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ICYMI: Week of April 8 – WSPN’s success at Kansas City, Student Corps’ book drive and Wayland Arts search for new storage space
ICYMI: Week of April 8 – WSPN’s success at Kansas City, Student Corps’ book drive and Wayland Arts’ search for new storage space
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
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
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
Farmers markets contribute fresh food to towns and help to support small local businesses while connecting shoppers to unique vendors, nature and the community. I really enjoy how everything at the farmers market is locally sourced, Sudbury resident Jai Honda said. Ive discovered a lot of small businesses through it.
Farmers markets of our community and their impact
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 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
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
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
WSPNs Edge Wheeler and Jessi Dretler discuss the underlying stress of trying out for school sports.
Tryouts: The hidden stress of high school sports
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
Sophomore Ethan Alves wins his heat of the 100 meter dash. Due to rain, the first dual meet against Bedford was postponed to a later date, so the meet against Weston was the first meet for the team.
Track and field falls to Weston
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
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.
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
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
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
Sophomore Ethan Alves wins his heat of the 100 meter dash. Due to rain, the first dual meet against Bedford was postponed to a later date, so the meet against Weston was the first meet for the team.
Track and field falls to Weston
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
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 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
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
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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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 Waylands 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. “Im 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 teams 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 isnt 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 girls 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. Its about sharing stories of strength and representing our loved ones. It hurts to lose in a game that means so much, but I couldnt 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. Thats 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 Westons 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 havent 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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