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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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Wayland High School is planning to alter the procedures they administer final examinations to students. Traditional exams for a few of the major academic subjects will be scratched for "exhibition days."

News Brief: Final Examinations at WHS

Matt Karle and Kevin Wang
June 15, 2017
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is a visually impressive sequel, but it suffers somewhat from predictable plot and repetitive gags. Rate: 3.5/5

Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2

Matt Karle
June 14, 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
Many students take the Biology SAT subject test in early June, and for most, it's the first subject test they've ever taken. As a result, it is important that students focus their efforts by becoming prepared well in advance through utilization of proper resources.

Guide to the biology SAT II

Matt Karle
June 1, 2017
Pictured above is WHS' student council from the 2016-2017 school year. Students voted for student council officers on May 10, and for class officials on May 23. It is crucial that students understand the roles which they have voted their peers into.

Examining the roles and responsibilities of student government officers

Matt Karle and Kevin Wang
May 25, 2017
WHS inductees are sworn in at the Spanish National Honor Society induction ceremony. “We’re hoping that [the inductees] promote throughout the school the idea of the importance of learning another language," adviser and Spanish teacher Melissa Bryant said.

WHS Spanish National Honor Society holds induction ceremony

Matt Karle and Andrew D’Amico
April 4, 2017
Pictured above is the Wayland Town Building. WSPN's Charlie Moore and Jay Abdella summarize the WPS Superintendent of Schools search process.

School Committee holds FY18 budget hearing

Matt Karle
March 24, 2017
The Seal of the President of the United States.

Trump’s Cabinet: Part Three

Matt Karle and Kevin Wang
March 5, 2017
Pictured above is the cabinet room in the White House, where Trump's cabinet will meet as a group with the president. WSPN's Kevin Wang and Matt Karle give a brief overview of each of Trump's nominees. In this edition, they discuss Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and White House Chief of Staffs Reince Priebus.

Trump’s Cabinet: Part Two

Kevin Wang and Matt Karle
February 16, 2017
Pictured above are speakers from PFLAG. WHS sophomores attended a mandatory assembly from PFLAG last Friday as a part of the organization's program with high schools across Greater Boston. “I really liked how it was entertaining, which captivated people,” sophomore Michael Fujita said.

WW ’17: WHS sophomores attend PFLAG presentation

Nathan Zhao and Matt Karle
February 7, 2017
Wayland High School is planning to alter the procedures they administer final examinations to students. Traditional exams for a few of the major academic subjects will be scratched for "exhibition days."

Wayland High School’s ranking by the numbers

Matt Karle and Kyle Chen
February 2, 2017
Finals will run non-consecutively this year, with the math final taking place on Wednesday, June 20 and the science final taking place on Friday, June 22.

Survival Guide: Honors biology

Matt Karle
January 23, 2017
How to survive midterms and second semester

How to survive midterms and second semester

Naomi Lathan, Matt Karle, Janani Gandhi, Jackie Stoller, Jay Abdella, Wendy Wang, and Meg Trogolo
January 23, 2017
Winter Sports Preview

Winter Sports Preview

Andrew D’Amico, Hannah Rice, Abby Mitty, Kyle Chen, Matt Karle, Duncan Stephenson, and
December 19, 2016
Hillary Clinton's stance on the economy

Hillary Clinton’s stance on the economy

Matt Karle
November 7, 2016

Hillary Clinton’s stance on domestic policy

Matt Karle
November 6, 2016
Pictured above are flags of member nations flying at the United Nations Headquarters.

Hillary Clinton’s stance on foreign policy

Matt Karle
November 2, 2016
Pictured above is the Cuban flag. WHS will be bringing students to the Caribbean nation for the first time this coming April.

WHS students to travel to Cuba

Matt Karle and Masha Yakhkind
October 25, 2016
Pictured above are the new solar panels installed at WHS.

Hillary Clinton’s stance on energy and climate change

Matt Karle
October 23, 2016
WHS students will see a new system of paper balloting run by the AP Government classes when they vote for student council officers later this week.

Presidential candidates on the issues

Kevin Wang and Matt Karle
October 23, 2016
Pictured above is a map of the United States with the electoral college votes of each state. The electoral college is the system, outlined in the constitution, of choosing, or electing, the President of the United States. Many Americans believe this process is unfair, and it has come under intense controversy in recent years.

Explaining the electoral college

Nathan Zhao and Matt Karle
October 17, 2016
Hillary Clinton's stance on education

Hillary Clinton’s stance on education

Matt Karle
October 14, 2016
Above is a picture of vacation in the dictionary. WSPN interviews various teachers and students to see if they think vacation days are disruptive or not. “I think it will be a benefit because it’s a nice mind break from all the quizzes and tests and homeworks that have been coming in rapidly,” freshman Mallory Leonard said.

Students and staff discuss schoolwork assigned over vacation

Matt Karle and Kevin Wang
October 14, 2016
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