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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
BDBN: The Trump Administration loses its first court case against Harvard University
BDBN: The Trump Administration loses its first court case against Harvard University
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
On Thursday, May 29, English Teacher John Keene announced the officer positions for the Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The officer positions for the Class of 2027 all ran unopposed. Additionally, E-board representatives for the Class of 2028 were revealed on Sunday, June 1, and the Class of 2026's were announced on Monday, June 2.
Breaking news: Student Council officer and representative election results
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
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
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
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
Led by sophomores Sazie Wrentmore and Ryan Frutman, Wayland High School’s Women’s Club meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m.. The club is dedicated to providing a safe environment where all girls at WHS can feel comfortable and validated.
Women’s Club creates a safe space for girls at WHS
On her floor routine, Sawyer Whitcher poses as part of her choreographed routine. Sawyer is a gymnast for both her club and the school team.
Gymnast Sawyer Whitcher makes leaps and bounds in her gymnastics career
Sophomore Frankie Zilembo moves around the goal looking for a pass to a teammate to clear the ball. Zilembo was also on varsity her freshman year.
Sophomore Frankie Zilembo earns her place on the 2025 American Select team
Fresh Cuts, the student-run landscaping business founded by freshman Maxwell Tharpe, is a locally focused group that does lawn care for homes across Wayland.
FRESH CUTS: “The Best and Nothing Less”
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
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
Swinging her arms, senior captain Jillian Mele shoots the ball into the goal. Mele scored six goals during the game.
Girls lacrosse celebrates senior night with a win
Running the 800 meter race, freshman Junyi Frenzel leads a pack of runners. Frenzel got a PR with a 2:42.4, earning 13th place out of 19 runners. "I look forward to hopefully breaking 2:40 in the 800," Frenzel said.
The track teams runs another loss
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
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
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
WSPN's Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo layout the best ways to find your style, while also providing some outfit inspiration.
WSPN Fashion Magazine: Spring edition
WSPN’s Melina Barris and Annabel Orcutt review Met Gala looks and share their opinions.
2025 Met Gala review
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
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 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
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
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
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
Join WSPN's Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee as they take an inside look at the Wayland Depot
The Wayland Depot: Wayland’s hidden treasure
Weekly Breakdown Episode 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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs
Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs
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
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane's
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs
Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane's
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s
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Where you can find the class of 2013 next year

Where you can find the class of 2013 next year

Elizabeth Karpacz
June 7, 2013
Above, kids hang out and enjoy the activities at a Wayland senior's graduation party. Elizabeth feels there are several key elements that determine the success of a grad party.

Five factors of a successful graduation party

Elizabeth Karpacz
June 6, 2013
Above, the Warriors put their hands in with their coach, Dennis Doherty, before heading out to play. This Saturday, the Warriors will face Danvers High School in the Division III North finals. “Danvers is really good, but we’re hoping the third time is the charm," Doherty said.

Doherty talks about playoff experience

Elizabeth Karpacz
March 9, 2013
Skiers compete in state championships (33 photos)

Skiers compete in state championships (33 photos)

Elizabeth Karpacz
February 18, 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 voice opinions on 2013 Super Bowl

Elizabeth Karpacz
February 6, 2013
30 things to do over winter break

30 things to do over winter break

Elizabeth Karpacz
December 21, 2012
Elizabeth recommends making these Peppermint Brownies to satisfy a craving for chocolate.

25 Days of Cookies: Peppermint Brownies

Elizabeth Karpacz
December 17, 2012
Students participate in December Chorus and Band concerts (20 photos)

Students participate in December Chorus and Band concerts (20 photos)

Elizabeth Karpacz
December 13, 2012
WHS fine arts students will showcase their talents for the next two weeks through art shows and concerts.

News Brief: Fine arts students to showcase talents in art show and concerts

Elizabeth Karpacz
December 9, 2012
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 opening of new Town Center

Elizabeth Karpacz
November 28, 2012
Sophomore Semi '12 (62 photos)

Sophomore Semi ’12 (62 photos)

Elizabeth Karpacz
November 12, 2012
Josh O'Neil is the manager for Wayland High School's football team. Among his many responsibilities, O'Neil helps out during the practices, co-manages the team website, updates the team Twitter and puts up game film on the website.

Josh O’Neil: I like the close intimacy of a small town football team

Elizabeth Karpacz
October 22, 2012
This year, Wayland High School's peer mentorship program has been redesigned, so mentors and their mentees can build a stronger relationship. Above, junior Julia Terranova (right) plays a get-to-know-you activity with one of her peer mentees.

Redesigned peer mentor program begins to take shape

Elizabeth Karpacz
October 6, 2012
By the numbers: 1:1 Learning Initiative

By the numbers: 1:1 Learning Initiative

Elizabeth Karpacz
September 4, 2012
Graduation '12 (73 photos)

Graduation ’12 (73 photos)

Elizabeth Karpacz
June 11, 2012
Community performs in talent show

Community performs in talent show

Elizabeth Karpacz
June 7, 2012
With well-made movies and the right distribution of awards, the second annual Script to Screen movie festival was a success.

A successful movie night

Elizabeth Karpacz
May 30, 2012
A cappella pops concert (30 photos)

A cappella pops concert (30 photos)

Elizabeth Karpacz
May 25, 2012
Florence Adler Run/Walk (18 photos)

Florence Adler Run/Walk (18 photos)

Elizabeth Karpacz
May 14, 2012
Orchestra takes stage for spring concert (15 photos)

Orchestra takes stage for spring concert (15 photos)

Elizabeth Karpacz
May 10, 2012
Eva Urban, a history teacher at WHS, immigrated to the United States from communist Czechoslovakia with her family when she was only a few years old.

Eva Urban: The repercussions of trying to escape were incredible

Elizabeth Karpacz
April 30, 2012

Fame the Musical: Review

Elizabeth Karpacz
April 26, 2012
Assassin is a game and senior class tradition in which students must squirt water on other student targets in order to eliminate them. The top three finishers and assassin with the most kills will receive sizable cash prizes. WSPN will be updating this page throughout the game, so check back to see who's still in and who has been eliminated.

Senior Assassins game not allowed on school grounds

Elizabeth Karpacz
March 2, 2012
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