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Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
A project that has taken many days, weeks and months to achieve is finally open and ready for use. The new Council On Aging Community Center opened their newly constructed doors to the public on June 5. Many activities took place at the opening ceremony including speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, games and presentations. In addition, food and beverages were given out for the attendees to enjoy. “We are very excited for this community center to be opening because it has been a long project and has been eagerly awaited for by many Wayland residents,” Wayland resident Deacon Hoagland said.
The Council On Aging hosts their grand opening ceremony for community center
ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
Last Wednesday, the Wayland School Committee gathered to discuss a number of topics regarding the health curriculum and Innovation Career Pathway course. Another large topic of conversation was the ways to potentially mitigate distracting cell phone usage. "These [phones] are going to distract your learning and social relationships," Superintendent David Fleishman said. "That's concrete right there."
Three Quick Hits: School committee meeting May 28
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Freshman Elena Tan returns the ball across the court to her opponent.
Athlete of the month: Elena Tan
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Junior captain Finn Bell and junior Max Walsh jump up to try and block the ball. Bell and Walsh had a combined 25 kills.
Boys volleyball defeats Greater Lowell Tech to advance to the Elite Eight
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.
Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard
Join WSPN's A&E editor Karis Tam as she talks to June's artist of the month: Sophia Wan.
Artist of the month: Sophia Wan
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.
The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Class of 2025 Senior President Armaan Chaudhry welcomes guests into the auditorium with a speech. "We are quite literally celebrating our achievements together over the past 4 years," Chaudhry said.
Seniors come together for Senior Awards Night
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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 25, 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 13, 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 7, 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 24, 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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