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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
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
ICYMI: May 26 - Spring sports playoffs, Window Dance Ensemble and Dubai chocolate
ICYMI: May 26 – Spring sports playoffs, Window Dance Ensemble and Dubai chocolate
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
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
The books that Wayland High School students read in English class are determined solely by the english department. This gives WHS english teachers the responsibility of deciding when it’s time for an outdated book to be replaced, raising the question: how does one determine the death of a novel?
A novel death
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”
In response to hateful events in Wayland, WHS staff and administration do their best to involve the community in counter-efforts. From making METCO students feel welcome to fighting antisemitism, see how Wayland fights hate.
How Wayland fights hate
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”
Wisdom for Wisdom is a student run non-profit organization that offers technological support to elders. Started by Wayland High School juniors Ryan Chase and Kalena Imura, the organization relies on local high school volunteers to make an impact in senior citizen communities. “Service is enjoyable to me when I know that I'm making a difference, and I truly believe Wisdom for Wisdom does,” Imura said.
Local students click into connection by bridging the generational gap
Senior Tristen Chow committed to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) after learning to cook when she was seven. Chow had to make the tough decision of choosing between the CIA or her dream school: California Polytechnic State University.
Tristen Chow: Choosing passion over prestige in college decisions
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
The boys varsity volleyball team has a record of 12-5 going into their final three regular season games. "Things are going in the right direction," head coach Philip George said.
Boys volleyball update: Team looks to continue a successful season into the playoffs
Freshman and New England Futbol Club (NEFC) soccer player Heather Maddocks kicks the ball down a turf field. New Englands Premier Soccer Club is one of many club sports teams. Club sports teams can benefit athletes greatly. However, some are very costly to families.
The cost of club sports, affecting athletes both financially and emotionally
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
As he rows, Weston junior Andrew Cui focuses on his technique. The crew team has two competition seasons: fall and spring. "I really like crew just because I feel like it is very much a team sport," Weston sophomore Jenna Cutter said. "Especially when you're rowing because you have to be so in sync with the rest of the boat which I think creates a really tight knit team and Wayland-Weston is just a really nice community between the coaches, rowers and coxswains."
Wayland-Weston crew team glides into spring season
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 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
WSPN's Editorial Board discusses their thoughts on the recent actions of the current presidential administration and the future of the first amendment.
Editorial: We fear for the future of the first amendment
WSPN's Olivia Green and Emily Wyner reflect on the Trump Administration's abuses of power.
Opinion: 2025? More like “1984”
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
Dubai Chocolate has risen to fame within the past few years. It can be found at many chain stores, and the chocolate is typically not cheap.
The rise to stardom: the Dubai Chocolate Bar
Join WSPN's Edge Wheeler as he interviews May's Fashionista of the Month: Colin Moleux.
Fashionista of the Month: Colin Moleux
Join WSPN's Kyle Zhang as he talks with this month's artist, Sophie Chen.
Artist of the month: Sophie Chen
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
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
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
Senior Annabelle Roberts uses an art piece to reflect aspects of mental health. "I realized that I had a strong desire to put more of myself into the pieces," Roberts wrote in her artist's statement. "I felt that my pieces would not only have more of an impact on my audience, but also myself."
CAPA hosts fine arts awards night to celebrate WHS students’ artistic endeavors
Senior directors Elyssa Grillo and Anna Varney stand together and bow after the end of the show.
Window Dance Ensemble performs for the final time this year
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 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 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane's
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s
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Window Dance Ensemble flash mobs the Commons

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May 9, 2012
The Warriors in a pre-game huddle with Coach Cincotta. (Credit: Jake Adelman/WSPN)

Warriors struggle to throw off King Phillip

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September 13, 2010
Spring Outdoor A Cappella Concert (Audio Slideshow)

Spring Outdoor A Cappella Concert (Audio Slideshow)

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Mock Car Crash (Audio Slideshow)

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May 23, 2010
Wayland students in Portland, Oregon shortly after receiving the Pacemaker Award and Best in Show from the National Scholastic Press Association. (From left to right: Brianna Fay, Matthew Gutschenritter, advisor Janet Karman, David Ryan, Andrew Herstine) (Courtesy Photo: Bill Ryan)

Student journalists receive top honors

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April 28, 2010
The DCL, including Wayland, decided to boycott the 2010 football seas

2010 football season canceled

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April 1, 2010
Warriors dominate in the pool at states and sectionals (20 Photos)

Warriors dominate in the pool at states and sectionals (20 Photos)

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February 25, 2010
Winter Week: T-Tones, Ms. Nowak, and Ms. Rainoff perform

Winter Week: T-Tones, Ms. Nowak, and Ms. Rainoff perform

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February 10, 2010
Winter Week: Sound Sedation Highlights

Winter Week: Sound Sedation Highlights

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February 10, 2010
Winter Week: "The Batman Song" - Sound Sedation

Winter Week: “The Batman Song” – Sound Sedation

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February 10, 2010
Winter Week: A Cappella Highlights

Winter Week: A Cappella Highlights

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February 3, 2010
Senior captain Peter Sullivan scored two goals in Wayland's 5-2 win against Tyngsborough. (Credit: Riley Starr/WSPN)

Hockey takes home its first win of the season

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December 21, 2009
Register leads Warriors to 0-0 tie

Register leads Warriors to 0-0 tie

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December 18, 2009
Last year's Wayland boys after winning the state championship. (Credit: The Becker Family)

Winter sports preview

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December 11, 2009

An Evening with Emily Osment

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December 8, 2009
Rules in many sports often put players at unnecessary risk for brain injury or a concussion. (Credit: CC Patrick J. Lynch)

Using your head: the dangers of concussions and brain injuries

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December 4, 2009
Dodgeball Tournament '09

Dodgeball Tournament ’09

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December 2, 2009
Highlights from the 2009 Masquerade Concert

Highlights from the 2009 Masquerade Concert

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November 5, 2009
Miles leads Warriors within yards of comeback

Miles leads Warriors within yards of comeback

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October 4, 2009
Feature: 100 Years of Warrior Football

Feature: 100 Years of Warrior Football

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October 1, 2009
Football home opener set for tonight

Football home opener set for tonight

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September 17, 2009

2012 presidential candidates sound off on hopes, goals

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May 13, 2009

Wayland-Bedford LAX Highlights

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April 29, 2009
Student-run computer classes help townspeople

Student-run computer classes help townspeople

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April 8, 2009

Brown scores 1,000th as Warriors fall to Watertown

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March 5, 2009

Hockey clinches playoffs, sends four to all-star game

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February 24, 2009
Wayland Hockey three points closer to tournament

Wayland Hockey three points closer to tournament

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February 13, 2009

Hockey knocks off Bedford after a controversial call

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January 13, 2009
Warriors hockey falls short to Concord Carlisle

Warriors hockey falls short to Concord Carlisle

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