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News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
Wayland High School students begin taking AP exams on May 5.
AP Exam Schedule
ICYMI: April 21 - The Boston Marathon, college application process and the new concussion testing app Sway
ICYMI: April 21 – The Boston Marathon, college application process and the new concussion testing app Sway
After Massachusetts voted to remove the MCAS graduation requirement, policy makers are reshaping graduation standards. "The top-line understanding is that we’ve moved away from a system that we’ve known for about 24 years, which is one where every school district in Massachusetts had wide latitude to decide what their graduation requirements were in terms of coursework or other experiences, but every single student, in order to earn a diploma, needed to pass the MCAS in one English, one math and one science assessment," Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler said. "We’ve moved away from that now, by virtue of the outcome of [the MCAS] ballot question in November, to a place where communities can still decide what their graduation requirements are, but there’s no requirement for students to pass the MCAS.”
Massachusetts reevaluates graduation requirement without standardized testing
ICYMI: April 14 - World Language Department field trips, pollen allergies and effects of Narcan
ICYMI: April 14 – World Language Department field trips, pollen allergies and effects of Narcan
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: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
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
Senior Tristen Chow committed to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) after learning to cook when she was seven. Chow had to make the tough decision of choosing between the CIA or her dream school: California Polytechnic State University.
Tristen Chow: Choosing passion over prestige in college decisions
With changing circadian rhythms and increasing homework, high school can create the perfect environment for imperfect sleep. Managing these factors, along with this, and knowledge of how screen time affects sleep, some students may be better able to regulate their sleep.
Beyond tired: The real impact of sleep deprivation in teenagers
From cigarettes to electronic vapes, electronic vapes to disposable vapes, and now disposable vapes to nicotine pouches, nicotine has been a constant throughout the history of our country. But when people started smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, medical professionals claimed they were healthy. When that was proven untrue, vapes were the next best thing. So are ZYNs really the key to quitting smoking, or are they a new epidemic in disguise?
From vapes to ZYNs: How a new nicotine trend targets teens through social media
In the home of 2011 WHS graduate Lauren Astley’s father and founder of the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund Malcom Astley sit photos of L. Astley, along with a stuffed dog. M. Astley thinks that loss is something that children should be learning how to cope with from a young age, as well as acknowledging that grief and loss doesn’t only come from human death. “Another is acknowledging the phenomenon of loss, which a breakup is,” M. Astley said. “Training early on around the silliest of things. You remember that first stuffed animal that you had, and if you lost it or left it at home when the family went on a trip and you went out of your mind as a four year old. The first goldfish that died, another pet, and the progression, which is inevitable, and we don't, we're not open about it.”
More than just a statistic: The role of education in combating domestic violence
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
Senior Tristen Chow committed to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) after learning to cook when she was seven. Chow had to make the tough decision of choosing between the CIA or her dream school: California Polytechnic State University.
Tristen Chow: Choosing passion over prestige in college decisions
From left to right: Mike Bloom, Ryan Herlihy, Joshua Goodman, Matt Bloom and Jake Mitchell pose for a photo after a show. Goodman, a WHS teaching assistant, is one of five members of the band 'Gold Rush.'
Joshua Goodman takes the stage with Gold Rush
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
Junior Peter Caputa started PCV Detailing in his sophomore year of high school. Since then, he's looked to grow his business in a number of ways. "I'm always trying to get more customers," Caputa said. "I've even knocked on people's doors to see if they'd like a car detail."
Beyond the books: How junior Peter Caputa started his own business
The “Main Event” station is one of the varying stations that hosts different food options for students at WHS prepared by the cafeteria staff. The "Main Event" station changes each day depending on what the hot lunch is.
Behind the scenes of school lunches
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
On Thursday, April 17, the girls varsity lacrosse team defeated Acton-Boxborough High School (AB) with a final score of 11-3. This game was Wayland's fourth win of the season, improving their record to four wins and two losses.
Game recap: Girls lacrosse defeats Acton-Boxborough
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
Keep eyes on WHS junior Sophia Beckett in the 2025 spring softball season. Beckett is a junior captain of the varsity team.
Sophia Beckett pitches to success
This year, 8th graders have been pulled up to make JV girls lacrosse and softball teams possible. “I think the group of girls on our team from the 8th grade class are really strong,” JV softball coach Mark Norton said.
Middle schoolers take the field to fill JV squads
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
As he rows, Weston junior Andrew Cui focuses on his technique. The crew team has two competition seasons: fall and spring. "I really like crew just because I feel like it is very much a team sport," Weston sophomore Jenna Cutter said. "Especially when you're rowing because you have to be so in sync with the rest of the boat which I think creates a really tight knit team and Wayland-Weston is just a really nice community between the coaches, rowers and coxswains."
Wayland-Weston crew team glides into spring season
Competing to secure a spot in the beginning of the race, Wayland and Weston runners surge ahead at the start of the 800 meter race.
Track and field races into first away meet of the season
Preparing to swing, sophomore Ryan Frutman positions herself in a ready-stance. This stance is vital for a powerful swing and strong contact with the ball.
Softball falls to Belmont in home opener
Behind the goal, Junior Armaan Desai holds the ball in the offensive zone.
Boys lacrosse falls short to Natick
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 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
WSPN's Olivia Green and Emily Wyner reflect on the Trump Administration's abuses of power.
Opinion: 2025? More like “1984”
WSPN's Annabelle Hage and Sadie Alongi reflect on the limitations of homework, and whether too much can be harmful for students.
Beyond the limit: When homework goes from helpful to harmful
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang discusses the "Houthi PC small group" leaks.
Opinion: National security isn’t a text thread
Join WSPN's Chloe Zilembo as she talks about her experience with "senioritis" and why students need to combat it.
The slippery slope of senioritis
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as she interviews the April Fashionista of the Month: Kaitlyn Dijulia.
Fashionista of the Month: Kaitlyn Dijulia
Join WSPN’s Kate Goodman and Molly Bergeron as they talk with this month’s artist of the month: Abby Peredna.
Artist of the Month: Abby Peredna
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
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
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
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
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 Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
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
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
As he rows, Weston junior Andrew Cui focuses on his technique. The crew team has two competition seasons: fall and spring. "I really like crew just because I feel like it is very much a team sport," Weston sophomore Jenna Cutter said. "Especially when you're rowing because you have to be so in sync with the rest of the boat which I think creates a really tight knit team and Wayland-Weston is just a really nice community between the coaches, rowers and coxswains."
Wayland-Weston crew team glides into spring season
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From applications to acceptance, seniors navigate the college process
Competing to secure a spot in the beginning of the race, Wayland and Weston runners surge ahead at the start of the 800 meter race.
Track and field races into first away meet of the season
From left to right, junior Ben Pyhtila, sophomores Aadith Charry and Owen Chislett play their cello instruments. Junior Jubin Kim also plays the cello and has been playing the instrument since third grade. "I think that [the cello] is a good balance between a high instrument versus a low instrument, and I just really like the rich sound that it makes," Kim said.
WHS Orchestra harmonizes for their spring concert
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
Join WSPN's Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee as they take an inside look at the Wayland Depot
The Wayland Depot: Wayland’s hidden treasure
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
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
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All content by Angela Park
Above, students participate in Tuesday's discussion panel in the WHS media center. Led by senior William Paik, students came together to talk about race, culture, religion, and the importance of all three in the WHS community.

[Photo] Senior William Paik leads discussion panel on discrimination at WHS

Lindsay Adelman
May 26, 2016
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: How to avoid cake-face

Angela Park
April 12, 2016
Above is a student using their phone. WSPN's Angela Park looked at phone use at WHS. “Technology is a wonderful thing as learners and as teachers, and we need to be mindful about the ways that we’re setting up students to rely on it versus use it responsibly,” principal Allyson Mizoguchi said.

A look at cell phone use at WHS

Angela Park
April 6, 2016

WW ’16: Window Dance Ensemble

Elena Erdekian and Angela Park
February 5, 2016
WSPN interviews actor and director Casey Affleck

WSPN interviews actor and director Casey Affleck

Nandita Subbiah, Elena Erdekian, Angela Park, and
February 2, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students and faculty share opinions on the Winter Week schedule changes

Angela Park and Lina Baranovsky
February 1, 2016
Above is senior Tori Varnau with her teammates on the girls' varsity volleyball team. Along with being the co-captain of the girls' varsity volleyball team, Varnau is also the co-captain of the Model United Nations club (Model UN), a captain on the Wayland ski team and the co-founder and co-president of the People Assisting Wilds and Strays club (PAWS). “I like to think of myself as someone who the group members or team members can ask questions [to] and someone that can help them," Varnau said.

Tori Varnau: I try and be their friend, and I think that really makes the difference

Angela Park
January 25, 2016
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: Quick tips for looking fresh and awake

Angela Park
January 12, 2016
Boston Chipotle transmits norovirus to students, working to improve food safety

Boston Chipotle transmits norovirus to students, working to improve food safety

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
December 18, 2015
Language students carol at Sunrise Assisted Living (23 photos)

Language students carol at Sunrise Assisted Living (23 photos)

Angela Park and Elena Erdekian
December 14, 2015
Above is senior Jonathan Eng shooting a free throw. WSPN previews the upcoming winter sports season.

[Photo] Winter sports preview

Duncan Stephenson, Alex Torres, Liam McNeish, Lindsay Adelman, and Nathan Zhao
December 15, 2015
Pictured above is Wayland seniors Kayla Sherman and Gabi Ragazzi's Youth in Philanthropy class from last spring. The Foundation for MetroWest is starting up its spring YIP class in Sudbury this coming January. “We’d love to keep Wayland students involved,” program officer Caroline Murphy said.

Youth in Philanthropy program to start in January, open for application

Angela Park
December 9, 2015
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 and teachers share opinions on Donald Trump

Lindsay Adelman and Angela Park
November 13, 2015
'Wayland Ghost Stories' created by WHS students

‘Wayland Ghost Stories’ created by WHS students

Elena Erdekian and Angela Park
October 30, 2015
Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, and Naomi Lathan share their three different approaches to studying for the SAT.

[Photo] 3 ways to study for the SAT

May 22, 2017
Pictured above is new parking lot supervisor Dana Kanupp checking the name of a leaving student. Kanupp has been hired to regulate students leaving campus. “My main responsibility is to keep everybody safe, which entails students not doing what they’re not supposed to be doing,” Kanupp said.

Meet Dana Kanupp, the new parking lot advisor

Angela Park
October 9, 2015
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Above is an inside look at the app InSize. Senior Zander Bobronnikov coded InSize to solve the problem of interbrand sizing inconsistency. “You may be a small in Nike for shirts, but you may be a medium in Adidas, and you wouldn’t know," Bobronnikov said.

Zander Bobronnikov: InSize is a web platform that solves the problem of variance in interbrand sizing

Angela Park
September 21, 2015
The bench outside the library on the patio is dedicated in honor of Jane Louise Simpkin, a Wayland High School alumna who was killed in the 9/11 attacks.

Silence for 9/11

Angela Park
September 11, 2015
WSPN caught up with LRT teacher Barbara Smith, who is retiring after 11 years of working at Wayland High School. Pictured above is Smith (right) with teacher George Armentano.

LRT teacher Barbara Smith retires

Angela Park
June 23, 2015

A Cappella from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WHS holds its spring a cappella concert

Angela Park
June 10, 2015
Picture above are s'mores cups that were featured on junior Allie Kunen's foodstagram. Kunen discusses her foodstagram account and its recent popularity. "I never really thought of it as something that I would use everyday," Kunen said.

Allie Kunen: I never really thought of it as something that I would use every day

Angela Park
June 7, 2015
This week's athlete of the week is Samantha Abbott, who is a key player on the girls softball team. "Life can be cruel, but in the end softball has always been there for me.”

Athlete of the Week: Samantha Abbott

Angela Park
May 21, 2015
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 react to Browsec ban

Angela Park
May 14, 2015
Pictured above is senior Taylor Frieling, right, playing in a game against Concord-Carlisle. “I just go out there every single game and try to give it my all,” Frieling said.

Taylor Frieling: I just go out there every single game and try to give it my all

Angela Park
May 10, 2015
Pictured above is the robot that Geoffrey Wang and his FRC team built for the World competition in St. Louis. “Our robot was capable of taking nine boxes from a human loaded area and stacking them on top of each other,” Wang said.

Geoffrey Wang: Everything is clear-cut and logical

Angela Park
May 3, 2015
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: YouTuber Jaclyn Hill review

Angela Park
May 1, 2015
WSPN's Natalie Hsu goes over the new courses offered for WHS students next year.

Next year’s new classes and electives

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
April 2, 2015
WSPN caught up with junior Naiya Davis, the student who created the I Too Am Wayland video, and the signs in her video were posted in the school last Wednesday. Pictured above are two of the signs.

Q&A with Naiya Davis

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
March 17, 2015
Above are some of the signs that a group of students posted to raise awareness about negative stereotypes. The students hope that the signs will help other students know what is being said about other students. "People should know what stereotypes are out there and how they might feel if it was said to them," sophomore McKenzie Thompson said.

Students and faculty react to posters for raising awareness

Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, and Angela Park
March 11, 2015
Pictured above is the poet Nicholas performing.

Interview with a poet: Nicholas Earl Davis

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
March 6, 2015
Pictured above is the poet Sarah performing.

Interview with a poet: Sarah Sapienza

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015
Above is Alex. He acted as the master of ceremonies for the poetry slam.

Interview with a poet: Alex Charalambides

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015
Pictured above is Louis performing. He won during both of the poetry slams.

Interview with a poet: Lewis Morris

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015
Above is the poet Mercedes performing. She is also known by stage name, Tru Kwene.

Interview with a poet: Tru Kwene

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015

Poetry Slam from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Highlights from Poetry Slam ’15

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015
This week, Angela discusses her recent makeup favorites.

Mirror Mirror: Recent makeup favorites

Angela Park
February 12, 2015
WW '15: Students perform hip-hop music

WW ’15: Students perform hip-hop music

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
February 3, 2015
Pictured above is a Boston Celtics' logo. A co-owner of the team, Stephen Pagliuca, visited Wayland High School Friday morning to talk about how he helped rebuild the Celtics into a championship team and also his involvement in trying to get Boston nominated as the host city for the 2024 Olympic games.

WW ’15: Celtics owner Stephen Pagliuca speaks

Angela Park
February 3, 2015
Pictured above is a compound lever constructed by Science Olympiad member Linda Zhang for a recent meet. Science Olympiad is a club for students who enjoy competing in different disciplines of science. “I recommend it to anyone that likes science and is looking for something to do,” chemistry teacher and club advisor Corey Lowen said.

Club Hub: Science Olympiad

Angela Park
January 23, 2015
Pictured above is the piece of art junior Jack Stevenson is most proud of, a self portrait he drew as a freshman. Stevenson has enjoyed drawing since he was young, took art classes in Wayland and plans to continue art in Brookline. “When I see something cool, either [in] real life, movies, or something like that, I just kind of take that as an idea and put it on paper,” Stevenson said.

Jack Stevenson: I’ve been drawing since I could actually draw

Angela Park
January 18, 2015
Boys' basketball defeats Weston (31 photos)

Boys’ basketball defeats Weston (31 photos)

Angela Park
January 16, 2015
The price of going to college

The price of going to college

Angela Park
December 18, 2014
A look at student loans

A look at student loans

Angela Park
December 18, 2014
CAPA presents annual fall college a cappella concert

CAPA presents annual fall college a cappella concert

Nandita Subbiah, Thomas Chan, and Angela Park
December 15, 2014
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: Makeup holiday gift guide

Angela Park
December 9, 2014
Pictured above is a first grader's colored picture for Thanksgiving. Administration discusses the Thanksgiving curriculum taught from elementary school to high school. “I think we give students a good background of the events leading up to the first Thanksgiving and the significance of the holiday in American culture,” Karyn Saxon, the Wayland elementary school social studies curriculum director said.

A closer look at Thanksgiving curriculum

Angela Park
December 7, 2014
Exploring gender differences within AP classes

Exploring gender differences within AP classes

Angela Park, Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, , , and
November 7, 2014
Club Hub: PAWS

Club Hub: PAWS

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
November 6, 2014
Pictured above is a stack of SAT prep books. Juniors have been preparing for standardized testing. “Practice is really the only way to get better at taking these kinds of standardized tests,” Dickstein said.

Juniors prepare for standardized testing

Angela Park
November 6, 2014
Picture above is the entrance sign to the guidance counselors' offices. Students are feeling pressure to take more honors and AP classes. “It’s tough sometimes, especially because every year it gets harder and harder to keep up with the academics,” junior Emily Barnard said.

A look at the demand to take advanced classes

Angela Park and Nandita Subbiah
November 6, 2014
Pictured above is the entrance sign to the history department's teacher offices. Jefferson County proposed revisions to the new Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) curriculum that was released by College Board. WSPN looks at the possibility of revisions happening at the high school.

Exploring the possibility of history curriculum change

Angela Park, Nandita Subbiah, and Thomas Chan
October 29, 2014

Mirror Mirror: Common Makeup Mistakes

Angela Park
October 16, 2014
Pictured above is junior Anne Flaherty, protesting the killing of dolphins in Taiji, Japan. (Left to right: Declan Nolan, Mike Ahearne, Anne Flaherty and Dan Castillo)

Anne Flaherty: This fight means everything

Angela Park
September 29, 2014
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: They’re Real! Push-Up Liner

Angela Park
September 23, 2014
Introducing WHS's new teachers

Introducing WHS’s new teachers

Angela Park, Thomas Chan, and Nina Haines
September 19, 2014
Underclassmen talk about senior siblings

Underclassmen talk about senior siblings

Thomas Chan, Angela Park, and Nandita Subbiah
June 19, 2014
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 share their plans for the summer

Angela Park
June 13, 2014
Students and staff perform in annual talent show

Students and staff perform in annual talent show

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
May 21, 2014
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 reflect on WHSTE’s “Beauty and the Beast”

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
May 8, 2014
Pictured above is WHS teacher and coach Sam Breslin. Breslin is the co-founder of Platform Athletics, a workout program used by students. “Depending on the kid, the equipment, the team, the time of the year or whatever for that team, it is going to automatically figure out the workout based on what we’ve already created,” Breslin said.

Breslin’s “Platform Athletics” has successful first year

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
April 16, 2014
UPDATED: Community Service Day (142 photos)

UPDATED: Community Service Day (142 photos)

Lauren Simon, Martin Narciso, Elena Erdekian, Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, and Angela Park
April 9, 2014
Students and teachers weigh the potential impacts of college pressure. “It’s a constant topic of discussion," Girard said. "The fact that it’s a constant topic of discussion heightens that anxiety or fear about it.”

Students discuss stress about college

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
March 14, 2014

O’Neil emails MIAA protesting hockey game site

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
March 12, 2014
Pictured above are the PFLAG speakers. They spoke about their different LGBTQ stories. “If someone think they’re LGBT, they’ll know. Don’t listen to anyone else. Don’t let anyone tell you what you are and what you’re not,” speaker Zach Kerr said.

WW ’14: PFLAG speaks about experiences with LGBTQ youths

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
February 2, 2014
WW '14: Hip Hop Club performs

WW ’14: Hip Hop Club performs

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
January 31, 2014
WW '14: Horine performs in light show

WW ’14: Horine performs in light show

Angela Park
January 30, 2014
Above is the cover art for sophomore Evan Hughes' latest EP "Crunch Time." WSPN reporters Thomas Chan and Angela Park review the EP.

“Crunch Time”: EP Review

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
December 4, 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 anticipate “lol… OMG” author’s visit

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
October 8, 2013

JV field hockey players asked to remove psych shirts

Mia Senechal, Thomas Chan, and Angela Park
September 26, 2013
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