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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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Students and staff shine in talent show

Students and staff shine in talent show

Alie Perkus
June 2, 2010
The night will be full of performances from both students to teachers at Open Mic Night following Friday's football game. (Credit: Melanie Wang/WSPN)

Staff-student talent show to benefit cancer research

Alie Perkus
May 18, 2010
Exchange students bid farewell to Wayland

Exchange students bid farewell to Wayland

Alie Perkus
April 27, 2010
(Credit: David Ryan/WSPN)

Mother-son duo reflects on teen alcohol abuse

Alie Perkus
April 16, 2010
Kevin Delaney is the history department head at Wayland High, and was recently honored with a travel grant

Delaney honored with memorial travel award

Alie Perkus
April 5, 2010
Wayland students pay their respects to Alexis Pilkington by joining Facebook pages and by wearing green to school on April 1st. The 17-year-old Long Island native committed suicide in her family's home after months of cyberbullying.

NY suicide prompts cyber-bullying awareness

Alie Perkus
March 31, 2010
Winter Week: MIT Logarhythms and Wayland Daddios perform

Winter Week: MIT Logarhythms and Wayland Daddios perform

Alie Perkus
February 11, 2010
Winter Week: Hypnotist Show

Winter Week: Hypnotist Show

Alie Perkus
February 8, 2010
Winter Week: Alum's band performs in Little Theater

Winter Week: Alum’s band performs in Little Theater

Alie Perkus
February 4, 2010
The 2011 School Budget calls for the cuts in the guidance office if approved. (Credit: Jake Adelman/WSPN)

Budget cuts: the guidance department

Alie Perkus
December 22, 2009
Highlights of "Flight of the Lawnchair Man"

Highlights of "Flight of the Lawnchair Man"

Alie Perkus
December 2, 2009
Danielle Smith, the newly-elected Vice President of the Dudley Pond Association, is the youngest to ever serve on the board. (Credit: Alie Perkus/WSPN)

Danielle Smith: youngest Dudley Pond VP

Alie Perkus
November 5, 2009
A.P. sciences double their lab time

A.P. sciences double their lab time

Alie Perkus
September 29, 2009

Girl, know your place: Sexism at Wayland High

Alie Perkus
June 15, 2009
Memorial Day '09 (36 Photos)

Memorial Day '09 (36 Photos)

Alie Perkus
May 29, 2009

Florence Adler Walk/Run Saturday to benefit METCO

Alie Perkus
May 15, 2009

Nutrikids lunch system installed at Wayland High

Alie Perkus
May 7, 2009

Teachers run and rock & roll for cancer research

Alie Perkus
April 30, 2009

Mary Brown awarded with a trip to India

Alie Perkus
April 8, 2009
Wayland art students shine

Wayland art students shine

Alie Perkus
March 18, 2009

Civics Bee tests and teaches local teams

Alie Perkus
February 23, 2009

Complete Winter Week Schedule '09

Alie Perkus
February 4, 2009

First annual field day to be held Wednesday, November 26

Alie Perkus
November 25, 2008

The making of Twilight

Alie Perkus
October 16, 2008

Getting to know more about the Spanish exchange students

Alie Perkus
September 25, 2008
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