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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner
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
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Harris supporter Jillian Kohl and her mother come together for a photo while Trump supporters stand in the background.
Engaging the community: Political activity around Wayland
ICYMI: Oct. 28 - Student voting, social media's influence in politics and applying to college
ICYMI: Oct. 28 – Student voting, social media’s influence in politics and applying to college
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
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
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The boys varsity soccer team's Kicks for Cancer game against Westford Academy at Concord-Carlisle High School was rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE.
Breaking News: Kicks for Cancer rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
News Brief: Freshman election results
News Brief: Freshman election results
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation will be hosting the Celebrate with Heart Community Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Cochituate Ball Field.
News Brief: Eliza J. Norton Celebrate with Heart Community Festival
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.
The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
WSPN's Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza begin their second year of Humans of WHS as they interview six people about their school year so far.
Humans of WHS: Chapter one
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
In the 14th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine interview senior Badminton Club leader Annabelle Zhang.
WSPN goes Clubbing: Badminton Club
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 WSPN's 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
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
Zippity-Do-Dog is a hot dog stand that was founded in 2007. This food trolley is currently under the ownership of Roland Houle. It is located on Speen Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. “I took over the stand and have been running the stand since 2019,” Houle said. “I enjoy making hot dogs and providing a quick and easy meal for people on the go.” Houle, working through COVID, made an impact on the Framingham community with his outdoor trolley.
Zippity Do Dog: Beyond the bun
Dr. Erin Civetti poses near the front desk of New England Family Eye. Civetti is an optometrist for a local optometry practice in the Wayland Town Center.
Eye spy New England Family Eye
WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.
Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf
Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams are still in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. On Nov. 6, the girls volleyball team swept Greater New Bedford 3-0 and are now in the Elite 8 and hosting Bishop Fenwick on Friday Nov. 8. Boys soccer is playing Marblehead at the WHS turf on Nov. 7. Football is playing no.7 Burlington on Friday Nov. 8 away.
Sports update: Fall playoffs 2024
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.
WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University
As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.
A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta
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 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?
WSPN's Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matson's impact on both field hockey and women's sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.
Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.
The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the financial strain of applying to college.
Opinion: The cost of college applications is too much
With the 2024 election coming up in November, the country is buzzing with political opinions. While social media can be a good outlet for these thoughts, it doesn’t come without consequences.
Digital democracy: Social media shaping politics
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
While poet, book writer and musician Charles Coe reads a poem, he briefly looks up from his book to survey the crowd. Join Co-Multimedia Editor Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers the impact of Coe's poetry, the significance of Arts Wayland for the community and the response of the residents of Wayland after hearing Coe's poetry.
Charles Coe: Impacting Wayland through poetry
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
After bringing an audience member up to the stage and performing with them, the Blue Men and audience member raise their arms up in celebration.
The Blue Man Group: An explosion of color and meaning
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
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
Halloween costume ideas
A guide to new trends and traditional fashion for men this fall.
Top mens fall fashion trends
Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
Join WSPN’s Carolina Sdoia as she reviews the new series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story.”
Bloodlines and betrayal: The Menendez brothers in ‘Monsters’
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continues the story of the classic halloween movie, "Beetlejuice" in which the main character, Lydia Deetz, is all grown up, but the same ghost is around to haunt and pester her decades later. This sequel not only adds to the spooky tale, but has exhilarated in its bizarre characters, plot points and special effects.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Double the madness
Join WSPN reporter Jillian Mele as she reviews Tate McRae's latest new single, "It's ok I'm ok."
Tate McRae drops another hit: “It’s ok I’m ok”
Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
Sophomores Max Berkowitz (left) and Noah Horne (right) clap their hands together as they dance to the music playing.
Class of 2027 attends semi-formal dance
Junior Kordell Shouder and senior Jaden Kaufman yell in excitement as junior Michael Caulfield receives the 'Gladiator Helmet' represented to Wayland's player of the game, chosen by head coach Scott Parseghian after each game.
Football shuts down Burlington in first round of playoffs
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
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 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Patriots Talk: Episode 5
Patriots Talk: Episode 5
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 95: Picture day make up’s and voting registration
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 94: New police dog and domestic violence awareness raffle
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
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Wayland Student Press
Katya Luzarraga

Katya Luzarraga, Staff Managing Editor

Katya Luzarraga, Class of 2024, is a third year reporter and staff managing editor for WSPN. She plays for the girls varsity tennis team and is a member of Student Advocacy Committee club. She is also a peer mentor at WHS and head of WSPN club. Outside of school, she loves to take walks with her dog, discover new books and spend time with friends.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Katya Luzarraga
The 2023 to 2024 Summer Bridge Program participants paint the windows overlooking the library as a bonding activity. The Summer Bridge Program and other transition programs are meant to prepare incoming freshmen for the switch from middle school to high school.

WHS prepares for the Class of 2028

Nadya Chase, Katya Luzarraga, and Jenny Shine
June 1, 2024
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

Nadya Chase, Selena Liu, Katya Luzarraga, Talia Macchi, and Aimee Smith
March 14, 2024
Join WSPN’s Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga as they chronicle their experience quitting caffeine for a week to discover if they can beat the coffee-addicted teenager stereotype.

An apology for our behavior last week

Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga
March 14, 2024
News Brief: Student Council officer results and upcoming elections

News Brief: Student Council officer results and upcoming elections

Selena Liu and Katya Luzarraga
March 8, 2024
Window Dance Ensemble shines during Winter Week performance

Window Dance Ensemble shines during Winter Week performance

Hallie Luo, Katya Luzarraga, and Maggie Buffum
February 6, 2024
During the Wayland Public School Foundation's (WPSF) New Year's Eve Bash on Dec. 31, 2023, the Foundation received a $10,000 donation from The Villa, one of the largest donations the foundation has received in recent years. “It was the best way to start the new year, doing something for our community and for our students in our schools,” WPSF President Maureen Barnowski said. “It felt so good to start 2024 on such a high note.”

A community donation: The Villa donates $10,000 to WPSF

Katya Luzarraga
January 11, 2024
On Dec. 6, Wayland residents attended a special town meeting that discussed the allocation of town funds to the Wayland Teachers' Association's (WTA) contract. The town voted in favor of transferring funds to the teachers' contracts.

Wayland residents vote to transfer funds to Wayland teacher contracts

Ainsley Jay and Katya Luzarraga
December 21, 2023
Fourth grade Spanish Immersion students at Loker School sold pulsera bracelets from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1. Proceeds from the fundraiser go towards providing housing, education, employment and healthcare to artisans in Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Loker School’s Pulsera Project empowers Spanish-Immersion service learning

Katya Luzarraga
December 19, 2023
Outside Veritas Christian Academy is a "thank you veterans" display created by students in third through eighth grade. On Thursday, Nov. 9, Veritas hosted a Veterans Day chapel to honor veterans and encourage acts of service for Veritas students.

A ripple effect: The deeper meaning behind Veterans Day

Katya Luzarraga
November 21, 2023
Join WSPN's Katya Luzarraga on the first official WHS 'Never Have I Ever' quiz.

The official WHS ‘Never Have I Ever’ quiz

Katya Luzarraga
November 11, 2023
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga delves into the history and behind-the-scenes process of Wayland's most memorable Halloween house. "You gotta walk close to everything because everything moves," Wayland resident and owner of the house Sean Flanagan said. "All of the Halloween figures are animatronic so when you walk by everything, it’ll come alive.”

Decorated to the nines: An inside look at Wayland’s historic Halloween house

Katya Luzarraga
October 31, 2023
A fire starts at International Auto Body shop in Wayland at 3:52 p.m. on Oct. 3.

Breaking News: Fire breaks out at International Auto Body shop

Nadya Chase and Katya Luzarraga
October 4, 2023
The Wayland High School football team will play Boston Latin on Friday, Sept. 29 on the WHS turf at 7 p.m. Before the game, there will be food and ice cream trucks sponsored by Wayland-Weston Youth Football and Cheer.

News brief: What to know about the Wayland v. Boston Latin football game

Katya Luzarraga and Selena Liu
September 29, 2023
RecPass program founders Karen Kelly and Amanda Shaw celebrate the launch of RecPass on Monday, Sept. 11. The program aims to provide accessible after-school childcare for working Wayland parents. "I think we've fundamentally changed the fate of after-school childcare in Wayland, and my hope is that it never goes back," Kelly said. "It will only get better going forward."

The RecPASS program: A success story for working mothers

Katya Luzarraga and Nadya Chase
September 13, 2023
WSPN staff experienced summer vacation in many different ways this year. Here are some highlights:

[Photo] Gallery: WSPN’s summer scenes

WSPN Staff
September 6, 2023
WSPN's Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga summarize the 2022-2023 school year.

2022-2023 Year in Review

Katya Luzarraga and Aimee Smith
June 16, 2023
On Saturday, May 21, Wayland’s first Multicultural Festival took place in Wayland High School’s field house from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. “I think it was important to hold this festival to recognize and celebrate the diversity present in our community,” Wayland parent and festival volunteer Clara Chen Fuchs said. “It's a great opportunity for the different generations to share traditions, food and culture with each other."

Wayland’s first Multicultural Festival

Selena Liu, Reva Datar, and Katya Luzarraga
June 10, 2023
Senior Assassin triggers thought

Senior Assassin triggers thought

Katya Luzarraga and Nadya Chase
June 6, 2023
Follow along as WSPN's Nadya Chase, Talia Macchi, Katya Luzarraga and Aimee Smith explore different aspects of the Senior Assassin tradition.

The strategy and sentiments of Senior Assassin

Nadya Chase, Talia Macchi, Katya Luzarraga, and Aimee Smith
June 6, 2023
WSPN's Chloe Zilembo explains the Boston Bruins' incredible regular season record and their ultimate demise in playoffs.

[Photo] The Boston Bruins: A disappointing end to a stellar season

Chloe Zilembo
May 15, 2023
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga discusses her experience with sexual assault and harassment in school.

Opinion: My silence didn’t mean it was okay

Katya Luzarraga
May 2, 2023
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga discusses the questionable reputation of House Representative George Santos.

Opinion: George Santos, the fabulist who made it to Congress

Katya Luzarraga
April 22, 2023

Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike O’Connor

Katya Luzarraga, Charlotte Thirman, and Penelope Biddle
April 12, 2023
Former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler becomes the new secretary of education of Massachusetts under Governor Maura Healey. "I really want to be a partner to the people who are experiencing education at all levels," Tutwiler said.

Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity

Katya Luzarraga
March 21, 2023
On Monday, March 13, and Wednesday, March 15, the Wayland School Committee met to discuss the budget for FY24, opening up time for public comment at the end of each meeting.

School Committee discusses Wayland’s FY24 budget

Katya Luzarraga
March 17, 2023
Sophomore Arya Samaratunga performs with the WHS’s all-female a cappella group, the Muses during a Feb. 10 a cappella concert. Samaratunga also sings in WHS’s Honors Concert Choir.

Arya Samaratunga: Conquering the chorus one note at a time

Katya Luzarraga
March 11, 2023
The Class of 2024 will be hosting a "Parent Dance" for all parents of Wayland Public School students. The event will take place on March 11 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m..

News Brief: Class of 2024 hosts “Parent Dance” fundraiser

Katya Luzarraga
March 3, 2023
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga discusses the implications of banning the term "Latinx" from Arkansas state legislature.

Opinion: Latinx will not be forgotten after 60 days

Katya Luzarraga
February 16, 2023
Superintendent Omar Easy files a racial discrimination charge on Feb. 10, against the Wayland School Committee, Wayland Public Schools, Town of Wayland, School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee Vice Chair Ellen Greico.

[Photo] Superintendent Easy charges Wayland and School Committee members with discrimination

Genevieve Morrison, Emily Roberge, Tess Alongi, and Sophia Oppenheim
February 11, 2023
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga, Penelope Biddle and Reva Datar discuss the implications of WHS students considering college in states with abortion bans.

Opinion: The political reality of college in America

Katya Luzarraga, Penelope Biddle, and Reva Datar
February 9, 2023
Members of the WHS honors Dramatic Arts class group together before their staged readings. For staged readings, the actors read directly from a script on a music stand instead of memorizing them like in a play.

Honors Dramatics Arts takes center stage

Selena Liu and Katya Luzarraga
February 2, 2023
On Jan. 4, the Wayland School Committee held a meeting to discuss the racist graffiti attacking Wayland Superintendent Omar Easy found on Dec. 21, 2022. During the meeting, some Wayland community members also shared their perspectives and thoughts on the matter.

Wayland School Committee meets to address racist graffiti

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
January 7, 2023
WSPN's Hallie Luo and Katya Luzarraga review Tim Burton's new Netflix series, "Wednesday."

Wednesday Addams revamped: “Wednesday” series review

Katya Luzarraga and Hallie Luo
January 6, 2023
METCO parents hold signs with the uniform message "say no to racism" written on them. The racist incident regarding Dr. Omar Easy sparked conversations within the METCO community, and parents organized a meeting on the night of Dec. 21 to discuss the incident. "[METCO] parents had a meeting yesterday, and 40 parents attended and talked about what had happened," Dorchester resident and METCO parent Toni Lopes said. "That's why so many METCO parents came out today to protest."

Love not hate demonstration outside of Wayland High School

Charlotte Thirman, Katya Luzarraga, Emily Roberge, Nadya Chase, and Aimee Smith
December 22, 2022
Wayland community members gather along Old Connecticut Path in front of the entrance to Wayland High School. Demonstrators voiced their support of Superintendent Omar Easy following the racist graffiti targeted towards him.

Love not hate: Wayland residents rally against racism towards Superintendent Easy

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
December 22, 2022
On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Wayland Police Department responds to a racist graffiti incident. Administration has announced a special advisory to discuss the incident, which will take place at the end of fifth block.

Racist graffiti found on WHS grounds, administration responds

Katya Luzarraga, Talia Macchi, and Genevieve Morrison
December 21, 2022
WSPN's Emily Roberge discusses the impact of Candace Cameron Bure's faith-based network, Great American Family.

[Photo] Opinion: Hypocrisies of Christian America, starring Candace Cameron Bure

Emily Roberge
December 23, 2022

Opinion: The Ukrainian crisis should be more important than soccer

Katya Luzarraga
December 17, 2022
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga and Bella Schreiber discuss the societal and political impact of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Two-sided Opinion: The controversies of the 2022 World Cup

Katya Luzarraga and Bella Schreiber
December 17, 2022
WSPN's Jeffrey Zhang discusses the controversy of celebrating Thanksgiving due to its infamous history.

[Photo] Opinion: Is Thanksgiving a worthy holiday to celebrate?

Jeffery Zhang
December 22, 2022
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga discusses the expectations of being an older sibling and how they've affected various aspects of her life.

Opinion: Oldest child syndrome

Katya Luzarraga
December 8, 2022
The Class of 2024 competes against the Class of 2022 in tug-of-war on Spirit Day 2021. Spirit Day 2022 will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 23.

MOTS: WHS teachers reflect on Spirit Week

Katya Luzarraga
November 28, 2022
Spirit Week is an annual WHS tradition that includes themed days and a pep rally.

Spirit Week preview

Katya Luzarraga
November 21, 2022
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga discusses the negative aspects of always "being real."

Opinion: BeReal makes me feel like I need to BeFake

Katya Luzarraga
November 18, 2022
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga discusses the benefits of having a dog in your life.

Opinion: Dogs are the best remedy for high school anxiety

Katya Luzarraga
November 12, 2022
Plastic spiders coat a baby doll. These decorations sit in front of the house's mailbox, greeting any people walking by.

The spooks and the screams: Wayland’s best Halloween decorations

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
November 9, 2022
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga discusses the Netflix show, "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" and highlights the drawbacks of the disturbing hit show.

Opinion: Jeffrey Dahmer is receiving the wrong type of attention

Katya Luzarraga
November 4, 2022
Seniors Jake Zocco (left) and Ethan Brandaleone (right) show off their "Top Gun" costumes. The duo emulated the pilot pair, Goose and Maverick, from the original movie."This costume was a no brainer for us since we [both] really liked 'Top Gun'," Zocco said.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2022
WSPN’s Katya Luzarraga discusses the impact family has on a world recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Opinion: How family became my wake-up call this summer

Katya Luzarraga
September 22, 2022
Displayed under the front windshield wiper of cars without parking passes is the bright orange parking pass notice.

[Photo] Breaking News: Student parking pass warning

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
September 16, 2022
Throughout the summer, many different camps and activities utilize the Wayland High School campus. Its amenities, including the Wayland Community Pool and sports fields, made it a popular and convenient location for the Wayland Recreation Department to host Summer Adventure and flag football camp while school wasn’t in session.

WHS: The school that never sleeps

Katya Luzarraga
September 3, 2022
WSPN's Katya Luzarraga and Kally Proctor discuss the pros and cons of summer classes.

Two-sided opinion: Summer classes

Kally Proctor and Katya Luzarraga
June 11, 2022

The well-deserved summer break preserves students’ sanity

Katya Luzarraga
June 11, 2022
WSPN's Annabelle Zhang, Aimee Smith, Kally Proctor, Katya Luzarraga and Nadya Chase photograph local places to visit over the summer.

Local summer spots (gallery)

Aimee Smith, Katya Luzarraga, Annabelle Zhang, Kally Proctor, and Nadya Chase
June 10, 2022
Summer break at WHS

Summer break at WHS

Annabelle Zhang, Aimee Smith, Kally Proctor, Katya Luzarraga, and Nadya Chase
June 10, 2022
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