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ICYMI: Dec. 9 - Wayland Boy Scouts, Holiday Marketplace and election reflection
ICYMI: Dec. 9 – Wayland Boy Scouts, Holiday Marketplace and election reflection
WHS alum Thomas Creavin practices the clarinet alongside his bandmates the Monday before Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Creavin is part of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Marching Band.
WHS alum Thomas Creavin marches in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Join WSPN’s Marissa Mendoza, Edge Wheeler, Ainsley Jay, Bowen Morrison and Sofia Ciciarelli as they cover seniors’ involvement in the election and the viewpoint from a WHS educator. “[The election is] a really toxic environment,” WHS history teacher Katherine Bassen said. “It would be disingenuous for me to say, ‘oh, everything's going great.’ Obviously it's not, right?”
One month out: A reflection from student voters and educators on the election
ICYMI: Nov. 30 - Spirit Day, A Cappella and winter sports preview
ICYMI: Nov. 30 – Spirit Day, A Cappella and winter sports preview
Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.
Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds
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
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
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
Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.
Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds
Seniors participating in the powderpuff game gather around in a huddle during a powderpuff practice. "My favorite part about Powderpuff has definitely been how lots of different people have gotten to come together and create memories together while we enjoy the competition," Weston High School senior Anika Groff said.
Powderpuff to take place at high school but not as school-sanctioned game
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
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
Senior Sofia Simmons poses on the left along with volunteers for a bottle drive to raise awareness for climate change. Simmons advocates for the climate through Green Team, National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.
Sofia Simmons leads the charge of Climate Change awareness
The Boy Scouts will be selling trees on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. until they sell out. “This event is one of the things that [the Boy Scouts] get to have a direct impact on the community,” freshman Alex Macleod said.
Wayland Boy Scouts hold annual Christmas Tree Sale
WSPN's Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista shine light on sophomore Colin Moleux's car detailing company.
How Colin Moleux went from classroom to car detailing
Staring out into the audience, senior Isabella Fuentes delivers her first lines of “Hadestown,” starring as Eurydice. Fuentes has been practicing theater since elementary school and Eurydice is one of the roles she has been dreaming of; however, her goals are nowhere near fulfilled. The aspiring actress is already making plans to take her talent into the professional world.
Isabella Fuentes sets the stage for a spotlit future
In a tiny building off of Post Road in Wayland, Jolene Palumbo runs her own flower shop dedicated to making floral arrangements and bouquets for Wayland residents, or anyone who comes by her small business. "It can be really busy at times," Palumbo said. "The phone will be ringing and many people will be coming in while other days are pretty quiet, so I can do extra things like cleaning and getting ready for the next day."
Post Road Flowers: A blooming business
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
Senior Sofia Simmons poses on the left along with volunteers for a bottle drive to raise awareness for climate change. Simmons advocates for the climate through Green Team, National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.
Sofia Simmons leads the charge of Climate Change awareness
WSPN's Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista shine light on sophomore Colin Moleux's car detailing company.
How Colin Moleux went from classroom to car detailing
Staring out into the audience, senior Isabella Fuentes delivers her first lines of “Hadestown,” starring as Eurydice. Fuentes has been practicing theater since elementary school and Eurydice is one of the roles she has been dreaming of; however, her goals are nowhere near fulfilled. The aspiring actress is already making plans to take her talent into the professional world.
Isabella Fuentes sets the stage for a spotlit future
Senior Cate Ellenbogen snaps a picture of senior Jillian Mele and her family to document her commitment to the University of Vermont. Every year, Wayland Boosters organizes multiple different signings for the seniors committed to Division I, II and III sports. Join WSPN’s Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers Wayland Boosters, and how they’ve made an impact on high school athletes.
Wayland Boosters: Supporting WHS athletes with their athletic endeavors
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
WSPN’s athlete of the month is freshman Mia Rent for her top placements in cross country meets.
Athlete of the month: Mia Rent
Staff reporters Joey Fay, Owen Harrington and Ravi Kapadia preview each 2024-2025 winter sport.
Winter sports preview 2024
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
After a close match, a team of seniors stack together at the center of the basketball court to hold up the "Dodgeball Winners 2024" sign and take a picture.
SADD and Student Council initiate the fun during Spirit Week
Senior Jahdaya Franklyn tugs off a Weston player's flag as she throws the ball.
Powderpuff 2024: Warriors fall short to the Wildcats
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
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
WSPN's Olivia Green reflects on the negative effects of pop culture figures in politics.
Opinion: Bringing in pop culture figures to political rallies is problematic
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 final curtain call of "Hadestown," the senior class of 2025 reminisces on their years at the theatre. From late night rehearsals to emotional performances, their time at WHSTE was impactful for all of the seniors.
WHSTE seniors take their final bow on the Wayland High School stage
WHS Wrapped
WHS Wrapped
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Jane Tardif as they interview the December Fashionista of the Month: senior Maxim Rjanikov
Fashionista of the Month: December
For this recipe, gather 4-6 apples, oats, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar and flour.
Flavor! Apple Crisp
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen
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 Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler rank the songs and discuss the community impact on Lil Uzi Vert's new album "Eternal Atake 2"
“Eternal Atake 2”: Eternally disappointing
Tyler, The Creator released his new album “CHROMAKOPIA,” which is based off of Chroma the Great from the novel “The Phantom Tollbooth” written by Norton Juster.
“Chromakopia”: A chronicle of self-discovery
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’
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
Senior Leroyal Harriston gets a rebound following a failed layup before dribbling the ball down the court. Orange team's record is 0-2 this season, but some players are maintaining hope to bounce back. "We've had some tough games but it's nothing we can't come back from," senior Felix Kissell said.
IBL teams scrap for a win in second matchup of the year
A group of three carolers sing holiday tunes. The group of carolers walked around the market and sang to the shoppers at different locations. They sang many festive songs including "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry and The Pinafores.
The Wayland Holiday Market spices up the season
After a close match, a team of seniors stack together at the center of the basketball court to hold up the "Dodgeball Winners 2024" sign and take a picture.
SADD and Student Council initiate the fun during Spirit Week
Senior Jahdaya Franklyn tugs off a Weston player's flag as she throws the ball.
Powderpuff 2024: Warriors fall short to the Wildcats
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
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Spirit Day vlog 2024
Spirit Day vlog 2024
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 101: Class of 2026 fundraiser and start of winter sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 101: Class of 2026 fundraiser and start of winter sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 100: Thanksgiving events and Christmas tree shopping
Weekly Breakdown Episode 100: Thanksgiving events and Christmas tree shopping
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
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
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After WHS goes all-in on April 27, there will be over twice as many cars in the parking lot at any given time, and there will likely be much more traffic going in and out of the high school. WHS students share their thoughts and their suggestions on this pressing topic. “It will be chaos, [there will be] way too many cars,” Ruland said.

[Photo] Parking lot drama: Considering the effects of going all-in

Taylor McGuire
April 26, 2021
Did You Know: William Barton

Did You Know: William Barton

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
September 25, 2017
Did You Know: Theo Ndukwe used to perform in his church's choir

Did You Know: Theo Ndukwe used to perform in his church’s choir

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
June 16, 2017
WSPN's Lucy Hughes expresses her opinion on Netflix's recently released, popular show 13 Reasons Why.

Opinion: 13 Reasons Why I Don’t Recommend Watching 13 Reasons Why

Lucy Hughes
June 15, 2017
Infographic: WHS students at camp

Infographic: WHS students at camp

Lucy Hughes and Isabel Gitten
June 15, 2017
Pictured above is Smith (left) as a camper at Sewataro. “I was with my camp friends every day and all day. I became very close with them and at the end of the summer we would be sad to leave each other,” Smith said.

Ella Johnson and Gabi Smith discuss their experiences at sleepaway and day camp

Lucy Hughes and Isabel Gitten
June 14, 2017
WHS students reflect on camp experiences

WHS students reflect on camp experiences

Isabel Gitten and Lucy Hughes
June 14, 2017
Picture above is Smith (right in purple) in a gimp making contest between the arts and crafts counselors. “Everyone at camp is always going all out and nobody is scared to be weird and outgoing and try new things. All the counselors are there to entertain the kids and have fun,” Smith said.

Gabi Smith: I love being able to recreate the magic of camp that I loved as a kid for all the campers

Isabel Gitten and Lucy Hughes
June 14, 2017
Pictured above is Camp Nellie Huckins, an all-girls camp in New Hampshire. “All of the best moments were the small things that happened randomly. The late nights talking with friends, trying to go for a run and dying, morning swims, singing on the tables, dressing up like crazy people for lunches and more,” Johnson said.

Ella Johnson: Camp introduced me to a lot of different types of people and situations

Isabel Gitten and Lucy Hughes
June 14, 2017
Did You Know: Naomi Lathan is an American Archer

Did You Know: Naomi Lathan is an American Archer

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
June 13, 2017
Class of 2017 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Class of 2017 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Masha Yakhkind, Kate Balicki, Hannah Rice, Nathan Zhao, Janani Gandhi, Aimee LaRochelle, Jackie Stoller, and Lucy Hughes
June 10, 2017
Class of 2017 graduates (197 photos)

Class of 2017 graduates (197 photos)

Masha Yakhkind, Hannah Rice, Kate Balicki, Lucy Hughes, Jackie Stoller, Nathan Zhao, Aimee LaRochelle, and Janani Gandhi
June 9, 2017

Where WHS students go to camp (map)

Isabel Gitten and Lucy Hughes
June 8, 2017
WSPN's reporters and editors have come together to share their studying techniques and experiences with the SAT, ACT, and the biology, chemistry, and US history SAT II.

Guides to the SAT, ACT, and SAT II

Matt Karle, Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, Isabel Gitten, Janani Gandhi, and Nandita Subbiah
June 1, 2017
Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, and Naomi Lathan share their three different approaches to studying for the SAT.

3 ways to study for the SAT

Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, and Lucy Hughes
May 22, 2017
Opinion: Do's and don'ts for prom

Opinion: Do’s and don’ts for prom

Masha Yakhkind and Lucy Hughes
May 12, 2017
Pictured above is Concord-Carlisle Regional High School. WSPN interviewed teacher Johanna Glazer about her alternative learning elective at Concord-Carlisle.

Exploring the Concord-Carlisle school within a school model

Lucy Hughes, Jay Abdella, and
May 5, 2017
Did You Know: Ujan Talukdar

Did You Know: Ujan Talukdar

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle
March 30, 2017
Did You Know: Owen Smith

Did You Know: Owen Smith

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
March 30, 2017
Above is Librarian Ms. Miller. Miller has attended sports games at Wayland for many years. “The best part of it is to see the kids succeed… I want you to win, I want us to win,” Miller said.

Did You Know: Ms. Miller

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle
March 30, 2017
Did You Know: Savannah Salitsky

Did You Know: Savannah Salitsky

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle
March 28, 2017
Did You Know: Jaime Cook

Did You Know: Jaime Cook

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle
March 28, 2017
Did You Know: Kevin Hodgdon

Did You Know: Kevin Hodgdon

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle
March 20, 2017
Did You Know: Devin Wong

Did You Know: Devin Wong

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle
March 16, 2017

Did You Know: Peter Moore

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle
March 16, 2017
An ALICE drill will be held at WHS on Thursday, October 19. "We think it’s very important to involve everyone in the drill and in reviewing the protocol. If something were to ever happen, we are prepared school-wide to respond in the safest way we can,” WHS Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said.

Explaining the school within a school model

Lucy Hughes and Jay Abdella
March 15, 2017
Did You Know: Hannah Roberge

Did You Know: Hannah Roberge

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
February 15, 2017
Did You Know: Lauren Stahl

Did You Know: Lauren Stahl

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
February 14, 2017
WW '17: Print making (33 photos)

WW ’17: Print making (33 photos)

Lucy Hughes, Aimee LaRochelle, Kate Balicki, and Joyce Wu
February 1, 2017
Girls' basketball defeats Lincoln-Sudbury in home opener (34 photos)

Girls’ basketball defeats Lincoln-Sudbury in home opener (34 photos)

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
December 15, 2016
Clue: The Musical (83 photos)

Clue: The Musical (83 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Abby Mitty, Lucy Hughes, and Aimee LaRochelle
November 7, 2016
Wayland community members participate in Pam's Run (120 photos)

Wayland community members participate in Pam’s Run (120 photos)

Eden Vanslette, Lucy Hughes, and Masha Yakhkind
October 26, 2016

Debate Focus Group 2016 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Students participate in a focus group for the third presidential debate (Video)

Isabel Gitten, Lucy Hughes, Meg Trogolo, and Natalie Hsu
October 24, 2016
Q&A with new students

Q&A with new students

Lucy Hughes and Kate Balicki
October 14, 2016

Coach Adam Hughes to reintroduce leadership elective

Isabel Gitten, Jackie Stoller, and Lucy Hughes
June 1, 2016
Above, Wayland High School Theater Ensemble members pose on stage. WHSTE's spring production is "Waiting for the Train and Other Stories," an original piece. "Being a part of this process was grueling at times, but we are proud to showcase our work,” senior and WHSTE member Olivia Goddard said.

Spring play preview

Lucy Hughes and Brian Cohen
April 28, 2016
Pictured above is a boys' lacrosse game. WSPN previews the upcoming spring sports season.

Spring sports preview

Duncan Stephenson, Gage Fuller, Isabel Gitten, and Lucy Hughes
April 11, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Seniors share ‘senior slump’ experiences

Alex Torres and Lucy Hughes
April 5, 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
Pictured is sophomore Riley Bonner. He has been releasing songs on SoundCloud for the past month, and they've accumulated over 1000 plays. “I think a lot of people don't say things or do things because they are afraid of the feedback from their friends or peers. If people could get over that, then people would be more distinct, rather than follow somebody else's idea,” Bonner said.

Riley Bonner: You can just tell a story with a beat around it

Lucy Hughes
March 28, 2016
Pictured above is the Wayland High School outdoor track. The Boys' Track team finished their season with a record of 2-3 in the DCL small.

New assistant track coach introduced

Lucy Hughes
March 24, 2016
Mandarin classes create fans (25 photos)

Mandarin classes create fans (25 photos)

Lucy Hughes
March 11, 2016
String Jamboree (33 photos)

String Jamboree (33 photos)

Lucy Hughes
March 2, 2016
Above is a picture of a combined a cappella rehearsal in a practice room at WHS. From left to right, top to bottom, Anitta Thomas, Ella Johnson, Jen Curran, Lilly Lin, Clara Hurney,  Jessica DeMasi, Maya Anand, Emma DiIanni and Alexa Calder. The a cappella auditions for the 2016-2017 school year have been moved to the fall.

Opinion: Prerequisite for a cappella holds students back

Lucy Hughes
February 11, 2016
WW '16: Yoga session (17 photos)

WW ’16: Yoga session (17 photos)

Lucy Hughes, Isabel Gitten, and Jackie Stoller
February 3, 2016
Pictured above is senior Jason Mai performing a martial arts demonstration during a past Winter Week. This year, Winter Week's schedule has been changed. “Hopefully every kid gets to go to five activities, which is more than most kids go to normally,” Student Council President Ani Nagesha said.

Winter Week undergoes schedule change

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
January 15, 2016
Winter break to start later than previous years

Winter break to start later than previous years

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
December 17, 2015
Wandering Backpack asks what you would bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.

Wandering Backpack: David Schmirer

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
December 4, 2015
Senior girls defeat Weston in annual Powderpuff game (60 photos)

Senior girls defeat Weston in annual Powderpuff game (60 photos)

Lucy Hughes and Masha Yakhkind
November 25, 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.

Freshmen react to the end of first quarter

Lucy Hughes and Jackie Stoller
November 23, 2015
Above is a picture of a combined a cappella rehearsal in a practice room. From left to right, top to bottom, Anitta Thomas, Ella Johnson, Jen Curran, Lilly Lin, Clara Hurney, Jessica DeMasi, Maya Anand, Emma DiIanni, Alexa Calder.

Above is the parking lot. This year the junior and senior parking lots have been combined. “We waited four years to park in the front row and now seniors are being forced to park in the back rows or the junior lot because the underclassmen are taking their spots,” senior Zack Ross said.

Junior and senior parking lots combined

Lucy Hughes and Jackie Stoller
October 26, 2015
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