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The first group of adults runs into the cold water during the seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik. Some wore swim caps in pink, which is Elodies favorite color. Some also wore caps that said Plunge for Elodie.
Wellesley holds its seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik
From Wednesday, March 27 to Friday, April 12, the Wayland High School Student Corps is collecting books to donate to prisoners. Students can donate their books at a box located outside of the main office.
WHS Student Corps holds book drive for prisoners
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
On Tuesday, March 19, equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown (far left) spoke about how to discuss the topic of discrimination with middle and high school age students. The event was organized by Wayland Can.
Equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown speaks at WaylandCAN event
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.
Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
A preliminary image design of the potential new Wayland Arts building which will be built in Cochituate if the zoning is approved. Wayland Arts says the new building will have a village feel and look like a farmhouse.
Wayland Arts searches for a new storage space
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
The entrance to the Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference at Roxbury community college on March 16. This conference was dedicated to increasing awareness and education about addiction, as well as calling out stigma surrounding addiction.
Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference and its impact across the community
Join Staff Reporters Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza as they interview six WHS humans about the school year so far.
Humans of WHS: Chapter three
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPNs Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine as they interview Open Mic club leader Kanmani Sekhar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Open Mic
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHSs new Student Council president
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS’s new Student Council president
Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor glides down a hill during a biathlon race in the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. “The coaches were amazing and I learned so much while over there,” Taylor said. “Biathlon has such a large focus on the process of racing and the things that you can learn from each session, and I feel like I was able to grow as an athlete.
Lincoln-Sudbury’s Alex Taylor skis to the Youth Olympics and shoots to the World Championships
WHS history teacher and boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron cheers on the boys soccer team from the sideline. Gavron has been teaching since 1994, and took on the position of head coach for the WHS boys varsity soccer team in 2008. I want the classroom to be a place where students feel safe and, similarly to the soccer field, I want them to feel like they can take risks,” Gavron said.
David Gavron: Family first, school second and soccer third
Join WSPNs Kally Proctor as she talks to members of the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble about the various events and activities run by the ensemble, as well as some of their favorite parts of the experience.
A look behind the curtain at the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2024
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
WSPNs Vanessa Taxiarchis discusses the importance of captains practice at WHS and their impact on student athletes.
The benefits of captain’s practices at WHS
Join WSPN’s Bella Schreiber, Tina Su and Hallie Luo as they discuss the gap between women’s and men’s sports at the professional, college and Wayland High School level.
Fair play or foul? Uncovering the gap between women’s and men’s sports
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High School seniors who are committed to college for a sport, and what they did to get there.
WHS athletes run, row and dribble into the next stage of their sporting careers
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
White team captain senior Finn Bumstead talks strategy with his team during a time-out. The white team led the scoreboard early on against the pink team.
IBL’s white team clinches championship victory against pink team
Weston freshman Niall Cahalane strides past the opposing defense on her way to the net.
Wayland-Weston girls hockey defeats Concord-Carlisle on senior night
Junior Ido Geffen pulls the ball away from two Weston defenders as he looks down court for a pass.
Boys basketball eeks out a win over Weston on senior night
WSPNs 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 Celticss ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPNs Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matsons impact on both field hockey and womens sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac breaks down her thoughts about the effects of sleep deprivation on students.
Opinion: The overlooked consequences of sleep deprivation on students everywhere
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her thoughts on the difficulty of her junior year of high school.
Opinion: Junior year is the hardest of your high school career
WSPNs Editorial Board shares their thoughts on the effects of the academic culture at Wayland High School.
Editorial: Great expectations bring about a silent struggle
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Join WSPN’s Olivia Green as she discusses the temporary availability of the abortion pill mifepristone in pharmacies.
Opinion: Mifepristone should be permanently offered in pharmacies across the U.S.
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Infographic: Flowers in April
Infographic: Flowers in April
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammys.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
From left to right, juniors and Passion 4 Fashion club leaders Elyssa Grillo, Nina Eyerman and Mischa Lee pose for a photo during the makeshift thrift store event.
Passion 4 Fashion club hosts makeshift thrift store during Winter Week
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patricks Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join Staff Reporter Jillian Mele as she puts a spring inspired spin on the popular New York Times puzzle, “Wordle.”
WSPN “Wordle”
Join WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jillian Mele as the review Ariana Grandes latest album eternal sunshine.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” packs an emotional punch
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join Staff Reporters Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler as they review Ye and Ty Dolla $igns new album, Vultures 1.
Album review: “Vultures 1”
Join WSPN’s Kally Proctor as she reviews Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge.” The show played at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for three weeks from Jan. 16 to Feb. 4.
Moulin Rouge: A dazzling spectacle
21 Savage performs his new songs at a concert at Florida International University.
“american dream:” 21 Savage’s legendary album
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
In front of the Grout-Heard House Museum is a promotive display for the exhibit. We tried represent different time periods, exhibit organizer Elisa Scola said. So we have the Barbie Dreamhouse outside trying to capitalize on the Barbie moment were having.
Houses within a house: Wayland’s Grout-Heard House Museum displays dollhouses
Members of the Connect class sit at a table by the door to hand out raffle tickets. I would say the hardest part about preparing for the Spring Fling was getting the word out to everyone because the school doesnt have many all-grades events, senior Lilly ODriscoll said.
The Connect Program holds Spring Fling
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 WSPNs 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
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
Revealing the royal familys internet controversies
Revealing the royal family’s internet controversies
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Classs Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Class’s Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patricks Day celebration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patrick’s Day celebration
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
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Bella Schreiber

Bella Schreiber, Sports Editor

Bella Schreiber, Class of 2025, is a third year reporter and sports editor for WSPN. She is a member of the varsity softball team at WHS. In her free time, Bella likes spending time with friends, baking, drawing and watching sports.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Bella Schreiber
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.

[Photo] NFL Mock Draft 2024

Bowen Morrison
April 13, 2024
Hallmark is known for greeting cards, gift wrap and movies, but its history is fairly unknown. Join WSPNs Tina Su, Hallie Luo and Bella Schreiber as they uncover the story behind Hallmarks origin.

Hallmark Visitors Center: Greeting customers since 1985

Tina Su, Bella Schreiber, and Hallie Luo
April 5, 2024
Join WSPN’s Bella Schreiber, Tina Su and Hallie Luo as they discuss the gap between women’s and men’s sports at the professional, college and Wayland High School level.

Fair play or foul? Uncovering the gap between women’s and men’s sports

Bella Schreiber, Tina Su, and Hallie Luo
April 4, 2024
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High School seniors who are committed to college for a sport, and what they did to get there.

WHS athletes run, row and dribble into the next stage of their sporting careers

Bella Schreiber
April 3, 2024
Join WSPNs Tina Su and Bella Schreiber as they dive into the lives of math teachers outside of school in the second edition of Teachers in the wild.

Teachers in the wild: Math edition

Bella Schreiber and Tina Su
March 12, 2024
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).

Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL

Jenny Shine and Bella Schreiber
February 10, 2024
WHS falls into hypnosis

WHS falls into hypnosis

Bella Schreiber and Sofia Ciciarelli
February 3, 2024
WSPNs Bella Schreiber shares her opinion on Jo Koys Golden Globes hosting abilities and performances.

Opinion: Jo Koy ruined the Golden Globes

Bella Schreiber
January 30, 2024
WSPNs Tina Su, Bella Schreiber, Ryan Chase and Jeffery Zhang compare local restaurants China Rose and Jindu.

Flavor frenzy: Jindu vs. China Rose

Tina Su, Bella Schreiber, Jeffery Zhang, and Ryan Chase
January 18, 2024
History teacher Timothy Glavin hikes with friends. Join WSPNs Bella Schreiber as she interviews three history teachers about their lives outside of school. The teachers talk favorite foods, outdoor activities and the annoyances of snow days.

Teachers in the wild: History edition

Bella Schreiber
January 13, 2024
On Monday, Dec. 11, Holocaust survivor Kati Preston spoke at Wayland Middle School to share her experiences. “I don’t care if you’re straight, gay, blue, green, Muslim, Jewish or anything else,” Preston said. “It could happen to anybody, a genocide or [a smaller form of attack]. You need to stand up [against prejudice] and be aware of prejudice in all its forms.”

Kati Preston: “A survivor, not a victim”

Bella Schreiber
January 10, 2024
The Wayland Free Public Library’s (WFPL) Raytheon room works to incorporate different aspects of the community into one small room. Although the programs in the room change, some constant fixtures of the Raytheon room include the WFPL Friends book sale and a gallery displaying the work of local artists.

Wayland Free Public Library’s Raytheon room: A connection between pages

Bella Schreiber and Aimee Smith
January 4, 2024
WSPN’s Jenny Shine and Bella Schreiber share their thoughts on Charissa Thompson and her scandal.

Opinion: Charissa Thompson is an unethical reporter

Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine
December 7, 2023
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Tina Su highlight the success of WHS fall sports in comparison to last year.

2022 vs. 2023: WHS fall sports in the past two seasons

Bella Schreiber and Tina Su
November 8, 2023
(From left to right) Seniors Julia DeGrenier, Nora Eduoarzin and Katie Pralle pose in their Powerpuff Girls costumes. We wanted a costume that we could do with three people so we looked on Pinterest for ideas, Pralle said.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2023

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2023
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the Wayland High School varsity football teams recent success.

WHS football tackles its record from last season

Bella Schreiber
October 28, 2023
Join WSPNs Bella Schreiber as she points out the best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating in Wayland.

Interactive map: Wayland’s trick-or-treating hotspots

Bella Schreiber
October 17, 2023
Senior Maddie Genis and junior Erin Flanigon complete the 500m sprint on the same erg for their team. The ergathon is super fun and helps raise money for the team, junior Addison Nugent said. You get to meet members of the other crew teams better.

Wayland-Weston crew holds annual ergathon

Tina Su and Bella Schreiber
October 7, 2023
On Sept. 22, 2023, Wayland Hockey Association hosted their annual golf tournament to fundraise for the Wayland hockey program. Local businesses, foundations and hockey families [sponsor the event,] WHA President Rob Desmond said. [Former hockey players participating] really speaks to the strength of the community.

Hole-in-one: The success of Wayland Hockey Association’s annual golf tournament

Tina Su and Bella Schreiber
October 3, 2023
Wayland varsity footballs defensive line arranges in front of Ashlands offensive line. Football is one of the many WHS teams that has been affected by the recent weather conditions.

Fall weather intercepts WHS fall sports season

Bella Schreiber
September 22, 2023
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High Schools golf team and its new coach: seventh grade science teacher Brian Reddington.

WHS golf team goes for an ace with new coach Brian Reddington

Bella Schreiber
September 11, 2023
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[Photo] Where did WSPN Staff go on vacation this summer?

Selena Liu
September 5, 2023
From Tuesday, June 6 to Sunday, June 11, The Wayland-Weston crew team competed in the USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida. One of the four-person boats that competed consisted of (from left to right) senior Riley Reynolds, sophomore Sadie Batista, junior Ava Balukonis and sophomore Jackie Stjernfeldt. “We made some huge improvements in the days leading up to racing and I’m super proud of our performance,” Batista said.

Wayland-Weston crew rows its way through Youth National Championships

Bella Schreiber
June 16, 2023
Captain senior Deirdre Brown cradles the ball as a Whitman-Hanson player defends her.

Girls lacrosse beats Whitman-Hanson in playoffs

Sasha Libenzon, Talia Macchi, Ryan Chase, and Bella Schreiber
June 10, 2023
From left to right, freshman Katie White, sophomore Caitlin Heus-Smith, junior Anika Frutman and freshman Annie McQuilkin pose with the baton before their track meet. The WHS spring track team is made up of 115 athletes between the boys and girls teams this season.

Spring track: Running 115 strong

Bella Schreiber and Selena Liu
May 17, 2023
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters

Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters

Nadya Chase, Bella Schreiber, and Jeffery Zhang
April 22, 2023
Chris Fay, owner of Next Pitch Baseball in Framingham, begins his first season as the head coach of the varsity baseball team this spring.

New baseball coach Chris Fay swings into the season

Tess Alongi and Bella Schreiber
April 19, 2023
WHS sophomore Nina Eyerman is traveling to Paris over the summer for a fashion program with IFA Paris. Im excited to actually put a collection together because thats what [the class is] trying to do, Eyerman said. Ive never actually put a full collection together. And I cant wait to show it at the end.

Nina Eyerman: From trash to treasure

Bella Schreiber
March 30, 2023
The Wayland girls swim team poses after winning the Dual County League Championship on Sunday, Feb. 5. Girls swim ended the season with an undefeated record.

Wayland girls swim ends in splashing success

Bella Schreiber
March 1, 2023
Senior and black team player Chris Merullo keeps the ball away from defenders and looks to pass to his teammates at an IBL game on Jan. 6.

IBL slam dunks the 2022-2023 season

Bella Schreiber
February 14, 2023

String Orchestra stuns at Winter Week

Mischa Lee and Bella Schreiber
February 9, 2023
Wayland alumni Alberto Salazar runs for Wayland High School. Salazar was inducted into the WHS Hall of Fame in 2006 and since that has been barred from track and field but still remains in the Hall of Fame.

Alberto Salazar: From distinguished to disgraced

Emily Roberge, Tess Alongi, Delia Caulfield, and Bella Schreiber
February 8, 2023
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss the NFL and concussions.

Opinion: The NFL does not take injuries seriously

Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine
February 4, 2023
A group of elementary school baseball players stand together at the annual little league parade on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The event featured bouncy houses, face painting, pizza and more for Wayland baseball and softball players of all ages.

[Photo] WSPN’s photos of 2022

Sasha Libenzon
January 13, 2023
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the controversy over Brittney Griners return home.

Opinion: Brittney Griner’s return home should be celebrated

Bella Schreiber
January 5, 2023
In November, 2022 Wayland High School football coach Scott Parseghian and David Gavron received coaching awards for their hard work over their seasons at Wayland. From left to right: Trish Regan, Dante Parseghian, Scott Parseghian and Damien Parseghian stand after S. Parsegian received the ANEFO Mark Crehan Coach of the Year Award. “It was about acknowledging our team, but also acknowledging our coaching staff,” S. Parseghian said. “It’s not just about myself because you can’t do this on your own.”

Scott Parseghian and David Gavron recognized for coaching at WHS

Bella Schreiber
January 3, 2023

Opinion: Qatar should not be hosting the 2022 World Cup

Bella Schreiber
December 17, 2022
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga and Bella Schreiber discuss the societal and political impact of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Two-sided Opinion: The controversies of the 2022 World Cup

Katya Luzarraga and Bella Schreiber
December 17, 2022
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the timeline for Deshaun Watsons suspension and recent sexual misconduct allegations.

Deshaun Watson: What comes next

Bella Schreiber
December 2, 2022
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Kanye Wests recent hateful comments, along with his past actions towards certain groups.

Opinion: Kanye West doesn’t deserve a free pass anymore

Bella Schreiber
November 10, 2022
Seniors Chris Merullo, Noah Malkin and Fred Czauderna stand in front of the parking lot in their inmate costumes on their way into school. We wanted to do a costume all together and this was the only thing we could agree on, Merullo said.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2022
WHS students share advice on how to prepare for an upcoming test.

WHS students share test preparation advice

Bella Schreiber
October 26, 2022
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the top four MLB league championship teams and who will move on to win the 2022 World Series.

Only four remain: Who will win the 2022 World Series?

Bella Schreiber
October 22, 2022
This year, Pam’s run will be returning in-person for its 10th anniversary after taking a small break during COVID-19. “I think what’s nice about the run is that it reminds everyone about the continued need for [helping others] and connectivity [within the community],” past runner Susan Garfield said.

Pam’s run returns in-person for its 10th anniversary

Bella Schreiber
October 14, 2022
WSPNs Emily Roberge and Bella Schreiber discuss their picks for the 2022-2023 NFL season.

What’s to come: NFL season picks

Emily Roberge and Bella Schreiber
September 29, 2022
Wayland girls varsity soccer team huddles at the start of their game against Boston Latin on Sep. 21. The team currently holds a 4-3 record with a recent loss to Billerica Memorial on Saturday Sep. 24.

Coach Lisa McNamara shoots for a winning season with girls soccer

Bella Schreiber
September 28, 2022
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses all things Serena Williams after her decision to retire.

Opinion: Serena Williams is – and always will be – the G.O.A.T.

Bella Schreiber
September 17, 2022
Wellness teacher John Berry has been selected as the new WHS science department head. He will remain a wellness teacher and oversee the logistical aspects of the science department.

Meet the new science department head: John Berry

Bella Schreiber
September 3, 2022
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.

Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports

Bella Schreiber
June 15, 2022
Wayland and Westford Academy collectively participated in race workshops during the week of May 11 due to a racist incident at a girls basketball game back in January. “We did not have a goal of solving the issue, but we hope some students will realize that taunting at games is not acceptable,” Athletic Director Heath Rollins said.

Wayland-Westford race workshops: Taking the next steps

Bella Schreiber and Tina Su
June 9, 2022
Outside of Lavins Liquors on Old Connecticut Path in Wayland, customers order food from Cousins Maine Lobster and Uncle Joeys Canolli on May 15. We go to a lot of places with Cousins Lobster and we’re a very good fit together, Uncle Joey’s Cannoli food truck owner Joey Sidelinger said. Have a good lobster then have a good cannoli for dessert.”

Cousins Maine Lobster and Uncle Joey’s Cannoli visit Lavin’s Liquors

Sasha Libenzon and Bella Schreiber
June 9, 2022
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.

Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente

Bella Schreiber
May 18, 2022
In the first few minutes of class, chemistry teacher Courtland Ferreria-Douglas takes the time to educate students on the newly nominated Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The video Ferreria-Douglas shared with his class highlights the importance of Jackson being the first African-American woman nominated to the Supreme Court.

Courtland Ferreria-Douglas: The importance of diversity and identities within the classroom

Aimee Smith and Bella Schreiber
May 10, 2022
One baseball team poses for the camera as they wait for the growing crowd to begin moving to Cochituate field.

Wayland scores a homerun at annual baseball parade

Bella Schreiber
May 5, 2022
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the controversy over the pros and cons of Wayland High School sports.

Opinion: The weight of high school sports on student athletes

Bella Schreiber
April 14, 2022

It’s crucial for the United States to support Ukraine with more soldiers

Bella Schreiber
March 31, 2022
Join WSPNs Emily Roberge and staff reporter Bella Schreiber as they discuss their opinions regarding U.S. involvement in Ukraine.

Two Sided Opinion: Contemplating the effects of the U.S. military in the Ukrainian war

Emily Roberge and Bella Schreiber
March 31, 2022
Credit: Sophia Oppenhime

Setting the stage: Students and advisers prepare for the Senior Show

Delia Caulfield and Bella Schreiber
March 22, 2022
Places Everyone! The Class of 2022 takes center stage at the Senior Show

Places Everyone! The Class of 2022 takes center stage at the Senior Show

Delia Caulfield, Sasha Libenzon, Bella Schreiber, Andrew Hiebert, and Brasen Chi
March 22, 2022
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