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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 18 – community safety meeting, WHS soccer players playing for MLS NEXT and annual club fair
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
WSPN’s Aimee Smith summarizes what the Wayland Police Department and the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee discussed at the Wayland community safety meeting on Sunday, Sept. 17. The meeting went over topics such as, general safety tips, Wayland crime statistics, CodeRED system and recent breaking and entering in the Middlesex Community.
A call to action: Wayland community safety meeting
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 11 – RecPASS program, new WHS golf coach and recent SCOTUS rulings
Join Staff Reporters Sophia Verma and Torryn Carlson as they report on Hurricane Lee and its impact.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 18 – community safety meeting, WHS soccer players playing for MLS NEXT and annual club fair
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 11 – RecPASS program, new WHS golf coach and recent SCOTUS rulings
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 4 – top 10 tips for the school year, fall sports preview and the “Barbie” movie
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 30 – graduation postponed, Taylor Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” and Student Council candidates’ ripped down posters
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 22 – junior prom, track and field DCL championship meet and Window’s Memorial Day show
Join Staff Reporters Sophia Verma and Torryn Carlson as they report on Hurricane Lee and its impact.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: New COVID-19 information
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses former President Donald Trumps recent legal entanglements.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The legal entanglements of Donald Trump
Staff Reporter Selena Liu discusses the recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and its effects on local banks.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The Ohio train derailment
On Wednesday, May 10, the Wayland School Committee approved current Wayland Middle School Principal Betsy Gavron to be the interim assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Betsy Gavron selected as interim assistant superintendent
Candidates Christina Rodrigo and Erin Mueller win the election for School Committee in the town election on Tuesday, April 25.
Breaking News: April 25 town election results
Interim Superintendent Perry Graham announces the selection of current Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Tyler Steffey as interim WMS principal for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: WMS interim principal announced
On Thursday, March 23 WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi emailed WHS students and families to inform them that she has been named a finalist for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School superintendent-principal position.
Breaking News: WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi named a finalist for LSRHS superintendent position
WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces her plan to take a year sabbatical.
Breaking News: WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces year sabbatical
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo reports on the upcoming career day for Wayland High School juniors.
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024’s Career Day
Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
RecPass program founders Karen Kelly and Amanda Shaw celebrate the launch of RecPass on Monday, Sept. 11. The program aims to provide accessible after-school childcare for working Wayland parents. I think weve fundamentally changed the fate of after-school childcare in Wayland, and my hope is that it never goes back, Kelly said. It will only get better going forward.
The RecPASS program: A success story for working mothers
WSPNs Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga summarize the 2022-2023 school year.
2022-2023 Year in Review
Join WSPNs Selena Liu, Kally Proctor and Jenny Shine as they explore pickleball and the rise of the sports popularity in Wayland. “I think I just drove by [the high school] and saw people playing, so I started to join,” Wayland resident Bruce Greenberg said. “My friends were playing [pickleball] and I wanted to play.”
Setting the pace: Pickleball players dominate WHS courts
Seniors Derek Roberts, Emily Campos and Odelia Lu reflect on their favorite parts of high school and give advice to underclassman.
Seniors reflect on their high school experience
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler becomes the new secretary of education of Massachusetts under Governor Maura Healey. I really want to be a partner to the people who are experiencing education at all levels, Tutwiler said.
Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity
At the beginning of the year, juniors Ayush Kumar, Hallie Luo, Andrew Fang and Zack Goldstein restarted Chess Club. “I think Chess Club has grown since the beginning of the year, and now that it is at lunch, anyone can come and play a game even if they arent a regular to the club,” junior and Chess Club co-leader Ayush Kumar said. “We welcome everyone.”
Checkmate: How chess has hit the jackpot at Wayland High School
From left to right freshman Julianna McDonald, junior Sophia Verma, freshman Marissa Mendoza and sophomores Melody and Marissa Wong stand together, each grabbing a piece of dough to mold. After senior Eileen Kaewapresert made the pasta dough, the rest of the students got to create the shapes of their choice. “At first, this was only a small group to bond with two special needs students, Melody and Marissa [Wong], because they already had an interest in cooking,” Kaewprasert said.
WHS students collaborate through Cooking Club
Custodial staff at Wayland High School share their experiences working here at the school. It’s a basic job, it’s hard, we do a lot of work, WHS custodian Sean Slavin said. That’s one thing, when we get new people that we want to interview, we tell them ‘It’s not hard work, it’s a lot of work.’
Hidden heroes: The custodial staff of Wayland High School
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike OConnor
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike O’Connor
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
Senior Xande Santos and junior Alex Crawford have joined MLS NEXT, a pre-professional soccer league. Due to contract and Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) restrictions, the two are unable to play for the Wayland boys varsity soccer team this season.
MLS NEXT: Two Wayland soccer players shoot towards professional
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.
Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS
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
Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.
Football clinches a close victory against Ashland
Freshman Corinne Larson runs beside a Boston Latin player, racing to get the ball first.
Girls soccer scores a win over Boston Latin
Junior Samantha Lee back sets the ball to junior Abby Bennett. This is Lee and Bennetts second year playing on the varsity volleyball team.
Girls volleyball sets up the season with a win
Senior Henrique Abecasis slide tackles his opponent. Abecasis is an exchange student from Portugal.
Boys soccer secures a win against North Reading
WSPN staff experienced summer vacation in many different ways this year. Here are some highlights:
Gallery: WSPN’s summer scenes
Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.
Football clinches a close victory against Ashland
Freshman Corinne Larson runs beside a Boston Latin player, racing to get the ball first.
Girls soccer scores a win over Boston Latin
Junior Samantha Lee back sets the ball to junior Abby Bennett. This is Lee and Bennetts second year playing on the varsity volleyball team.
Girls volleyball sets up the season with a win
Senior Henrique Abecasis slide tackles his opponent. Abecasis is an exchange student from Portugal.
Boys soccer secures a win against North Reading
Captain senior Deirdre Brown cradles the ball as a Whitman-Hanson player defends her.
Girls lacrosse beats Whitman-Hanson in playoffs
Join WSPNs Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler as they discuss the best fall fashion trends.
The upcoming season of fall fashion trends
Join WSPNs Elyssa Grillo as she discusses the pushback on Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamets new relationship.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet: An unexpected duo
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
WSPNs Reva Datar reviews Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan.
“Oppenheimer:” Yet another canvas for Christopher Nolan
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her opinion on some of the changes from Daisy Jones & The Six when it was adapted from a novel into a miniseries on Amazon Prime Video.
Miniseries review: “Daisy Jones & The Six”
Join WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans as they review girl group sensation, aespas, newest mini album: MY WORLD. After waiting nearly 11 months without so much as a peep from the quartet or managing company, fans are ecstatic to finally enjoy music from the group again.
Album Review: “MY WORLD”
WSPNs Selena Liu, Hallie Luo and Jenny Shine review Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour.
Concert Review: “The Eras Tour” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Crossword: Easter
Crossword: Easter
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Senior Amartya Nagesha has always been focused on improving her singing skills. After joining the Honors Concert Choir, and taking numerous years of singing lessons, Nagesha has started applying to music colleges such as Berklee College of Music.
January’s Artist of the Month: Amartya Nagesha
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 one of senior Sarah Foleys AP art Projects. She played with different mediums, colors and design elements to create this piece. I like the vibrant colors and different textures,” Foley said.
September’s Artist of the Month: Sarah Foley
The image above is one of freshman Tristen Chows metalsmithing projects. Chow concluded that this was one of the hardests projects she’s done all year. “Everyone else was making something flat, like a landscape, or a medal, but I wanted to do something different, Chow said. It took time and sweat, but I had a blast.
June’s Artist of the Month: Tristen Chow
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
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPNs Kally Proctor discusses the impact of shock factor protests, with a focus on the recent climate change protest at the U.S. Open.
Opinion: Actions speak volumes…or do they?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.
Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS
WSPNs Reva Datar discusses the effects of the Supreme Courts recent decisions.
Opinion: SCOTUS, don’t get carried away
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses the football Saudi League and its impact on the future of football.
Opinion: The Saudi Arabian League is the end of Football
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Opinion: Is Medvedev’s French Open loss part of a curse or a mentality?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz is back on track to be the best player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
In the second installment of their opinion series, Three Takes On, Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on course selections.
Opinion: Three takes on course selection
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
Senior Ava Balukonis checks over her shoulder to check that her boat is on the right course. Balukonis raced the womens straight four at Nationals in Sarasota, Florida.
Podcast: Wayland-Weston crew team members look back on nationals
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
WHS Super Bowl predictions
WHS Super Bowl predictions
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Pickleball Micd Up
Pickleball Mic’d Up
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
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Emma Zocco

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Emma Zocco, Class of 2025, a third year reporter and the social media editor for WSPN. Emma plays for the varsity field hockey team, and in her free time, she likes to spend time with friends, read, travel and with her family.

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Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.

Football clinches a close victory against Ashland

Emma Zocco, Sasha Libenzon, and Talia Macchi
September 22, 2023
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.

Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS

Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco
September 13, 2023
Seniors Derek Roberts, Emily Campos and Odelia Lu reflect on their favorite parts of high school and give advice to underclassman.

Seniors reflect on their high school experience

Abby Raftery and Emma Zocco
June 9, 2023
Freshman Elliot Koopersmith jukes out his opponent as he moves closer to the net. Koopersmith was on the varsity soccer team in the fall.

Boys lacrosse wins over Waltham

Charlotte Thirman, Sasha Libenzon, and Emma Zocco
May 13, 2023
Seniors Trisha Raj, Alex McQuilkin and Sadie Norgaard

Dance the night away: Senior prom 2023

Sasha Libenzon, Talia Macchi, and Emma Zocco
May 11, 2023
Junior Graham Lieb challenges fellow junior Joey Burke to see who will fall over first. Some juniors who didnt attend the senior prom went to Late Night early to help set up.

All Late Night long

Sasha Libenzon and Emma Zocco
May 11, 2023
Senior Emily Campos (right) and her date

Along the harbor

Sasha Libenzon, Talia Macchi, and Emma Zocco
May 11, 2023
Senior Luke Caples, senior Jake Zocco and sophomore Alex Crawford stand in the trunk of the truck behind their dates, junior Gabriella Cannavino and seniors Ashley Hanna and Hannah Chase.

Kicking off the evening: Pre-prom

Sasha Libenzon, Emma Zocco, and Talia Macchi
May 11, 2023
Senior Cal Harding is lifted into the air by his classmates. As the night progressed, more seniors filled the dance floor, celebrating the end of their Wayland high school careers.

Inside the Marriott Long Wharf

Sasha Libenzon, Emma Zocco, and Talia Macchi
May 11, 2023

Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant

Emma Zocco, Jane Tardif, and Mischa Lee
May 4, 2023
Megan Smith, Spanish

A blast from the past: WHS teachers who were WHS students first

Carolina Sdoia and Emma Zocco
April 26, 2023
Sophomore Luke DiPietrio-Froio and junior Ben Wright participate in the boys 110 meter hurdles. Wright got second, and Dipietrio-Froio placed third. Both ran in the 400 meter hurdle race as well. My favorite thing about racing is probably just trying to get the best time I can, Wright said.

Track and field misses the mark against Weston

Sasha Libenzon and Emma Zocco
April 24, 2023
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders

Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders

Jane Tardif, Nina Wilson, and Emma Zocco
April 13, 2023
During the WCPA annual egg hunt, a high school volunteer carefully colors in an Easter bunny on a participants hand.

WCPA presents Wayland’s annual spring egg hunt

Kally Proctor, Emma Zocco, and Melina Barris
April 10, 2023
Freshman Finn Bell signals to his teammate that the opponents ball is about to go out.

Boys volleyball falls to Milford

Charlotte Thirman and Emma Zocco
April 6, 2023
On Thursday, March 23 WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi emailed WHS students and families to inform them that she has been named a finalist for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School superintendent-principal position.

[Photo] Breaking News: WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi named a finalist for LSRHS superintendent position

March 23, 2023
Senior Hunter Harris practices lifting senior Charlotte Richter in preparation for the coed dance.

Dancing towards Senior Show

Emma Zocco and Melina Barris
March 8, 2023
Sophomore Michael Keenan stretches his leg out to escape his opponent. An escape is worth two points.

Wrestling hits the mat in a quad meet

Emma Zocco, Carolina Sdoia, and Bowen Morrison
January 26, 2023

Making midterms manageable: Advice from WHS students and teachers

Mischa Lee and Emma Zocco
January 24, 2023
Every high school sport comes with challenges, but for the Wayland Swim and Dive team they are additive elements that make for a stressful season. The image above shows Junior Katie Pralle performing an 100 butterfly at Waylands dual meet against Holliston on Dec. 8, 2022. Divers performed earlier in the meet where many of them made their first cuts for states.

[Photo] The stress and success of Wayland swim and dive

February 7, 2023
Senior Katie Shouten hugs chorus director Rachel Carroll at the Winter Choral Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. The concert brought Wayland Middle School and Wayland High School together. Members of the school’s choir groups serenaded the audience in seven separate groups before coming together for one song to end the concert.

[Photo] WSPN’s photos of 2022

January 13, 2023
A peek into Russells Garden Center during the holiday season

A peek into Russell’s Garden Center during the holiday season

Emma Zocco, Carolina Sdoia, and Mischa Lee
January 5, 2023
Due to how easy they are to take care off, Phalaenopsis are a very popular buy at Russells. This flower blooms during different times of the year. Keeping these flowers close to a window, exposed to light, and watered thoroughly every time it is dry, will keep the flower alive and full of color. Due to the simple nature of Phalaenopsis, Russells puts them out all year, especially in the summer when the flowers thrive in the shade.

A dash of festivity at Russell’s Garden Center (gallery)

Emma Zocco, Mischa Lee, and Carolina Sdoia
January 5, 2023

Get to know Russell’s Garden Center (video)

Carolina Sdoia, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
January 5, 2023
Senior Katie Schouten embraces chorus director Rachel Carroll. Caroll directs the Wayland High School choir groups, while Bernadette Vanaria directs the Wayland Middle School choir groups. Ms. Vanaria is a great teacher and makes the class fun for students, seventh grader Grace Zocco said.

Wayland chorus sings in harmony at Winter Choral Concert

Emma Zocco
December 23, 2022
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