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ICYMI: Nov. 11 - Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
ICYMI: Nov. 11 – Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Harris supporter Jillian Kohl and her mother come together for a photo while Trump supporters stand in the background.
Engaging the community: Political activity around Wayland
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The boys varsity soccer team's Kicks for Cancer game against Westford Academy at Concord-Carlisle High School was rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE.
Breaking News: Kicks for Cancer rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
News Brief: Freshman election results
News Brief: Freshman election results
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation will be hosting the Celebrate with Heart Community Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Cochituate Ball Field.
News Brief: Eliza J. Norton Celebrate with Heart Community Festival
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
LRT has changed this year and is different than it was in the past. Instead of being like a study hall, LRT is more like an academic class. “There is a new lesson based system starting this year,” sophomore Frankie Zilembo said.
Navigating the shift: Changes in the LRT system
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.
The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
In the 14th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine interview senior Badminton Club leader Annabelle Zhang.
WSPN goes Clubbing: Badminton Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPN's Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
Zippity-Do-Dog is a hot dog stand that was founded in 2007. This food trolley is currently under the ownership of Roland Houle. It is located on Speen Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. “I took over the stand and have been running the stand since 2019,” Houle said. “I enjoy making hot dogs and providing a quick and easy meal for people on the go.” Houle, working through COVID, made an impact on the Framingham community with his outdoor trolley.
Zippity Do Dog: Beyond the bun
WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.
Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf
Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams are still in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. On Nov. 6, the girls volleyball team swept Greater New Bedford 3-0 and are now in the Elite 8 and hosting Bishop Fenwick on Friday Nov. 8. Boys soccer is playing Marblehead at the WHS turf on Nov. 7. Football is playing no.7 Burlington on Friday Nov. 8 away.
Sports update: Fall playoffs 2024
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.
WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University
As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.
A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta
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
WSPN's Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPN's Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matson's impact on both field hockey and women's sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.
Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.
The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down
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
WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the financial strain of applying to college.
Opinion: The cost of college applications is too much
With the 2024 election coming up in November, the country is buzzing with political opinions. While social media can be a good outlet for these thoughts, it doesn’t come without consequences.
Digital democracy: Social media shaping politics
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
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
While poet, book writer and musician Charles Coe reads a poem, he briefly looks up from his book to survey the crowd. Join Co-Multimedia Editor Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers the impact of Coe's poetry, the significance of Arts Wayland for the community and the response of the residents of Wayland after hearing Coe's poetry.
Charles Coe: Impacting Wayland through poetry
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
After bringing an audience member up to the stage and performing with them, the Blue Men and audience member raise their arms up in celebration.
The Blue Man Group: An explosion of color and meaning
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
Top fashion trends for fall 2024
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
Halloween costume ideas
A guide to new trends and traditional fashion for men this fall.
Top mens fall fashion trends
Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
Join WSPN’s Carolina Sdoia as she reviews the new series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story.”
Bloodlines and betrayal: The Menendez brothers in ‘Monsters’
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continues the story of the classic halloween movie, "Beetlejuice" in which the main character, Lydia Deetz, is all grown up, but the same ghost is around to haunt and pester her decades later. This sequel not only adds to the spooky tale, but has exhilarated in its bizarre characters, plot points and special effects.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Double the madness
Join WSPN reporter Jillian Mele as she reviews Tate McRae's latest new single, "It's ok I'm ok."
Tate McRae drops another hit: “It’s ok I’m ok”
Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
Sophomores Max Berkowitz (left) and Noah Horne (right) clap their hands together as they dance to the music playing.
Class of 2027 attends semi-formal dance
Junior Kordell Shouder and senior Jaden Kaufman yell in excitement as junior Michael Caulfield receives the 'Gladiator Helmet' represented to Wayland's player of the game, chosen by head coach Scott Parseghian after each game.
Football shuts down Burlington in first round of playoffs
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPN's Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 95: Picture day make up’s and voting registration
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
Isabel Gitten

Isabel Gitten, Editor-in-Chief

Isabel Gitten is co-editor-in-chief of WSPN. She is a senior and this is her third year on WSPN. Isabel was Multimedia editor last year. She rows on the Wayland-Weston crew team and plays basketball. She is also a co-director of WHS’ coed a cappella group, the Madrigals. In the summer, Isabel is a counselor at a YMCA girls overnight camp.

 

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Isabel Gitten
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[Photo] Quiz: Which WHS department should you work in?

Julia Callini
January 24, 2019
Lin watches the game from the net.

Girls’ lacrosse falls to Concord-Carlisle (47 photos)

Isabel Gitten
May 22, 2018
Students in the panel sit on stage.

[Photo] METCO panel addresses recent incidents

Jay Abdella
May 18, 2018
Hank-Gomez helps Hochberger.

WHSTE performs Almost, Maine (50 photos)

Isabel Gitten
May 9, 2018
"I’m really excited for the different level of competition," Darby Leid said. "I’m also really excited to be part of the team at Union."

[Photo] Seniors prepare for college sports

Caitlin Newton and Caroline Raymond
May 16, 2018

WHS teachers respond to racist graffiti from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WHS teachers respond to racist graffiti (video)

Isabel Gitten
May 4, 2018
Sophomores in history teacher David Gavron's Old World and New World classes recently participated in the annual Agents of Change festival.

UPDATED: Racist graffiti written on Timeline Tunnel

Isabel Gitten
May 2, 2018
The 50th anniversary METCO celebration will take place this Sunday, April 29th at Wayland High School.

METCO 50th anniversary celebration to be held April 29

Isabel Gitten
April 25, 2018

WHSTE"s Reckless from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WHSTE members reflect on winter play ‘Reckless’ (video)

Isabel Gitten and Nicole Erdekian
April 12, 2018
Pictured above is the design for a new public library on Main Street. Wayland residents failed to pass this proposal at Tuesday's Town Meeting.

New public library proposal voted down

Isabel Gitten, Kevin Wang, Jay Abdella, Julia Callini, and Nathan Zhao
April 9, 2018
Anand and senior Gabi Smith hold signs during the march.

WHS students participate in March for Our Lives (23 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Julia Callini, and Teresa Hank Gomez
April 2, 2018
The boys slide on the ground showing off some skin.

The Class of 2018 performs senior show (74 photos)

Julia Callini, Teresa Hank Gomez, and Isabel Gitten
March 28, 2018
WSPN's Isabel Gitten shares why she marched in the March For Our Lives this past Saturday.

Opinion: Why I marched in the ‘March For Our Lives’

Isabel Gitten
March 27, 2018
The South Building elevator.

News Brief: Swastika drawing found in South Building elevator

Isabel Gitten
March 23, 2018
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[Photo] WHS teachers reflect on school shootings (video)

Teresa Hank Gomez
March 22, 2018
Pictured above is the entrance to WHS on Thursday, March 22nd.

News Brief: Construction crew hits main gas line, heat to high school shut off

Nathan Zhao and Isabel Gitten
March 22, 2018
Senior Ramazan Attasuav pins down his opponent during a match.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Ramazan Attasauov

Tamira English
March 18, 2018
Pictured above are seniors during the Senior Show boys' dance. Warriorpedia explains the Senior Show.

Warriorpedia: Senior Show

Isabel Gitten
March 14, 2018
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[Photo] Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students

Editorial Board
March 12, 2018
Peng yells at Kalanzis.

WHSTE’s Winter One Act “Reckless” (32 photos)

Isabel Gitten
March 6, 2018
Pictured above is senior Melinda Kalanzis as Rachel and sophomore Matthew Behrle as Tom in WHSTE's performance of "Reckless."

[Photo] WHSTE’s Winter One Act “Reckless” to perform on Friday

Jay Abdella
March 1, 2018
The seniors and their families during the Senior Night ceremony.

Girls’ basketball defeats Boston Latin on Senior Night (45 photos)

Isabel Gitten and Meredith Prince
March 1, 2018
Pictured above is the 1988 Jamaican Bobsleigh team with coach American Patrick Brown at the Calgary Olympics. Brown and Jamaican athlete Devon Harris spoke with WSPN about their Olympic journey and commented on the alleged racial insensitivity in the film "Cool Runnings" that was based on their story.

“Cool Runnings,” a cool break from reality

Isabel Gitten
February 16, 2018

Girls" Varsity Basketball at TD Garden from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Girls’ varsity basketball faces Weston at TD Garden (video)

Isabel Gitten
February 15, 2018
WSPN takes an in-depth look into why the movie "Cool Runnings" was not shown this Winter Week.

WW ’18: Behind the cancellation of “Cool Runnings”

Nathan Zhao, Kevin Wang, and Isabel Gitten
February 5, 2018
Pictured above are students performing in the annual "K-pop" Winter Week show.

Warriorpedia: Winter Week

Isabel Gitten
February 2, 2018
Pictured above is an image from "Dance 360," a student dance battle that used to occur annually during Winter Week. WSPN takes a look into the last decade of Winter Week tradition.

WW ’18: WSPN history of Winter Week

Isabel Gitten
January 31, 2018
Pictured above is a Jamaican bobsled. The cancelled Winter Week movie "Cool Runnings" is about the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team's journey to the olympics.

BREAKING NEWS: Winter Week Movie Canceled

Isabel Gitten
January 30, 2018

WW "18: Hypnotist show from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’18: The hypnotist show

Isabel Gitten
January 29, 2018
The team gathers during a timeout.

Girls’ varsity basketball defeats Weston at TD Garden (59 photos)

Meredith Prince, Remmi Shaw, and Isabel Gitten
January 29, 2018
Pictured above is a yearbook photo from 1950 of the Wayland High School football team. WSPN looks into the recent history of the Wayland-Weston rivalry.

Wayland vs. Weston: the rivalry

Jackie Stoller, Naomi Lathan, and Isabel Gitten
January 27, 2018
Leid plays defense at the top of the key.

Girls’ basketball falls to Newton South (34 photos)

Isabel Gitten and Meredith Prince
January 20, 2018
2017 year in review

2017 year in review

Isabel Gitten
January 8, 2018
WHS has instituted a closed campus for Wednesday, January 17th.

BREAKING NEWS: Wayland Public Schools closed on Thursday, January 4th

Isabel Gitten
January 3, 2018
Senior Zach Goldstein grabs his opponent.

Wrestling falls to Lincoln-Sudbury (37 photos)

Isabel Gitten and Caitlin Newton
January 3, 2018
The Commons at WHS. Wayland's chapter of the National Honor Society will host a charity event featuring numerous golfing games and carnival events dedicated toward cancer care and research. The event will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 20. “This is a really great opportunity to support the fight against cancer,” Wayland NHS President and senior Matthew Karle said.

Warriorpedia: The Commons

Isabel Gitten
December 9, 2017
Warriorpedia: Spirit Day

Warriorpedia: Spirit Day

Isabel Gitten
November 21, 2017
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week

Isabel Gitten
November 21, 2017
Junior Nathan Hochberger as Orin with the featured street urchin ensemble surrounding him.

WHSTE’s Little Shop of Horrors (61 photos)

Isabel Gitten
November 20, 2017
Pictured above is the login screen of eSchoolPlusPlus. Users are able to login to the site with the same information as they would for eSchoolPLUS.

[Photo] Investigating the administration’s decision to disable eSchoolPlusPlus on school servers

Nathan Zhao
November 17, 2017
Pictured above is Jackie Stoller with her parents and her sister Lilly, who is a freshman. Stoller signed her National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at Division I Lehigh University. “It is a day that I will never forget," Stoller said.

Stoller signs National Letter of Intent to Lehigh University

Isabel Gitten
November 14, 2017
Ireland, Lin, Barber and Wolff pose for a picture.

Students participate in Spikeball tournament (51 photos)

Isabel Gitten and Emma Diianni
October 23, 2017

Meet the Freshman "17 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Meet the Freshmen: Class of 2021 (video)

Duncan Stephenson, Andrew D'Amico, Isabel Gitten, Hannah Rice, and Kate Balicki
October 1, 2017
Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week

Isabel Gitten
September 29, 2017
Pictured above is senior Evan Curtin taking a photo of senior Kara Chuang. “Eventually my photos will be in the yearbook,” Curtin said. “When people look back in the yearbook in the future, it will be my picture that they look at, which I think is pretty cool.”

Evan Curtin: The effort and time I put into taking and editing these photos pays off

Isabel Gitten
September 27, 2017
Pictured above is a new Special Education Liaison, Michelle Ross. She is the third teacher featured in WSPN's series Meet the Teacher. "I am really looking forward to getting to know my students," Ross said.

Meet the Teacher: Michelle Ross

Isabel Gitten
September 27, 2017
Students participate in the annual Wayland-Weston Crew Ergathon (59 photos)

Students participate in the annual Wayland-Weston Crew Ergathon (59 photos)

Isabel Gitten and Julia Callini
September 25, 2017

English Teacher and Journalism Advisor Janet Karman retires from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

English teacher and journalism adviser Janet Karman retires (video)

Isabel Gitten and Kate Balicki
June 19, 2017
Infographic: WHS students at camp

Infographic: WHS students at camp

Lucy Hughes and Isabel Gitten
June 15, 2017
Pictured above is Smith (left) as a camper at Sewataro. “I was with my camp friends every day and all day. I became very close with them and at the end of the summer we would be sad to leave each other,” Smith said.

Ella Johnson and Gabi Smith discuss their experiences at sleepaway and day camp

Lucy Hughes and Isabel Gitten
June 14, 2017
WHS students reflect on camp experiences

WHS students reflect on camp experiences

Isabel Gitten and Lucy Hughes
June 14, 2017
Picture above is Smith (right in purple) in a gimp making contest between the arts and crafts counselors. “Everyone at camp is always going all out and nobody is scared to be weird and outgoing and try new things. All the counselors are there to entertain the kids and have fun,” Smith said.

Gabi Smith: I love being able to recreate the magic of camp that I loved as a kid for all the campers

Isabel Gitten and Lucy Hughes
June 14, 2017
Pictured above is Camp Nellie Huckins, an all-girls camp in New Hampshire. “All of the best moments were the small things that happened randomly. The late nights talking with friends, trying to go for a run and dying, morning swims, singing on the tables, dressing up like crazy people for lunches and more,” Johnson said.

Ella Johnson: Camp introduced me to a lot of different types of people and situations

Isabel Gitten and Lucy Hughes
June 14, 2017

2017 Graduation from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Speeches from class of 2017 graduation (video)

Isabel Gitten and Kate Balicki
June 10, 2017

Where WHS students go to camp (map)

Isabel Gitten and Lucy Hughes
June 8, 2017
Isabel Gitten and Janani Gandhi share their two experiences with studying for the ACT.

2 ways to study for the ACT

Isabel Gitten and Janani Gandhi
June 1, 2017
WSPN's reporters and editors have come together to share their studying techniques and experiences with the SAT, ACT, and the biology, chemistry, and US history SAT II.

Guides to the SAT, ACT, and SAT II

Matt Karle, Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, Isabel Gitten, Janani Gandhi, and Nandita Subbiah
June 1, 2017
Boys' volleyball defeats Lowell (34 photos)

Boys’ volleyball defeats Lowell (34 photos)

Isabel Gitten
June 1, 2017
Boys' soccer honored at Red Sox game (50 photos)

Boys’ soccer honored at Red Sox game (50 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Duncan Stephenson, Janani Gandhi, Jackie Stoller, and Charlie Moore
April 23, 2017
One of the bigger compromises the junior e-board made was settling on mandated party buses, a middle ground between mandated coach buses and private external transportation.

Opt-out forms for prom coach buses

Isabel Gitten and Aimee LaRochelle
March 7, 2017
Boys' basketball fall to Weston in annual Coaches vs. Cancer game (54 photos)

Boys’ basketball fall to Weston in annual Coaches vs. Cancer game (54 photos)

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February 7, 2017
Girls' basketball defeats Waltham (59 photos)

Girls’ basketball defeats Waltham (59 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Janani Gandhi, Nathan Zhao, and Anitta Thomas
January 29, 2017
Girls' basketball beats Weston in annual Coaches v. Cancer game (58 photos)

Girls’ basketball beats Weston in annual Coaches v. Cancer game (58 photos)

Isabel Gitten and Anika Das
January 22, 2017
Above, marchers protest reality TV star Donald Trump's election in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 2016. WSPN takes a look at WHS students and teachers' positions on Trump's presidency.

WHS community reflects on presidential transition

Janani Gandhi, Isabel Gitten, Aimee LaRochelle, and Olivia Waldron
January 19, 2017

Lehmann Story from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

History teacher Lehmann describes class post-election (video)

Isabel Gitten and Janani Gandhi
January 19, 2017
Students and teachers speak about effects of Trump presidency (video)

Students and teachers speak about effects of Trump presidency (video)

Isabel Gitten and Janani Gandhi
January 19, 2017

Rally at Islamic Center of Boston from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Wayland community members attend rally at Islamic Center of Boston (video)

Isabel Gitten, Charlie Moore, Janani Gandhi, and Nathan Zhao
January 18, 2017
Wayland residents rally in support at Islamic Center of Boston

Wayland residents rally in support at Islamic Center of Boston

Nathan Zhao, Janani Gandhi, Charlie Moore, and Isabel Gitten
January 18, 2017
Seniors host Weston in annual powder puff game (35 photos)

Seniors host Weston in annual powder puff game (35 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Hannah Rice, and Olivia Waldron
November 25, 2016
Wayland defeats Weston in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game (94 photos)

Wayland defeats Weston in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game (94 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Olivia Waldron, and Audrey Camacho
November 24, 2016
Politipress: An open letter to Donald Trump

Politipress: An open letter to Donald Trump

Isabel Gitten
November 22, 2016

D"Amico winning shot from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

D’Amico scores semi-final game winning goal (video)

Isabel Gitten
November 19, 2016
Politipress: How to be as confident as President-elect Trump

Politipress: How to be as confident as President-elect Trump

Isabel Gitten
November 16, 2016

Election Video from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Wayland residents hold signs outside polling stations (Video)

Eden Vanslette, Kate Balicki, and Isabel Gitten
November 12, 2016
Clue: The Musical (83 photos)

Clue: The Musical (83 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Abby Mitty, Lucy Hughes, and Aimee LaRochelle
November 7, 2016
Politipress: Examining the double standard for women in the election

Politipress: Examining the double standard for women in the election

Isabel Gitten
November 3, 2016
Members of the WSPN staff let freshmen know what they should and shouldn't do in high school

[Photo] Opinion: 10 things freshmen should avoid

Andrew D'Amico, Eden Vanslette, and Olivia Waldron
November 13, 2016
Politipress: Effects of the final presidential debate

Politipress: Effects of the final presidential debate

Isabel Gitten
October 30, 2016

Debate Focus Group 2016 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Students participate in a focus group for the third presidential debate (Video)

Isabel Gitten, Lucy Hughes, Meg Trogolo, and Natalie Hsu
October 24, 2016
Girls' field hockey falls to Concord Carlisle (39 photos)

Girls’ field hockey falls to Concord Carlisle (39 photos)

Isabel Gitten
October 12, 2016
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.

FAQs about voting

Isabel Gitten
October 4, 2016

Meet the Freshmen from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Meet the Freshmen: Class of 2020

Duncan Stephenson, Janani Gandhi, Isabel Gitten, and Nathan Zhao
September 27, 2016
Above is a picture of a gun. WSPN’s Isabel Gitten argues about the importance of gun laws following the tragic Orlando mass shooting. “We need to wake up and realize that stricter gun laws will lead to less gun violence,” Gitten said.

Opinion: Assault rifles should be banned

Isabel Gitten
June 20, 2016

Graduation 2016 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Speeches from class of 2016 graduation (Video)

Isabel Gitten, Nathan Zhao, and Natalie Hsu
June 15, 2016
Girls' tennis defeats Wakefield in first tournament match (23 photos)

Girls’ tennis defeats Wakefield in first tournament match (23 photos)

Isabel Gitten
June 6, 2016

Coach Adam Hughes to reintroduce leadership elective

Isabel Gitten, Jackie Stoller, and Lucy Hughes
June 1, 2016
Girls' lacrosse wins against Westford Academy

Girls’ lacrosse wins against Westford Academy

Isabel Gitten
May 30, 2016
Pictured above is a photo illustration of someone casting a vote. WSPN interviews the Class of 2020's newly elected officers.

Q&A with WHS presidential and vice presidential candidates

Janani Gandhi, Lindsay Adelman, and Isabel Gitten
May 18, 2016
Pictured above are the members of the Class of 2016 who were recruited to play a sport in college. WSPN interviewed WHS athletes who plan on playing a sport in college to gain insight about the college recruiting process.

Wayland Boosters hosts annual signing day event

Isabel Gitten and Aimee LaRochelle
May 5, 2016
Waiting for the Train (55 photos)

Waiting for the Train (55 photos)

Natalie Hsu and Isabel Gitten
May 3, 2016
Pictured above is Amanda Cosenza, the girls' basketball coach, talking to the team during a time out. Practice players from the Intramural Basketball League, IBL, have recently began to help the team practice.

[Photo] Featured coach: Amanda Cosenza

Masha Yakhkind
May 5, 2016
Above are Jackie (left) and Abby (right) Stoller playing lacrosse. The Stollers have both verbally committed to colleges to play lacrosse. “Being so close in age, we always challenged each other to be better,” Jackie said.

Abby and Jackie Stoller discuss their lacrosse experiences

Isabel Gitten and Olivia Waldron
April 15, 2016
Pictured is freshman Abby Mitty. Mitty began playing guitar after getting a concussion in the sixth grade. This year during Winter Week, she sang and played guitar in front of an audience for the first time. "Music has made me more than just a person who likes to play sports. I am now a musician too," Mitty said.

Abby Mitty: Music has made me a much more confident person

Isabel Gitten
April 11, 2016
Pictured above is a boys' lacrosse game. WSPN previews the upcoming spring sports season.

Spring sports preview

Duncan Stephenson, Gage Fuller, Isabel Gitten, and Lucy Hughes
April 11, 2016
Above is a pair of white Vans, one of this season's hottest trends. WSPN's Isabel Gitten and Aimee LaRochelle share their opinions on what is in style this season.

2016 Spring fashion preview

Aimee LaRochelle and Isabel Gitten
March 31, 2016
WSPN's sports reporters give you a preview of each spring team, as well as a couple players to watch.

Opinion: How to prepare for spring sports and tryouts

Isabel Gitten, Abby Stoller, and Jackie Stoller
March 29, 2016
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