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The first group of adults runs into the cold water during the seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik. Some wore swim caps in pink, which is Elodies favorite color. Some also wore caps that said Plunge for Elodie.
Wellesley holds its seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik
From Wednesday, March 27 to Friday, April 12, the Wayland High School Student Corps is collecting books to donate to prisoners. Students can donate their books at a box located outside of the main office.
WHS Student Corps holds book drive for prisoners
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
On Tuesday, March 19, equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown (far left) spoke about how to discuss the topic of discrimination with middle and high school age students. The event was organized by Wayland Can.
Equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown speaks at WaylandCAN event
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.
Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
A preliminary image design of the potential new Wayland Arts building which will be built in Cochituate if the zoning is approved. Wayland Arts says the new building will have a village feel and look like a farmhouse.
Wayland Arts searches for a new storage space
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
The entrance to the Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference at Roxbury community college on March 16. This conference was dedicated to increasing awareness and education about addiction, as well as calling out stigma surrounding addiction.
Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference and its impact across the community
Join Staff Reporters Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza as they interview six WHS humans about the school year so far.
Humans of WHS: Chapter three
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
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 WSPNs 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 Annika Martins and Jenny Shine as they interview Open Mic club leader Kanmani Sekhar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Open Mic
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHSs new Student Council president
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS’s new Student Council president
Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor glides down a hill during a biathlon race in the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. “The coaches were amazing and I learned so much while over there,” Taylor said. “Biathlon has such a large focus on the process of racing and the things that you can learn from each session, and I feel like I was able to grow as an athlete.
Lincoln-Sudbury’s Alex Taylor skis to the Youth Olympics and shoots to the World Championships
WHS history teacher and boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron cheers on the boys soccer team from the sideline. Gavron has been teaching since 1994, and took on the position of head coach for the WHS boys varsity soccer team in 2008. I want the classroom to be a place where students feel safe and, similarly to the soccer field, I want them to feel like they can take risks,” Gavron said.
David Gavron: Family first, school second and soccer third
Join WSPNs Kally Proctor as she talks to members of the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble about the various events and activities run by the ensemble, as well as some of their favorite parts of the experience.
A look behind the curtain at the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2024
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
WSPNs Vanessa Taxiarchis discusses the importance of captains practice at WHS and their impact on student athletes.
The benefits of captain’s practices at WHS
Join WSPN’s Bella Schreiber, Tina Su and Hallie Luo as they discuss the gap between women’s and men’s sports at the professional, college and Wayland High School level.
Fair play or foul? Uncovering the gap between women’s and men’s sports
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High School seniors who are committed to college for a sport, and what they did to get there.
WHS athletes run, row and dribble into the next stage of their sporting careers
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
White team captain senior Finn Bumstead talks strategy with his team during a time-out. The white team led the scoreboard early on against the pink team.
IBL’s white team clinches championship victory against pink team
Weston freshman Niall Cahalane strides past the opposing defense on her way to the net.
Wayland-Weston girls hockey defeats Concord-Carlisle on senior night
Junior Ido Geffen pulls the ball away from two Weston defenders as he looks down court for a pass.
Boys basketball eeks out a win over Weston on senior night
WSPNs 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 Celticss ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPNs 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?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matsons impact on both field hockey and womens sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac breaks down her thoughts about the effects of sleep deprivation on students.
Opinion: The overlooked consequences of sleep deprivation on students everywhere
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her thoughts on the difficulty of her junior year of high school.
Opinion: Junior year is the hardest of your high school career
WSPNs Editorial Board shares their thoughts on the effects of the academic culture at Wayland High School.
Editorial: Great expectations bring about a silent struggle
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Join WSPN’s Olivia Green as she discusses the temporary availability of the abortion pill mifepristone in pharmacies.
Opinion: Mifepristone should be permanently offered in pharmacies across the U.S.
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Infographic: Flowers in April
Infographic: Flowers in April
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammys.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
From left to right, juniors and Passion 4 Fashion club leaders Elyssa Grillo, Nina Eyerman and Mischa Lee pose for a photo during the makeshift thrift store event.
Passion 4 Fashion club hosts makeshift thrift store during Winter Week
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patricks Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join Staff Reporter Jillian Mele as she puts a spring inspired spin on the popular New York Times puzzle, “Wordle.”
WSPN “Wordle”
Join WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jillian Mele as the review Ariana Grandes latest album eternal sunshine.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” packs an emotional punch
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join Staff Reporters Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler as they review Ye and Ty Dolla $igns new album, Vultures 1.
Album review: “Vultures 1”
Join WSPN’s Kally Proctor as she reviews Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge.” The show played at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for three weeks from Jan. 16 to Feb. 4.
Moulin Rouge: A dazzling spectacle
21 Savage performs his new songs at a concert at Florida International University.
“american dream:” 21 Savage’s legendary album
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
In front of the Grout-Heard House Museum is a promotive display for the exhibit. We tried represent different time periods, exhibit organizer Elisa Scola said. So we have the Barbie Dreamhouse outside trying to capitalize on the Barbie moment were having.
Houses within a house: Wayland’s Grout-Heard House Museum displays dollhouses
Members of the Connect class sit at a table by the door to hand out raffle tickets. I would say the hardest part about preparing for the Spring Fling was getting the word out to everyone because the school doesnt have many all-grades events, senior Lilly ODriscoll said.
The Connect Program holds Spring Fling
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 WSPNs 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
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
Revealing the royal familys internet controversies
Revealing the royal family’s internet controversies
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Classs Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Class’s Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patricks Day celebration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patrick’s Day celebration
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
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Jessica Reilly

Jessica Reilly, Social Media Editor

Jessica Reilly, Class of 2020, is the social media editor for WSPN. This is her second year on the staff. She is a director for the Window Dance Ensemble at Wayland High School. 

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Jessica Reilly
After weeks of remote learning and canceled plans, colleges have to reckon with an unfortunate reality: the coronavirus might mean school campus closures during the fall semester.

Potential online fall semester concerns Wayland’s future and current college students

Jessica Reilly and Joanna Barrow
May 15, 2020
Seniors and college students are experiencing difficulties with online learning. Students are concerned, as colleges discuss the possibility of an online fall semester this year.

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Seniors and college students are experiencing difficulties with online learning. Students are concerned, as colleges discuss the possibility of an online fall semester this year.

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WSPNs Christina Taxiarchis and Jess Reilly list ten movies on Netflix to binge watch during quarantine. If you are looking to indulge in a comedy, drama, action or horror movie, keep on reading!

10 movies on Netflix to binge watch during quarantine

Christina Taxiarchis and Jessica Reilly
March 31, 2020
Peck bends her back leg into an attitude as she preforms her solo on the competition stage. “My favorite thing about competitive dance is that you get a lot of adrenaline in the moment because it’s so high pressure, but also really fun,” Peck said. Peck is dances with both Window Dance Ensemble and Broadway Bound Dance Center.

Hartley Peck: we [are] able to just go on stage and have the time of our lives

Jessica Reilly
February 27, 2020
Joy Mayer offers her advice on using social media effectively. “Are you being intentional about what you communicate about yourself?, Mayer said. Mayers expertise can be applied to the social media platforms used by students as they mature.

How students can grow up on social media to accelerate their success

Jessica Reilly
February 21, 2020
Women’s Empowerment Club unites with principal Allyson Mizoguchi and History Department Head Kevin Delaney to bring speaker Lauren Rikleen to WHS for a presentation. “I’m hoping to just start a discussion and start a conversation about the struggles that women face in the workplace and kind of continue Lauren’s conversation into something that is more intimate,” Women’s Empowerment Club leader and junior Maya Baranovsky said. The Women’s Empowerment presentation and panel served as two major events in the 2020 Winter Week schedule.

WW ’20: Women’s Empowerment Club hosts speaker Lauren Rikleen

Jessica Reilly, Eliya Howard-Delman, and Brasen Chi
January 30, 2020
The core members gather at junior Aydan McGahs house to discuss their plans for this years show while eating bagels. “This is a great place to share their ideas and to really get their voice out there. It’s unlike an opportunity given to most students our age,” junior Emmie O’Shaughnessy said.

TEDx chooses its speakers, prepares for spring show

Jessica Reilly and Christina Taxiarchis
January 15, 2020
Senior Ryan Dowling releases a new song with artists Hannah Hausman and fortune. The record was included on 11 Spotify editorial and personalized playlists. I feel like this is the song I’ve been anticipating on making for the past three years now, and it was such a long process that I was really happy when it turned out the way that it did, Dowling said.

Senior Ryan Dowling’s “back2california” smashes Spotify following release

Jessica Reilly
December 10, 2019

Directors begin preparations for the class of 2020’s senior show

Jessica Reilly
November 21, 2019
Girls Soccer Team and Wayland community unite for the annual Pam’s Run

Girls Soccer Team and Wayland community unite for the annual Pam’s Run

Jessica Reilly
October 17, 2019
The Muses, the all-female a capella group at WHS, pose for a photo before their annual show. “I am really excited for the new kids! We have three new freshmen who are really great. I think they’re going to add a lot musically, but also their personalities are great and I am really excited to see where we go,” senior Arden Knapp said, one of the three directors of the Muses.

A new pitch of A capella

Christina Taxiarchis and Jessica Reilly
October 3, 2019
Billy Cossart

Billy Cossart

Christina Taxiarchis and Jessica Reilly
October 1, 2019
Fatma Sayeh

Fatma Sayeh

Christina Taxiarchis and Jessica Reilly
October 1, 2019
Fashionista of the Month

Fashionista of the Month

Christina Taxiarchis and Jessica Reilly
October 1, 2019
For seniors choosing college as their next step, applying can be a confusing process. As deadlines approach, some students have become stressed. WSPN has created a guide to help students navigate their way through the application process.

Navigating your future: A guide to college applications

Jessica Reilly
September 25, 2019
Pictured above is Deanes piece Tribute to Basquiat. It combines elements of Basquiats abstract style with Deanes more realistic portraiture.

Artist of the Month: Katherine Deane

Christina Taxiarchis and Jessica Reilly
September 23, 2019
WHSTE performed She Kills Monster last spring. This fall, WHSTE will perform Chicago. Auditions for the musical took place the week of Sept. 9. It’s just a great learning experience of getting ready to perform. The entire show is great, junior Kaiyang Zhang said.

Constructing ‘Chicago’: WHSTE cast revealed for fall musical

Jessica Reilly
September 16, 2019
Sophomore Julia Mele snaps a picture with her House of Dance competitive hip-hop team at a dance competition. Dance has allowed me to meet so many new people inside and outside of school who share the same interest as me, Mele said. Mele combines competitive and recreational dance with WHSs Window Dance Ensemble.

Julia Mele: I love choreographing and dancing hip-hop

Jessica Reilly
June 4, 2019
Students at WHS have developed in interest in the possibility of a senior prom similar to other high schools. I can not speak as to why [WHS] doesnt have senior prom, but I would highly recommend adding it to the end of their year, LSRHS Junior Grace Dahlaquist said. A majority of 77.7 percent of surveyed students were in favor of a senior prom.

WHS senior events overshadow possible senior prom

Jessica Reilly
June 4, 2019
Wayland was recognized as one of the Best Communities of Music Education for the 10th year in a row. With the purpose of making something that is really beautiful and well-crafted, those skills are completely transferable to almost anything, WHS Fine Arts Department Director Susan Memoli said.

Wayland Public Schools: 10 years as one of the Best Communities For Music Education

Jessica Reilly
April 8, 2019
WHS Power Club educated students during Black History Month. In addition to Power, there are many clubs at WHS to get involved in. Community service is a lot of fun and fundraising for a good cause is also really good, junior Rohini Ramesh said.

Getting Involved: Clubs at WHS

Jessica Reilly
April 7, 2019
WHSTEs Pronoun has made it to the state finals. I think, ultimately, its about seeing other theater and meeting other drama clubs, OHara said. The performance is Friday, March 29th at 8:00pm in Boston.

News Brief: WHSTE’s Pronoun to perform in Boston

Jessica Reilly
March 26, 2019
The class of 2019 performs the co-ed dance. Seniors Lauren Campbell, Eden Vanslette, and Dale Lippincott choreographed this years dances.

Behind the scenes with the senior show directors

Jessica Reilly
March 19, 2019
There are a wide range of electives offered at Wayland High School. Students are now selecting their courses for the 2019-2020 school year. Using this quiz, students can help narrow down their options to pick an elective that they will enjoy.

Quiz: Which elective should you take?

Jessica Reilly
March 19, 2019
The Daddios perform at Winter Week 2012. Comprised of several Wayland Parents, The Daddios band played musics of all different genres. WHS students discussed their perceptions of how winter week has changed.

WW ’19: Students’ opinions on past, present and future celebrations

Jessica Reilly
February 12, 2019
Super Bowl 2019 - Which commercials did WHS like best?

Super Bowl 2019 – Which commercials did WHS like best?

Jessica Reilly
February 12, 2019
Cast members bow to the crowd as a show concludes. Members of WHSTE performed Out Loud, a short, single-act play to a group of students and teachers in the auditorium on Monday. “The message of the show was that if you have something, just say it out loud; don’t keep it held up within you,” sophomore Katherine Dean said.

WW ’19: WHSTE brings one-act show “Out Loud” to student body

Jessica Reilly and Alex Janoff
January 30, 2019
Unspoken Prayers, a painting by senior Shuyu Zhang, Januarys Artist of the Month. Zhangs painting was selected for the MAEA Painting award. “At this point, [art] is not a hobby anymore, Zhang said. I think I’m going to try and make [painting] into something I do for a career later, but probably not [right after high school]. We’ll see.

Artist of the month: Shuyu Zhang

Christina Taxiarchis and Jessica Reilly
January 15, 2019
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