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Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
A project that has taken many days, weeks and months to achieve is finally open and ready for use. The new Council On Aging Community Center opened their newly constructed doors to the public on June 5. Many activities took place at the opening ceremony including speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, games and presentations. In addition, food and beverages were given out for the attendees to enjoy. “We are very excited for this community center to be opening because it has been a long project and has been eagerly awaited for by many Wayland residents,” Wayland resident Deacon Hoagland said.
The Council On Aging hosts their grand opening ceremony for community center
ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
Last Wednesday, the Wayland School Committee gathered to discuss a number of topics regarding the health curriculum and Innovation Career Pathway course. Another large topic of conversation was the ways to potentially mitigate distracting cell phone usage. "These [phones] are going to distract your learning and social relationships," Superintendent David Fleishman said. "That's concrete right there."
Three Quick Hits: School committee meeting May 28
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Freshman Elena Tan returns the ball across the court to her opponent.
Athlete of the month: Elena Tan
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Junior captain Finn Bell and junior Max Walsh jump up to try and block the ball. Bell and Walsh had a combined 25 kills.
Boys volleyball defeats Greater Lowell Tech to advance to the Elite Eight
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.
Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard
Join WSPN's A&E editor Karis Tam as she talks to June's artist of the month: Sophia Wan.
Artist of the month: Sophia Wan
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.
The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Class of 2025 Senior President Armaan Chaudhry welcomes guests into the auditorium with a speech. "We are quite literally celebrating our achievements together over the past 4 years," Chaudhry said.
Seniors come together for Senior Awards Night
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Pictured above is Lina Baranovsky and her grandmother.

Opinion: You need roots to grow

Lina Baranovsky
June 12, 2016

Poetry Slam 2016

Natalie Hsu, Abby McCarthy, and Lina Baranovsky
May 17, 2016
Above is a wordle of all the topics people are covering for their senior independent projects. “The senior project provides a structure in which such students can find a mentor and design and take on their own independent work, allowing them to learn new skills and take their goals to the next level," Barbara Shellito said.

Seniors take on a wide variety of fourth quarter independent projects

Lina Baranovsky
May 17, 2016
Pictured above are the English bathrooms. These bathrooms are going to become gender-inclusive in the near future. “This is just one more push towards making the world more accessible and inclusive,” Naomi Rosenthal, co-leader of The Alliance, said.

WHS to introduce gender-inclusive bathrooms

Lina Baranovsky and Lucy Hughes
March 31, 2016
Above is senior Joey Christakis. Christakis is a key player on the boys' hockey team.

Athlete of the Week: Joey Christakis

Lina Baranovsky
March 23, 2016
Wayland Sings 2016 (13 photos)

Wayland Sings 2016 (13 photos)

Lina Baranovsky
February 22, 2016

WW ’16: Jake Jolliffe and students perform

Elena Erdekian and Lina Baranovsky
February 8, 2016
WW '16: Jason Mai self-defense seminar (21 photos)

WW ’16: Jason Mai self-defense seminar (21 photos)

Meg Trogolo and Lina Baranovsky
February 7, 2016
WW '16: Zumba (18 photos)

WW ’16: Zumba (18 photos)

Meg Trogolo and Lina Baranovsky
February 4, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students and faculty share opinions on the Winter Week schedule changes

Angela Park and Lina Baranovsky
February 1, 2016
Freshman midterm survival guide

Freshman midterm survival guide

Elena Erdekian and Lina Baranovsky
January 21, 2016
Above is Lindsay Gardel (bottom right) with a few children she used to work with. Gardel, an alumna of WHS, discusses her work in the Peace Corps in Benin, Africa. “You learn a lot about different cultures and the way that people live when they have a different socio-economic status,” Gardel said.

WHS alumna Lindsay Gardel discusses her work in the Peace Corps

Lina Baranovsky
January 21, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students share December break plans

Lina Baranovsky
December 18, 2015
Above is senior Lori Cliff (far left swimmer) competing in a swim meet. Cliff is a key swimmer for the Wayland High School Swim and Dive team. "I appreciate the hard work, and I enjoy putting in the work and hanging out with my friends," Cliff said.

Athlete of the Week: Lori Cliff

Lina Baranovsky
December 3, 2015
Shown above are people waiting outside a Target on Black Friday. WHS students share their experiences working and shopping on Black Friday in the Natick Mall. "If you have any people in mind you have to buy gifts for, it’s a good time to take advantage of those sales too,” senior Lizy Flagg said.

Students share their experiences working and shopping on Black Friday

Aimee LaRochelle and Lina Baranovsky
November 24, 2015
Pictured above is sophomore Maya Golod’s YouTube channel. Golod is a YouTuber. “It makes me feel happy that people actually want to watch my videos,” Golod said.

Maya Golod: I always used to watch YouTube videos and want to make some of my own

Lina Baranovsky
November 9, 2015
Pictured above is a poster for Misha Arakcheev's Startup & Entrepreneurship Club. Arakcheev's club is one of the three business clubs at WHS. "I started it because I realized that I have some very good ideas and I can make money out of it," he said.

Two new business clubs formed despite pre-existing investment club

Lina Baranovsky
November 9, 2015
Pictured above is the Class of 2014 celebrating the 2013 Spirit Day. The set up of Spirit Day has changed this year. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Student Council president Anirudh Nagesha said. “Everyone should come and then support the senior girls in the Powderpuff game later. It’ll just be a blast.”

Student Council makes changes to Spirit Day

Lina Baranovsky
November 6, 2015
Seniors celebrate annual progressive dinner (28 photos)

Seniors celebrate annual progressive dinner (28 photos)

Lina Baranovsky
October 18, 2015
Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, and Naomi Lathan share their three different approaches to studying for the SAT.

PSAT to be held during school, students and faculty enraged

Lina Baranovsky and Masha Yakhkind
October 10, 2015
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