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Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
A project that has taken many days, weeks and months to achieve is finally open and ready for use. The new Council On Aging Community Center opened their newly constructed doors to the public on June 5. Many activities took place at the opening ceremony including speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, games and presentations. In addition, food and beverages were given out for the attendees to enjoy. “We are very excited for this community center to be opening because it has been a long project and has been eagerly awaited for by many Wayland residents,” Wayland resident Deacon Hoagland said.
The Council On Aging hosts their grand opening ceremony for community center
ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
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
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Freshman Elena Tan returns the ball across the court to her opponent.
Athlete of the month: Elena Tan
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
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
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
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
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.
Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard
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
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.
The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
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
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WHS alumnus Nico Pascual-Leone currently plays professional soccer in Spain. “Playing professionally was always a dream of mine, and I'm lucky to be pursuing it,” Pascual-Leone said.

[Photo] Wayland soccer alumnus Nico Pascual-Leone fulfills lifelong dream

Andrew D’Amico
March 15, 2018

News Brief: Community to celebrate “Porrell Day”

Jake Adelman
May 7, 2013

Examining the use of social media in journalism

Jake Adelman
April 26, 2013
Lauren Cline, a sponsor of the NSPA and JEA spring convention, peeks at her iPhone while on a break. “Between Facebook, Instagram, Twitter everybody’s blogging and tweeting about their experiences here and posting all their pictures on Facebook so everybody can see what they’re up to and what they’re missing if they weren’t able to make it," Cline said.

Social media’s role in the field of journalism

Jake Adelman
April 26, 2013
Live Conversation: Student-journalists tweet convention happenings

Live Conversation: Student-journalists tweet convention happenings

Jake Adelman
April 26, 2013
Convention members and journalists discuss social media

Convention members and journalists discuss social media

Jake Adelman
April 26, 2013
Athletes compete in spring season games (49 photos)

Athletes compete in spring season games (49 photos)

Jake Adelman
April 26, 2013
This past Tuesday, the Mock Trial team won its Elite Eight Tournament trial, marking the first time in over six years that the team has made it out of preliminary trials. "I was just really happy that we made it this far after all these years," senior Caroline Kreidberg said."

Mock trial team qualifies for “Elite Eight” round in championship bracket

Jake Adelman
March 12, 2013
Breaking News: All after-school activities canceled on March 8

Breaking News: All after-school activities canceled on March 8

Jake Adelman
March 8, 2013
Above, Spooner speaks on the mainstage during Winter Week. Spooner is the only

WW ’13: Spooner shares life lessons on being unique

Jake Adelman
February 12, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: All Wayland schools closed on Friday, February 8

BREAKING NEWS: All Wayland schools closed on Friday, February 8

Jake Adelman
February 7, 2013

Taking away the dangers of gun use

Jake Adelman
December 23, 2012
Jake recommends this special recipe for sugar cookies. Make sure to catch up on the rest of our posts for our 25 Days of Christmas.

25 Days of Cookies: Sugar Cookies

Jake Adelman
December 4, 2012
Athletes debate turf usage

Athletes debate turf usage

Jake Adelman
November 5, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Wayland Public Schools closed on Tuesday, October 30

BREAKING NEWS: Wayland Public Schools closed on Tuesday, October 30

Jake Adelman
October 28, 2012
W-W crew competes in Head of the Charles Regatta (27 photos)

W-W crew competes in Head of the Charles Regatta (27 photos)

Jake Adelman
October 24, 2012
In this week's edition of Scrambled, Ellen starts off the 25 days of cookies series.

Scrambled: Pumpkin bread

Jake Adelman
October 21, 2012
In this week's edition of Scrambled, Ellen starts off the 25 days of cookies series.

Scrambled: Margarita pizza

Jake Adelman
September 26, 2012
Warriors defeat South Boston knights (32 photos)

Warriors defeat South Boston knights (32 photos)

Jake Adelman
September 23, 2012
This summer, Daisy Lin went on a volunteer expedition to Haiti where she helped out at a Mission E4 orphanage. Above, Lin smiles with her sponsor child, Jerry, during her trip.

Daisy Lin: What you get in return is payment in itself

Jake Adelman
September 18, 2012
The diagram above shows the changes in parking for teachers and seniors. (Click diagram for a larger image.)

Administration announces new parking plan

Jake Adelman
May 18, 2012
Athletes compete in first week of season (19 photos)

Athletes compete in first week of season (19 photos)

Jake Adelman
April 9, 2012
The ski team dressed up for the final nordic race of the season.

Ski team dresses up for sprints (24 photos)

Jake Adelman
February 9, 2012
(Credit: Matthew Gutschenritter/WSPN)

WW ’12: Chitchat with Doug and Matt live

Jake Adelman
February 4, 2012
WW '12: A Cappella highlights

WW ’12: A Cappella highlights

Jake Adelman
February 4, 2012
WW '12: Solo and chamber concert (Audio Slideshow)

WW ’12: Solo and chamber concert (Audio Slideshow)

Jake Adelman
February 2, 2012

WW ’12: Walnut Hill Performance (Audio Slideshow)

Jake Adelman
February 2, 2012
Members of the New England Conservatory clean up after the first practice without conductor Benjamin Zander. (Credit:Jake Adelman/WSPN)

NEC students discuss Zander’s release

Jake Adelman
January 16, 2012
(Credit: Elizabeth Karpacz/WSPN)

Wrestling loses to Waltham, 45-25

Jake Adelman
January 14, 2012
Athletes discuss winter season goals and expectations

Athletes discuss winter season goals and expectations

Jake Adelman
December 9, 2011
Winter teams train for season (21 photos)

Winter teams train for season (21 photos)

Jake Adelman
December 9, 2011
Behind the scenes of the College A Cappella Concert

Behind the scenes of the College A Cappella Concert

Jake Adelman
December 5, 2011
Seniors respond to college interview questions

Seniors respond to college interview questions

Jake Adelman
December 1, 2011
A cappella concert honors Astley (17 photos)

A cappella concert honors Astley (17 photos)

Jake Adelman
November 29, 2011
2011 Dodgeball Tournament (59 photos)

2011 Dodgeball Tournament (59 photos)

Jake Adelman
November 23, 2011
Occupy protests take streets of Boston (Audio Slideshow)

Occupy protests take streets of Boston (Audio Slideshow)

Jake Adelman
November 17, 2011
Cheerleaders compete in North Sectionals (17 photos)

Cheerleaders compete in North Sectionals (17 photos)

Jake Adelman
November 14, 2011
(Credit: Jake Adelman/WSPN)

Kristin Wheeler: You have to shut everything else in and the world out

Jake Adelman
November 14, 2011
Warriors defeat Bedford on Senior Night (63 photos)

Warriors defeat Bedford on Senior Night (63 photos)

Jake Adelman
October 27, 2011
Warriors shut out Boston Latin (49 photos)

Warriors shut out Boston Latin (49 photos)

Jake Adelman
October 16, 2011
Wayland loses water-logged game to Lincoln-Sudbury (55 photos)

Wayland loses water-logged game to Lincoln-Sudbury (55 photos)

Jake Adelman
October 16, 2011
Moynihan sisters lead Warriors to victory over Lynnfield (41 photos)

Moynihan sisters lead Warriors to victory over Lynnfield (41 photos)

Jake Adelman
October 3, 2011
Wayland drops battle of the Warriors (68 Photos)

Wayland drops battle of the Warriors (68 Photos)

Jake Adelman
September 18, 2011
The bench outside the library on the patio is dedicated in honor of Jane Louise Simpkin, a Wayland High School alumna who was killed in the 9/11 attacks.

[Photo] Ten Years Later: Remembering Jane Louise Simpkin

ebarber (Editor Account)
September 12, 2011
Spring Band Concert (9 photos)

Spring Band Concert (9 photos)

Jake Adelman
April 29, 2011
Warriors fall to King Phillip in first game of season (53 Photos)

Warriors fall to King Phillip in first game of season (53 Photos)

Jake Adelman
September 12, 2010
Town Pool project begins, sections of old building torn down (38 Photos)

Town Pool project begins, sections of old building torn down (38 Photos)

Jake Adelman
June 4, 2010
A device like this one would be used if the electronic voting article passes. (Credit: Jake Adelman / WSPN)

Proposal would bring electronic voting to Town Meeting

Jake Adelman
May 10, 2010
Winter Week: 10 Minute Play Festival (10 Photos)

Winter Week: 10 Minute Play Festival (10 Photos)

Jake Adelman
February 9, 2010
Winter Week: Helper Monkeys (10 Photos)

Winter Week: Helper Monkeys (10 Photos)

Jake Adelman
February 5, 2010
Fall Campus Colors (23 Photos)

Fall Campus Colors (23 Photos)

Jake Adelman
November 6, 2009
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