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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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About RAD, the Rape Aggression Defense class

Lindsay Adelman and Gage Fuller
June 20, 2016
Above, students participate in Tuesday's discussion panel in the WHS media center. Led by senior William Paik, students came together to talk about race, culture, religion, and the importance of all three in the WHS community.

Senior William Paik leads discussion panel on discrimination at WHS

Lindsay Adelman
May 26, 2016
Pictured above is a photo illustration of someone casting a vote. WSPN interviews the Class of 2020's newly elected officers.

Q&A with WHS presidential and vice presidential candidates

Janani Gandhi, Lindsay Adelman, and Isabel Gitten
May 18, 2016
WHS Prom 2016

WHS Prom 2016

Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, Natalie Hsu, Lindsay Adelman, and Elizabeth Francis
May 15, 2016
Pictured above are two students walking down the orange carpet at pre-prom. WSPN interviewed Instagram user @waylandpromposals to learn more about why they created their account.

Pre-prom ’16 (215 photos)

Thomas Chan, Natalie Hsu, Lindsay Adelman, and Elizabeth Francis
May 14, 2016

WW ’16: Solo and Chamber orchestra concert

Lindsay Adelman and Alex Torres
February 7, 2016

WW ’16: A cappella groups perform

Thomas Chan and Lindsay Adelman
February 7, 2016
Pictured above are dancers performing traditional Chinese dance.

WHS to hold Lunar New Year celebration

Lindsay Adelman and Gage Fuller
January 29, 2016
WHS cross-country ski team competes (21 photos)

WHS cross-country ski team competes (21 photos)

Abby McCarthy and Lindsay Adelman
January 21, 2016
Junior Varsity boys' basketball defeats Concord-Carlisle (30 photos)

Junior Varsity boys’ basketball defeats Concord-Carlisle (30 photos)

Abby McCarthy and Lindsay Adelman
January 12, 2016
Wayland wrestling defeats Boston Latin (38 photos)

Wayland wrestling defeats Boston Latin (38 photos)

Nathan Zhao and Lindsay Adelman
January 8, 2016
Above is senior Jonathan Eng shooting a free throw. WSPN previews the upcoming winter sports season.

Winter sports preview

Duncan Stephenson, Alex Torres, Liam McNeish, Lindsay Adelman, and Nathan Zhao
December 15, 2015
Pictured above is Wayland WR/CB Jimmy Lampert carrying the football against Weston’s defense during last year's Turkey Day game. The annual game this year will take place on Thanksgiving (November 26) at 10 am at Weston High School. “I think it is a great way to end the season. What’s better than playing your rival on the last game of the year and on Thanksgiving when everyone is home?” Head Coach Scott Parseghian said.

The history behind the Wayland-Weston Thanksgiving football rivalry

Lindsay Adelman, Liam McNeish, and Nathan Zhao
November 25, 2015
Above is WHS English teacher Sara Snow. She grew up in South London and immigrated to the United States with her husband. “If I had stayed in England I would’ve stayed in the same circle of friends, doing the same thing, the same goals, same ambitions, so coming to America really forced me to change and renew and reevaluate myself, it’s taught me to be more open minded and to have a more valiant point of view,” Snow said.

Sara Snow: One of the biggest things teaching has taught me is to listen and to learn from listening

Lindsay Adelman
November 23, 2015
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Students and teachers share opinions on Donald Trump

Lindsay Adelman and Angela Park
November 13, 2015
Above is a MacBook Air (left) and a Chromebook (right). WHS is replacing the MacBook Airs given to students with Chromebooks. "We put a lot of thought into this decision, and we are confident that it will improve the well-being of students at Wayland."

Finance Committee considers replacing MacBook Airs with Chromebooks

Lindsay Adelman and Jackie Stoller
November 12, 2015

Examining the use of Engrade at WHS

Lindsay Adelman
November 11, 2015
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