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With the 2025-2026 school year in full swing, here are seven changes to be on the lookout for.
Seven changes for the 2025-2026 school year
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
Led by sophomores Sazie Wrentmore and Ryan Frutman, Wayland High School’s Women’s Club meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m.. The club is dedicated to providing a safe environment where all girls at WHS can feel comfortable and validated.
Women’s Club creates a safe space for girls at WHS
Preseason Preview: Golf
Preseason Preview: Golf
Preseason Preview: Football
Preseason Preview: Football
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
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
WSPN's Editorial Board discusses their thoughts on the recent actions of the current presidential administration and the future of the first amendment.
Editorial: We fear for the future of the first amendment
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she rates the Bayao cafe located in Quincy, MA. Will this Hong Kong diner pass the test?
A taste of Hong Kong: Bayao Cafe
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
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Warrior Weekly: Final post

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June 21, 2012
By the numbers: Spring sports

By the numbers: Spring sports

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June 4, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Why do you play?

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June 4, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Spring check-in

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May 1, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Spring slump

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April 24, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Final season

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April 3, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Spring is in the air

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March 19, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Hockey wins, Madness begins

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March 12, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: State tournaments part II

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March 6, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: State tournaments

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February 27, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: BYHL

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February 15, 2012
For senior and hockey player Shane Brady, his disdain for Weston arose when he was in elementary school.

Examining the Wayland-Weston rivalry

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February 14, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Patriot problem

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February 8, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Wayland-Weston, a powerhouse?

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January 30, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: The importance of team

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January 18, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: How to be a fan

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January 9, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: The importance of fans

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January 4, 2012
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Warrior Weekly: Ends and beginnings

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December 20, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: IBL preview

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December 12, 2011
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.

Captains comment on upcoming winter season

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December 9, 2011
Find out what each winter team has in store this winter. (Credit: Riley Starr/WSPN)

Team-by-team preview of the winter season

Andrew Herstine
December 9, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Something for everyone

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December 5, 2011
The class of 2012 powder-puff team. (Courtesy: Sophia Lesser)

Senior girls fall to Weston in powder-puff game

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November 28, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Off-season

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November 27, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Powder-puff

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November 22, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Tough way to end

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November 16, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: A league title and tournaments

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November 6, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Sunday Club

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October 24, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: The Dog House

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October 17, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: We ate the cup

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October 11, 2011
Wayland-Weston Crew competed at the Textile Regatta this weekend. (Courtesy: Cliff Kolovson)

Crew works to prepare for States

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October 7, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Is this how it ends?

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September 30, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Best Week Yet

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September 26, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Promising signs

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September 20, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Off to a rough start

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September 12, 2011
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Warrior Weekly: Welcome to my world

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September 7, 2011
The girls varsity lacrosse team celebrates their playoff win against 8th seed on Wednesday. (credit: The Barber Family)

In playoffs, girls lacrosse wins upset

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June 3, 2010
Spring sports season warms up (39 photos)

Spring sports season warms up (39 photos)

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April 4, 2010
Events like the k-9 drug search earlier this school year are often spoofed in the Senior Show. (Credit: David Ryan/WSPN)

Senior Show: a review

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March 18, 2010
Winter athletics wrap-up

Winter athletics wrap-up

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March 10, 2010
A giant panda takes a nap at the National Zoo. (Credit: Matthew Gutschenritter/WSPN)

D.C. direct: pandas, meerkats, and seals, oh my!

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November 12, 2009
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