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ICYMI: April 28 - AP exam schedule, "W Day" and April's Fashionista of the Month
ICYMI: April 28 – AP exam schedule, “W Day” and April’s Fashionista of the Month
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
Wayland High School students begin taking AP exams on May 5.
AP Exam Schedule
ICYMI: April 21 - The Boston Marathon, college application process and the new concussion testing app Sway
ICYMI: April 21 – The Boston Marathon, college application process and the new concussion testing app Sway
After Massachusetts voted to remove the MCAS graduation requirement, policy makers are reshaping graduation standards. "The top-line understanding is that we’ve moved away from a system that we’ve known for about 24 years, which is one where every school district in Massachusetts had wide latitude to decide what their graduation requirements were in terms of coursework or other experiences, but every single student, in order to earn a diploma, needed to pass the MCAS in one English, one math and one science assessment," Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler said. "We’ve moved away from that now, by virtue of the outcome of [the MCAS] ballot question in November, to a place where communities can still decide what their graduation requirements are, but there’s no requirement for students to pass the MCAS.”
Massachusetts reevaluates graduation requirement without standardized testing
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake originating from the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was felt in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 27.
Breaking News: 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Boston area
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
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
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
A backstage look into the creation of the Class of 2025’s Senior Show, and the connections it’s formed. “We’ve definitely gotten closer with the people in our groups,” Alongi said. “It's just really fun to rehearse with everyone.”
Class of 2025 sets the stage for the Senior Show
Gambling is all around you. Whether you notice it or not, there is a very good chance that you have seen an advertisement that has promoted gambling in some form or another. Partly due to this, the national trend of gambling is increasing and can be seen making its mark in Massachusetts.
Betting away the future: The surge in teen sports betting and its consequences
Senior Tristen Chow committed to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) after learning to cook when she was seven. Chow had to make the tough decision of choosing between the CIA or her dream school: California Polytechnic State University.
Tristen Chow: Choosing passion over prestige in college decisions
With changing circadian rhythms and increasing homework, high school can create the perfect environment for imperfect sleep. Managing these factors, along with this, and knowledge of how screen time affects sleep, some students may be better able to regulate their sleep.
Beyond tired: The real impact of sleep deprivation in teenagers
From cigarettes to electronic vapes, electronic vapes to disposable vapes, and now disposable vapes to nicotine pouches, nicotine has been a constant throughout the history of our country. But when people started smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, medical professionals claimed they were healthy. When that was proven untrue, vapes were the next best thing. So are ZYNs really the key to quitting smoking, or are they a new epidemic in disguise?
From vapes to ZYNs: How a new nicotine trend targets teens through social media
In the home of 2011 WHS graduate Lauren Astley’s father and founder of the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund Malcom Astley sit photos of L. Astley, along with a stuffed dog. M. Astley thinks that loss is something that children should be learning how to cope with from a young age, as well as acknowledging that grief and loss doesn’t only come from human death. “Another is acknowledging the phenomenon of loss, which a breakup is,” M. Astley said. “Training early on around the silliest of things. You remember that first stuffed animal that you had, and if you lost it or left it at home when the family went on a trip and you went out of your mind as a four year old. The first goldfish that died, another pet, and the progression, which is inevitable, and we don't, we're not open about it.”
More than just a statistic: The role of education in combating domestic violence
Senior Tristen Chow committed to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) after learning to cook when she was seven. Chow had to make the tough decision of choosing between the CIA or her dream school: California Polytechnic State University.
Tristen Chow: Choosing passion over prestige in college decisions
From left to right: Mike Bloom, Ryan Herlihy, Joshua Goodman, Matt Bloom and Jake Mitchell pose for a photo after a show. Goodman, a WHS teaching assistant, is one of five members of the band 'Gold Rush.'
Joshua Goodman takes the stage with Gold Rush
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
Junior Peter Caputa started PCV Detailing in his sophomore year of high school. Since then, he's looked to grow his business in a number of ways. "I'm always trying to get more customers," Caputa said. "I've even knocked on people's doors to see if they'd like a car detail."
Beyond the books: How junior Peter Caputa started his own business
The “Main Event” station is one of the varying stations that hosts different food options for students at WHS prepared by the cafeteria staff. The "Main Event" station changes each day depending on what the hot lunch is.
Behind the scenes of school lunches
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
The class of 2025 is sending 24 student-athletes to compete at universities and colleges throughout the country.
Class of 2025 committed student-athletes
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
On Thursday, April 17, the girls varsity lacrosse team defeated Acton-Boxborough High School (AB) with a final score of 11-3. This game was Wayland's fourth win of the season, improving their record to four wins and two losses.
Game recap: Girls lacrosse defeats Acton-Boxborough
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.
Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
As he rows, Weston junior Andrew Cui focuses on his technique. The crew team has two competition seasons: fall and spring. "I really like crew just because I feel like it is very much a team sport," Weston sophomore Jenna Cutter said. "Especially when you're rowing because you have to be so in sync with the rest of the boat which I think creates a really tight knit team and Wayland-Weston is just a really nice community between the coaches, rowers and coxswains."
Wayland-Weston crew team glides into spring season
Competing to secure a spot in the beginning of the race, Wayland and Weston runners surge ahead at the start of the 800 meter race.
Track and field races into first away meet of the season
Preparing to swing, sophomore Ryan Frutman positions herself in a ready-stance. This stance is vital for a powerful swing and strong contact with the ball.
Softball falls to Belmont in home opener
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
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 Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
WSPN's Editorial Board discusses their thoughts on the recent actions of the current presidential administration and the future of the first amendment.
Editorial: We fear for the future of the first amendment
WSPN's Olivia Green and Emily Wyner reflect on the Trump Administration's abuses of power.
Opinion: 2025? More like “1984”
WSPN's Annabelle Hage and Sadie Alongi reflect on the limitations of homework, and whether too much can be harmful for students.
Beyond the limit: When homework goes from helpful to harmful
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang discusses the "Houthi PC small group" leaks.
Opinion: National security isn’t a text thread
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as she interviews the April Fashionista of the Month: Kaitlyn Dijulia.
Fashionista of the Month: Kaitlyn Dijulia
Join WSPN’s Kate Goodman and Molly Bergeron as they talk with this month’s artist of the month: Abby Peredna.
Artist of the Month: Abby Peredna
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
Join WSPN’s Vanessa Taxiarchis and Jillian Mele as they interview March’s Fashionistas of the Month: seniors Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral.
Fashionistas of the Month: Leroyal Hairston and Joel Cabral
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
Join WSPN reporters Emma Zocco, Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista as they discuss the trends of this year's winter season.
Mens Winter Fashion 2025
Join WSPN reporters Melina Barris and Caroline Kiernan as they share some of their favorite and least favorite looks of the 2025 Golden Globes.
2025 Golden Globes looks and opinions
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee as she discusses Tate McRae’s newest album “So Close to What.”
“So Close To What”: A Tatiana takeover
Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they review Lil Baby's most recent album "WHAM."
“WHAM:” A bold statement from Lil Baby
Unlike any vampire film before it, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” haunts the audience along with the characters through dark tension and sickening torture.
Nosferatu: An eerie, barbaric twist on Dracula
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Senior Zoe Roi defends against a North Andover player.
Girls lacrosse falls to No. 1 Andover
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
As he rows, Weston junior Andrew Cui focuses on his technique. The crew team has two competition seasons: fall and spring. "I really like crew just because I feel like it is very much a team sport," Weston sophomore Jenna Cutter said. "Especially when you're rowing because you have to be so in sync with the rest of the boat which I think creates a really tight knit team and Wayland-Weston is just a really nice community between the coaches, rowers and coxswains."
Wayland-Weston crew team glides into spring season
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From applications to acceptance, seniors navigate the college process
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
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
Join WSPN's Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee as they take an inside look at the Wayland Depot
The Wayland Depot: Wayland’s hidden treasure
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
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Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 115: Ending of third quarter and new student council members
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 114: MCAS testing and the first games of spring sports
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On April 10, 2021, WSPN was presented with the NSPA 2021 Online Pacemaker Award. Only 13 winners were selected out of approximately 160 online news sites.

News Brief: WSPN wins Online Pacemaker

Meredith Prince
April 12, 2021
All WHS water fountains and refillable water stations are closed for the remainder of the day on Wednesday, March 31 until further notice.

BREAKING NEWS: All water fountains and refillable stations closed at WHS

Meredith Prince
March 31, 2021
WSPN’s Meredith Prince discusses the recent movement against women’s sexual harassment and her opinion on the lack of male participation.

Opinion: Men are silent about women’s sexual assault, and it’s terrifying

Meredith Prince
March 23, 2021
WSPN was awarded with a Gold Crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

News Brief: WSPN wins CSPA Gold Crown award

Meredith Prince
March 22, 2021
Head coach of the Wayland varsity boys soccer team, David Gavron, holds the 2014 state championship trophy, alongside assistant coach Charles Goodhue. Gavron has been the head of the boys soccer program since 2008, and the program has won 3 state titles under his leadership. “I'm really glad that all of our coaches, we get to work together,” Gavron said. “Just because you might have a title next to your name, it doesn’t really mean anything in our program. It’s all about what we can do to make the boys experience better and make our program stronger."

David Gavron: If you’re doing it right, then you should be exhausted when you’re done

Meredith Prince
February 22, 2021
Monday, Feb. 1 will have a special bell schedule with an early release at 1:15 p.m. This decision was made due to an upcoming snowstorm.

News Brief: Special bell schedule for Monday, Feb. 1

Meredith Prince
February 1, 2021
Student Council will hold a school-wide viewing of "The Social Dilemma," next Wednesday, Feb. 3. There will be two viewings, one for 9th and 10th graders, and one for 11th and 12th graders.

News Brief: Winter Week viewing of “The Social Dilemma”

Meredith Prince
January 29, 2021
Yesterday's snow storm caused Wayland to be covered in about 1 foot of snow. Grace Oppenheim and her dog, Moose, are enjoying the snow fall. “One of my favorite things is playing in the snow but Moose loves it even more than me,” Oppenheim said.

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 17: WSPN Snow Storm Camera Roll

Meredith Prince and Ellie Tyska
December 17, 2020
Senior athletes Hilla Almog, Nick Dresens, Darcy Foreman and Ella L’Esperance are among the students of the class of 2021 who will be pursuing their careers in athletics to the next level. They discuss the difficulties caused in the recruitment process due to COVID-19 as well as reflect on the support they have received. “It was really the culture of the team that drew me to the school in the first place, and it was the culture of the school that made me commit there,” Foreman said. “I’m excited to be surrounded by like-minded people and people who all share a common goal of wanting to row fast and win.”

Class of 2021 athletes recruited for college amidst COVID-19

Meredith Prince and Ellie Tyska
December 16, 2020
WSPN’s Meredith Prince discusses the danger of dating apps and its correlation to the recently re-popularized film, "Megan is Missing."

Opinion: “Megan is Missing” reveals a disturbing truth in the era of dating apps

Meredith Prince
December 10, 2020
This past weekend, Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, the WHS Speech and Debate team competed in multiple tournaments and found success in each.

[Photo] News Brief: Wayland’s Speech and Debate team furthers its success

Taylor McGuire
November 23, 2020
Due to the strong winds that came through Wayland on Wednesday, Oct. 7, many students' powers have gone out, and are not expected to be back. Because of this, classes will not be held on Thursday, Oct. 8.

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: Classes cancelled Thur. Oct. 8 due to power outages

Taylor McGuire
October 7, 2020
Senior Atharva Weling took his dog on walks with his family in several parks in and around Wayland. Most frequently they traveled to Burchard Field in Weston.

WSPN’s Summer Camera Roll

Ellie Tyska and Meredith Prince
September 14, 2020
Pictured above is the WHS Reflector from 2018. Below includes details of the senior yearbook pick ups for the 2020 WHS Reflectors.

News Brief: Class of 2020 senior yearbook pickup

Meredith Prince
June 11, 2020
WSPN’s Caterina Tomassini and Taylor McGuire were awarded as national winners of the Quill and Scroll 2020 International Writing, Photo and Multimedia contest.

News Brief: WSPN writers win Quill and Scroll Contest

Ellie Tyska and Meredith Prince
May 13, 2020
On Friday, April 10, WHS Principal Allyson Mizoguchi sent out an email with a link explaining the WHS Remote Learning Plan, or the RLP. The RLP will start on Monday, April 13, and the work will be evaluated, unlike the enrichment work that students have had since March 13.

Summarizing the WHS Remote Learning Plan

Taylor McGuire and Meredith Prince
April 10, 2020
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: Week of March 30 – Colleges switching to test-optional, students react to online learning, 1991 WHS boys basketball champions

Meredith Prince
April 6, 2020
Former WHS student Brendan Ferrick stands in front of Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Ferrick was a part of an abroad program at Stonehill College and was forced to come home due to the spread of COVID-19. We were supposed to go to Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Budapest for the remainder of our time there, but those three trips got cancelled," Ferrick said. "Dublin was a lot of fun, I’m gonna miss it a lot.”

Forced Home: WHS graduates’ abroad programs cut short by COVID-19

Meredith Prince and Taylor McGuire
April 5, 2020
Two AP books and pencils lie on a student's bed. This year's AP tests are being moved to online and shortened to 45 minutes due to Coronavirus. "They should definitely keep the AP tests as many students take AP [exams] not only for the GPA boost but the college credit as well," junior Allen Zou said. "They also couldn’t administer tests in-person due to the current situation."

[Photo] AP exams to be held online due to COVID-19

Garrett Spooner and Taylor McGuire
April 13, 2020
Ligiah Villalobos is a Latina writer and producer, and she is pictured above next to famous actor Eugenio Derbez who starred in her film "Under the Same Moon." “I started writing because I was so frustrated by the job that I had," Villalobos said. "I really was sick of seeing people of color, specifically African-Americans in television, really showing us only the common denominator of a race versus really trying to elevate the programming that African-Americans deserved."

Ligiah Villalobos: Open up yourself to the possibilities of what your life can be

Meredith Prince and Allie Nunn
April 2, 2020
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: Week of March 23 – WHS graduates sent home, athletic trainer departs WHS, racism caused by COVID-19

Meredith Prince
March 31, 2020
Many families have begun to stock up on essential foods in preparation for a potential lockdown. Most families focus on making sure they have plenty of non-perishable foods in case grocery stores get closed. “ “I’ve tried to buy extra in case I get sick and can’t shop because the stores are quite empty,” Wayland parent Lauren Zucker said.

[Photo] The effect of Coronavirus on local grocery shopping

Haley Melvin and Julia Raymond
April 8, 2020
Pictured above is an ice pack and a package of medicine for migraines. WSPN's Meredith Prince discusses her experience with chronic migraine and the stigma around it.

Opinion: More than just a headache

Meredith Prince
March 26, 2020
Students will take the practice ACT and SAT tests virtually, with an online proctor through Revolution Prep. All students who are registered for each exam will receive a copy via email that you’ll print out.

News Brief: WSPN Practice ACT and SAT exam to be administered online

Meredith Prince
March 23, 2020
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: Week of March 9 – School cancellation, hair dye, boys basketball playoff galleries

Meredith Prince
March 17, 2020
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: Week of March 2 – Coronavirus, wrestling/swim titles, tribute to Pam Pingeton

Meredith Prince
March 9, 2020
Juniors Meredith Prince, Kathleen Tobin, Andrea Shang, and Audrey Harris smile with elementary school teacher Pam Pingeton. Pingeton passed away from cancer in November 2019. WSPN's Meredith Prince pays tribute to Pingeton and her experience with her.

Opinion: Remembering Pam Pingeton

Meredith Prince
March 6, 2020
Pictured above is Ligiah Villalobos discussing her experience in creating the movie "Under the Same Moon." Villalobos will be visiting WHS on Friday, March 6.

News Brief: Famous Latina director Ligiah Villalobos to visit WHS March 6

Meredith Prince
March 3, 2020
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: Week of February 24 – Rachaell Redgate, Half Hour Hook, artist/fashionista of the month

Meredith Prince
March 2, 2020
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: Week of February 3 – Latin Club, college CAPA concert, basketball galleries

Meredith Prince
February 10, 2020
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: Week of January 27 – Winter Week Edition

Meredith Prince
February 4, 2020
Seniors Charlie Moore, Angela Chi and junior Sam Goldstone are holding a voter registration drive during all lunches throughout this week.

News Brief: Students run voter drive for Civic Engagement Project

Meredith Prince
February 3, 2020
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: Week of January 6 – Panera closing, eastern Europe trip, film and music reviews

Meredith Prince
January 13, 2020
VSCO is a photography platform used by many WHS students to share and filter photos without the typical likes, comments, and followers on other social media.

What is VSCO in the WHS community?

Meredith Prince and Caitlin Newton
December 19, 2019
Students shared their opinions on the VSCO app and how often they use it.

How does the WHS community feel about VSCO?

Meredith Prince and Caitlin Newton
December 19, 2019
The Era of VSCO

The Era of VSCO

Meredith Prince and Caitlin Newton
December 19, 2019
Senior Emma Sheehan dresses up as a "VSCO girl" for Halloween. Caitlin Newton discusses her opinion on how VSCO has changed into a more negative space.

Opinion: “VSCO girls” have changed the meaning of the app

Caitlin Newton and Meredith Prince
December 19, 2019
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: Week of December 9 – ‘Stop the Bleed’ training, season-ending injuries, “back2california” smash hit on Spotify

Meredith Prince
December 15, 2019
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: Week of December 2 – Disney+, fall sports wrap-ups, Spirit Day

Meredith Prince
December 9, 2019
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: Week of November 18 – Hack-a-thon, quarter one reflections, ‘b-word ban’

Meredith Prince
November 25, 2019
Spirit Day 2017 comes to a close with a game of "Get Off My Lawn." Below are the activities and psyches for 2019's Spirit Week.

News Brief: Previewing Spirit Week events and psyches

Meredith Prince
November 24, 2019
News Brief: WHS TEDx 2020 Looking For Speakers/Volunteers

News Brief: WHS TEDx 2020 Looking For Speakers/Volunteers

Meredith Prince
November 20, 2019
Wayland graduate Abby Mitty runs the football down the field in the 2018 Wayland vs. Weston powderpuff game. Wayland hopes to keep up its longstanding winning streak. “This experience is a very fun thing for girls to do,” senior Kayla Poulsen said.

[Photo] Seniors prepare for annual powderpuff game

Deirdre Brown, Lauren Medeiros, and Dante Coppola
November 24, 2019
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: Week of November 11 – Chopped champion, start times effects, ‘Chicago’ dress rehearsal

Meredith Prince
November 18, 2019
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: Week of November 4 – TikTok, college sports recruitment, senior night photos

Meredith Prince
November 12, 2019
The WHS Green Team encourages students and teachers to walk, bike, or carpool to school on Friday, Nov. 8.

News Brief: Green Team organizes walk, ride, and carpool to school day

Meredith Prince
November 6, 2019
Credit: Courtesy of Jenna Cook

Seniors on college sports recruitment: Class of 2020 Edition

Ellie Tyska and Meredith Prince
November 6, 2019
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: Week of October 28 – New teachers, fall sports playoffs, Halloween traditions

Meredith Prince
November 4, 2019
Senior trolls Christina Taxiarchis and Fatma Sayeh receive candy during trick-or-treating from wellness teacher Rachel Hanks.

[Photo] Best of Halloween Costumes: Class of 2020

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2019
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: Week of October 21 – ACT policy shift, album review, sophomore semi

Meredith Prince
October 28, 2019
Sophomores do Semi (193 photos)

Sophomores do Semi (193 photos)

Ellie Tyska and Meredith Prince
October 23, 2019
The progress of the field renovations at WHS has been increased to try and finish before winter. Athletic director Heath Rollins suggests keeping all doors and windows at WHS starting Thursday due to the odor of the rubberized urethane track surface

News Brief: Update on the field renovation progress

Meredith Prince
October 23, 2019
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: Week of October 14

Meredith Prince
October 21, 2019
The math department now distributes blue books or reflection sheets where students can write skills they need to work on and reflect on their tests. However, students still are not allowed to keep their math assessments. “We want to continue that idea of getting kids to think about what types of problems they understand and don't understand so that they can focus on that, rather than focusing on a single test question,” math department head Barbara Coughlin said.

Math department adopts blue books and reflection sheets

Meredith Prince and Allie Nunn
October 17, 2019
A player on the Boston Renegades beep baseball team takes a cut to make contact with the ball. “It feels good knowing that I can apply something that I know, which is baseball, because they are pretty similar, the swings are the same, and it feels good that I can help out people who really do need as many coaches as they can,” junior Josh Schreiber said.

Beep Baseball: Wayland players help blind citizens play the game

Meredith Prince and Ellie Tyska
October 16, 2019
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: Week of October 7

Meredith Prince
October 15, 2019
Posters advertising the Lip Sync Battle are posted throughout the school for students who are interested.

News Brief: Student Council to host Lip Sync Battle

Meredith Prince
October 11, 2019
Junior Lucas Alvarado plays the piano at a gig. Alvarado has been playing and performing music for most of his life. “It’s basically been my entire life," Alvarado said. "That’s basically my first memory. I remember waiting for my piano teacher to come over for the first time, and that is my most vivid memory from when I was three."

Lucas Alvarado: Music is the one thing that connects us all

Meredith Prince
October 9, 2019
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: Week of September 30

Meredith Prince
October 7, 2019
Students sit in the commons. Class meetings will be held tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 3.

News Brief: Oct. 3 class meeting locations released

Meredith Prince
October 2, 2019
WSPN is now available on the iOS app store. Check out the steps below on how to download the app.

News Brief: WSPN rolls out mobile app

Meredith Prince
October 1, 2019
Senior Arden Knapp sings at an a cappella concert. She is one of the directors of the Muses, the all-girls group.

News Brief: New a cappella members announced

Meredith Prince
September 27, 2019
Today, Sept. 26, WHS will follow an extended advisory bell schedule. The bells will not run today.

News Brief: Bells will not run Thursday, Sept. 26

Meredith Prince
September 26, 2019
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: Week of September 16

Meredith Prince
September 23, 2019
Many buses arrived to various Wayland Public Schools late during the first few weeks of school due to the change in traffic throughout Wayland. “What was happening was a lot of kids were getting here late, a lot of the buses were late, so we moved some of the buses earlier,” WPS Superintendent Arthur Unobskey said. “We still have some buses that are coming a few minutes late, so we will probably need to make some adjustments for those as well.”

Traffic Jam: Transportation suffers in first few weeks

Meredith Prince and Caitlin Newton
September 19, 2019
For more information on the PSAT, visit the website whstesting.com.

News Brief: PSAT registration deadline closes in

Meredith Prince
September 17, 2019
Seniors Ethan Betancourt, Aiden Chitkara and Zeke Betancourt sport their field hockey uniforms. The boys are on the WHS varsity field hockey team, which is historically female-dominated. "I’m really trying to win the DCL and get back to playoffs and hopefully win a state championship," Chitkara said.

3 senior boys defy convention on girl-dominated field hockey team

Meredith Prince and Caitlin Newton
September 12, 2019
The Wayland football team will be dismissed early from school at 2:30 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 13 due to EEE concerns.

News Brief: Admin. dismisses football early due to EEE concerns

Meredith Prince
September 11, 2019
The spread of EEE virus to humans occurs through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The virus has been found in 400 mosquito samples this year, and Wayland is now at a high risk for mosquitoes carrying it.

BREAKING NEWS: Risk level of EEE virus raised to high in Wayland

Meredith Prince
September 8, 2019
The new block rotation for the 2019-20 school year.

News Brief: New bell schedule implemented

Meredith Prince
August 28, 2019
Pictured above is the Instagram account for the 2019-2020 Student Council. The account was formerly the campaign Instagram for senior President-elect Shawn Bernier and senior Vice President-elect CJ Brown.

News Brief: Student Council Election Results

Meredith Prince
June 19, 2019
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: Week of June 3

Meredith Prince
June 10, 2019
Juniors Sarina Patel and Molly O'Driscoll speak with Wayland Middle School counselor Suzanne Bernstein.

Juniors explore professions in the 10th annual career colloquium (13 photos)

Meredith Prince
June 7, 2019
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: Week of May 27

Meredith Prince
June 3, 2019
Two major changes will be made to advisory starting next year. Advisory will meet more often and be completely grade-based.

News Brief: Structural changes to advisory

Meredith Prince
May 29, 2019
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