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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 November 28 – tribute to WSPN, powderpuff and Parkland shooter controversy
At a Green Team protest in November, the group presented how much plastic WHS goes through in one day. The protest informed the DPW about the situation. We have a plan in place to move away from bottled water in our schools, Director of Finance of WPS Tom LaFleur said.
Breaking News: Wayland plans to get rid of plastic water bottles
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
The Class of 2024 competes against the Class of 2022 in tug-of-war on Spirit Day 2021. Spirit Day 2022 will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
MOTS: WHS teachers reflect on Spirit Week
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 21 – Spirit Week, Powderpuff and WHS Thanksgiving thoughts
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 November 28 – tribute to WSPN, powderpuff and Parkland shooter controversy
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 November 21 – Spirit Week, Powderpuff and WHS Thanksgiving thoughts
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 November 14 – Powderpuff reservation canceled, lunch controversy and “Godspell”
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 November 7 – School Committee meeting, peer mediation program and semi-formal
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 October 31 – Halloween costumes, dropping classes and fall sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pams Run and The Amazing Race
Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pam’s Run and The Amazing Race
For the past 40 years, the WHS Scholarship Committee has been working to provide more than 20 seniors each year with scholarships to help pay their college tuition. “Overall, the mission very simply is to provide scholarship funds to WHS seniors who show financial need and academic promise,” current committee chair Jeanne Brown said.
The WHS Scholarship Committee: Helping exemplary seniors
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Former co-editor in Chief of WSPN, from 2019 to 2020, Charlie Moore discusses his current endeavors in journalism and WSPNs impact on his life.
Tribute to WSPN: Charlie Moore
Posters hang in the mediation training room, the wrestling room, with the plans MetroWest Mediation Services used to conduct their lessons. Im looking forward to becoming a better mediator, junior peer mediator Zackary Goldstein said. [Im excited to] hopefully see a reduction in conflict throughout school or just see the impact mediation makes on people when theyre able to resolve their conflicts.
Students for students: Peer mediation program launches at WHS
History teacher Laine Winokur is in her second year of teaching at Wayland High School. This year, Winokur has become further involved in the school community as a new advisor for WHS alliance club, a club which focuses on educating people on LGBTQ+ issues and providing a safe space for queer students. “Especially the safe space part [is important to me],” Winokur said. “We’re very lucky in the part of the country we live in and the community that we live in that, in general, it is a fairly safe place to live. But I do think it’s important for our students to have an even safer safe space.”
An interview with the new advisor of WHS’ alliance club
The WHS Fall Sports season has come to a close, meaning the Winter season has just begun. Below is information about each sport and what to look for in the upcoming season
Winter sports preview
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the timeline for Deshaun Watsons suspension and recent sexual misconduct allegations.
Deshaun Watson: What comes next
The big game: Powderpuff 2022
The big game: Powderpuff 2022
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the decline of Alabama football.
Opinion: Why is Alabama football ranked at the lowest they’ve been for years?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo discusses the most recent controversy involving the Boston Bruins front office.
Front office failure: The most recent Boston Bruins controversy
The Wayland boys varsity soccer team celebrates its goal by running to the sidelines and embracing each other. The high intensity game went into overtime after a 2-2 tie, and it ultimately ended in a Wayland Warriors win of 3-2 against Somerville.
Game recap: Boys soccer scores a win against Somerville
The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.
Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury
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
Sophomore Luke Chisum finishes first in the freshman three kilometer race at the DCL Championship Meet in 2021. This year, I want to get around 16:30 for a five [kilometer race], Chisum said.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Chisum
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
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
Freshman Audrey Larson paints green balloons. The Wayland High School Student Council provided decorations and supplies for each class. Although students werent able to use balloons as decorations because of latex allergies, the freshmen got creative and painted balloons instead. Bring back balloons, sophomore Micheal Keenan said.
A splash of color: Students participate in Color Blast
A season of traditions: WHSs Thanksgiving thoughts
A season of traditions: WHS’s Thanksgiving thoughts
Step Ten: Scoop some fruit salsa into a bowl and enjoy with cinnamon sugar pita chips.
Flavor! Fruit salsa
Before the penalty kicks begin, the team huddles together for one last boost of encouragement. The game went into double overtime, but because no team scored, the penalty kicks determined the outcome of the game.
Final eight: Boys varsity soccer succumbs to Hopkinton
Wayland cheer team radiates in the rain
Wayland cheer team radiates in the rain
Before the penalty kicks begin, the team huddles together for one last boost of encouragement. The game went into double overtime, but because no team scored, the penalty kicks determined the outcome of the game.
Final eight: Boys varsity soccer succumbs to Hopkinton
Junior Xande Santos sprints with the ball, attempting to keep it in control. Santos scored the game winning goal during overtime. It felt amazing to score the first [goal] and the overtime winning goal, Santos said. The energy from the fans and the team was electric. I think we played very well and dominated the first half for sure. I’m excited to play our next game against Marlborough because we have a lot of potential.
Boys soccer dribbles a win around Somerville
Junior Jake Kennedy runs the ball down the field, planning his route around the Somerville defenders.
Final Friday night lights: Football secures a win against Somerville
Senior Genevieve Morrison positions herself on the field so that shes ready for any play coming her way. “I was somewhat involved with the planning for senior night, and seeing it all come together and it being a really great night for my teammates was really special,” Knapp said.
Field hockey falls short to Arlington on senior night
Senior captain Ella Zachery and junior Dasha Tveretinova jump up to block the tip that is coming from the opposing side. Senior captain Allie Chase stays close behind them, ready to receive any balls that fall short.
Girls volleyball falls to Bedford on senior night
On Nov. 1, 2022, Taylor Swift announced her Eras tour which left many fans eager to purchase concert tickets. However, most did not foresee all problems that would later unfold with the ticket purchasing process. Many waited hours in a queue of over two thousand people on the Ticketmaster site, which ultimately crashed due to the high ticket demand. I was in the queue for four and a half hours, junior Lavery Greenfield said.
Ticketmaster disaster: Students attempt to obtain Taylor Swift tickets
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Holiday gift guide 2022
Holiday gift guide 2022
Join co-features editor, Kally Proctor in a review of the musical, Hairspray.
Musical Review: “Hairspray”
Step Ten: Scoop some fruit salsa into a bowl and enjoy with cinnamon sugar pita chips.
Flavor! Fruit salsa
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 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
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 Nathan Crozier discusses the affects of Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruzs verdict of life in prison.
Opinion: The Parkland shooter deserves life in prison
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the decline of Alabama football.
Opinion: Why is Alabama football ranked at the lowest they’ve been for years?
WSPNs Talia Macchi discusses her thoughts on Daylight Savings Time and the harms that standard time causes.
Opinion: Time to stop changing
WSPNs Nadya Chase discusses the stigmatization and realities of extra time.
Opinion: I’m not “lucky” to need extra time on tests
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the negative aspects of always being real.
Opinion: BeReal makes me feel like I need to BeFake
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?
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: Cant Escape
Cartoon: Can’t Escape
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: Not a Moments Peace
Cartoon: Not a Moment’s Peace
2022 Gingerbread House Challenge
2022 Gingerbread House Challenge
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Asians on Air Episode 1: Microaggressions
Asians on Air Episode 1: Microaggressions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 10: Zaftigs Delicatessen
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 10: Zaftigs Delicatessen
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: In A Pickle
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: In A Pickle
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 30, 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 7, 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 15, 2016
WSPN interviews some of WHS most fashionable students.

WSPN takes a look at fall fashion

November 28, 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 13, 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 13, 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 2, 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 2, 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 17, 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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