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Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
A project that has taken many days, weeks and months to achieve is finally open and ready for use. The new Council On Aging Community Center opened their newly constructed doors to the public on June 5. Many activities took place at the opening ceremony including speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, games and presentations. In addition, food and beverages were given out for the attendees to enjoy. “We are very excited for this community center to be opening because it has been a long project and has been eagerly awaited for by many Wayland residents,” Wayland resident Deacon Hoagland said.
The Council On Aging hosts their grand opening ceremony for community center
ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
Last Wednesday, the Wayland School Committee gathered to discuss a number of topics regarding the health curriculum and Innovation Career Pathway course. Another large topic of conversation was the ways to potentially mitigate distracting cell phone usage. "These [phones] are going to distract your learning and social relationships," Superintendent David Fleishman said. "That's concrete right there."
Three Quick Hits: School committee meeting May 28
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Freshman Elena Tan returns the ball across the court to her opponent.
Athlete of the month: Elena Tan
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Junior captain Finn Bell and junior Max Walsh jump up to try and block the ball. Bell and Walsh had a combined 25 kills.
Boys volleyball defeats Greater Lowell Tech to advance to the Elite Eight
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.
Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard
Join WSPN's A&E editor Karis Tam as she talks to June's artist of the month: Sophia Wan.
Artist of the month: Sophia Wan
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.
The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Class of 2025 Senior President Armaan Chaudhry welcomes guests into the auditorium with a speech. "We are quite literally celebrating our achievements together over the past 4 years," Chaudhry said.
Seniors come together for Senior Awards Night
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The town moderator oversees debate on the town meeting floor during a recent town meeting.

[Photo] Budget debate dominates Town Meeting

Basil Halperin
May 15, 2010
Girls lacrosse lets season opener slip away

Girls lacrosse lets season opener slip away

Elizabeth Doyon
April 9, 2010
Eagles drummer Scott Crago has donated VIP concerts tickets to a raffle that will raise money for the music program to buy new equipment, like these drums. (Credit: Jake Adelman/WSPN)

The Eagles drummer gives VIP tickets to fundraiser

Elizabeth Doyon
April 6, 2010
UPDATE: Voluntary evacuation of Pelham Island Rd. (29 photos)

UPDATE: Voluntary evacuation of Pelham Island Rd. (29 photos)

Elizabeth Doyon
March 30, 2010
Local author shares story

Local author shares story

Elizabeth Doyon
February 24, 2010
Divers Austin Brennan, Will Bladon, and Doug Curtin at DCL Championships (Credit: The Curtin Family)

Swimmers take first and third at DCL championships

Elizabeth Doyon
February 11, 2010
Isabel Schwartz swims the 200 yard freestyle. (Credit: Trevor Dixson)

Swimming wins, wraps up regular season

Elizabeth Doyon
February 4, 2010
Winter Week: Harvard Opportunes (21 Photos)

Winter Week: Harvard Opportunes (21 Photos)

Elizabeth Doyon
February 3, 2010
On Friday, January 22nd, Wayland High School will hold a fundraiser called High Five for Haiti to raise money for earthquake relief. (Credit: Melanie Barber/WSPN)

High school to hold fundraiser for Haiti

Elizabeth Doyon
January 21, 2010
Senior Charlie D'Orlando shook hands with his opponent after the 50-yard freestyle. (Credit: )

Wright breaks record; new all-time top scorer for WHS Swimming

Elizabeth Doyon
January 20, 2010
WSPN Staff Reporter Elizabeth Doyon argues that it was high time the administration search campus for high students and illegal substances. (Credit: CC Flickr User compujeramey)

K-9 drug search: it’s about time

Elizabeth Doyon
January 6, 2010
The Arts Department faces cuts

Budget cuts: the arts department

Elizabeth Doyon
January 3, 2010
Junior Emily Downs swimming a leg of the 200-freestyle relay race against Arlington last Friday. (Credit: Elizabeth Doyon/WSPN)

Swimming shows steady growth, wins

Elizabeth Doyon
December 30, 2009
The Wayland Town Pool, the home of the Wayland Swimming teams, was plagued by health issues at the beginning of the season. However, swimmers are now back in the water, setting lifetime records. (Credit: MassGIS. Commonwealth of Massachusetts EOEA/Google Earth)

Swimming battles through first week

Elizabeth Doyon
December 18, 2009
Wayland's senior girls face Weston in the annual Thanksgiving Powder Puff game. (Credit: Melanie Wang/WSPN)

Football, powder puff, close out fall season

Elizabeth Doyon
December 9, 2009
Girls soccer wins first tournament game

Girls soccer wins first tournament game

Elizabeth Doyon
November 10, 2009
Girls soccer wraps up DCL-small title

Girls soccer wraps up DCL-small title

Elizabeth Doyon
November 4, 2009
Girls soccer scores spot in state tournament

Girls soccer scores spot in state tournament

Elizabeth Doyon
October 21, 2009
Girls soccer suffers first loss

Girls soccer suffers first loss

Elizabeth Doyon
September 29, 2009
Girls Varsity Soccer Wins Season Openers

Girls Varsity Soccer Wins Season Openers

Elizabeth Doyon
September 13, 2009

Gossels family gives back

Elizabeth Doyon
June 15, 2009
Girls lacrosse closes season with 7-11 record

Girls lacrosse closes season with 7-11 record

Elizabeth Doyon
May 27, 2009

Girls lacrosse faces difficult opponents

Elizabeth Doyon
May 19, 2009
Girls varsity lacrosse picks up the pace

Girls varsity lacrosse picks up the pace

Elizabeth Doyon
April 16, 2009

Varsity girls lacrosse defeated in season opener

Elizabeth Doyon
April 6, 2009

Politics on campus: crossing the line

Elizabeth Doyon
March 5, 2009

Obama will find his campaign promises difficult to fund

Elizabeth Doyon
January 15, 2009

Disappointing end for girls varsity soccer

Elizabeth Doyon
November 12, 2008
No masks on Halloween, costumes for seniors only

No masks on Halloween, costumes for seniors only

Elizabeth Doyon
October 29, 2008
Girls varsity soccer keeps the streak alive

Girls varsity soccer keeps the streak alive

Elizabeth Doyon
October 27, 2008

Girls varsity soccer enjoys the best week of its season

Elizabeth Doyon
October 20, 2008
Hill Day: to run or not to run?

Hill Day: to run or not to run?

Elizabeth Doyon
May 29, 2008

Running on Empty

Elizabeth Doyon
April 8, 2008
Girls Varsity Soccer: A New Beginning

Girls Varsity Soccer: A New Beginning

Elizabeth Doyon
October 10, 2007
Twists and Turns of the Presidential Campaign

Twists and Turns of the Presidential Campaign

Elizabeth Doyon
October 5, 2007
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