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News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Class of 2028 executive board poses for a photo for the yearbook. The Class of 2028 recently broke the freshman fundraising record by making around $15,000 so far.
Class of 2028 breaks freshman fundraising record
ICYMI: March 17 - Wayland teachers "walk-in", preview into the Senior Show and the course selection process
ICYMI: March 17 – Wayland teachers “walk-in”, preview into the Senior Show and the course selection process
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
A backstage look into the creation of the Class of 2025’s Senior Show, and the connections it’s formed. “We’ve definitely gotten closer with the people in our groups,” Alongi said. “It's just really fun to rehearse with everyone.”
Class of 2025 sets the stage for the Senior Show
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
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
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake originating from the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was felt in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 27.
Breaking News: 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Boston area
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
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
A backstage look into the creation of the Class of 2025’s Senior Show, and the connections it’s formed. “We’ve definitely gotten closer with the people in our groups,” Alongi said. “It's just really fun to rehearse with everyone.”
Class of 2025 sets the stage for the Senior Show
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
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
While there is a relatively small number of people diagnosed, rare diseases are the center of a web of connections that bring a variety of unique communities together. Research and medical advancements could not be possible without collaboration and communication between these groups, emphasizing the role of supporting one another when solving so-called impossible cases. “Rare patient communities are educated and powerful forces that hold us accountable to deliver those meaningful outcomes that matter most today,” Sarepta Therapeutics Executive Medical Director Stefanie Mason said.
Boston Globe’s Rare Disease Summit emphasizes the importance of community with the treatment of rare diseases
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
A group of hikers and porters, including Wayland Middle School teachers Kelly Naughton, Brian Reddington and Daniel Fernandez-Davila, pose near the end of the Mount Kilimanjaro hike. “They said one dream, one team, don't stop till the top,” Fernandez-Davila said. “That's the phrase. Every day they repeated it to you.”
WMS teachers climb Mount Kilimanjaro to make a difference
Cape Cod is a popular tourist destination for Massachusetts residents and enjoy the scenery that the coastal area has to offer. Unfortunately, Cape Cod is being faced with consequences of climate change such as rising sea levels, erosion and a loss of biodiversity. “[My family and I] have been going there since 1984, so we really watched the Cape shrink every year,” lifelong Cape Cod visitor Mary Hicks said.
Cape Cod faces climate consequences
The Wayland Scholarship Foundation was created to help students reach their future goals when choosing which college to attend. “I have a lot of ambitious goals for the program,” Committee Chair Jeanne Brown said. “But primarily, the goal is to ensure that students who have academic promise and financial need get a little help getting to their first year of college.”
The Wayland Scholarship Foundation: Supporting students with academic promise
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
WSPN's Emily Wyner dives in to popular bagel store "PopUp Bagels" that has recently opened a new location in Seaport, Boston.
PopUp Bagels spreads to Seaport
WSPN'S Molly and Abby Bergeron highlight freshman Izzy Irwin breaking the 11-dive record and 6-dive record for freshmen.
Two records, one athlete: Freshman Izzy Irwin makes waves breaking dive records
WSPN's Vanessa Taxiarchis explores B-Tone Fitness and its business in the Wayland Town Center.
BTONE: A workout for all levels, ages, every body, every day
Le Petit Four is a french bakery located at 380 Washington St, Wellesley.
Fresh out of the oven: Le Petit Four
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
As spring sports pick up, so does the demand for facility use and time. This spring the sailing team will relocate to the Wayland side of the Cohituate Lake, where the crew team also practices.
Wayland Town Beach becomes the practice spot for sailing and crew
The 2025 NFL draft will commence on Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26.
NFL Draft prediction 2025
The swim and dive team had a successful run this last season, with the boys swim and dive team securing a state championship.
Swim and dive ends in splashing success
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
During a timeout, the players that were on the field during the play stand in a group, going over strategy.
Getting ready for spring: Girls lacrosse plays Wellesley in a preseason scrimmage
With many opposing players around him, senior Teddy Hage takes the ball up for a layup. White team players reached their arms up to block him, while pink team players watched from a far.
IBL teams dribble towards the end of their seasons
After the Raider's first goal of the game, scored by senior captain Luke Galizio, the players pile onto the glass by the student section to celebrate, igniting the crowd into a roar. "The atmosphere was incredible, having two towns that both come to support us is amazing," Galizio said. "When [the crowd] started chanting 'Raider nation' it made [the game] feel like it wasn't just one team against another, we had a whole building of fans supporting us."
Boys hockey moves past Pembroke in the playoffs
After an exciting basket, Wayland players on the bench shot up to cheer for their teammates. Head Coach Stephen Marks directed his players where to go on the court in order to successfully defend the other team.
Girls basketball falls short to Dover-Sherborn on senior night
In honor of the annual Coaches vs Cancer, all players wore pink bows in their hair. In addition to the bows, the team wore matching pink shirts and spent time before the game setting up the gym with pink streamers and hearts.
Girls basketball misses the shot in annual Coaches vs Cancer game
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
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 Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
WSPN's Kate Goodman reflects on the benefits history classes would gain from open discussions on current events.
Opinion: Time to talk, history classes should cover current events
The 2025 NFL draft will commence on Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26.
NFL Draft prediction 2025
WSPN's Alex Evangelista reflects on the impact of misinformation in politics.
Opinion: Stop the spin, political lies are hijacking our democracy
WSPN's Olivia Green discusses the impact of Trump's decision to stop minting pennies.
Trump can’t fix the penny problem
Join WSPN’s Vanessa Taxiarchis and Jillian Mele as they interview March’s Fashionistas of the Month: seniors Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral.
Fashionistas of the Month: Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral
Join WSPN reporters Nina Gandhi as she talks with this month’s artist of the month: Samantha Taurisano.
Artist of the Month: Samantha Taurisano
In the past, fashion trends always followed a consistent pattern, but with the increasing influence of social media, the fashion industry is losing its structure and falling into a chaos of styles.
The collapse of the fashion cycle
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses Blackpink, a Korean pop girl group.
Blackpink: A number one group turned soloists
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
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
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee as she discusses Tate McRae’s newest album “So Close to What.”
“So Close To What”: A Tatiana takeover
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
During a timeout, the players that were on the field during the play stand in a group, going over strategy.
Getting ready for spring: Girls lacrosse plays Wellesley in a preseason scrimmage
The Class of 2025 rushes the stage at the end of senior show. "[Senior show] was super fun, and it was a great way for all of us to come together for the start of senior spring," senior Amelia Lang said.
Class of 2025 entertains the Wayland community with its Senior Show
Volunteer Rick Conards copies facts from artifacts for them to upload into a database meant for archaeological research. Conards is a volunteer in the archaeology department.
Wayland Archaeology Research Group digs into the past
Soloing the second song performed by the T-Tones, junior Benjamin Hammond sings "Amazing," originally performed by Rex Orange Country.
College A Cappella Concert hits the stage
With many opposing players around him, senior Teddy Hage takes the ball up for a layup. White team players reached their arms up to block him, while pink team players watched from a far.
IBL teams dribble towards the end of their seasons
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 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Predicting the madness: Who will dribble into the final four?
Predicting the madness: Who will dribble into the final four?
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Head coach Philip George discusses upcoming boys volleyball season
Head coach Philip George discusses upcoming boys volleyball season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 111: Course selections and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 111: Course selections and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 110: Preparation for the senior show and spring sports registration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 110: Preparation for the senior show and spring sports registration
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Warrior Weekly: The last one

Allison Wei
May 28, 2014
Pictured above is junior Tori Gitten in "D.O.A.," this year's fall play. Gitten has been singing for as long as she can remember and is classically trained. “If you want to preserve your voice and really get a good technique, you want to start with the classical training,” Gitten said.

Tori Gitten: I love performing because I get to escape

Allison Wei
May 19, 2014

WHSTE double casts “Beauty and the Beast”

Allison Wei
May 8, 2014
In his final Warrior Weekly post, Harry reflects on his time as a blogger and looks back at some sports predictions he made last year.

Warrior Weekly: Spring update

Allison Wei
May 5, 2014
Pictured above is the United Nations. Donald Trump's stance on Education is explained. "I want to help all of our allies, but we are losing billions and billions of dollars," Trump said in the first presidential debate. "We cannot be the policemen of the world."

The Club Hub: Model UN

Allison Wei
April 17, 2014

Scrambled: Crepes

Allison Wei
April 10, 2014

The Club Hub: Language Club

Allison Wei
March 27, 2014

Tech Corner: Google Glass

Allison Wei
March 25, 2014

Scrambled: Avocado Paninis

Allison Wei
March 19, 2014
Pictured above is last year's band tutor recital. Some WHS musicians choose to tutor elementary school students. "My favorite part of being a tutor would be the look of satisfaction and happiness when my student gets through a particularly tough section,” senior Kenny Kistner said.

WHS music tutors teach elementary school students

Allison Wei
March 11, 2014

Warrior Weekly: Winter success

Allison Wei
March 11, 2014

Warrior Weekly: One left standing

Allison Wei
March 4, 2014

Warrior Weekly: A Wayland Olympian?

Allison Wei
February 9, 2014

Tech Corner: Technology in cars

Allison Wei
February 9, 2014
This weeks on Scrambled, Anna talks about soups.

Scrambled: Chocolate Oreo Truffles

Allison Wei
December 18, 2013
Pictured above is a sign on the business lab door directing students to where they should go for classes. This past August, mold was found in the room, and for nearly a week in November, the room was closed so that the mold could be abated. "I was bothered that something that was supposed to require immediate action took three months,” business teacher Jim Page said.

Mold found in business lab removed after three months

Allison Wei
December 12, 2013
Scrambled: American Chop Suey

Scrambled: American Chop Suey

Allison Wei
December 11, 2013

Scrambled: Pumpkin Cheesecake

Allison Wei
November 20, 2013

Fall sports wrap up

Allison Wei
November 18, 2013

Scrambled: Guacamole

Allison Wei
November 7, 2013
Pictured above are red solo cups. This fall, an addendum was added to the school's drug and alcohol policy which excuses students who haven't been using these substances who are in a supportive role. "If you’re maybe helping someone who is seriously sick or passed out, and you’re the one who makes the phone call to the police or a parent, that’s going to help out in the end and make sure someone’s not dead,” Dean of Students Scott Parseghian said.

Addition made to WHS’s drug and alcohol policy

Allison Wei
November 4, 2013

Scrambled: Halloween Spiders

Allison Wei
October 29, 2013
Girls' volleyball still looking to make tournament

Girls’ volleyball still looking to make tournament

Allison Wei
October 22, 2013
Pictured above is a student logging into the Common Application. Eleven WHS alumni share their experiences and advice on the application process. "Senior year has a lot of potential for having fun, so try not to let the stress of applying to colleges take away from that" Austin Wong, class of 2013, said

WHS alumni share college application advice

Allison Wei
October 20, 2013

Amy Cunningham: I love the adrenaline rush that I get when I play

Allison Wei
October 20, 2013

Scrambled: Chocolate chip cookies

Allison Wei
October 15, 2013
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Community shares Red Sox superstitions

Allison Wei
October 10, 2013

Examining the safety of the parking lot

Allison Wei
October 10, 2013
Above, the Wayland High School football team is featured in a previous game. This season, the team and many other sports teams are looking to have a successful season.

Warriors football defeats rival Weston 33-13

Allison Wei
October 1, 2013

Scrambled: Tortilla Española

Allison Wei
October 1, 2013

The Dubtown Beat: Summer tunes

Allison Wei
September 25, 2013

Explaining the cooling system of the school

Allison Wei
September 20, 2013
This weeks on Scrambled, Anna talks about soups.

Scrambled: Surprise Cupcakes

Allison Wei
September 19, 2013

Cass brings vast experience as new athletic director

Allison Wei
September 10, 2013
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Students discuss staying in shape over the summer

Allison Wei
July 16, 2013
Above are instruments from the 2013 String Jamboree. Some WHS students who participate in the music curriculum will get the opportunity to apply for the new Tri-M Music Society. "Recognizing the kids who have met a really high-level performance is something I really wanted us to have," fine arts department head Susan Memoli said.

WHS introduces Tri-M society

Allison Wei
June 5, 2013
A cappella groups perform end-of-year concert (41 photos)

A cappella groups perform end-of-year concert (41 photos)

Allison Wei
May 30, 2013

“The Who’s Tommy:” Review

Allison Wei
May 3, 2013
Pictured above, students from last year's trip to Costa Rica look at an insect. Students are preparing for a second trip, which will have an environmental science focus. "The families were all really welcoming," junior Mindy Lou, a student who went on the trip last year, said.

Pura Vida: An inside look into the Costa Rica excursion

Allison Wei
April 30, 2013
WHSTE will premier its latest spring musical "Tommy" this Wednesday on the main stage.

“Tommy” to premier on Wednesday, May 1

Allison Wei
April 30, 2013
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Students discuss large number of out-of-grade dates attending junior prom

Allison Wei
April 29, 2013
Above, senior Jonathan von Mering performs a poem. On April 23, the WHS poetry slam team hosted a Poetry&Pizza performance during lunch in the library. Many members of the WHS community performed poems while audience members enjoyed their complementary pizza. “Slam poetry is really about taking a simple idea and elaborating on it as much as possible,” junior Matt Cooper said.

Slam poetry team hosts Poetry&Pizza performance in library

Allison Wei
April 28, 2013
Highlights of Senior Show '13

Highlights of Senior Show ’13

Allison Wei
March 22, 2013
Cast prepares for Senior Show debut

Cast prepares for Senior Show debut

Allison Wei
March 14, 2013
All WHS students will attend a class meeting for their respective grade on Thursday, Sept. 6.

Directors discuss Senior Show planning

Allison Wei
March 13, 2013
Musicians perform in annual String Jamboree (26 photos)

Musicians perform in annual String Jamboree (26 photos)

Allison Wei
February 12, 2013
WW '13: Horine discusses orbital light performance

WW ’13: Horine discusses orbital light performance

Allison Wei
January 29, 2013
Jazz saxophonist teaches workshop for WHS bands

Jazz saxophonist teaches workshop for WHS bands

Allison Wei
January 15, 2013
If the world ends, Allison's mom's lemon squares are definitely worth saving. Try these delicious treats today!

25 Days of Cookies: Lemon Squares

Allison Wei
December 21, 2012
Junior Matt Cooper (left) loves performing with his band, Pacifists at War. Cooper's musical talents include playing the guitar and piano, writing songs and singing with the WHS Testostertones.

Matt Cooper: I really love having an outlet for the music I write

Allison Wei
December 3, 2012
Wanda Paik will perform a piano recital this friday, consisting of music from all eras.

Lincoln resident to perform piano recital at WHS

Allison Wei
November 30, 2012
Nominees for the "Best Dressed" superlative reflect on what fashion means to them.

Best dressed superlative: perspectives from the nominees

Allison Wei
November 25, 2012
Sophomore Tori Gitten (pictured above) dresses up for the original fall play, "Voices from the Fire," which premieres on November 15.

Characters of fall play discuss character transformations

Allison Wei
November 15, 2012
Alicia Fine (pictured above), is a new art teacher at WHS, teaching Art 1, Art 2, metal work and ceramics.

Alicia Fine takes on role of new art teacher

Allison Wei
October 16, 2012
Sophomore Jessica Brofsky skates at the Colonial Figure Skating Club as well as for Theater on Ice, participating in numerous shows and competitions. Brofsky hopes to participate in the Nations Cup competition with her Theater on Ice team again this year.

Jessica Brofsky: I think shows are really exciting, but for competitions I get really nervous

Allison Wei
May 28, 2012
Junior Jessie Vogel plays Schlomo Metzenbaum in WHSTE's version of Fame the Musical.

Introducing the principal characters of Fame the Musical

Allison Wei
April 14, 2012
Kevin Delaney's Honors United States History classes will be examining documents found in a briefcase that belonged to World War II veteran Joyce.

History classes examine life of World War II veteran

Allison Wei
April 11, 2012
Jennifer Mast, a guidance counselor at Wayland High School, teaches yoga classes after school, at Winter Week and for wellness classes. She wants students and faculty to have an accessible opportunity to do yoga.

Jennifer Mast: If you give it a few chances, you’ll find what works for you

Allison Wei
March 5, 2012
Boys soccer clinches spot in tournament on senior night (28 photos)

Boys soccer clinches spot in tournament on senior night (28 photos)

Allison Wei
October 24, 2011
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