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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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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 31, 2017
Did You Know: Owen Smith

Did You Know: Owen Smith

Lucy Hughes and Aimee LaRochelle
March 31, 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 31, 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 16, 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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