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The first group of adults runs into the cold water during the seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik. Some wore swim caps in pink, which is Elodies favorite color. Some also wore caps that said Plunge for Elodie.
Wellesley holds its seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik
From Wednesday, March 27 to Friday, April 12, the Wayland High School Student Corps is collecting books to donate to prisoners. Students can donate their books at a box located outside of the main office.
WHS Student Corps holds book drive for prisoners
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
On Tuesday, March 19, equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown (far left) spoke about how to discuss the topic of discrimination with middle and high school age students. The event was organized by Wayland Can.
Equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown speaks at WaylandCAN event
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.
Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
A preliminary image design of the potential new Wayland Arts building which will be built in Cochituate if the zoning is approved. Wayland Arts says the new building will have a village feel and look like a farmhouse.
Wayland Arts searches for a new storage space
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
The entrance to the Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference at Roxbury community college on March 16. This conference was dedicated to increasing awareness and education about addiction, as well as calling out stigma surrounding addiction.
Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference and its impact across the community
Join Staff Reporters Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza as they interview six WHS humans about the school year so far.
Humans of WHS: Chapter three
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPNs Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine as they interview Open Mic club leader Kanmani Sekhar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Open Mic
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHSs new Student Council president
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS’s new Student Council president
Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor glides down a hill during a biathlon race in the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. “The coaches were amazing and I learned so much while over there,” Taylor said. “Biathlon has such a large focus on the process of racing and the things that you can learn from each session, and I feel like I was able to grow as an athlete.
Lincoln-Sudbury’s Alex Taylor skis to the Youth Olympics and shoots to the World Championships
WHS history teacher and boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron cheers on the boys soccer team from the sideline. Gavron has been teaching since 1994, and took on the position of head coach for the WHS boys varsity soccer team in 2008. I want the classroom to be a place where students feel safe and, similarly to the soccer field, I want them to feel like they can take risks,” Gavron said.
David Gavron: Family first, school second and soccer third
Join WSPNs Kally Proctor as she talks to members of the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble about the various events and activities run by the ensemble, as well as some of their favorite parts of the experience.
A look behind the curtain at the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2024
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
WSPNs Vanessa Taxiarchis discusses the importance of captains practice at WHS and their impact on student athletes.
The benefits of captain’s practices at WHS
Join WSPN’s Bella Schreiber, Tina Su and Hallie Luo as they discuss the gap between women’s and men’s sports at the professional, college and Wayland High School level.
Fair play or foul? Uncovering the gap between women’s and men’s sports
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High School seniors who are committed to college for a sport, and what they did to get there.
WHS athletes run, row and dribble into the next stage of their sporting careers
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
White team captain senior Finn Bumstead talks strategy with his team during a time-out. The white team led the scoreboard early on against the pink team.
IBL’s white team clinches championship victory against pink team
Weston freshman Niall Cahalane strides past the opposing defense on her way to the net.
Wayland-Weston girls hockey defeats Concord-Carlisle on senior night
Junior Ido Geffen pulls the ball away from two Weston defenders as he looks down court for a pass.
Boys basketball eeks out a win over Weston on senior night
WSPNs 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 Celticss ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPNs Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matsons impact on both field hockey and womens sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac breaks down her thoughts about the effects of sleep deprivation on students.
Opinion: The overlooked consequences of sleep deprivation on students everywhere
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her thoughts on the difficulty of her junior year of high school.
Opinion: Junior year is the hardest of your high school career
WSPNs Editorial Board shares their thoughts on the effects of the academic culture at Wayland High School.
Editorial: Great expectations bring about a silent struggle
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Join WSPN’s Olivia Green as she discusses the temporary availability of the abortion pill mifepristone in pharmacies.
Opinion: Mifepristone should be permanently offered in pharmacies across the U.S.
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Infographic: Flowers in April
Infographic: Flowers in April
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammys.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
From left to right, juniors and Passion 4 Fashion club leaders Elyssa Grillo, Nina Eyerman and Mischa Lee pose for a photo during the makeshift thrift store event.
Passion 4 Fashion club hosts makeshift thrift store during Winter Week
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patricks Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join Staff Reporter Jillian Mele as she puts a spring inspired spin on the popular New York Times puzzle, “Wordle.”
WSPN “Wordle”
Join WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jillian Mele as the review Ariana Grandes latest album eternal sunshine.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” packs an emotional punch
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join Staff Reporters Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler as they review Ye and Ty Dolla $igns new album, Vultures 1.
Album review: “Vultures 1”
Join WSPN’s Kally Proctor as she reviews Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge.” The show played at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for three weeks from Jan. 16 to Feb. 4.
Moulin Rouge: A dazzling spectacle
21 Savage performs his new songs at a concert at Florida International University.
“american dream:” 21 Savage’s legendary album
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
In front of the Grout-Heard House Museum is a promotive display for the exhibit. We tried represent different time periods, exhibit organizer Elisa Scola said. So we have the Barbie Dreamhouse outside trying to capitalize on the Barbie moment were having.
Houses within a house: Wayland’s Grout-Heard House Museum displays dollhouses
Members of the Connect class sit at a table by the door to hand out raffle tickets. I would say the hardest part about preparing for the Spring Fling was getting the word out to everyone because the school doesnt have many all-grades events, senior Lilly ODriscoll said.
The Connect Program holds Spring Fling
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPNs Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
Revealing the royal familys internet controversies
Revealing the royal family’s internet controversies
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Classs Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Class’s Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patricks Day celebration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patrick’s Day celebration
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
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Aimee Smith

Aimee Smith, Business Managing Editor

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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The Cochituate Village Apartments are one location for affordable housing in Wayland. The Wayland Housing Authority provides these apartments to senior or disabled people seeking housing.

Exploring affordable housing in an affluent town

Jeffery Zhang, Aimee Smith, Selena Liu, and Kally Proctor
April 5, 2024
WSPNs Mischa Lee shares her opinion about the benefit of journaling.

[Photo] Opinion: The positive mental health benefits to journaling

Mischa Lee
March 30, 2024
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.

Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland

Nadya Chase, Selena Liu, Katya Luzarraga, Talia Macchi, and Aimee Smith
March 14, 2024
Join WSPN’s Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga as they chronicle their experience quitting caffeine for a week to discover if they can beat the coffee-addicted teenager stereotype.

An apology for our behavior last week

Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga
March 14, 2024
Honors Dramatic Arts takes the stage

Honors Dramatic Arts takes the stage

Aimee Smith and Natalie Greenaway
February 3, 2024
The Wayland Free Public Library’s (WFPL) Raytheon room works to incorporate different aspects of the community into one small room. Although the programs in the room change, some constant fixtures of the Raytheon room include the WFPL Friends book sale and a gallery displaying the work of local artists.

Wayland Free Public Library’s Raytheon room: A connection between pages

Bella Schreiber and Aimee Smith
January 4, 2024
BDBN: National drug shortage and local pharmacy issues

BDBN: National drug shortage and local pharmacy issues

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
December 12, 2023
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.

Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
November 14, 2023
WSPN sat down with Wayland Public Schools’ new acting superintendent David Fleishman to discuss how his past experiences have shaped his current leadership style, his goals for the 2023-2024 school year and his current feelings about Wayland Public Schools.

Q&A with newly reappointed Interim Superintendent David Fleishman

Aimee Smith and Selena Liu
November 6, 2023
New Wayland Free Public Library Director (WFPL) Chris Lindquist stands behind a table of book-themed treats at his welcome event to the WFPL community on Oct. 15. As the new director, Linquist aims to create a more inclusive library for the Wayland community.

Turning the page: The Wayland Free Public Library welcomes new director Chris Lindquist

Aimee Smith
October 30, 2023
This morning, on Monday Oct. 16, parts of Route 27 were closed due to a car hitting a telephone pole.

Breaking News: Route 27 closed

Aimee Smith and Reva Datar
October 16, 2023
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
Breaking Down Breaking News: New COVID-19 information

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

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

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

Selena Liu
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

Nadya Chase
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

WSPN Staff
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
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