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At a Green Team protest in November, the group presented how much plastic WHS goes through in one day. The protest informed the DPW about the situation. We have a plan in place to move away from bottled water in our schools, Director of Finance of WPS Tom LaFleur said.
Breaking News: Wayland plans to get rid of plastic water bottles
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
The Class of 2024 competes against the Class of 2022 in tug-of-war on Spirit Day 2021. Spirit Day 2022 will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
MOTS: WHS teachers reflect on Spirit Week
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 21 – Spirit Week, Powderpuff and WHS Thanksgiving thoughts
The WHS powderpuff tradition has been under scrutiny by administration. If there were a way for us to make this a fully safe event that celebrated our students and brought our communities together, then the school would sanction it, Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said. We just have not been successful at doing that.
Powderpuff: Past, present and future
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 21 – Spirit Week, Powderpuff and WHS Thanksgiving thoughts
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 14 – Powderpuff reservation canceled, lunch controversy and “Godspell”
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 7 – School Committee meeting, peer mediation program and semi-formal
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of October 31 – Halloween costumes, dropping classes and fall sports
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of October 24 – Powderpuff game canceled, normal day at WHS and a cappella
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pams Run and The Amazing Race
Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pam’s Run and The Amazing Race
For the past 40 years, the WHS Scholarship Committee has been working to provide more than 20 seniors each year with scholarships to help pay their college tuition. “Overall, the mission very simply is to provide scholarship funds to WHS seniors who show financial need and academic promise,” current committee chair Jeanne Brown said.
The WHS Scholarship Committee: Helping exemplary seniors
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Former co-editor in Chief of WSPN, from 2019 to 2020, Charlie Moore discusses his current endeavors in journalism and WSPNs impact on his life.
Tribute to WSPN: Charlie Moore
Posters hang in the mediation training room, the wrestling room, with the plans MetroWest Mediation Services used to conduct their lessons. Im looking forward to becoming a better mediator, junior peer mediator Zackary Goldstein said. [Im excited to] hopefully see a reduction in conflict throughout school or just see the impact mediation makes on people when theyre able to resolve their conflicts.
Students for students: Peer mediation program launches at WHS
History teacher Laine Winokur is in her second year of teaching at Wayland High School. This year, Winokur has become further involved in the school community as a new advisor for WHS alliance club, a club which focuses on educating people on LGBTQ+ issues and providing a safe space for queer students. “Especially the safe space part [is important to me],” Winokur said. “We’re very lucky in the part of the country we live in and the community that we live in that, in general, it is a fairly safe place to live. But I do think it’s important for our students to have an even safer safe space.”
An interview with the new advisor of WHS’ alliance club
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses the timeline for Deshaun Watsons suspension and recent sexual misconduct allegations.
Deshaun Watson: What comes next
The big game: Powderpuff 2022
The big game: Powderpuff 2022
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the decline of Alabama football.
Opinion: Why is Alabama football ranked at the lowest they’ve been for years?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo discusses the most recent controversy involving the Boston Bruins front office.
Front office failure: The most recent Boston Bruins controversy
Wayland Class of 2022 graduate Sammy Johnson makes the University of Madison-Wisconsin Division I rowing team with no prior rowing experience. Following her signing with the team, Wisconsins novice coaches are teaching Johnson the fundamentals of the sport. It feels great to represent my school, Johnson said. Out of the 45,000 students that go to Wisconsin, only 900 are athletes, so it feels pretty cool to be one of them.
Sammy Johnson: Earning a spot on a Division One crew roster without rowing
The Wayland boys varsity soccer team celebrates its goal by running to the sidelines and embracing each other. The high intensity game went into overtime after a 2-2 tie, and it ultimately ended in a Wayland Warriors win of 3-2 against Somerville.
Game recap: Boys soccer scores a win against Somerville
The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.
Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Sophomore Luke Chisum finishes first in the freshman three kilometer race at the DCL Championship Meet in 2021. This year, I want to get around 16:30 for a five [kilometer race], Chisum said.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Chisum
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
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
Senior Lucas Pralle emerges from the water to take a breath during his 100 meter butterfly event at states. Pralle came in first place at states in his event. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that has performed as well as we have, Pralle said. Everyone puts in the work in practice and our coaches work tirelessly to train and guide us to be the best swimmers we can be.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Pralle
Freshman Annie McQuilkin takes a foul shot at a girls varsity basketball game against Bedford. McQuilkin has been passionate about playing basketball since elementary school. I started playing basketball in third grade, right off the bat, I just loved the sport, McQuilkin said. I was always practicing all the time.
Athlete of the Month: Annie McQuilkin
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.
Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.
Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.
Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs
Freshman Audrey Larson paints green balloons. The Wayland High School Student Council provided decorations and supplies for each class. Although students werent able to use balloons as decorations because of latex allergies, the freshmen got creative and painted balloons instead. Bring back balloons, sophomore Micheal Keenan said.
A splash of color: Students participate in Color Blast
A season of traditions: WHSs Thanksgiving thoughts
A season of traditions: WHS’s Thanksgiving thoughts
Step Ten: Scoop some fruit salsa into a bowl and enjoy with cinnamon sugar pita chips.
Flavor! Fruit salsa
Before the penalty kicks begin, the team huddles together for one last boost of encouragement. The game went into double overtime, but because no team scored, the penalty kicks determined the outcome of the game.
Final eight: Boys varsity soccer succumbs to Hopkinton
Wayland cheer team radiates in the rain
Wayland cheer team radiates in the rain
Before the penalty kicks begin, the team huddles together for one last boost of encouragement. The game went into double overtime, but because no team scored, the penalty kicks determined the outcome of the game.
Final eight: Boys varsity soccer succumbs to Hopkinton
Junior Xande Santos sprints with the ball, attempting to keep it in control. Santos scored the game winning goal during overtime. It felt amazing to score the first [goal] and the overtime winning goal, Santos said. The energy from the fans and the team was electric. I think we played very well and dominated the first half for sure. I’m excited to play our next game against Marlborough because we have a lot of potential.
Boys soccer dribbles a win around Somerville
Junior Jake Kennedy runs the ball down the field, planning his route around the Somerville defenders.
Final Friday night lights: Football secures a win against Somerville
Senior Genevieve Morrison positions herself on the field so that shes ready for any play coming her way. “I was somewhat involved with the planning for senior night, and seeing it all come together and it being a really great night for my teammates was really special,” Knapp said.
Field hockey falls short to Arlington on senior night
Senior captain Ella Zachery and junior Dasha Tveretinova jump up to block the tip that is coming from the opposing side. Senior captain Allie Chase stays close behind them, ready to receive any balls that fall short.
Girls volleyball falls to Bedford on senior night
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Holiday gift guide 2022
Holiday gift guide 2022
Join co-features editor, Kally Proctor in a review of the musical, Hairspray.
Musical Review: “Hairspray”
Step Ten: Scoop some fruit salsa into a bowl and enjoy with cinnamon sugar pita chips.
Flavor! Fruit salsa
Movie Review: My Policeman
Movie Review: “My Policeman”
The image above is a piece sophomore Eunjee Kang created for her Art 1 class. I made this during our first Art 1 project: Self-Portrait in Objects: Origami Book, Kang said. I drew some objects I favored or objects I thought represented me using colored pencils.
October Artist of the Month: Eunjee Kang
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
In this piece, senior Skylar Gould showcases a step-by-step from when she wakes up to when she leaves for school. Goulds inspiration for this piece was her own morning routine.
Artist of the Month: Skylar Gould
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.
Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
The Fashionistas of the Month are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.
Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris
Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levis and thrifted clothing. Tangs favorite piece of clothing to dress in are sweaters. I think there [are] a lot of different patterns you can find or different bright colors with different fabrics and stuff,” Tang said
Ava Tang
Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and thrifted clothing. However, Daviss favorite store is Urban Outfitters. They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture,” Davis said.
Sarah Davis
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the decline of Alabama football.
Opinion: Why is Alabama football ranked at the lowest they’ve been for years?
WSPNs Talia Macchi discusses her thoughts on Daylight Savings Time and the harms that standard time causes.
Opinion: Time to stop changing
WSPNs Nadya Chase discusses the stigmatization and realities of extra time.
Opinion: I’m not “lucky” to need extra time on tests
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the negative aspects of always being real.
Opinion: BeReal makes me feel like I need to BeFake
WSPNs Selena Liu discusses Quizlets decision to lock most of its features behind a paywall.
Opinion: Quizlet needs to be more accessible
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.
ABC: The language of food
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.
ABC: An American just like you
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the struggles of being an average Asian.
ABC: An average Asian
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about Chinese school and his regrets about quitting.
ABC: Why I should’ve stuck with Chinese school
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about what its like having two names and what a name means to him.
ABC: What’s my name?
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: Cant Escape
Cartoon: Can’t Escape
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: Not a Moments Peace
Cartoon: Not a Moment’s Peace
2022 Gingerbread House Challenge
2022 Gingerbread House Challenge
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Asians on Air Episode 1: Microaggressions
Asians on Air Episode 1: Microaggressions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: Zaftigs Delicatessen
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: Zaftigs Delicatessen
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 8: In A Pickle
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 8: In A Pickle
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
IBL Micd Up Pt. 2 (video)
IBL Mic’d Up Pt. 2 (video)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E5 Super Bowl Special
IBL Micd Up (video)
IBL Mic’d Up (video)
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Pictured above is junior Mack Kiesman rocking a tie-dye t-shirt with a jean skirt and light pink vans.

Spring and Summer Fashion

June 19, 2018
Sophomores in history teacher David Gavrons Old World and New World classes recently participated in the annual Agents of Change festival.

Sophomores perform in Agents of Change festival

June 18, 2018
Pictured above is sophomore Maggie Fiske dancing. Fiske chose to organize a community dance event as her senior independent project.

Seniors present independent senior projects

May 30, 2018
WHS students will see a new system of paper balloting run by the AP Government classes when they vote for student council officers later this week.

AP Government class to run annual student government elections

May 29, 2018
Stoller cradles the ball.

Girls’ lacrosse defeats Lincoln-Sudbury (41 photos)

May 28, 2018
Gitten, Stephenson, Manny Oliver and Gandhi pose for a photo.

Seniors attend annual Progressive Dinner (59 photos)

May 23, 2018
On Thursday, April 26, students listened to motivational speaker Cara Filler discuss her experiences with reckless driving and its consequences.

Students attend presentation about reckless driving

May 11, 2018

Behind the scenes of the Senior Show 2018 (video)

March 18, 2018
Seniors Kyle Camphausen and Marco Melero pose for a picture.

Students perform in Spring String Jam (38 photos)

March 13, 2018

Teachers define student slang (video)

March 7, 2018

Valentine’s Day at WHS (video)

February 14, 2018

WW '18: Kpop from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW’18: K-Pop performance (11 photos/video)

February 7, 2018
Pictured above are K-poppers Leon Rader and Abigail Calverley. WSPN looks behind the scenes of K-pop before their Winter Week performance.

WW ’18: Behind the scenes of K-Pop

February 2, 2018
WHS students give their opinions on gun control.

Students’ opinions on gun control

January 19, 2018

Students’ opinions on gun control (video)

January 19, 2018
Senior Lilly Lin, junior Emma DiIanni, and junior Alexa Calder, singing in 2016s A Cappella Winter Week Concert.

Meet the new a cappella members

December 21, 2017

Powderpuff 2017 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Behind Wayland powder puff 2017 (video)

December 2, 2017
Ireland, Lin, Barber and Wolff pose for a picture.

Students participate in Spikeball tournament (51 photos)

October 23, 2017
Above is junior Dale Lippincott in a firebird jump. Lippincott dances five to six days a week at Dancer’s Workshop in Sudbury, MA.

Artist of the Week: Dale Lippincott

October 11, 2017
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