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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of June 13 – Title IX, student budgeting and WHS cell phone usage
The Wayland boys varsity tennis team wins the MIAA state championship game against Bedford. The team won the match 3-2.
Breaking News: Wayland boys varsity tennis team wins MIAA state championships
WHS alumni Lizzy Francis and Sam Goldstone began the process of creating a stand alone race class for freshmen in 2020. “I think that a large issue with this country in general, honestly, is just [people] being uneducated and being unaware of different experiences,” WHS alum Lizzy Francis said. “I think that [by] bringing awareness to these social situations, we become better people, and we create a new generation of people that are kinder to each other, willing to listen and willing to be advocates for those who cant be advocates.”
“We should do everything we can to implement change:” Proposing a mandatory race class at WHS
Students in the AP Government and Politics class participate in a Civic Engagement Project every year. The project pushes them to take action towards issues, bills and policies that they feel passionate about.
I AM Bill: Civic Engagement Project pushes students to make changes in the world
Title IX: 50 years later
Title IX: 50 years later
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of June 13 – Title IX, student budgeting and WHS cell phone usage
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of June 6 – senior trips, Wayland-Westford race workshops and the return of finals
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 30 – senior graduation, mass shootings in America and WMS flooding
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 23 – Last day of school for seniors, Lunar New Year recognized as a holiday and William’s Run
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 16 – Walk to end homelessness, Wayland Music Festival and Morgan’s Message
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
WSPNs Tess Alongi summarizes the 2021 - 2022 school year.
2021 – 2022 Year in Review
Junior Nina Wilson recycles kitty litter buckets to make flower tubs. “A lot of our stuff is donated by the community,” STEMS co-founder Cassie McGonagle said. “Almost all of our vases are donated by the community, and we give back to the community in that way too.”
STEMS: a blooming business
Stop Asian Hate signs rest on lawns across Wayland and surrounding towns. “I designed the signs, I had them produced by a company and then I distributed them,” Wayland resident Jun Wan said. “I sent the news out, and people came by and picked it up from my yard. Suddenly, they were all gone, and now I see them all over [Wayland].”
The Wayland Public Library: Sharing stories of Chinese heritage
Money, money money: Student budgeting at WHS
Money, money money: Student budgeting at WHS
Summer break at WHS
Summer break at WHS
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.
Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports
The girls lacrosse players cheer on their teammates from the sidelines during the game. This season, many WHS sport teams have experienced success in the early stages of playoff season and are moving forward into the next rounds of the MIAA tournament.
WHS Playoff Preview
Wayland and Westford Academy collectively participated in race workshops during the week of May 11 due to a racist incident at a girls basketball game back in January. “We did not have a goal of solving the issue, but we hope some students will realize that taunting at games is not acceptable,” Athletic Director Heath Rollins said.
Wayland-Westford race workshops: Taking the next steps
The girls varsity four boat rows at regionals and qualifies for nationals. The Wayland-Weston crew team will be sending three boats to the 2022 Youth National Championships, which will be held in Sarasota, Florida from June 9 to June 12. I think it will be really fun to spend time with my teammates in Florida, and also get a tan, but I think that the racing part of it will be really exciting since there are so many clubs and teams competing there, junior Sophia Xie said.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows to nationals
Senior David Arenas spikes a volleyball in a match against Newton South on April 29. On the teams senior night game on May 18 against Boston Latin, the team ended victorious, winning the match 3-0.
Game Recap: Boys volleyball blocks Boston Latin on Senior Night
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Wayland girls varsity soccer gathers together to discuss the game against Boston Latin. Wayland would lose a disappointing game 2-1, before recovering against Waltham in a 1-0 win.
Game Recap: Wayland girls soccer falls to Boston Latin at home
The Wayland Warriors celebrate together after an amazing performance on their senior night. Wayland defeated Westford Academy 2-1.
Game Recap: Boys varsity soccer wins on senior night against Westford Academy
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.
Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
Senior Lucas Pralle emerges from the water to take a breath during his 100 meter butterfly event at states. Pralle came in first place at states in his event. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that has performed as well as we have, Pralle said. Everyone puts in the work in practice and our coaches work tirelessly to train and guide us to be the best swimmers we can be.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Pralle
Freshman Annie McQuilkin takes a foul shot at a girls varsity basketball game against Bedford. McQuilkin has been passionate about playing basketball since elementary school. I started playing basketball in third grade, right off the bat, I just loved the sport, McQuilkin said. I was always practicing all the time.
Athlete of the Month: Annie McQuilkin
Waye waits near her spot in the middle of the field after her team scores, taking advantage of the small break in running from offense to defense. “I would say I’m most grateful for the people that I’ve been able to meet, and the friendships I was able to build through this sport,” Waye said.
Athlete of the Month: Jun Waye
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.
Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.
Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.
Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs
Sophomore Max Markarian playing a worried John F. Kennedy, gets a visit from freshman Rachel Goldstone, who plays the role of Abraham Lincoln, during “John F. Kennedy Zombie Slayer. This was Goldstones first play with WHSTE. “[Senior one acts] bring out people who might have been interested in performing but perhaps the commitment had been too big for the larger projects, so we sort of get a broader group coming out to perform,” drama teacher Aidan O’Hara said.
WHSTE showcases five senior one-act plays
Hold the phone: Cell phone use at WHS (video)
Hold the phone: Cell phone use at WHS (video)
Green Team increases sustainability with a new composting system
Green Team increases sustainability with a new composting system
To end the graduation ceremony, the seniors take their graduation caps off and throw them in the air to celebrate becoming official graduates.
Caps off to class of 2022!
All members of the Window Dance Ensemble come together to pose after the group hip hop dance. They danced to a mash-up of songs, including “Lollipop” by The Chordettes, “Coming in Hot” by Andie Mineo, “What I Like” by Famous Dex, “Lemon” by N.E.R.D & Rihanna and a remix off of SoundCloud.
Window Dance Ensemble performs “Candyland”
Senior captain Sammy Johnson brings the ball down the field into Waylands half, looking for an open pass. Not only is Johnson a captain of the lacrosse team, but she was also a basketball captain in the winter.
Girls lacrosse defeats Acton-Boxborough
Sophomore Missy Prince stands at the net in ready position while her partner Kally Proctor serves the ball. Being at net means that Prince will more likely hit volleys as opposed to groundstrokes.
Wayland girls tennis falls to Weston on senior night
Senior captain Jake Moser braces himself to serve over the net. If a player serves and the ball hits the net, it is counted as a point for the opposing team.
Boys volleyball sets a win against Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Junior Noah Malkin gets into a ready position as he waits for the opponents serve.
Wayland boys tennis hits the courts and defeats Newton-South
Senior Lucas Thompson competes in the 800 meter relay. Thompson was the anchor, meaning he was the last in his relay group to run. The relay consisted of sophomore Daniel Narvaez, freshmen Adrian Narvaez and Nathan Tobe, and finally, Thompson.
Track and field takes part in the DCL Championship Meet
Juniors Eileen Kaewprasert (left, she/her) and Kaylee Mai (right, she/her) compete in Wayland High Schools Cooking Clubs end of the year cook off. It was exciting to go against one of my friends, but it was more fun to serve food Ive made myself to my friends,” Kaewprasert said.
Mai vs. Kaewprasert: One final battle
Sophomore actors Wilson Harding and Bethany Foreman along with senior actor Vic Macaluso practice their lines while the camera crew prepares to shoot a scene for “The Curse of the Minds of the Students of the Morrigan From Hell. The film was a project from Wayland High Schools Honors Script to Screen class.
Honors Script to Screen holds its 10th annual Movie Festival
The image above is one of freshman Tristen Chows metalsmithing projects. Chow concluded that this was one of the hardests projects she’s done all year. “Everyone else was making something flat, like a landscape, or a medal, but I wanted to do something different, Chow said. It took time and sweat, but I had a blast.
June’s Artist of the Month: Tristen Chow
Fashionista of the Month: June (teacher edition)
Fashionista of the Month: June (teacher edition)
Join reporter Mischa Lee in a review of Tate McRaes first album, i used to think i could fly.
Album Review: “i used to think i could fly”
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
In this piece, senior Skylar Gould showcases a step-by-step from when she wakes up to when she leaves for school. Goulds inspiration for this piece was her own morning routine.
Artist of the Month: Skylar Gould
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.
Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
The Fashionistas of the Month are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.
Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris
Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levis and thrifted clothing. Tangs favorite piece of clothing to dress in are sweaters. I think there [are] a lot of different patterns you can find or different bright colors with different fabrics and stuff,” Tang said
Ava Tang
Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and thrifted clothing. However, Daviss favorite store is Urban Outfitters. They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture,” Davis said.
Sarah Davis
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.
Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga and Kally Proctor discuss the pros and cons of summer classes.
Two-sided opinion: Summer classes
Guest writers MSA club leaders discuss their goals to build a sense of inclusion within the WHS community. They meet on Tuesdays after school in the media center to talk about future projects.
The Muslim Student Association: Working to build a stronger sense of community within Wayland High School
WSPNs Reva Datar discusses the effects of South Asian stereotypes.
Opinion: Stereotypes do not tell the stories of their targets
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the Buffalo shooting and how racial hate-crimes contributed to the tragic event.
Opinion: The Buffalo shooting stands at the forefront of America’s battle with hate crimes
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
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
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
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
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
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?
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: Cant Escape
Cartoon: Can’t Escape
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: Not a Moments Peace
Cartoon: Not a Moment’s Peace
Students share opinions on Elon Musk
Students share opinions on Elon Musk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
The return of finals: How students are getting ready for the exam
The return of finals: How students are getting ready for the exam
The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
IBL Micd Up Pt. 2 (video)
IBL Mic’d Up Pt. 2 (video)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E5 Super Bowl Special
IBL Micd Up (video)
IBL Mic’d Up (video)
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Committed senior athletes celebrate at annual signing day (video)

May 26, 2021
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[Photo] Infographic: Lunch at Wayland High School

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

November 1, 2020
Football falls to Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Football falls to Cambridge Rindge and Latin

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 23: Holiday Sweaters

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

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

December 13, 2020
Students thoughts on COVID-19 winter sports season

Students thoughts on COVID-19 winter sports season

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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”

June 16, 2020
Take 60 seconds out of your day to relax with some nature.

60 Second Nature Relaxation (video)

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

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

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

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

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

November 20, 2019
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