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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
ICYMI: Nov. 11 - Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
ICYMI: Nov. 11 – Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner
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
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
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
News Brief: Freshman election results
News Brief: Freshman election results
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation will be hosting the Celebrate with Heart Community Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Cochituate Ball Field.
News Brief: Eliza J. Norton Celebrate with Heart Community Festival
WSPN's Fiona Peltonen, Alex Evangelista and Jessie Dretler unwrap the story behind a chocolate factory in Sudbury. When you enter the store, the mural of the Sky Bar can be seen painted on the walls. When the original owners of Sky Bar went out of business, the Mawhinneys took over the product and the Sky Bar come back began. “I don't know any other food item that is so beloved,” L. Mawhinney said.
The Sky Bar comeback: How one family revived a classic candy
LRT has changed this year and is different than it was in the past. Instead of being like a study hall, LRT is more like an academic class. “There is a new lesson based system starting this year,” sophomore Frankie Zilembo said.
Navigating the shift: Changes in the LRT system
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
The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.
The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a 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
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
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
Zippity-Do-Dog is a hot dog stand that was founded in 2007. This food trolley is currently under the ownership of Roland Houle. It is located on Speen Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. “I took over the stand and have been running the stand since 2019,” Houle said. “I enjoy making hot dogs and providing a quick and easy meal for people on the go.” Houle, working through COVID, made an impact on the Framingham community with his outdoor trolley.
Zippity Do Dog: Beyond the bun
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
Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.
WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University
As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.
A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff
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
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
The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta
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
Senior and November Artist of the Month John Chausse used his artistic ability to create this drawing of a car. This is one of Chausse's favorite creations.
Artist of the Month: John Chausse
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
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
While poet, book writer and musician Charles Coe reads a poem, he briefly looks up from his book to survey the crowd. Join Co-Multimedia Editor Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers the impact of Coe's poetry, the significance of Arts Wayland for the community and the response of the residents of Wayland after hearing Coe's poetry.
Charles Coe: Impacting Wayland through poetry
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?
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’
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continues the story of the classic halloween movie, "Beetlejuice" in which the main character, Lydia Deetz, is all grown up, but the same ghost is around to haunt and pester her decades later. This sequel not only adds to the spooky tale, but has exhilarated in its bizarre characters, plot points and special effects.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Double the madness
Join WSPN reporter Jillian Mele as she reviews Tate McRae's latest new single, "It's ok I'm ok."
Tate McRae drops another hit: “It’s ok I’m ok”
WSPN's Fiona Peltonen, Alex Evangelista and Jessie Dretler unwrap the story behind a chocolate factory in Sudbury. When you enter the store, the mural of the Sky Bar can be seen painted on the walls. When the original owners of Sky Bar went out of business, the Mawhinneys took over the product and the Sky Bar come back began. “I don't know any other food item that is so beloved,” L. Mawhinney said.
The Sky Bar comeback: How one family revived a classic candy
Sophomores Max Berkowitz (left) and Noah Horne (right) clap their hands together as they dance to the music playing.
Class of 2027 attends semi-formal dance
Junior Kordell Shouder and senior Jaden Kaufman yell in excitement as junior Michael Caulfield receives the 'Gladiator Helmet' represented to Wayland's player of the game, chosen by head coach Scott Parseghian after each game.
Football shuts down Burlington in first round of playoffs
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
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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 95: Picture day make up’s and voting registration
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
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
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WSPN explores the particulars of the recent surge of LGBTQ activism from both dedicated groups and individuals.

Examining WHS’ recent surge in LGBTQ activism

Meg Trogolo
June 18, 2017
Relay for Life hosts coffee house (15 photos)

Relay for Life hosts coffee house (15 photos)

Meg Trogolo
March 30, 2017
MCAS Testing Day Schedules

MCAS Testing Day Schedules

Meg Trogolo
March 20, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: All Wayland Public Schools closed on Thursday, February 9

BREAKING NEWS: All Wayland Public Schools closed on Thursday, February 9

Meg Trogolo
February 8, 2017
Above, a student looks at the Winter Week schedule. As part of Winter Week, all WHS students watched the film "Apollo 13."

WW ’17: WHS students watch “Apollo 13” film

Meg Trogolo
February 4, 2017
WSPN's Meg Trogolo suggests strategies for doing well on the honors U.S. history midterm, as well as succeeding in the second semester of the class.

Survival Guide: Honors U.S. history

Meg Trogolo
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 22, 2017
Above is a briefcase containing artwork which Wellesley resident Deb Merkin found in the middle of a Wayland street. History teacher Kevin Delaney and his Attic Archaeology class have been researching the briefcase this winter. "It's been great fun," Delaney said.

Attic Archaeology class studies mystery briefcase

Meg Trogolo
January 22, 2017
Above, junior Dylan Rader (top left) plays bass in a WHS orchestra concert. Rader has played bass for eight years and was chosen to perform as first chair bassist in the Eastern District Senior Festival orchestra. "[Finding out I made first chair] was probably one of the happiest moments of my life," Rader said.

Dylan Rader: I love playing the bass. It’s my passion

Meg Trogolo
January 10, 2017
16 Wayland High School students attended the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) All-State Festival in Boston on March 10th and 11th, 2017. The number of students chosen to play at All State was an all-time high for WHS.

[Photo] Students prepare for the MMEA All State

Eden Vanslette, Kate Balicki, Audrey Camacho, Conor Keating, Abby Stoller, and Natalie Hsu
January 4, 2017
Above, a student reads an email thanking recipients for susbcribing to Trump campaign messages. All students received this email on Saturday, December 17.

News Brief (UPDATED): Students receive Trump campaign email

Meg Trogolo
December 19, 2016

Jazz Concert from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

The Greg Hopkins Sextet plays at WHS

Meg Trogolo
November 9, 2016
Above, Wayland residents Rodney Hager, Martha Locke and Anthony Dias hold political signs outside Wayland Middle School. Wayland voters cast their ballots in the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday. "Every vote counts. All it takes is one,” Psiaf said.

On Election Day, Wayland residents head to the polls

Meg Trogolo, Nathan Zhao, Janani Gandhi, Jay Abdella, and Abby Stoller
November 9, 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
Above is WHS's Madrigals. This year, requirements have changed for members of a cappella groups.

How requirements for WHS a cappella singers changed

Meg Trogolo
October 24, 2016
Above is the WHS wellness office where K-12 wellness director Scott Parseghian works. Parseghian, who was previously WHS's assistant principal and dean of students, took the position of director over the summer. "I’m looking forward to getting [this] year under my belt and being able to really dig in," Parseghian said.

Former assistant principal Scott Parseghian named K-12 wellness director

Meg Trogolo
September 26, 2016

WSPN looks at cars and driving at WHS

Meg Trogolo
June 21, 2016
Above is English teacher Barbara Shellito's desk. Shellito, who will retire at the end of this school year, began teaching at WHS in 2005. “When the opportunity came up, I grabbed it. I was really glad to be here,” Shellito said.

English teacher Barbara Shellito retires

Meg Trogolo
June 20, 2016
WSPN's Eden Vanslette and Masha Yakhkind outline 15 things every student should do before they graduate.

News Brief: Graduation moved to field house

Meg Trogolo
June 4, 2016
Orchestra and chorus perform in pops concert (18 photos)

Orchestra and chorus perform in pops concert (18 photos)

Meg Trogolo
April 11, 2016

WHS hosts spring college a cappella concert

Meg Trogolo
March 30, 2016
Above, senior Anthony Schleppi (second from right) and junior Chris Laven (far right) perform in an orchestra concert. Both will perform in the All-State music festival, Schleppi in the chorus and Laven in the orchestra. “I think this year was an extraordinary year, to have [eight] students selected and participating in the highest honor in our state,” Fine Arts Department Head Susan Memoli said.

WHS students to perform at All-State Festival

Meg Trogolo
March 11, 2016
Above are members of the WHS Testostertones at a rehearsal. According to junior Omar Rios, a member of the group, rehearsals are lighthearted but productive. "We fool around sometimes, but we’ll be serious when we need to be,” Rios said.

A look at WHS a cappella groups

Meg Trogolo, Abby Stoller, Jackie Stoller, Masha Yakhkind, and Janani Gandhi
February 24, 2016

A cappella groups rehearse

Meg Trogolo
February 23, 2016
Above are members of the WHS Testostertones at a rehearsal. According to junior Omar Rios, a member of the group, rehearsals are lighthearted but productive. "We fool around sometimes, but we’ll be serious when we need to be,” Rios said.

The Testostertones

Meg Trogolo
February 23, 2016

WW ’16: Student-Staff Talent Show

Meg Trogolo and Nandita Subbiah
February 10, 2016
WW '16: Baking with Manning (21 photos)

WW ’16: Baking with Manning (21 photos)

Meg Trogolo and Jackie Stoller
February 9, 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 6, 2016
WW '16: Zumba (18 photos)

WW ’16: Zumba (18 photos)

Meg Trogolo and Lina Baranovsky
February 3, 2016
Pictured above is the founder of the Maasai Youth Outreach Organization Jonathan Saoyo Simel alongside WHS students. Simel gave a presentation to WHS history classes. “I wanted the unfortunate to feel proud and grow up well," Simel said.

Maasai Youth Outreach Organization founder presents to history classes

Meg Trogolo
November 23, 2015
WSPN looks at student jobs

WSPN looks at student jobs

Meg Trogolo
November 18, 2015
Above is senior Sophia Calder performing as the Kolokolo Bird in last year's musical, "Just So". WHSTE is holding auditions for this year's play starting March 2.

Review: “Just So”

Meg Trogolo
November 17, 2015
Orchestra hosts annual masquerade concert (17 photos)

Orchestra hosts annual masquerade concert (17 photos)

Meg Trogolo and Gage Fuller
November 2, 2015
Above is junior Misha Arakcheev (right) and his girlfriend, Pamela Weinstein-Molloy, in Russia. Arakcheev moved to Wayland from Moscow in 2011. "[In Russia] everybody is so serious, and I hate it. I love it here, where you go and everybody smiles,” Arakcheev said.

Misha Arakcheev: I love it here, where you go and everybody smiles

Meg Trogolo
October 26, 2015
Above is the briefcase that contained Lt. Col. Martin W. Joyce's documents and an album of photos of the 1916 Punitive Expedition to the Mexican border. The contents of the briefcase inspired two projects that actor Casey Affleck and history department head Kevin Delaney are collaborating on. "We were like, ‘Jeez, why is this thing in [the] Wayland High School book room?’” Delaney said.

WHS History Project inspires Affleck projects

Meg Trogolo and Aimee LaRochelle
October 16, 2015
Above is junior Sarah Tully competing in a cross-country race. Tully has made it to two all-state meets in high school. "Running against people from different schools that are as fast as me is a really good experience," Tully said.

Athlete of the Week: Sarah Tully

Meg Trogolo
October 14, 2015
Above is the WHS arts hallway. WHS recently established a chapter of the National Arts Honors Society, a national organization for students who enjoy art. "It is really nice when you have older kids getting younger kids interested in art," junior and club member Ariella Fuzaylov said.

WHS chapter of NAHS begins second year

Meg Trogolo and Liam McNeish
October 12, 2015
Above is a picture of the Washington Nationals' stadium in Washington, D.C. WSPN's Meg Trogolo comments on the recent fight between the Nationals' Bryce Harper and Jonathan Papelbon.

Opinion: On the Jonathan Papelbon-Bryce Harper fight

Meg Trogolo
October 2, 2015
WHSTE will perform the musical "Just So" in November, the first fall musical at WHS since 2009. "Reading the script and learning the music is really bringing a whole new life to [the production]," junior Anna Marobella said.

Fall musical preview

Meg Trogolo
October 1, 2015

Meet the Freshmen: Class of 2019

Meg Trogolo and Duncan Stephenson
September 28, 2015
Above is secretary Judy Courchine, who will retire after the end of this school year. From the front office, Courchine sees students come and go throughout the day. "I’m a very social person, so I enjoy the social aspect of seeing people," she said.

WHS secretary Judy Courchine retires

Meg Trogolo
June 19, 2015
UPDATED: Pre-prom 2015 (242 photos)

UPDATED: Pre-prom 2015 (242 photos)

Whitney Halperin, Nandita Subbiah, Julia Reck, and Meg Trogolo
May 16, 2015
Nick Morgan breaks Wayland Hockey record

Nick Morgan breaks Wayland Hockey record

Meg Trogolo
March 13, 2015
Pictured above is a rendered image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex using data taken from the Spitzer Space Telescope. Astrophysicist Dr. Giovanni Fazio of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center spoke at Wayland High School about his involvement with the construction of the space telescope. “You had your whole life’s work, almost, invested in that telescope and you just had to pray that that rocket was going to work. And fortunately, it did,” Fazio said.

WW ’15: Astrophysicist Dr. Giovanni Fazio speaks about infrared radiation

Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, and Meg Trogolo
January 29, 2015
UPDATED: Class of 2015 dresses up for Halloween (73 photos)

UPDATED: Class of 2015 dresses up for Halloween (73 photos)

Lauren Simon, Thomas Chan, Elena Erdekian, Nandita Subbiah, Meg Trogolo, and Duncan Stephenson
October 31, 2014
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