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As the pandemic reaches its one-year mark, people are becoming more eager to find the light at the end of the tunnel by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. But, as the Town is no longer receiving vaccine doses, it may become difficult for residents to get be inoculated. “A lot of people thought ‘I don’t care, I will go anywhere.’ I would’ve gone at two o’clock in the morning to get vaccinated,” math teacher Hannah Marton said. “I just wanted to get vaccinated and a lot of people are the same way.”
News Brief: Wayland Health Department suspends COVID-19 vaccinations
In a survey sent out to Wayland High School students, students thought of one word or phrase that describes or commemorates the past year. Among the most common words were unprecedented, Zoom and social distancing.
COVID-19: One year later
Three months into hybrid learning, students are learning how to adjust to a new style of schooling. I think that starting hybrid was confusing like what time class ended and what classes you had because they changed everything from before, sophomore Morgen Warner said. I think getting used to that took a little.
WHS students reflect on hybrid learning experience
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, the coronavirus infiltrates the life of some WHS students. Junior Ryan MacDonald felt the effects first hand as he contracted the virus and had to spend almost two weeks in quarantine. I woke up feeling awful, and I also couldn’t taste or smell anything, MacDonald said. Right then is how we assumed we had it, and then two days later we got our test results back as positive.
WHS students share their experiences with COVID-19
An emergency town meeting between the Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, school committee, town administrator, and other public health officials was held today to discuss how Wayland Public Schools would return to school on Jan. 4. After several hours of discussion, each board suggested to superintendent Arthur Unobskey that WPS should remain in hybrid format unless the school does not have sufficient medical coverage. All schools except the middle school, which will be remote, will hold in person classes on Monday.
All schools but the middle school to be hybrid on Monday, Jan. 4
Many young children are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 due to the Pfizer vaccine approval. “Several kids in my class have already received the vaccine or are scheduled to get it,” an anonymous Happy Hollow teacher said.
Pfizer vaccine approval passes for five to eleven age group
Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football
Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 15 – End of quarter one, Legally Blonde and meet the semi dates
WHS students will participate in spirt week starting Monday, Nov. 21.
News Brief: Spirit Week
This year’s WPSF Turkey Trot is virtual and will be held from Saturday, Nov. 20, to Tuesday, Nov. 30. Its purpose is to raise money for the Wayland public schools and to be a fun, family-friendly event. “Participants will have 10 days to run or trot the race of their choosing,” WPSF President Marcia Irwin said. “The right time of day is the time that is most convenient for you and your family and friends.”
WPSF hosts second annual turkey trot
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 15 – End of quarter one, Legally Blonde and meet the semi dates
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 8 – Lauren Astley Foundation, football senior night and Class of 2023’s semiformal
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of November 1 – Sophomore semiformal, masquerade concert and meet the semi dates
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of October 25 – TikTok trends, Halloween and opinions on lifting the mask mandate
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of October 18 – Wayland Football’s big win, freshman class officers and Jon Gruden
Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football
Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football
Weekly Breakdown Episode 33: Preseason Sports and SADD Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 33: Preseason Sports and SADD Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 32: MIAA State Tournament and Policing in Wayland
Weekly Breakdown Episode 32: MIAA State Tournament and Policing in Wayland
Weekly Breakdown Episode 31: Semi Tickets and Quarter 1 Grades
Weekly Breakdown Episode 31: Semi Tickets and Quarter 1 Grades
Weekly Breakdown Episode 30: Tik Tok Trends and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 30: Tik Tok Trends and Town Meeting
As WHS works through its 2021-2022 school year, students have experienced a large amount of stress while balancing classwork and after school activities. The stress students have been dealing with has been affecting students physical and mental health. “I havent found a permanent way to deal with the stress from school and as things progress, I find myself needing to find that permanent solution soon, sophomore Anjali Tandon said. “Some teachers dont have any regard for the stress that students are under, completely forgetting that students have other classes.”
The Stress Epidemic at WHS
Recently delivered dodgeballs wait to be inflated for the SADD tournament on Saturday evening. The annual event was disrupted due to COVID-19, but it has returned after two years. “Our goal for the dodgeball tournament is to raise money for our club so we have the ability to do fun events later in the year,” senior Haley Melvin said.
SADD to host first dodgeball tournament fundraiser since 2018
Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven, Wayland High School grad class of 2006, at a rally for state house transparency in June 2021. Uyterhoeven serves in the Massachusetts legislature. Uyterhoeven was inaugurated on Jan. 6 2021. I firmly believe its not just about electing me and then i just do whatever I want, Uyterhoeven said. I work hand in hand with constituents. Credit: Joanna Barrow
WHS Grad Erika Uyterhoeven fights for equity in the MA legislature
Freshman Alex Irwin (back left), sophomore Bethany Foreman (back middle), sophomore Ben Monhkern (back right), junior Eva Marobella (front left), senior Sammy Janoff (front right) and dog Penny Panzano rehearse a college scene for Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde is the first WHSTE production that will include live animals as part of the cast. Penny Panzano plays the lead character Elles beloved Chihuahua, Bruiser, and bulldog Mo Martins plays character Paulette Bonafontés dog Rufus. “If the dog does something unexpected, Im very into that,” WHSTE Director Aidan O’Hara said. “As long as the humans dont break character, I think its all in fun, and I think that’s what makes live theater really interesting.”
WHSTE’s ‘Legally Blonde’: Casting Canines
The Lauren Dunne Astley memorial mosaic at Wayland High School, which can be found in the courtyard adjoining the Commons. Designed by Astley’s close friends and teachers, the mosaic contains small details that represent Astley to them, like the Starbucks symbol hidden in the green glass on the left. “I think of Lauren often, especially when I walk past that glittering Wayland High School mosaic her friends and teacher collectively crafted in her memory,” retired WHS history teacher Kevin Delaney said during the 10 year anniversary remembrance for Astley that was held over the summer. “As I walk through the courtyard and see that sunshine daisy radiating over a blue horizon, I remember the bright fin loving and inquisitive student arriving late to my US history class bearing a sheepish grin and an extra large coffee in hand.” This past July marks the ten year anniversary of Laurens death and the memorial funds creation.
Ten years later, the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund keeps Lauren’s legacy alive
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
The Social Media Epidemic
The Social Media Epidemic
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 14: Athlete Interview with Julia Pak
Healthy Living Episode 14: Athlete Interview with Julia Pak
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses the inequalities of female athletes in their sponsorships with Nike.
Just Do it: Athletes need equal representation when sponsoring with Nike
WSPNs Dante Coppola discusses the MLBs top free agents heading into the offseason and predicts potential new locations for them.
Warrior Weekly: top MLB free agents and potential landing spots
The driver shortage in Massachusetts has affected athletes all over the state. At WHS, sports teams have been challenged by being late to their games. “I dont like the stress of waiting for a bus, knowing we will be late and then not having sufficient time to warm up,” varsity field hockey coach Shelly Fraser said. “Most of the time, the refs are really pushing hard for almost no time to warm up.”
A late start: The statewide bus driver shortage’s effect on sports teams
WSPN’s Emily Roberge discusses the implications of the the Washington Football Team’s workplace culture with sexual harassment, bullying and intimidation.
Opinion: The Good Old Boys Club: How NFL executives create a toxic work culture
Bede is surrounded by teammates as he celebrates his goal. Following the move, Bede has adjusted quickly to the new culture that surrounds him. All the guys are great, Bede said. Its really fun to play with players [of their] talent.
Going all in: Daniel Bede’s journey to the Revolution Youth Academy
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
Wayland girls varsity soccer gathers together to discuss the game against Boston Latin. Wayland would lose a disappointing game 2-1, before recovering against Waltham in a 1-0 win.
Game Recap: Wayland girls soccer falls to Boston Latin at home
The Wayland Warriors celebrate together after an amazing performance on their senior night. Wayland defeated Westford Academy 2-1.
Game Recap: boys varsity soccer wins on senior night against Westford Academy
Wayland girls varsity soccer faces the flag ahead of their senior night game against Waltham. They would win 2-0, a welcome victory after losing three games in a row, which included their game against Lincoln-Sudbury.
Game Recap: girls soccer comes up short against Lincoln-Sudbury
Senior captain Adam Goodfellow celebrates as he scores a touchdown in the Warriors game against Newton South. Goodfellow went on to score five touchdowns in the 39-6 win. Everything went just as planned and everyone showed up to play, Goodfellow said.
Athlete of the Month: Adam Goodfellow
Senior football captain Nick Dresens readies himself for his opponents next play. For the past three years, Dresens has been a largely unstoppable defensive force for the Warriors. I see my greatest strength as being well-rounded, Dresens said. I’m able to defend in the run game as well as drop back into pass coverage and cover receivers and running backs.
Athlete of the Month: Nick Dresens
Senior Luke Tacelli prepares for the upcoming season. The football season was pushed back due to COVID-19. I am really excited for this upcoming football season because I have worked really hard for it and been waiting for a long time, Tacelli said.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Tacelli
Senior Eric Zhang attempts to overtake the attacking player without violating the COVID-19 restrictions. Zhang was a starting center back, a position which he has played for only two years. “When I moved to varsity, I moved from a midfielder to a defender,” Zhang said. “It was probably due to a shortage of defenders and an abundance of midfielders. No one wants to play center-back. You simply dont get a lot of recognition and you missout on being able to dribble, shoot, and the other more fun aspects of soccer. So getting into the mindset that I had to do my job and could only do my job was hard at first.”
Athlete of the Month: Eric Zhang
Sophomore Jason Shu watches an ongoing meet before it’s his turn to race.
Jason Shu: Another set toward success
WSPNs Dante Coppola discusses the MLBs top free agents heading into the offseason and predicts potential new locations for them.
Warrior Weekly: top MLB free agents and potential landing spots
WSPNs Garrett Spooner discusses the the NFL teams that are overperforming their expectations, and those that are underperforming.
Warrior Weekly: NFL overperforming and underperforming teams
WSPNs Aditya Weling dives into the MLB World Series matchup between the Astros and the Braves.
Warrior Weekly: MLB World Series matchup
WSPNs Aditya Weling previews the NBA season and his two favorites for this years championship
Warrior Weekly: season predictions for NBA championship favorites
WSPNs Aditya Weling shares some of his reactions after the first few weeks of the NFL season.
Warrior Weekly: NFL overreactions
Performance preparation: WHSTEs Legally Blonde rehearses
Performance preparation: WHSTE’s Legally Blonde rehearses
Senior Will Ruland lines up in anticipation waiting for the ball to be snapped. Ruland is a defensive lineman for the warriors, and he also snaps the ball as the center on offense.
Wayland loses in a hard fought battle to Tewksbury
Meet the 2021 Junior Semi Dates (Video)
Meet the 2021 Junior Semi Dates (Video)
Seniors James Danforth, Ryan Fennelly, Sam Kaye, Adam Goodfellow and Alex Camacho all share a laugh after making a funny pose together.
Class of 2022 progressive dinner (gallery)
Juniors Genevieve Morrison and Delia Caulfield dancing within the crown in the tent.
The Class of 2023 holds long-awaited semiformal (gallery)
Senior Will Ruland lines up in anticipation waiting for the ball to be snapped. Ruland is a defensive lineman for the warriors, and he also snaps the ball as the center on offense.
Wayland loses in a hard fought battle to Tewksbury
Senior captain Luciano Sebastianelli stands with his family as he is celebrated for his commitment to the Wayland football program. His two siblings also attend Wayland High School.
Wayland football falls to Westford Academy on Senior Night
Junior Colin Brown watches his teammates anxiously from the sidelines of the field.
More than a game: Wayland football raises awareness for domestic abuse at Lincoln-Sudbury game
Senior captain Phoebe Greenaway hits the ball over the net. A player on the other team tries to block it and all of the other players look up to watch the ball.
Wayland girls volleyball falls to Westford Academy 1-3
Players get together and pose for their victory picture. The game finished 2-1 Wayland, with goals scored by senior Alfonso Alvarez and junior Luke Caples.
Under the lights: Boys soccer celebrates senior night with a win
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” junior guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “Educated” and details the most prominent factors of the memoir.
Bryn’s Books: “Educated”
WHSTE is back for the first time in two years to present Legally Blonde to the Wayland community. Posters have been hung up around the school to advertise and inform others about the upcoming event. The cast performances run through Nov. 18-20th at 7:30 pm.
The return of WHSTE: Legally Blonde
Join WSPN’s Kris Poole-Evans as he reviews the best video games to play today.
Video Game Review: Deltarune Chapter 1
Trunk or Treat is an annual event run by the Tri-M Honor Society where kids can listen to live music while collecting candy. This year, they debuted the new mascot of Tri-M, and kids had the opportunity to snap a photo with it in the photo booth.
Trunk or Treat: A slow return to normalcy
WSPNs Genevieve Morrison compares the two versions of the Dune movie, which was created based on the classic sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert.
Opinion: “Dune” lived up to David Lynch’s version, and then some
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Nadia Calder
Artist of the Month: Nadia Calder
Artist of the Month: Jasmin Wong
Artist of the Month: Jasmin Wong
Junior Jett Peter initially grew an interest in art when he was in elementary school, but he developed a much better understanding after taking art classes at the high school for three years. My favorite type of art is definitely drawing, I really enjoy sketching other people, said Peter.
Artist of the month: Jett Peter
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: And then there were three
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: The craziness has started
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: New season, new drama
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: The finale
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: who is still standing?
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 for November are juniors Ryan MaCdonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves. “My best fashion advice is to not worry about what other people think and to have confidence in what you wear,” Barris said.
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
The cast of the Nov. 2 to Nov. 14 production of Hadestown at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston, MA. WSPNs Kally Proctor reviews the musical, written by Anaïs Mitchell, which is a modern retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Musical Review: Hadestown
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses the inequalities of female athletes in their sponsorships with Nike.
Just Do it: Athletes need equal representation when sponsoring with Nike
WSPNs Sophia Oppenheim explores the possible concerns of attending musical festivals and concerts.
Opinion: Are Concerts Safe?
WSPNs Olivia Tawakol discusses Travis Scotts deadly Astroworld festival and the need for increased concert safety.
Opinion: Astroworld disaster stresses need for concert safety
WSPNs Genevieve Morrison weighs the sides of the ongoing national debate over critical race theory.
Opinion: On critical race theory, attack the flaws, not the idea itself
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 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?
In the latest installment of ABC, American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the importance of Chinese New Year and what it means to Chinese students.
ABC: Chinese New Year
Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football
Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football
Whats in the box? Challenge (Video)
“What’s in the box?” Challenge (Video)
Weekly Breakdown Episode 33: Preseason Sports and SADD Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 33: Preseason Sports and SADD Dodgeball Tournament
Junior Derek Roberts takes a swing at the half broken pumpkin in hopes of hitting it far.
Pumpkin Smash 2021: A Fun Way to Help the Environment (Video and Gallery)
Asians on Air Episode 7: The Asian community in debate and tennis
Asians on Air Episode 7: The Asian community in debate and tennis
Half Hour Hook S3E1: NBA opening night overreactions with Sony Lateef
Half Hour Hook S3E1: NBA opening night overreactions with Sony Lateef
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E1
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E1
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Half Hour Hook S2E9: The Pandemic Stadium Experience ft. Josh Schreiber
Half Hour Hook S2E9: The Pandemic Stadium Experience ft. Josh Schreiber
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Hallie Luo

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Hallie Luo, Class of 2024, is a first year reporter of WSPN. She is a member of WHS Sinfonia Orchestra, Rivers Youth Orchestra, and the debate team. Outside of school, she plays the piano and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

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Performance preparation: WHSTE’s Legally Blonde rehearses

November 24, 2021
A wasp lands on top of whipped cream, funnel cake and strawberries. On Oct. 7, the sophomore class hosted a waffle breakfast in the courtyard. “There were a lot of wasps, especially since all the food was really sweet, so my friends and I went inside to eat because you couldn’t really eat outside,” sophomore Sierra Dale said.

Wasps at WHS: Causes, effects, and solutions

November 4, 2021
Seniors Mischa Boyko and Keita Williams celebrate Halloween as princesses.

[Photo] Class of 2022 celebrates Halloween (gallery)

October 29, 2021
Players get together and pose for their victory picture. The game finished 2-1 Wayland, with goals scored by senior Alfonso Alvarez and junior Luke Caples.

Under the lights: Boys soccer celebrates senior night with a win

October 23, 2021
The “no WiFi” symbol shows up on a WHS provided MacBook when trying to gain connection. The issue hasnt been resolved yet.

WiFi dilemma continues to disrupt student learning

October 8, 2021
Many WSPN reporters speak to new WHS teachers.

MOTS: Meet the New WHS Staff

September 21, 2021
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