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Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
ICYMI: Jan. 13 - The TikTok ban, snowfall predictions and holiday gift drives
ICYMI: Jan. 13 – The TikTok ban, snowfall predictions and holiday gift drives
The Supreme Court has stated that the social media app TikTok ban will officially go into effect on Jan. 19. "My favorite part of tiktok was the organic algorithm that gave everyone a chance to succeed, along with the community it brang, other apps haven’t been able to replicate it for a reason," social media influencer and junior Zoey Garcia said. "It’s different and super special to not just creators but so many users.”
TikTok is on the clock
ICYMI: Jan. 6 - Aviation issues, the annual Post Road Cup Game and the Eras Tour
ICYMI: Jan. 6 – Aviation issues, the annual Post Road Cup Game and the Eras Tour
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.
Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House
Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.
Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds
Seniors participating in the powderpuff game gather around in a huddle during a powderpuff practice. "My favorite part about Powderpuff has definitely been how lots of different people have gotten to come together and create memories together while we enjoy the competition," Weston High School senior Anika Groff said.
Powderpuff to take place at high school but not as school-sanctioned game
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac, Marissa Mendoza and Mack Young continue the saga and interview six random humans of WHS to ask about their feelings during this time of year.
Humans of WHS: Chapter two
"My favorite part of being an Innovation teacher is getting to explore ideas with my students", Patrie said. When my students have an Idea they should take things further, and better realize things".
Nicholas Patrie: A new way to innovate
This holiday season, Wayland has hosted many different drives around the community such as the Senior Connect Toy Drive, Project 351 Food Drive and multiple different drives at Loker Elementary School.
Wayland drives through the holidays
WSPN's Molly Bergeron and Annabelle Hage investigate the past of Waylands snowfall and discuss various Wayland residents predictions for future snowfall.
How much snow will Wayland get this year?
WHS junior Ella Neuman prepares for a fencing match at a tournament. “In a tournament, there's pools first, which is about five to six other people and you fence all of them to five touches,” Neuman said.
En garde: Ella Neuman’s fencing journey
"My favorite part of being an Innovation teacher is getting to explore ideas with my students", Patrie said. When my students have an Idea they should take things further, and better realize things".
Nicholas Patrie: A new way to innovate
WHS junior Ella Neuman prepares for a fencing match at a tournament. “In a tournament, there's pools first, which is about five to six other people and you fence all of them to five touches,” Neuman said.
En garde: Ella Neuman’s fencing journey
Senior Luke Chisum rounds a corner during his race. Chisum has been on the cross country team since his freshman year and is now committed to Elon University.
Crossing the finish line: Luke Chisum commits to Elon University
Senior Sofia Simmons poses on the left along with volunteers for a bottle drive to raise awareness for climate change. Simmons advocates for the climate through Green Team, National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.
Sofia Simmons leads the charge of Climate Change awareness
WSPN's Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista shine light on sophomore Colin Moleux's car detailing company.
How Colin Moleux went from classroom to car detailing
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Bowen Morrison reflect on Patriot's head coach Jerod Mayo's firing.
Opinion: Jerod Mayo should not have gotten fired
New girls varsity basketball coach Stephen Marks stands with his son after being a referee for a Wayland alumni players versus current players game.
New girls basketball coach shoots for success
The Wayland Boys Basketball team heads to Weston on Wednesday night to face the 4-1 Wildcats. Wayland lost the previous meeting with Weston 62-59 and enter this game with a 2-3 record.
Game preview: Boys basketball takes on Weston for the second time this season
The new year is a time to make resolutions, plan for the year ahead,and even wish for things to come true. In this article, staff reporter Joey Fay highlights five things that Boston sports fans should wish for this coming year.
Boston sports fan new years wish list
The boys varsity basketball team is set to take on their rivals, the Weston Wildcats, Friday, Dec. 20 at the Wayland High School (WHS) Field House. This game marks the first home game of the season.
Game preview: Boys basketball takes on Weston in home opener
Skating towards the Hopkinton net, sophomore Lexi Roman cuts to the outside area of the ice to take advantage of a mistimed Hopkinton line change.
Girls hockey drops close game to Hopkinton
As a Westford player defends, freshman Campbell Powers looks for a way to dodge them. The girls varsity basketball head coach Steven Marks runs an Instagram account "waylandgbball," where he announces the upcoming games, final scores and player of the game. The "player of the game" against Westford was sophomore Patara Tezduyar.
Girls basketball misses the shot against Westford Academy
Charging up-ice with the puck, a Watertown senior captain Brendan Cummings cuts around a defender on his way into the offensive zone.
Boys hockey completes late comeback against Weston/Dover-Sherborn in annual Post Road Cup
Some Wayland players on the bench stand side by side during the last moments of the game.
Boys basketball falls short to Weston during its first home game of the season
After a close match, a team of seniors stack together at the center of the basketball court to hold up the "Dodgeball Winners 2024" sign and take a picture.
SADD and Student Council initiate the fun during Spirit Week
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
WSPN's Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celtics's ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPN's 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?
WSPN's Editorial Board shares their thoughts on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement stating that Meta will no longer employ the services of fact-checkers.
Editorial: Truth hurts, and that’s a fact
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Bowen Morrison reflect on Patriot's head coach Jerod Mayo's firing.
Opinion: Jerod Mayo should not have gotten fired
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
WSPN's Kyle Zhang reflects on the usage of AI in an educational setting
Opinion: Artificial intelligence should not be used in schools
WSPN's Olivia Green reflects on the negative effects of pop culture figures in politics.
Opinion: Bringing in pop culture figures to political rallies is problematic
Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they review Lil Baby's most recent album "WHAM."
“WHAM:” A bold statement from Lil Baby
Join WSPN reporters Emma Zocco, Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista as they discuss the trends of this year's winter season.
Mens Winter Fashion 2025
Unlike any vampire film before it, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” haunts the audience along with the characters through dark tension and sickening torture.
Nosferatu: An eerie, barbaric twist on Dracula
Join WSPN reporters Melina Barris and Caroline Kiernan as they share some of their favorite and least favorite looks of the 2025 Golden Globes.
2025 Golden Globes looks and opinions
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Join WSPN reporters Emma Zocco, Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista as they discuss the trends of this year's winter season.
Mens Winter Fashion 2025
Join WSPN reporters Melina Barris and Caroline Kiernan as they share some of their favorite and least favorite looks of the 2025 Golden Globes.
2025 Golden Globes looks and opinions
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
Top fashion trends for fall 2024
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
Halloween costume ideas
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they review Lil Baby's most recent album "WHAM."
“WHAM:” A bold statement from Lil Baby
Unlike any vampire film before it, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” haunts the audience along with the characters through dark tension and sickening torture.
Nosferatu: An eerie, barbaric twist on Dracula
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler rank the songs and discuss the community impact on Lil Uzi Vert's new album "Eternal Atake 2"
“Eternal Atake 2”: Eternally disappointing
Skating towards the Hopkinton net, sophomore Lexi Roman cuts to the outside area of the ice to take advantage of a mistimed Hopkinton line change.
Girls hockey drops close game to Hopkinton
Sophomore Josh Grossman brings the ball up the court after getting a defensive rebound for the Warriors. This is Grossman's first year on varsity.
Boys basketball falls to Bedford
As a Westford player defends, freshman Campbell Powers looks for a way to dodge them. The girls varsity basketball head coach Steven Marks runs an Instagram account "waylandgbball," where he announces the upcoming games, final scores and player of the game. The "player of the game" against Westford was sophomore Patara Tezduyar.
Girls basketball misses the shot against Westford Academy
Charging up-ice with the puck, a Watertown senior captain Brendan Cummings cuts around a defender on his way into the offensive zone.
Boys hockey completes late comeback against Weston/Dover-Sherborn in annual Post Road Cup
Some Wayland players on the bench stand side by side during the last moments of the game.
Boys basketball falls short to Weston during its first home game of the season
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 WSPN's 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
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 104: Super Wednesday and Wayland town library closed
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
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Pictured above is Academic Center teacher Barbara Wolfson. Wolfson is retiring at the end of this school year after 8 years at WHS. “I feel as though I've been able to make a connection with so many students,” Wolfson said.

Academic Center teacher Barbara Wolfson retires

Liam McNeish and Alex Torres
June 20, 2016
Pictured above is this year's Student Council Officers and members. Next year, there will be a mandatory contract signed by all council members. “Because these people are elected by the students, if you get elected then don't show up or don't do the job that we think you're supposed do, then it needs to be addressed,” Advisor Jared Walsh said.

Student Council implements contract for members

Alex Torres
June 8, 2016
Pictured above is senior Ben Jones. In his sophomore, junior and senior years, he contributed to his team’s DCL and Sections wins. This past season, Jones led the team as co-captain to win the Division III state tournament.

Athlete of the Week: Ben Jones

Alex Torres
June 1, 2016
Above is a student using his phone. Seniors set all of their phone alarms for 10 a.m. on May 24 as a senior prank. “If you want to play that game, there’s going to be some kind of consequence,” Assistant Principal Scott Parseghian said.

BREAKING NEWS: Seniors pull senior prank with phone alarms

Alex Torres, Jackie Stoller, and Masha Yakhkind
May 24, 2016
Above is a photo of the 2014 Mr. Wayland High School, the first time the event was held. This year, the event will include females. “I think there's a stigma against girls just being outgoing and showing off. A lot of the routines in the past years have been provocative, and if a girl does something provocative there is a bigger consequence for her than it is for a guy,” senior Rachel Lorenc said.

Mr. Wayland High School to include female students

Alex Torres
May 12, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Seniors share ‘senior slump’ experiences

Alex Torres and Lucy Hughes
April 5, 2016
Above is an image of the Spotify logo. Starting next week, the application will be available for download on student laptops.

Spotify to become available on student laptops

Alex Torres and Liam McNeish
April 1, 2016
Pictured above is sophomore Zack Dresens playing in the District Select Tournament last year. He has been playing soccer since the age of four, and he hopes to become a professional soccer player. "It's just something I love to do, and that's what I want to do,” Dresens said.

Zack Dresens: It’s just something I love to do, and that’s what I want to do

Alex Torres
February 22, 2016
Pictured above are wellness teacher and SADD leader John Berry, wellness teacher Rachel Hanks and Wayland Cares worker Jason Verhoosky. During Winter Week, they held a debate in front of students on the legalization of marijuana. “My goal for all of you is to make healthy and happy decisions,” Verhoosky said.

WW ’16: SADD holds legalization debate

Alex Torres and Abby Stoller
February 8, 2016

WW ’16: Solo and Chamber orchestra concert

Lindsay Adelman and Alex Torres
February 6, 2016
Pictured above is Amy Schwartzkopf, the new athletic trainer at WHS. This is her eleventh year working in Wayland but her first year working alone. “It's really great to finally be somewhere that I feel my personality fits with the community,” Schwartzkopf said.

Meet Wayland High School’s new athletic trainer

Alex Torres and Nathan Zhao
January 7, 2016
Above is senior Jonathan Eng shooting a free throw. WSPN previews the upcoming winter sports season.

Winter sports preview

Duncan Stephenson, Alex Torres, Liam McNeish, Lindsay Adelman, and Nathan Zhao
December 15, 2015
Pictured over is Daniel D'Amico. WSPN recognizes fall athletes that were selected to DCL all star teams in 2015.

[Photo] Fall sports DCL athletes

Duncan Stephenson
December 16, 2015
Sophomores attend 2015 semiformal (36 photos)

Sophomores attend 2015 semiformal (36 photos)

Alex Torres
November 23, 2015
Pictured above is the WHS snack bar. Senior Kyle Camphausen unknowingly purchased fermented apple juice during third lunch this past Thursday.

Food services department implements changes

Alex Torres and Nandita Subbiah
November 15, 2015
Above are students using the new music lab in the chorus room of WHS. The keyboards and software in this lab was paid for in part by a $45,000 grant from the Wayland Public School Foundation. "The new keyboards and the new controllers are amazing. The availability of sounds and prerecorded beats- It's amazing," band director Joseph Oneschuk said.

New music lab introduced to the high school

Alex Torres and Gage Fuller
October 21, 2015
Wayland participates in second annual Pam's Run (34 photos)

Wayland participates in second annual Pam’s Run (34 photos)

Alex Torres
October 22, 2014
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