The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
ICYMI: March 24 - Student Council elections, the Class of 2028 break the freshman fundraising record and the Senior Show
ICYMI: March 24 – Student Council elections, the Class of 2028 break the freshman fundraising record and the Senior Show
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
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
The Neuro Networks Club selling baked goods earlier this month. The club was raising money for the Epilepsy Foundation and managed to earn $100.
Neuro Networks works the brain
SAD is a type of depression that changes along with the seasons. It usually starts during the fall and persists during the winter. During the spring, it seems to "cure," however the depression comes back following fall season.
As spring arrives, the sadness fades away
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
The Neuro Networks Club selling baked goods earlier this month. The club was raising money for the Epilepsy Foundation and managed to earn $100.
Neuro Networks works the brain
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
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 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
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 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
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
123
Picky Eater Picks: Raising Cane’s
123
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
123
Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
123
Picky Eater Picks: Cava
Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
All content by Basil Halperin
Candidate supporters outside Wayland Town Hall on election day. (Credit: Basil Halperin / WSPN)

Massachusetts voters cast ballots in primaries

Basil Halperin
September 15, 2010
The economy, in perspective

The economy, in perspective

Basil Halperin
September 14, 2010
Town Meeting and the requirements of democracy

Town Meeting and the requirements of democracy

Basil Halperin
May 17, 2010
Wayland resident speaks for a motion (WSPN/ Elizabeth Doyon)

Budget debate dominates Town Meeting

Basil Halperin
May 15, 2010
Waiting for a legal immigration overhaul

Waiting for a legal immigration overhaul

Basil Halperin
May 11, 2010
For a stronger American economy

For a stronger American economy

Basil Halperin
April 28, 2010
Casinos in Massachusetts: a bad gamble

Casinos in Massachusetts: a bad gamble

Basil Halperin
April 13, 2010
An energy policy for the 21st century

An energy policy for the 21st century

Basil Halperin
March 30, 2010
Reinvigorating America and the Obama presidency

Reinvigorating America and the Obama presidency

Basil Halperin
March 23, 2010
The fruits of engagement

The fruits of engagement

Basil Halperin
March 16, 2010
Abandoning our allies

Abandoning our allies

Basil Halperin
March 11, 2010
And we all lived happily ever after?

And we all lived happily ever after?

Basil Halperin
March 2, 2010
At the end of the school year the current student parking lots and one faculty lot will close to as the land is prepped to pave the way towards a new high school building. (Credit: David Ryan/WSPN)

Tutwiler: limited parking to be available next year

Basil Halperin
February 24, 2010
The lobbyist stranglehold

The lobbyist stranglehold

Basil Halperin
February 24, 2010
Winter Week: Convicted murderer tells students to consider actions carefully

Winter Week: Convicted murderer tells students to consider actions carefully

Basil Halperin
February 10, 2010
A ridiculous policy

A ridiculous policy

Basil Halperin
February 8, 2010
Winter Week: The Daddios (9 Photos)

Winter Week: The Daddios (9 Photos)

Basil Halperin
February 4, 2010
The benefits of a single-party state

The benefits of a single-party state

Basil Halperin
January 18, 2010
School Committee announces "restore list," approves budget

School Committee announces “restore list,” approves budget

Basil Halperin
January 18, 2010
At recent School Committee meetings Wayland residents have raised concerns over some specific cuts proposed at the High School by the administration and Superintendent Gary Burton. (Credit: Kruti Vora/WSPN)

Town citizens voice concerns over school budget cuts

Basil Halperin
January 13, 2010
The future of the war on terror

The future of the war on terror

Basil Halperin
January 13, 2010
2010 in preview...

2010 in preview…

Basil Halperin
January 5, 2010
Tightening of the Wayland Public Schools' belt will be felt in the WHS English Department. (Credit: Jake Adelman/WSPN)

Budget cuts: the English department

Basil Halperin
December 22, 2009
Keep the Federal Reserve free of politics

Keep the Federal Reserve free of politics

Basil Halperin
December 15, 2009
High school students make their way across campus on a recent afternoon. (Credit: WSPN)

UPDATE: Proposed school budget cuts unveiled

Basil Halperin
December 11, 2009
Making the most of Copenhagen

Making the most of Copenhagen

Basil Halperin
December 8, 2009
Construction of the New High School begins in the Spring of 2011 on the current parking lots. (Credit: MassGIS. Commonwealth of Massachusetts EOEA).

New high school overwhelmingly approved by town

Basil Halperin
November 20, 2009
Abolishing the death penalty makes cents

Abolishing the death penalty makes cents

Basil Halperin
November 17, 2009
How are we going to reduce the national debt?

How are we going to reduce the national debt?

Basil Halperin
November 3, 2009
The dangers of a nuclear Iran

The dangers of a nuclear Iran

Basil Halperin
October 27, 2009
Barack Obama, the Nobel, and American interests

Barack Obama, the Nobel, and American interests

Basil Halperin
October 14, 2009
It's time for a political settlement in Afghanistan

It's time for a political settlement in Afghanistan

Basil Halperin
October 6, 2009
The other healthcare crisis

The other healthcare crisis

Basil Halperin
September 20, 2009

The United States is not a democracy

Basil Halperin
June 3, 2009
The case for raising the gas tax

The case for raising the gas tax

Basil Halperin
May 28, 2009

Getting tough with the Iranian regime

Basil Halperin
May 19, 2009

Is it time to ban military chaplains?

Basil Halperin
May 12, 2009

End the Cuban trade embargo

Basil Halperin
April 27, 2009

Modern day pirates challenge the U.S.

Basil Halperin
April 12, 2009

Fighting global warming in the recession

Basil Halperin
April 6, 2009

Spanish inquisition chases Bush officials

Basil Halperin
March 31, 2009

Populism, socialism, and Obama

Basil Halperin
March 22, 2009

An unfit response to genocide

Basil Halperin
March 9, 2009

Senator Burris, it's time to resign

Basil Halperin
February 26, 2009

Lucky 18 in Israel?

Basil Halperin
February 23, 2009
Load More Stories
Donate to Wayland Student Press
$1800
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Basil Halperin