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News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Class of 2028 executive board poses for a photo for the yearbook. The Class of 2028 recently broke the freshman fundraising record by making around $15,000 so far.
Class of 2028 breaks freshman fundraising record
ICYMI: March 17 - Wayland teachers "walk-in", preview into the Senior Show and the course selection process
ICYMI: March 17 – Wayland teachers “walk-in”, preview into the Senior Show and the course selection process
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
A backstage look into the creation of the Class of 2025’s Senior Show, and the connections it’s formed. “We’ve definitely gotten closer with the people in our groups,” Alongi said. “It's just really fun to rehearse with everyone.”
Class of 2025 sets the stage for the Senior Show
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake originating from the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was felt in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 27.
Breaking News: 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Boston area
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
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
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
A backstage look into the creation of the Class of 2025’s Senior Show, and the connections it’s formed. “We’ve definitely gotten closer with the people in our groups,” Alongi said. “It's just really fun to rehearse with everyone.”
Class of 2025 sets the stage for the Senior Show
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.
Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House
While there is a relatively small number of people diagnosed, rare diseases are the center of a web of connections that bring a variety of unique communities together. Research and medical advancements could not be possible without collaboration and communication between these groups, emphasizing the role of supporting one another when solving so-called impossible cases. “Rare patient communities are educated and powerful forces that hold us accountable to deliver those meaningful outcomes that matter most today,” Sarepta Therapeutics Executive Medical Director Stefanie Mason said.
Boston Globe’s Rare Disease Summit emphasizes the importance of community with the treatment of rare diseases
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
A group of hikers and porters, including Wayland Middle School teachers Kelly Naughton, Brian Reddington and Daniel Fernandez-Davila, pose near the end of the Mount Kilimanjaro hike. “They said one dream, one team, don't stop till the top,” Fernandez-Davila said. “That's the phrase. Every day they repeated it to you.”
WMS teachers climb Mount Kilimanjaro to make a difference
Cape Cod is a popular tourist destination for Massachusetts residents and enjoy the scenery that the coastal area has to offer. Unfortunately, Cape Cod is being faced with consequences of climate change such as rising sea levels, erosion and a loss of biodiversity. “[My family and I] have been going there since 1984, so we really watched the Cape shrink every year,” lifelong Cape Cod visitor Mary Hicks said.
Cape Cod faces climate consequences
The Wayland Scholarship Foundation was created to help students reach their future goals when choosing which college to attend. “I have a lot of ambitious goals for the program,” Committee Chair Jeanne Brown said. “But primarily, the goal is to ensure that students who have academic promise and financial need get a little help getting to their first year of college.”
The Wayland Scholarship Foundation: Supporting students with academic promise
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
WSPN's Emily Wyner dives in to popular bagel store "PopUp Bagels" that has recently opened a new location in Seaport, Boston.
PopUp Bagels spreads to Seaport
WSPN'S Molly and Abby Bergeron highlight freshman Izzy Irwin breaking the 11-dive record and 6-dive record for freshmen.
Two records, one athlete: Freshman Izzy Irwin makes waves breaking dive records
WSPN's Vanessa Taxiarchis explores B-Tone Fitness and its business in the Wayland Town Center.
BTONE: A workout for all levels, ages, every body, every day
Le Petit Four is a french bakery located at 380 Washington St, Wellesley.
Fresh out of the oven: Le Petit Four
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
As spring sports pick up, so does the demand for facility use and time. This spring the sailing team will relocate to the Wayland side of the Cohituate Lake, where the crew team also practices.
Wayland Town Beach becomes the practice spot for sailing and crew
The 2025 NFL draft will commence on Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26.
NFL Draft prediction 2025
The swim and dive team had a successful run this last season, with the boys swim and dive team securing a state championship.
Swim and dive ends in splashing success
WHS sophomore Sazie Wrentmore competed in the 4x400 meter relay at MIAA Divisional Indoor Track and Field State Championship. She finished off the race as the anchor of the four person team.
Sprinting to success: Sazie Wrentmore’s track career
During a timeout, the players that were on the field during the play stand in a group, going over strategy.
Getting ready for spring: Girls lacrosse plays Wellesley in a preseason scrimmage
With many opposing players around him, senior Teddy Hage takes the ball up for a layup. White team players reached their arms up to block him, while pink team players watched from a far.
IBL teams dribble towards the end of their seasons
After the Raider's first goal of the game, scored by senior captain Luke Galizio, the players pile onto the glass by the student section to celebrate, igniting the crowd into a roar. "The atmosphere was incredible, having two towns that both come to support us is amazing," Galizio said. "When [the crowd] started chanting 'Raider nation' it made [the game] feel like it wasn't just one team against another, we had a whole building of fans supporting us."
Boys hockey moves past Pembroke in the playoffs
After an exciting basket, Wayland players on the bench shot up to cheer for their teammates. Head Coach Stephen Marks directed his players where to go on the court in order to successfully defend the other team.
Girls basketball falls short to Dover-Sherborn on senior night
In honor of the annual Coaches vs Cancer, all players wore pink bows in their hair. In addition to the bows, the team wore matching pink shirts and spent time before the game setting up the gym with pink streamers and hearts.
Girls basketball misses the shot in annual Coaches vs Cancer game
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
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 Alex Evangelista and Ben Jackson predict the NBA award winners.
NBA award winners forecast
WSPN's Kate Goodman reflects on the benefits history classes would gain from open discussions on current events.
Opinion: Time to talk, history classes should cover current events
The 2025 NFL draft will commence on Thursday, April 24 to Saturday, April 26.
NFL Draft prediction 2025
WSPN's Alex Evangelista reflects on the impact of misinformation in politics.
Opinion: Stop the spin, political lies are hijacking our democracy
WSPN's Olivia Green discusses the impact of Trump's decision to stop minting pennies.
Trump can’t fix the penny problem
Join WSPN’s Vanessa Taxiarchis and Jillian Mele as they interview March’s Fashionistas of the Month: seniors Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral.
Fashionistas of the Month: Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral
Join WSPN reporters Nina Gandhi as she talks with this month’s artist of the month: Samantha Taurisano.
Artist of the Month: Samantha Taurisano
In the past, fashion trends always followed a consistent pattern, but with the increasing influence of social media, the fashion industry is losing its structure and falling into a chaos of styles.
The collapse of the fashion cycle
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses Blackpink, a Korean pop girl group.
Blackpink: A number one group turned soloists
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
Join WSPN reporters Emma Zocco, Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista as they discuss the trends of this year's winter season.
Mens Winter Fashion 2025
Join WSPN reporters Melina Barris and Caroline Kiernan as they share some of their favorite and least favorite looks of the 2025 Golden Globes.
2025 Golden Globes looks and opinions
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
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee as she discusses Tate McRae’s newest album “So Close to What.”
“So Close To What”: A Tatiana takeover
Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they review Lil Baby's most recent album "WHAM."
“WHAM:” A bold statement from Lil Baby
Unlike any vampire film before it, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” haunts the audience along with the characters through dark tension and sickening torture.
Nosferatu: An eerie, barbaric twist on Dracula
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen
During a timeout, the players that were on the field during the play stand in a group, going over strategy.
Getting ready for spring: Girls lacrosse plays Wellesley in a preseason scrimmage
The Class of 2025 rushes the stage at the end of senior show. "[Senior show] was super fun, and it was a great way for all of us to come together for the start of senior spring," senior Amelia Lang said.
Class of 2025 entertains the Wayland community with its Senior Show
Volunteer Rick Conards copies facts from artifacts for them to upload into a database meant for archaeological research. Conards is a volunteer in the archaeology department.
Wayland Archaeology Research Group digs into the past
Soloing the second song performed by the T-Tones, junior Benjamin Hammond sings "Amazing," originally performed by Rex Orange Country.
College A Cappella Concert hits the stage
With many opposing players around him, senior Teddy Hage takes the ball up for a layup. White team players reached their arms up to block him, while pink team players watched from a far.
IBL teams dribble towards the end of their seasons
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 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Predicting the madness: Who will dribble into the final four?
Predicting the madness: Who will dribble into the final four?
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Head coach Philip George discusses upcoming boys volleyball season
Head coach Philip George discusses upcoming boys volleyball season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 113: Senior show performance and spring sports starting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 112: Teacher recommendations and full moon walk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 111: Course selections and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 111: Course selections and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 110: Preparation for the senior show and spring sports registration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 110: Preparation for the senior show and spring sports registration
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Committed senior athletes celebrate at annual signing day (video)

Kaitlyn Mabe and Kate Clifford
May 26, 2021
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[Photo] Infographic: Lunch at Wayland High School

Katherine Clifford
May 13, 2021
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[Photo] Tune in: the boys varsity soccer team

Haley Melvin
November 1, 2020
Football falls to Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Football falls to Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Kate Clifford and Kaitlyn Mabe
April 29, 2021
Students walk into the building as school starts. Today marked the first day of both cohorts returning to school.

WHS finds joy in reuniting after 411 days apart (video)

Remmi Shaw, Kaitlyn Mabe, and Kate Clifford
April 27, 2021
North Quincy breaks through Wayland's defense, while senior quarterback Luke Tacelli gets rid of the ball. His teammates ran the play up the field, but Tacelli made a rushed pass due to a break in the offensive line.

Football maintains winning streak with a victory against North Quincy

Kate Clifford, Kaitlyn Mabe, and Emily Staiti
April 7, 2021
WSPN sent a survey to WHS students to question them on their morning routines. These students answered questions about their typical morning routine on a school day. 114 students responded to this survey, and below are the results.

Infographic: Morning routines at WHS

Kate Clifford
March 18, 2021
Senior Dahlak Amanuel defends a Weston player as he dribbles the ball up the court. Despite the circumstances, the Wayland boys basketball team was able to rise above and have great success this season. “I'm really thankful that I was able to end my career on a high note playing at a high level,” Amanuel said.

[Photo] WHS recognizes winter sports DCL All-Stars

Gabe Likerman
March 12, 2021
Senior Nate Cheribum dives into the water and continues his team's relay. The relays consisted of four swimmers, all swimming the same distance.

Boys swim team finishes the season with a league title

Kate Clifford and Emily Staiti
February 24, 2021
Seniors Remmi Shaw, Juliette Smith, Sophia Midgley, Elizabeth Hiebert, Isabella Cvrk, Joni Thomas and Elizabeth Strehle social distance in front of their senior posters to commemorate one of their last times racing for Wayland High School.

Girls swim and dive splashes into Senior Night

Kaitlyn Mabe and Kate Clifford
February 13, 2021
Students work in the commons while keeping social distance and wearing masks. The WHS staff and students have been maintaining COVID-19 guidelines to keep everyone safe.

Students’ feelings on growing COVID-19 cases

Kate Clifford
February 8, 2021
Senior captains Porter Moody and Noah Lee celebrate a shot made by Moody. Both players have been a strong addition to the team for multiple years.

Photo of The Week

Kate Clifford
January 27, 2021
Senior captain Abby Gavron protects the ball from a Bedford defender and quickly passes the ball, so she isn't called for a double dribble. Gavron utilized her speed whenever she had to bring the ball up the court to create opportunities for her team.

Girls basketball falls to Bedford 34-38

Kate Clifford and Emily Staiti
January 23, 2021
Senior captains Porter Moody and Noah Lee celebrate a shot made by Moody. Both players have been a strong addition to the team for multiple years.

Boys varsity basketball starts the season with a win

Kate Clifford
January 12, 2021
25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 23: Holiday Sweaters

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 23: Holiday Sweaters

Kaitlyn Mabe and Kate Clifford
December 23, 2020
As the holiday season is just around the corner, many people are scrambling to find gifts. Here are a few last minute gift ideas that are perfect for loved ones and friends. “I had a hard time Christmas shopping this year because of COVID-19 so I heavily relied on easy DIY gifts from home,” freshman Maggie Clifford said.

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 20: Last Minute Gift Ideas

Kate Clifford
December 20, 2020
These eight easy holiday gifts and activities are perfect as we get closer to winter break!

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 13: Top 8 DIY Holiday Gifts

Kaitlyn Mabe and Kate Clifford
December 13, 2020
Students thoughts on COVID-19 winter sports season

Students thoughts on COVID-19 winter sports season

Kate Clifford
December 10, 2020
At the Stone Wall Zoo, they have set up a path to walk through the exhibits. Throughout the walk, there are light displays which makes it a perfect holiday activity that makes for an enjoyable outdoor experience.

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 5: Winter Activities

Kaitlyn Mabe and Kate Clifford
December 5, 2020
Junior Eliya Howard-Delman takes a kick as her teammates prepare to receive the ball. "This was a rebuilding year in the girl's soccer program," Howard-Delman said. "More than half of the team was new. We worked really hard to figure out how to play together as a team, and we improved so much over the season. We definitely had some obstacles to overcome with injuries and quarantining, but everyone stepped up. "

Girls soccer falls to Weston 3-2 in their last game

Sammy Johnson, Haley Melvin, and Kate Clifford
November 14, 2020
Adrenaline and high hopes come into this special game. The starting line up for the Wayland boys team huddles before kick-off to make sure the intensity and excitement levels were high. "Kicks for Cancer is way more than just another game in our season," junior captain Ben Chen said. "It's about sharing stories of strength and representing our loved ones. It hurts to lose in a game that means so much, but I couldn't be more proud of the guys. We got unlucky in some ways, but we fought for the entire 80 minutes and the guys gave it there all. That's all we can ever ask for."

Wayland falls to Bedford in the annual Kicks for Cancer game

Kaitlyn Mabe and Kate Clifford
November 11, 2020
Head varsity football coach Scott Parseghian leads his players through a conditioning drill at practice. The team is happy to be back at practice and looking forward to games starting in February.

Wayland Football practices despite the pushback of their season

Kaitlyn Mabe and Kate Clifford
November 3, 2020
The boys start the game at kickoff with senior Ryan Murdock taking the kick. Murdock is the team manager and has been for the last four years.

Boys soccer defeated on Senior Night vs Concord Carlisle (11 Photos)

Kate Clifford
October 27, 2020
Senior defender Eric Zhang lunges for the ball, as he tries to prevent a scoring chance for Weston. Zhang was pivotal in limiting Weston's scoring opportunities.

Boys soccer defeats Weston 2-0 (11 Photos)

Kate Clifford
October 7, 2020
During the COVID-19 stay at home orders, WSPN’s Max Brande and Kate Clifford experienced a Q&A session with politician Beto O’Rourke. “[Trump] has really pitted some people against others.”

Opinion: Beto O’Rourke: “[Trump] hasn’t helped, he’s only divided”

Max Brande and Kate Clifford
June 16, 2020
Take 60 seconds out of your day to relax with some nature.

60 Second Nature Relaxation (video)

Kate Clifford
May 27, 2020
Get creative with minimal ingredients, save some money and use what you have. Try out new recipes and find your favorite dessert over this break!

10 easy desserts to make with minimal ingredients

Julia Raymond and Kate Clifford
March 30, 2020
Squirrel Girl performs on Thursday and Friday, February 26th and 27th. Sophomore Sammy Janoff, one of the performers, has participated in the METG drama festival before. "I think that the drama festival excites students in the theater who haven't ever done it before because it is a very different experience than most are used to," Janoff said.

Squirrel Girl Goes to College takes on WHS Drama Festival

Kate Clifford and Julia Raymond
March 4, 2020
The class of 2019 gathers to take a class picture at the progressive dinner. The progressive dinner is one of the many events the seniors get to partake in during their last year at Wayland. History teacher Mr. Gavron believes that there is a sudden drop in effort among the senior class. “There are some students who cut back on doing homework [altogether] or doing homework in a timely manner. They will [either] pass it in late, or not do it at all,” Gavron said.

Senioritis plagues the class of 2020

Julia Raymond and Kate Clifford
February 21, 2020
Speaker Ryley Coplans presents to WHS about the meaning of one’s “sex assigned at birth”. “It is important [to be in PFLAG] because you can’t make assumptions about people and you never know who you are going to encounter, so you need to make an inclusive and representing space,” Copans said.

WW’ 20: PFLAG hosts panel for sophomores and juniors

Aiden Chitkara, Christina Taxiarchis, and Kate Clifford
January 29, 2020
Nose deep into his work, sophomore Taylor Hsu finishes his final assignments to wrap up the first quarter. Like Hsu, many students are learning how to adapt to the upcoming year. “[Quarter one] was different than all the other years because as a senior, [it] means a lot more than any other grade,” senior Kyle Mabe said.

[Photo] Students wrap up quarter one

Katherine Clifford and Kaitlyn Mabe
November 20, 2019
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