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As spring begins with flowers blooming and rain coming and going, some are experiencing seasonal allergies or hay fever due to the emerging pollen in the air. However, studies have shown that the pollen count has been increasing in recent years, which could play a factor in why some are experiencing more intense allergic reactions.
The return of pollen and how it affects seasonal allergies
This April break, several students who take French and Latin will be traveling to France and Italy as part of the World Language Department field trips. Students on the France trip departed from Boston Logan Airport left on Monday, April 14, while students on the Latin trip will travel on Thursday, April 17.
World language trips take learning from the classroom to the country
ICYMI: April 7 - Inundation District, spring orchestra concert and the "Houthi PC small group" leaks
ICYMI: April 7 – Inundation District, spring orchestra concert and the “Houthi PC small group” leaks
On Tuesday April 1, Boston Globe journalist and Boston University professor David Abel answered questions about his award-winning film “Inundation District.” The film delved into the risks of extreme floods the Seaport region of Boston is facing amidst commercial development. Abel was inspired by his climate studies that revealed grave statistics. “I have covered report after report after report with projections about how our seas are likely to rise over the coming decades,” Abel said. “And it would seem, as I would get each new report, that the worst case projections would only get [more] dire. That left me feeling like this was a really significant story that needs to be told in ways that are hard to just tell in print.”
“Inundation District” dives deep into Seaport’s flooding problem
ICYMI: March 31 - Town Election results, #TeslaTakeDown and boys varsity lacrosse
ICYMI: March 31 – Town Election results, #TeslaTakeDown and boys varsity lacrosse
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: 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
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
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
Naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan, is a medicine that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The opioid epidemic in the U.S. has resulted in stigma that has shaped society’s view on addiction. “Everyone’s got to be a little aware about [drug addiction] and look out for one another,” New York citizen Michael Hage said. “[Addiction] doesn’t discriminate.”
“The Miracle Drug”: Narcan combats the side effects of an overdose
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
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
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
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
Senior Bianca Crosby-Bernal founded and runs the Lend a Paw club at WHS. “As I got older, I started becoming more interested in animal shelters and volunteering there,” Bernal said. “I realized that so many shelters across the nation are going through mass euthanasias and that was just so heartbreaking to me. I wanted to step in and help anyway I could, so I decided to use resources around me and create a club that could eventually help with this situation.”
Lend a Paw Club: Bianca Crosby Bernal’s passion for helping animals
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
The boys varsity lacrosse team lost 13-4 in its home opening game against Shawsheen Valley Technical High School.
Game recap: Boys lacrosse falls to Shawsheen in home opener
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
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
Head Coach Philip George talks to the team during a timeout. George is an English teacher at WHS.
Boys volleyball rallies against Lexington
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
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 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
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
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
Join WSPN reporters Nina Gandhi as she talks with this month’s artist of the month: Samantha Taurisano.
Artist of the Month: Samantha Taurisano
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
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
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
Head Coach Philip George talks to the team during a timeout. George is an English teacher at WHS.
Boys volleyball rallies against Lexington
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 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
Graham Henrich: Ready to begin his journey as a cadet at West Point
Graham Henrich: Ready to begin his journey as a cadet at West Point
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 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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
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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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