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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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Jonathan Zhang

Jonathan Zhang, Managing Editor

Jonathan Zhang, Class of 2022, is a third year reporter and managing editor of WSPN. For the high school, he acts as the junior varsity coach and co-captain of the tennis team while in his free time, Jonathan enjoys playing the piano, reading and engaging in spontaneous excursions with friends.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Jonathan Zhang
WSPNs Jonathan Zhang discusses why AP exams are an unnecessary stress to students who choose to take them, as well as a hit to their bank accounts.

Opinion: Wasted money + unnecessary stress = AP exams

Jonathan Zhang
May 24, 2022
Hoping for a change: the Lunar New Year petition

Hoping for a change: the Lunar New Year petition

Sophia Oppenheim, Kally Proctor, Morgen Warner, and Jonathan Zhang
March 19, 2022
WSPNs Jonathan Zhang shares some of the struggles that Daniil Medvedev faced on his path to becoming the world number one.

Daniil Medvedev: “The kid in me stopped dreaming”

Jonathan Zhang
March 5, 2022

Escape room extravaganza: Will they escape?

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
February 17, 2022
In this installment of Jonathans Journal, as the college application process comes to an end, reporter Jonathan Zhang emphasizes the importance of finding a coping mechanism.

Jonathan’s Journal: Rue in regret or remember your red

Jonathan Zhang
January 26, 2022
In the latest installment of Jonathans Journal, as the college application process comes to an end, reporter Jonathan Zhang emphasizes the importance of finding a coping mechanism.

Jonathan’s Journal: I’m grateful…

Jonathan Zhang
December 8, 2021
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.

ABC: The language of food

Jonathan Zhang
December 2, 2021
WSPNs Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi share their reasons for why computer limitations can actually end up doing more harm than good.

Crushing Creativity: WHS computer limitations do more harm than good

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
November 13, 2021
Asians on Air Episode 7: The Asian community in debate and tennis

Asians on Air Episode 7: The Asian community in debate and tennis

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
November 10, 2021
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

Jonathan Zhang
November 1, 2021
WSPNs Jonathan Zhang weighs the pros and cons of visiting colleges and answers the question of whether visiting colleges is worth it.

Opinion: Should seniors go on college visits? It depends.

Jonathan Zhang
October 20, 2021
With more sign-ups than any other club this year, Photography Culb, though created this year, hopes to live up to the expectations of those who signed up. We hope that those who join enjoy their experience as member of our club, President Jasper Scherz said.

Capturing students’ interest: new photography club launches

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
October 13, 2021
In the first installment of Jonathans Journal, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses his journey to finding his passion for journalism and his advice for other still struggling to find a passion of their own.

Jonathan’s Journal: Finding your passion

Jonathan Zhang
September 17, 2021
Two soap dispensers rest on the sink after being ripped off from its usual place.

Popular TikTok trend “devious licks” causes destruction in school bathrooms

Garrett Spooner, Jonathan Zhang, and Taylor McGuire
September 15, 2021
Here is a list of the top ten things Wayland High School students need to know going into the 2021-2022 school year.

Ten Things to Know About the 2021-22 WHS School Year

Garrett Spooner, Taylor McGuire, Genevieve Morrison, Brasen Chi, Emily Roberge, and Jonathan Zhang
August 30, 2021
As classes come to a close Thursday, June 17, WSPNs Jonathan Zhang summarizes the 2020-2021 school year.

2020-2021 Year in Review

Jonathan Zhang
June 17, 2021
Asians On Air

Asians on Air Episode 6: Asian-Americans and Music

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
June 9, 2021
WSPNS Jonathan Zhang discusses ways to deal with the stress of upcoming standardized tests and compares American standardized tests with Chinas gaokao.

Opinion: Putting Pressure into Perspective

Jonathan Zhang
May 11, 2021
Asians On Air

Asians on Air Episode 5: Americanized Food vs. Traditional Food

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
March 24, 2021
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

Jonathan Zhang
March 23, 2021
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

Jonathan Zhang
March 15, 2021
Asians On Air

Asians on Air Episode 4: Attacks on Asian Americans

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
March 11, 2021
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?

Jonathan Zhang
March 9, 2021
Asians On Air

Asians on Air Episode 3: Asian Americans in the Entertainment Industry

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
February 22, 2021
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

Jonathan Zhang
February 12, 2021
Asians On Air

Asians on Air Episode 2: Lunar Festival in America vs. China

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi
January 31, 2021
WSPN’s Jonathan Zhang reflects on not having midterms this year and the benefits of such a development for student mental health.

Opinion: The miracle of missing midterms

Jonathan Zhang
January 27, 2021
Asians On Air

Asians on Air: Is Our Home Country Really “Home”? (ft. Akash Bhukhanwala)

Brasen Chi and Jonathan Zhang
January 14, 2021
WSPNs Jonathan Zhang discusses the effects of materialism on America and the upcoming holiday season.

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In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang responds to a comment made on a prior article.

ABC: My response, heart to heart

Jonathan Zhang
December 14, 2020
With the holidays fast approaching once again, this time amidst the pandemic, many college students are making the decision to return home. WSPNs Emily Roberge and Jonathan Zhang analyze the pros and cons of a prolonged vacation and why students should limit their breaks to only a few weeks at home.

Opinion: Shorter college breaks are better

Jonathan Zhang and Emily Roberge
December 9, 2020
New COVID-19 restrictions at WHS, like signing up in advance to use the media center, are starting to affect students in positive and negative ways. Senior Zachary Marto believes that although at times inconvenient, these rules are effective at limiting the spread of the coronavirus on campus. I think that the schools doing a very good job of preventing any spread in-school,” Marto said. “I think that the spread of the virus will more likely come from students acting irresponsibly on their own time.”

Free periods represent hope of Pandora’s box for WHS students

Jonathan Zhang
December 7, 2020
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang advocates for parents to stop forcing their kids to play an instrument.

ABC: Ardente to Success, Con Forza to Failure

Jonathan Zhang
November 23, 2020
WSPNs Jonathan Zhang demonstrates the importance of giving thanks year-round and just how easy it can be.

Opinion: We shouldn’t just be giving thanks on Thanksgiving

Jonathan Zhang
November 20, 2020
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese reporter Jonathan Zhang analyzes the importance of visiting China for ones identity.

ABC: American or Chinese?

Jonathan Zhang
November 16, 2020
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang analyzes how effective a controlling parenting style can be.

ABC: The cons of controlling parents

Jonathan Zhang
November 9, 2020
With Election Day finally here, much is bound to happen in the coming days. News editor Taylor McGuire will be updating this article whenever something happens within or due to the election, so check back for live updates!

LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election 2020

Taylor McGuire and Jonathan Zhang
November 3, 2020
In the first installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang reflects on how his mentality towards grades as an ABC has changed.

ABC: “B-sians” need to proudly accept who they are

Jonathan Zhang
October 31, 2020
Starting from Monday, October 19, WHS will move on from remote learning to in-person learning. Although there are many restrictions in place to ensure safety, students will be able to get a step closer to a normal school life. “We are really excited to see people in person,” assistant principal Sean Gass said. “It makes every faculty member feel better. It feels like this is why we do this work.”

United WHS Returns: Everything to know about returning to school

Jonathan Zhang
October 14, 2020
As the year 2020 rolled on, many students were forced to cancel the plans they had made due to COVID19 restrictions. WSPNs Jonathan Zhang examines how some of those cancellations have produced stress both for him and his classmates.

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In an upset that sent shockwaves through the tennis world, Djokovic was disqualified in the fourth round of the US Open, a shocking end to his previously undefeated record.

Opinion: Djokovic’s disqualification was unwarranted

Jonathan Zhang
October 6, 2020
This is what a sample week of the WRAP would look like for high school and middle schoolers. WSPNs Jonathan Zhang analyzes some of the issues students who enrolled in the online program will face.

Opinion: WRAPped in Solitude

Jonathan Zhang
September 21, 2020
An administrative team comprised of people of color who either attends or have attended WHS has recently made an Instagram account for people of color from Wayland to share their stories of racism and to be heard. “It’s important to recognize that [racism] is happening even if it’s not happening to you,” Administrator B said.

BIPOC Wayland: Page to unfold racism in Wayland

Taylor McGuire and Jonathan Zhang
September 18, 2020
Sophomore Jason Shu watches an ongoing meet before it’s his turn to race.

Jason Shu: Another set toward success

Jonathan Zhang
April 30, 2020
Waylands vacant lot on 317 Boston Post Rd. held a Whole Foods until it moved to Sudbury. The move was announced in 2015, and the lot has been empty since.

Town retail plummets as e-commerce become the new normal

Jonathan Zhang, Remmi Shaw, Allie Nunn, and Emily Staiti
April 19, 2020
On Thursday, Mar. 12 the WHS peer mentors traveled to the middle school to teach eighth-graders about the transition to high school life. “We’re like mediums to help kids transition both academically and socially,” junior and peer mentor Sam Goldstone said.

Altruism Flows Through WHS: Peer mentors wash away the fears of high school

Atharva Weling and Jonathan Zhang
April 16, 2020
Panera in the Wayland town center closed on December 17, 2019. Although this was a popular place for students and members of the community to eat and get work done, it closed this winter. A cafe called the Bagel Table will move into the lot in the spring of 2020.

A fight to persist as the new overtakes the old in the commerce industry

Jonathan Zhang
April 13, 2020
Candidates like Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden have begun to host online town halls and rallies in the wake of large gatherings being discouraged during the coronavirus pandemic. Senior Simon Fidlin believes the result will be positive. I think that recent generations have become less and less politically involved, so if online rallies were advertised, more young people would probably vote,” Fidlin said.

Students adapt to 2020 campaign shifts amid coronavirus pandemic

Atharva Weling and Jonathan Zhang
April 8, 2020
All students participating in the competition are part of the math team. When were studying for a [math] meet, we also study for big-name competitions like the AIME, junior math team captain Jet Chung said.

News Brief: 8 students from Wayland qualify for AIME

Jonathan Zhang
March 23, 2020
Juniors Maya Baranovsky and Zoe Sodickson introduce a panel of speakers. The duo started the club in Sept., and have seen growth ever since then [We] really wanted to start a club to highlight some of the issues that are happening in our country as well as all around the world at the time,” Baranovsky said.

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As the day for the democratic primaries approached, AP Governments students created a project in regards to the event. Voting is essential to responsible citizenship and something I hope to be able to have each one of my students grow into, AP government and politics teacher Eva Urban said.

A Voice to be Heard: WHS students play key role during presidential primaries

Garrett Spooner and Jonathan Zhang
March 16, 2020

Determination & Incorporation: The math team’s road to states

Jonathan Zhang and Caterina Tomassini
March 9, 2020
Juniors Maya Baranovsky and Zoe Sodickson present the members of the Winter Week womens empowerment panel. The panel was one of two events organized by Baranovsky and Sodickson to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. We thought it was a really cool way to combine educational activities with something that can be interesting to watch, Baranovsky said.

Mixed reactions to Winter Week 2020 arise

Atharva Weling and Jonathan Zhang
February 18, 2020
The Impeachment of Donald Trump: Two Sides of the Argument

The Impeachment of Donald Trump: Two Sides of the Argument

Atharva Weling and Jonathan Zhang
February 4, 2020

Opinion: Impeachment is the answer

Jonathan Zhang
February 4, 2020
Participants of the video gaming event held during second block last Friday battle each other in a game called Super Mario Smash Brothers. “I hope [students] have fun playing Smash,” event organizer Erik Swanke said. “Maybe we’ll get more people for the club.”

WW’ 20: The Brainchild of a Gamer

Jonathan Zhang, Joanna Barrow, and Anna Ilyin
February 4, 2020
Junior Mingle Li is practicing in the WHS band room for the upcoming All-State Festival. While Li secured a spot in the 2020 MA All-State Festival, preparation is essential. “I’m enormously proud of all the students who earned the recommendation, because that in itself is an incredible distinction and for a school of our size to have 11 kids accepted,” Director of the Fine Arts Department Susan Memoli said.

News Brief: 11 WHS students accepted into 2020 MA All-State Festival

Jonathan Zhang
February 3, 2020
Panel speakers Becca Rausch, Angela Ferrari, and Foster Newcome prepare to speak about their life as working women.

WW’ 20: “Nothing’s going to change if you don’t change something”

Taylor McGuire, Jonathan Zhang, and Katherine Kim
January 31, 2020
Many students at WHS find that their backpacks become increasingly heavier throughout the school year. Junior Harrison Kiesman demonstrates the ease that comes with a lighter backpack as he heads to his third block class. “I don’t think I’ve had any adverse effects thanks to a lighter backpack,” Kiesman said.

Strapped to a Burden: The toll of heavy backpacks on students

Jonathan Zhang
November 21, 2019
As a semifinalist of the National Merit Scholarship Program, senior Joyce Wu is putting in all of her effort to become a finalist. “The most challenging part is probably writing the essay because everyone who qualifies for semifinalists has to be a senior in highschool, so since I’m working on a lot of college applications right now, just filling out another application is a lot of work,” Wu said.

2 seniors qualify for National Merit Scholarships, potential full rides

Kyle Chen and Jonathan Zhang
October 1, 2019
Last year, the boys varsity soccer team accomplished their goal of winning the Division III state title. With such high standards from the year before, the boys soccer team has some big shoes to fill. “Obviously, coming from a state title, it’s hard to feel no pressure, but we just have to do what we have to do, and we’ll get the outcome we want,” senior captain Alex Kashian said.

Boys soccer back-to-back state titles: Putting another in the books

Ellie Tyska and Jonathan Zhang
September 16, 2019
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