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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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Aimee Smith

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Aimee Smith, Class of 2024, is a third year reporter and the Business Managing Editor for WSPN. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking and spending time with friends.
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Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!

Crossword: Fall

Aimee Smith
September 20, 2023
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

Aimee Smith
September 19, 2023
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”

Album review: “GUTS”

Aimee Smith
September 16, 2023
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

Selena Liu and Aimee Smith
September 12, 2023
Hidden symbolism in “The House on Mango Street” mural

Hidden symbolism in “The House on Mango Street” mural

Aimee Smith
September 9, 2023
WSPN staff experienced summer vacation in many different ways this year. Here are some highlights:

[Photo] Gallery: WSPN’s summer scenes

September 6, 2023
Screenshot 2023-09-03 at 6.30.05 PM

[Photo] Where did WSPN Staff go on vacation this summer?

September 5, 2023
WSPNs Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga summarize the 2022-2023 school year.

2022-2023 Year in Review

Katya Luzarraga and Aimee Smith
June 16, 2023
The Bacchae (juniors Abby Wrentmore, Bronwyn Keenan, Ben Caddoo, Kally Proctor, Jaden Kane and Bethany Foreman) kill King Pentheus. Foreman plays King Pentheus mother, who doesnt realize that she is killing her son.

“The Bacchae:” A modern take on classical literature

Aimee Smith
June 9, 2023
Juniors (left to right) Annabelle Zhang, Raymond Xu, Ari Zuckerman, Justin Cai and Charmaine Guo pose in front of a concept design for their video game they created at the Angel Hacks 3.0 competition. The team won the prize “Most Likely to Cause Players Financial Ruin” at the competition on May 27 and 28.

Competitive coding: WHS team wins big

Aimee Smith
June 8, 2023
Infographic: Senior Assassin throughout Massachusetts

Infographic: Senior Assassin throughout Massachusetts

Aimee Smith
June 6, 2023
Follow along as WSPNs Nadya Chase, Talia Macchi, Katya Luzarraga and Aimee Smith explore different aspects of the Senior Assassin tradition.

The strategy and sentiments of Senior Assassin

Nadya Chase, Talia Macchi, Katya Luzarraga, and Aimee Smith
June 6, 2023

WPS’s annual Band Fest

Kally Proctor, Aimee Smith, and Melina Barris
May 13, 2023
Late Night is a substance-free after prom celebration, traditionally planned and run by parent volunteers. Since there are two proms this year, there will also be two Late Nights.

Breaking tradition with two Late Night events

Aimee Smith
May 2, 2023
Wayland resident Kaat Vander Straeten presents on the impact of composting on our environment. “Climate change is very complex, and we need a lot of little acts that are done by many, many people to address it,” Vander Straeten said. “If we all compost, it makes a difference for sure.”

Kaat Vander Staeten: The science and significance of composting

Aimee Smith and Nadya Chase
April 25, 2023
Built in 1850, Union Square is a landmark attraction in San Francisco that draws tourists. The plaza is known for its collection of stores, musicians, dining and public art.

Gallery: Life blooming in Union Square

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Selena Liu
April 21, 2023
Timeline: History of Union Square

Timeline: History of Union Square

Aimee Smith
April 21, 2023
Infographic: Culture not couture

Infographic: Culture not couture

Aimee Smith
April 21, 2023
Join WSPNs Aimee Smith, Selena Liu and Nadya Chase as they explore San Franciscos Union Square and its culture. (Credit: Nadya Chase)

Union Square: More than retail therapy

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Selena Liu
April 21, 2023
Over the past couple of weeks WSPN had the opportunity to sit down with Waylands 4 school committee candidates: Dovie King, Craig Gruber, Erin Mueller and Christina Rodrigo.

Meet the candidates for Wayland School Committee

Aimee Smith, Nadya Chase, and Tess Alongi
April 21, 2023
WSPNs Aimee Smith polls students about their elective selections for the 2023-2024 school year.

Infographic: WHS students’ elective selections

Aimee Smith
April 6, 2023
Junior Alex Shiffler (center row, fourth from left) smiles with her synchronized skating team, the Lexettes after winning the Spring Cup. The Spring Cup is a figure skating competition that took place in Milan, Italy. During the competition, the Lexettes won first place with a cumulative score of 188.5 points for its short and free programs.

Alex Shiffler: Synchronized skating worldwide

Aimee Smith
April 3, 2023
Learn about the Wayland METCO program and three past METCO students experiences in Wayland Public Schools.

Wayland METCO program: Past students’ experiences

Aimee Smith and Nadya Chase
March 24, 2023
Quiz: Which elective should you take?

Quiz: Which elective should you take?

Aimee Smith
March 7, 2023
During the slow fashion show on Feb. 2, student model junior Charmaine Guo answers questions about her thrifted outfit during an interview segment of the show. The purpose of the slow fashion show was to highlight the importance of sustainable fashion and to display the creativity of WHS students.

Slow fashion show showcases a good cause

Talia Macchi and Aimee Smith
February 7, 2023
WSPN’s Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith review Netflix’s new TV series, Kaleidoscope. This new crime show allows you to watch the eight episodes in any order you wish.

Different views of “Kaleidoscope”

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
January 31, 2023
WSPNs Aimee Smith shares an infographic about what WHS students are doing to prepare for midterms.

Infographic: WHS students’ preparation for midterms

Aimee Smith
January 21, 2023
On Jan. 4, the Wayland School Committee held a meeting to discuss the racist graffiti attacking Wayland Superintendent Omar Easy found on Dec. 21, 2022. During the meeting, some Wayland community members also shared their perspectives and thoughts on the matter.

Wayland School Committee meets to address racist graffiti

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
January 7, 2023
Elementary schoolers stand on the curb with signs and chant to the drivers. A parent organized a chant among the children.

Love not hate demonstration outside of Wayland High School

Charlotte Thirman, Katya Luzarraga, Emily Roberge, Nadya Chase, and Aimee Smith
December 22, 2022
Wayland community members gather along Old Connecticut Path in front of the entrance to Wayland High School. Demonstrators voiced their support of Superintendent Omar Easy following the racist graffiti targeted towards him.

Love not hate: Wayland residents rally against racism towards Superintendent Easy

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
December 22, 2022
Timeline: Local holiday celebrations

Timeline: Local holiday celebrations

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
December 9, 2022
Assistant Superintendent Parry Graham sends an email to Wayland Public Schools families regarding the distribution of free at-home COVID-19 tests.

[Photo] News Brief: WPS sends out free at-home COVID-19 tests

November 19, 2022

Infographic: How do WHS students celebrate Veterans Day?

Aimee Smith
November 11, 2022
Plastic spiders coat a baby doll. These decorations sit in front of the houses mailbox, greeting any people walking by.

The spooks and the screams: Wayland’s best Halloween decorations

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
November 9, 2022
The Wayland High School varsity mock trial team holds the first place plaque for the Garden City Tournament at Newton North High School. “There are a lot of schools in Massachusetts that do mock trial, but just being able to compete in Garden City means something because it means that the Massachusetts Bar Association recognizes the effort that Wayland High School puts into mock trial,” junior mock trial member Mariam Gayed said. “Then to have that effort pay off with our win really reflects on all of our team’s hard work.”

Wayland varsity mock trial wins Garden City Tournament

Aimee Smith
November 9, 2022
A young participant asks a Wayland Historical Society member for help locating her object. For some, finding the object quickly was difficult because of the many objects spread out among three separate tables. The Wayland Historical Society, along with seven other organizations, sponsored the Wayland Amazing Race.

Searching for success: Wayland Amazing Race

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
November 4, 2022
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses the difficulties surrounding dropping out of classes at Wayland High School.

Opinion: The detrimental effects of dropping classes

Aimee Smith
November 3, 2022
From left to right, seniors Jillian Carr, Nicole Henderson and Bryn Curtin wear their Powerpuff Girls costume. The group chose their costume because it made for a fun trio that included a character with red hair.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

October 31, 2022
Sophomore Luke Dipetro-Froio defends the pass against the wide receiver. Despite losing, it was a good game for the seniors, potentially their last night at home, sophomore Ben Hynes said. Hopefully we can win a game this season.

Thursday night lights: Football takes on Newton South for senior night

Sasha Libenzon, Nadya Chase, and Aimee Smith
October 20, 2022
On Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, some students will be taking the Preliminary SAT at Wayland High School. “I decided to take [the PSAT] because I dont know what Im getting into for the actual SAT,” Frutman said. “This is a stepping off point to see what I need to work on [to prepare for the SAT].”

WHS hosts PSATS

Aimee Smith
October 7, 2022
Wayland High School is resuming their foreign exchange trip to France in April, 2023. After the 2020 trip to France was canceled due to COVID-19, this trip will be the first foreign language trip to take place at the high school since the pandemic.

Voyage en France: Wayland High School’s bi-annual trip to France returns

Aimee Smith
October 7, 2022
WSPNs Aimee Smith polled WHS students about their stress.

Infographic: How stressed are Wayland High School students?

Aimee Smith
October 3, 2022
Players on both teams block each other. While this was happening, an Amesbury player ran with the football.

Football fumbles against Amesbury

Sasha Libenzon, Nadya Chase, and Aimee Smith
September 22, 2022
Pictured above is Tim Glavin, Wayland High School’s new history teacher and boys freshman soccer coach.

Tim Glavin

Aimee Smith
September 21, 2022
Pictured above is Shanley Heller, Wayland High School’s new math teacher and department head.

Shanley Heller

Aimee Smith
September 21, 2022
Pictured above is Zack Dresens, Wayland High School’s new teaching assistant and JV boys soccer coach.

Zack Dresens

Aimee Smith
September 21, 2022
Pictured above is Kitty Smith, Wayland High School’s new Library Media Assistant.

Kitty Smith

Aimee Smith
September 21, 2022
Pictured above is Kayla Thornquist, Wayland High School’s new Special Education teacher.

Kayla Thornquist

Aimee Smith
September 21, 2022
Pictured above is Yuping Wang, Wayland High School’s new Mandarin teacher.

Yuping Wang

Aimee Smith
September 21, 2022
Join WSPN’s Aimee Smith as she interviews the new staff for the 2022-2023 school year at Wayland High School.

Meet Wayland High School’s new teachers

Aimee Smith
September 21, 2022
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