
Students in the AP Government and Politics class participate in a Civic Engagement Project every year. The project pushes them to take action towards issues, bills and policies that they feel passionate about.
I AM Bill: Civic Engagement Project pushes students to make changes in the world
Title IX: 50 years later
Title IX: 50 years later
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 June 13 – Title IX, student budgeting and WHS cell phone usage
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 June 6 – senior trips, Wayland-Westford race workshops and the return of finals
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 30 – senior graduation, mass shootings in America and WMS flooding
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 23 – Last day of school for seniors, Lunar New Year recognized as a holiday and William’s Run
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 16 – Walk to end homelessness, Wayland Music Festival and Morgan’s Message
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
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
WSPNs Tess Alongi summarizes the 2021 - 2022 school year.
2021 – 2022 Year in Review
Junior Nina Wilson recycles kitty litter buckets to make flower tubs. “A lot of our stuff is donated by the community,” STEMS co-founder Cassie McGonagle said. “Almost all of our vases are donated by the community, and we give back to the community in that way too.”
STEMS: a blooming business
Stop Asian Hate signs rest on lawns across Wayland and surrounding towns. “I designed the signs, I had them produced by a company and then I distributed them,” Wayland resident Jun Wan said. “I sent the news out, and people came by and picked it up from my yard. Suddenly, they were all gone, and now I see them all over [Wayland].”
The Wayland Public Library: Sharing stories of Chinese heritage
Money, money money: Student budgeting at WHS
Money, money money: Student budgeting at WHS
Summer break at WHS
Summer break at WHS
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.
Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports
The girls lacrosse players cheer on their teammates from the sidelines during the game. This season, many WHS sport teams have experienced success in the early stages of playoff season and are moving forward into the next rounds of the MIAA tournament.
WHS Playoff Preview
Wayland and Westford Academy collectively participated in race workshops during the week of May 11 due to a racist incident at a girls basketball game back in January. “We did not have a goal of solving the issue, but we hope some students will realize that taunting at games is not acceptable,” Athletic Director Heath Rollins said.
Wayland-Westford race workshops: Taking the next steps
The girls varsity four boat rows at regionals and qualifies for nationals. The Wayland-Weston crew team will be sending three boats to the 2022 Youth National Championships, which will be held in Sarasota, Florida from June 9 to June 12. I think it will be really fun to spend time with my teammates in Florida, and also get a tan, but I think that the racing part of it will be really exciting since there are so many clubs and teams competing there, junior Sophia Xie said.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows to nationals
Senior David Arenas spikes a volleyball in a match against Newton South on April 29. On the teams senior night game on May 18 against Boston Latin, the team ended victorious, winning the match 3-0.
Game Recap: Boys volleyball blocks Boston Latin on Senior Night
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
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.
Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente
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
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
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
Sophomore Max Markarian playing a worried John F. Kennedy, gets a visit from freshman Rachel Goldstone, who plays the role of Abraham Lincoln, during “John F. Kennedy Zombie Slayer. This was Goldstones first play with WHSTE. “[Senior one acts] bring out people who might have been interested in performing but perhaps the commitment had been too big for the larger projects, so we sort of get a broader group coming out to perform,” drama teacher Aidan O’Hara said.
WHSTE showcases five senior one-act plays
Hold the phone: Cell phone use at WHS (video)
Hold the phone: Cell phone use at WHS (video)
Green Team increases sustainability with a new composting system
Green Team increases sustainability with a new composting system
To end the graduation ceremony, the seniors take their graduation caps off and throw them in the air to celebrate becoming official graduates.
Caps off to class of 2022!
All members of the Window Dance Ensemble come together to pose after the group hip hop dance. They danced to a mash-up of songs, including “Lollipop” by The Chordettes, “Coming in Hot” by Andie Mineo, “What I Like” by Famous Dex, “Lemon” by N.E.R.D & Rihanna and a remix off of SoundCloud.
Window Dance Ensemble performs “Candyland”
Senior captain Sammy Johnson brings the ball down the field into Waylands half, looking for an open pass. Not only is Johnson a captain of the lacrosse team, but she was also a basketball captain in the winter.
Girls lacrosse defeats Acton-Boxborough
Sophomore Missy Prince stands at the net in ready position while her partner Kally Proctor serves the ball. Being at net means that Prince will more likely hit volleys as opposed to groundstrokes.
Wayland girls tennis falls to Weston on senior night
Senior captain Jake Moser braces himself to serve over the net. If a player serves and the ball hits the net, it is counted as a point for the opposing team.
Boys volleyball sets a win against Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Junior Noah Malkin gets into a ready position as he waits for the opponents serve.
Wayland boys tennis hits the courts and defeats Newton-South
Senior Lucas Thompson competes in the 800 meter relay. Thompson was the anchor, meaning he was the last in his relay group to run. The relay consisted of sophomore Daniel Narvaez, freshmen Adrian Narvaez and Nathan Tobe, and finally, Thompson.
Track and field takes part in the DCL Championship Meet
Juniors Eileen Kaewprasert (left, she/her) and Kaylee Mai (right, she/her) compete in Wayland High Schools Cooking Clubs end of the year cook off. It was exciting to go against one of my friends, but it was more fun to serve food Ive made myself to my friends,” Kaewprasert said.
Mai vs. Kaewprasert: One final battle
Sophomore actors Wilson Harding and Bethany Foreman along with senior actor Vic Macaluso practice their lines while the camera crew prepares to shoot a scene for “The Curse of the Minds of the Students of the Morrigan From Hell. The film was a project from Wayland High Schools Honors Script to Screen class.
Honors Script to Screen holds its 10th annual Movie Festival
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
Fashionista of the Month: June (teacher edition)
Fashionista of the Month: June (teacher edition)
Join reporter Mischa Lee in a review of Tate McRaes first album, i used to think i could fly.
Album Review: “i used to think i could fly”
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 Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.
Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga and Kally Proctor discuss the pros and cons of summer classes.
Two-sided opinion: Summer classes
Guest writers MSA club leaders discuss their goals to build a sense of inclusion within the WHS community. They meet on Tuesdays after school in the media center to talk about future projects.
The Muslim Student Association: Working to build a stronger sense of community within Wayland High School
WSPNs Reva Datar discusses the effects of South Asian stereotypes.
Opinion: Stereotypes do not tell the stories of their targets
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the Buffalo shooting and how racial hate-crimes contributed to the tragic event.
Opinion: The Buffalo shooting stands at the forefront of America’s battle with hate crimes
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?
Students share opinions on Elon Musk
Students share opinions on Elon Musk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
The return of finals: How students are getting ready for the exam
The return of finals: How students are getting ready for the exam
The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
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)
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Did You Know: William Barton

Did You Know: William Barton

September 25, 2017
WSPN interviews some of WHS most fashionable students.

WSPN interviews some of WHS’ most fashionable students

June 19, 2017
Did You Know: Theo Ndukwe used to perform in his churchs choir

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

June 16, 2017
WSPN looks at summer fashion trends

WSPN looks at summer fashion trends

June 14, 2017
Did You Know: Naomi Lathan is an American Archer

Did You Know: Naomi Lathan is an American Archer

June 13, 2017
Class of 2017 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Class of 2017 receives diplomas (239 photos)

June 10, 2017
Class of 2017 graduates (197 photos)

Class of 2017 graduates (197 photos)

June 9, 2017
Students were angry over the administration cancelling the showing of the film Cool Runnings. WSPNs Nathan Zhao explored several angles of both student and administrative responses.

Administration announces removal of Principal Scholarship Award

June 6, 2017
The sitting area of the Common Cafe and Kitchen. WSPNs Aimee LaRochelle reviews both the restaurants breakfast and lunch experiences.

Review: Common Cafe and Kitchen

May 16, 2017
WSPNs sports reporters give you a preview of each spring team, as well as a couple players to watch.

Spring Sports Preview

April 6, 2017
Did You Know: Owen Smith

Did You Know: Owen Smith

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

March 8, 2017
Did You Know: Hannah Roberge

Did You Know: Hannah Roberge

February 15, 2017
Did You Know: Lauren Stahl

Did You Know: Lauren Stahl

February 14, 2017
Girls basketball faces Concord Carlisle for Senior Night (19 photos)

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

February 13, 2017

Jazz Ensemble Video from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’17: Jazz Ensemble performs (sound slide)

February 9, 2017
WW 17: Print making (33 photos)

WW ’17: Print making (33 photos)

February 1, 2017
WHS students will be attending the Womens March in Boston this Saturday.

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

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

WHS community reflects on presidential transition

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

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

January 18, 2017
WSPNs Veronika Golod and Masha Yakhkind discuss winter fashion trends.

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

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

December 16, 2016
WSPN interviews some of WHS most fashionable students.

WSPN takes a look at fall fashion

November 29, 2016
Boys soccer wins state finals (86 photos)

Boys’ soccer wins state finals (86 photos)

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

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

November 14, 2016
Clue: The Musical (83 photos)

Clue: The Musical (83 photos)

November 7, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students react to the 2016 presidential election

November 2, 2016

2016 Summer Fashion Preview

June 20, 2016
WHS Class of 2016 graduates

WHS’ Class of 2016 graduates

June 13, 2016
Class of 2016 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Class of 2016 receives diplomas (239 photos)

June 12, 2016
Class of 2016 graduates (171 photos)

Class of 2016 graduates (171 photos)

June 12, 2016
Senior Josh Brito

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

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

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

2016 Spring fashion preview

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

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

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

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

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

February 10, 2016

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

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

November 24, 2015
WHSTE presents Just So (59 photos)

WHSTE presents “Just So” (59 photos)

November 18, 2015
WSPN looks into the latest fall fashion (18 photos)

WSPN looks into the latest fall fashion (18 photos)

October 28, 2015
Third annual Pams Run (22 photos)

Third annual Pam’s Run (22 photos)

October 20, 2015
Above is the briefcase that contained Lt. Col. Martin W. Joyces 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

October 16, 2015
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