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Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
WSPN’s Aimee Smith summarizes what the Wayland Police Department and the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee discussed at the Wayland community safety meeting on Sunday, Sept. 17. The meeting went over topics such as, general safety tips, Wayland crime statistics, CodeRED system and recent breaking and entering in the Middlesex Community.
A call to action: Wayland community safety meeting
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 11 – RecPASS program, new WHS golf coach and recent SCOTUS rulings
Join Staff Reporters Sophia Verma and Torryn Carlson as they report on Hurricane Lee and its impact.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: New COVID-19 information
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 11 – RecPASS program, new WHS golf coach and recent SCOTUS rulings
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 4 – top 10 tips for the school year, fall sports preview and the “Barbie” movie
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 30 – graduation postponed, Taylor Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” and Student Council candidates’ ripped down posters
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 22 – junior prom, track and field DCL championship meet and Window’s Memorial Day show
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 15 – Student Council candidates, 115 member spring track team and Saxonville Burritos
Join Staff Reporters Sophia Verma and Torryn Carlson as they report on Hurricane Lee and its impact.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: New COVID-19 information
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses former President Donald Trumps recent legal entanglements.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The legal entanglements of Donald Trump
Staff Reporter Selena Liu discusses the recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and its effects on local banks.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The Ohio train derailment
On Wednesday, May 10, the Wayland School Committee approved current Wayland Middle School Principal Betsy Gavron to be the interim assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Betsy Gavron selected as interim assistant superintendent
Candidates Christina Rodrigo and Erin Mueller win the election for School Committee in the town election on Tuesday, April 25.
Breaking News: April 25 town election results
Interim Superintendent Perry Graham announces the selection of current Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Tyler Steffey as interim WMS principal for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: WMS interim principal announced
On Thursday, March 23 WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi emailed WHS students and families to inform them that she has been named a finalist for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School superintendent-principal position.
Breaking News: WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi named a finalist for LSRHS superintendent position
WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces her plan to take a year sabbatical.
Breaking News: WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces year sabbatical
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo reports on the upcoming career day for Wayland High School juniors.
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024’s Career Day
Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
RecPass program founders Karen Kelly and Amanda Shaw celebrate the launch of RecPass on Monday, Sept. 11. The program aims to provide accessible after-school childcare for working Wayland parents. I think weve fundamentally changed the fate of after-school childcare in Wayland, and my hope is that it never goes back, Kelly said. It will only get better going forward.
The RecPASS program: A success story for working mothers
WSPNs Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga summarize the 2022-2023 school year.
2022-2023 Year in Review
Join WSPNs Selena Liu, Kally Proctor and Jenny Shine as they explore pickleball and the rise of the sports popularity in Wayland. “I think I just drove by [the high school] and saw people playing, so I started to join,” Wayland resident Bruce Greenberg said. “My friends were playing [pickleball] and I wanted to play.”
Setting the pace: Pickleball players dominate WHS courts
Seniors Derek Roberts, Emily Campos and Odelia Lu reflect on their favorite parts of high school and give advice to underclassman.
Seniors reflect on their high school experience
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler becomes the new secretary of education of Massachusetts under Governor Maura Healey. I really want to be a partner to the people who are experiencing education at all levels, Tutwiler said.
Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity
At the beginning of the year, juniors Ayush Kumar, Hallie Luo, Andrew Fang and Zack Goldstein restarted Chess Club. “I think Chess Club has grown since the beginning of the year, and now that it is at lunch, anyone can come and play a game even if they arent a regular to the club,” junior and Chess Club co-leader Ayush Kumar said. “We welcome everyone.”
Checkmate: How chess has hit the jackpot at Wayland High School
From left to right freshman Julianna McDonald, junior Sophia Verma, freshman Marissa Mendoza and sophomores Melody and Marissa Wong stand together, each grabbing a piece of dough to mold. After senior Eileen Kaewapresert made the pasta dough, the rest of the students got to create the shapes of their choice. “At first, this was only a small group to bond with two special needs students, Melody and Marissa [Wong], because they already had an interest in cooking,” Kaewprasert said.
WHS students collaborate through Cooking Club
Custodial staff at Wayland High School share their experiences working here at the school. It’s a basic job, it’s hard, we do a lot of work, WHS custodian Sean Slavin said. That’s one thing, when we get new people that we want to interview, we tell them ‘It’s not hard work, it’s a lot of work.’
Hidden heroes: The custodial staff of Wayland High School
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike OConnor
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike O’Connor
Wayland varsity footballs defensive line arranges in front of Ashlands offensive line. Football is one of the many WHS teams that has been affected by the recent weather conditions.
Fall weather intercepts WHS fall sports season
Senior Xande Santos and junior Alex Crawford have joined MLS NEXT, a pre-professional soccer league. Due to contract and Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) restrictions, the two are unable to play for the Wayland boys varsity soccer team this season.
MLS NEXT: Two Wayland soccer players shoot towards professional
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.
Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High Schools golf team and its new coach: seventh grade science teacher Brian Reddington.
WHS golf team goes for an ace with new coach Brian Reddington
Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.
Football clinches a close victory against Ashland
Freshman Corinne Larson runs beside a Boston Latin player, racing to get the ball first.
Girls soccer scores a win over Boston Latin
Junior Samantha Lee back sets the ball to junior Abby Bennett. This is Lee and Bennetts second year playing on the varsity volleyball team.
Girls volleyball sets up the season with a win
Senior Henrique Abecasis slide tackles his opponent. Abecasis is an exchange student from Portugal.
Boys soccer secures a win against North Reading
WSPN staff experienced summer vacation in many different ways this year. Here are some highlights:
Gallery: WSPN’s summer scenes
Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.
Football clinches a close victory against Ashland
Freshman Corinne Larson runs beside a Boston Latin player, racing to get the ball first.
Girls soccer scores a win over Boston Latin
Junior Samantha Lee back sets the ball to junior Abby Bennett. This is Lee and Bennetts second year playing on the varsity volleyball team.
Girls volleyball sets up the season with a win
Senior Henrique Abecasis slide tackles his opponent. Abecasis is an exchange student from Portugal.
Boys soccer secures a win against North Reading
Captain senior Deirdre Brown cradles the ball as a Whitman-Hanson player defends her.
Girls lacrosse beats Whitman-Hanson in playoffs
Join WSPNs Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler as they discuss the best fall fashion trends.
The upcoming season of fall fashion trends
Join WSPNs Elyssa Grillo as she discusses the pushback on Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamets new relationship.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet: An unexpected duo
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
WSPNs Reva Datar reviews Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan.
“Oppenheimer:” Yet another canvas for Christopher Nolan
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her opinion on some of the changes from Daisy Jones & The Six when it was adapted from a novel into a miniseries on Amazon Prime Video.
Miniseries review: “Daisy Jones & The Six”
Join WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans as they review girl group sensation, aespas, newest mini album: MY WORLD. After waiting nearly 11 months without so much as a peep from the quartet or managing company, fans are ecstatic to finally enjoy music from the group again.
Album Review: “MY WORLD”
WSPNs Selena Liu, Hallie Luo and Jenny Shine review Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour.
Concert Review: “The Eras Tour” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Crossword: Easter
Crossword: Easter
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Senior Amartya Nagesha has always been focused on improving her singing skills. After joining the Honors Concert Choir, and taking numerous years of singing lessons, Nagesha has started applying to music colleges such as Berklee College of Music.
January’s Artist of the Month: Amartya Nagesha
The image above is a piece sophomore Eunjee Kang created for her Art 1 class. I made this during our first Art 1 project: Self-Portrait in Objects: Origami Book, Kang said. I drew some objects I favored or objects I thought represented me using colored pencils.
October Artist of the Month: Eunjee Kang
The image above is one of senior Sarah Foleys AP art Projects. She played with different mediums, colors and design elements to create this piece. I like the vibrant colors and different textures,” Foley said.
September’s Artist of the Month: Sarah Foley
The image above is one of freshman Tristen Chows metalsmithing projects. Chow concluded that this was one of the hardests projects she’s done all year. “Everyone else was making something flat, like a landscape, or a medal, but I wanted to do something different, Chow said. It took time and sweat, but I had a blast.
June’s Artist of the Month: Tristen Chow
The image above is Junior Rachel Yans latest piece, a charcoal still life. Rachels piece is based on a bust statue in Ms. Latimers art room, something that students often use as a reference.The still life process is fun, its a lot of experimentation and trial and error, Yan says.
May’s Artist of the Month: Rachel Yan
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPNs Kally Proctor discusses the impact of shock factor protests, with a focus on the recent climate change protest at the U.S. Open.
Opinion: Actions speak volumes…or do they?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.
Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS
WSPNs Reva Datar discusses the effects of the Supreme Courts recent decisions.
Opinion: SCOTUS, don’t get carried away
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses the football Saudi League and its impact on the future of football.
Opinion: The Saudi Arabian League is the end of Football
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Opinion: Is Medvedev’s French Open loss part of a curse or a mentality?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz is back on track to be the best player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
In the second installment of their opinion series, Three Takes On, Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on course selections.
Opinion: Three takes on course selection
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
Zoe Garcia: Going viral
Zoe Garcia: Going viral
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
WHS Super Bowl predictions
WHS Super Bowl predictions
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Pickleball Micd Up
Pickleball Mic’d Up
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
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Wayland Student Press
Nadya Chase

Nadya Chase, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Nadya Chase, Class of 2024, is a third year reporter and a co-editor-in-chief for WSPN. She is a part of the Student Advocacy Committee and the secretary of National Honor Society. Outside of school, she enjoys karate, reading, walking her dogs and spending time with family and friends.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Nadya Chase
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.

News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair

Nadya Chase
September 21, 2023
RecPass program founders Karen Kelly and Amanda Shaw celebrate the launch of RecPass on Monday, Sept. 11. The program aims to provide accessible after-school childcare for working Wayland parents. I think weve fundamentally changed the fate of after-school childcare in Wayland, and my hope is that it never goes back, Kelly said. It will only get better going forward.

The RecPASS program: A success story for working mothers

Katya Luzarraga and Nadya Chase
September 13, 2023
Fans gather at Fenway Park for the last Dead & Company performance in Boston during the 2023 Final Tour. In addition to Dead & Company, Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium hosted several other artists this summer, including Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs and P!NK.

[Photo] Gallery: WSPN’s summer scenes

September 6, 2023
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[Photo] Where did WSPN Staff go on vacation this summer?

September 5, 2023
Senior Assassin triggers thought

Senior Assassin triggers thought

Katya Luzarraga and Nadya Chase
June 6, 2023
Follow along as WSPNs Nadya Chase, Talia Macchi, Katya Luzarraga and Aimee Smith explore different aspects of the Senior Assassin tradition.

The strategy and sentiments of Senior Assassin

Nadya Chase, Talia Macchi, Katya Luzarraga, and Aimee Smith
June 6, 2023
Student Council candidate Charmaine Guo holds the remnants of her own poster and the poster of Student Council candidates Michael Wightman and Abby Wrentmore. These posters, along with others around the school, were allegedly ripped down before the Student Council elections.

Student Council candidates share concerns over ripped down posters

Nadya Chase and Selena Liu
May 30, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of May 8 – senior prom, WHS teachers demonstrate for fair contracts and the 2023 Met Gala

Nadya Chase
May 15, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of May 1 – Late Night, WHS protects banned books and Jazz Band

Nadya Chase
May 8, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of April 24 – Ella Zachery wins InvestWrite contest, WSPN’s winter all-star athletes and Candles Galore

Nadya Chase
May 1, 2023
Candidates Christina Rodrigo and Erin Mueller win the election for School Committee in the town election on Tuesday, April 25.

Breaking News: April 25 town election results

Nadya Chase
April 25, 2023
Wayland resident Kaat Vander Straeten presents on the impact of composting on our environment. “Climate change is very complex, and we need a lot of little acts that are done by many, many people to address it,” Vander Straeten said. “If we all compost, it makes a difference for sure.”

Kaat Vander Staeten: The science and significance of composting

Aimee Smith and Nadya Chase
April 25, 2023
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters

Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters

Nadya Chase, Bella Schreiber, and Jeffery Zhang
April 22, 2023
Alonzo King LINES Ballet Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) dancers swoop their arms towards the ground during a live performance in Union Square. The LINES BFA dancers were one of the many LINES Ballet groups that performed. “It was really cool,” BFA dancer Bria Eby said. “We dont usually get to dance outside often, and it was really nice to be able to see the sky while dancing.” (Credit: Nadya Chase)

The plaza and pirouettes: LINES Ballet performs at Union Square

Nadya Chase
April 21, 2023
Built in 1850, Union Square is a landmark attraction in San Francisco that draws tourists. The plaza is known for its collection of stores, musicians, dining and public art.

Gallery: Life blooming in Union Square

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Selena Liu
April 21, 2023
Join WSPNs Aimee Smith, Selena Liu and Nadya Chase as they explore San Franciscos Union Square and its culture. (Credit: Nadya Chase)

Union Square: More than retail therapy

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Selena Liu
April 21, 2023
Over the past couple of weeks WSPN had the opportunity to sit down with Waylands 4 school committee candidates: Dovie King, Craig Gruber, Erin Mueller and Christina Rodrigo.

Meet the candidates for Wayland School Committee

Aimee Smith, Nadya Chase, and Tess Alongi
April 21, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of April 10 and April break – interim superintendent, School Committee candidates and Russia-Ukraine war one year later

Nadya Chase
April 17, 2023
Wayland High Schools Green Team hosts Earth Week from Monday, April 10 until Friday, April 14. During Earth Week, the Green Team will hold several activities surrounding environmentalism.

News Brief: Green Team holds Earth Week

Nadya Chase
April 10, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of April 3 – effort to bring back period products to WHS, Alex Shiffler’s figure skating and women’s basketball in March Madness

Nadya Chase
April 10, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 27 – course selections, Wayland Free Public Library’s 175th birthday and Water Warriors

Nadya Chase
April 3, 2023
Wayland High School students begin the course selections process. This year, students are not required to have a teacher recommendation for a certain course in order to take it. “People are going to be able to take academic risks that they haven’t been able to do before, and I think that may be new and exciting, guidance counselor Sara Bodi said.

[Photo] WHS begins the course selection process

March 29, 2023
News Brief

News Brief: Schedule changes this week

Nadya Chase
March 27, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 20 – Wayland METCO program, Patrick Tutwiler and spring sports preview

Nadya Chase
March 27, 2023
Interim Superintendent Perry Graham announces the selection of current Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Tyler Steffey as interim WMS principal for the 2024-2025 school year.

Breaking News: WMS interim principal announced

Nadya Chase
March 24, 2023
Learn about the Wayland METCO program and three past METCO students experiences in Wayland Public Schools.

Wayland METCO program: Past students’ experiences

Aimee Smith and Nadya Chase
March 24, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 13 – FY24 budget, future of affirmative action and March Madness

Nadya Chase
March 20, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of March 6 – chess at WHS, senior show rehearsals and electives for next year

Nadya Chase
March 13, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of February 27 – WSPN’s week of awards, School Committee meeting and girls swim success

Nadya Chase
March 6, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of February 13 – Mock Trial responds to “sexist” comments, Turkey-Syria earthquakes and behind the scenes of a capella

Nadya Chase
February 18, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of February 6 – Superintendent Omar Easy charges School Committee, Alberto Salazar and political realities of college

Nadya Chase
February 13, 2023
WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces her plan to take a year sabbatical.

Breaking News: WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces year sabbatical

Nadya Chase
February 8, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of January 30 – Winter Week, Senior Show and success of the girls varsity basketball team

Nadya Chase
February 6, 2023

A capella shines bright during Winter Week performance

Sasha Libenzon and Nadya Chase
February 3, 2023
WSPN’s Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith review Netflix’s new TV series, Kaleidoscope. This new crime show allows you to watch the eight episodes in any order you wish.

Different views of “Kaleidoscope”

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
January 31, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of January 23 – midterms, Wayland Mini Market and 10 songs for a winter playlist

Nadya Chase
January 30, 2023
Midterms are set to take place on Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27.

News Brief: Administration shares information regarding upcoming midterms

Nadya Chase
January 24, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of January 16 – ChatGPT, future WHS college athletes and speaking out against racism

Nadya Chase
January 23, 2023
From Monday, Jan. 23 until Wednesday, Jan. 25, the Academic Center will be hosting midterm review sessions. “Come check out the review sessions,” Academic Center coordinator Aimee Lima said.

News Brief: Academic Center hosts midterm review sessions

Nadya Chase
January 21, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of January 9 – “Day of Impact,” student opinions on advisory and Senior Districts

Nadya Chase
January 16, 2023
Wayland residents hold signs at the Love not Hate demonstration on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Members of the Wayland Community Forum shared information with the public about the protest. Wayland residents showed up with signs to show support for Superintendent Omar Easy, following the racist graffiti targeted towards him.

[Photo] WSPN’s photos of 2022

January 13, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of January 3 – School Committee meeting, return of midterms and pressures of school sports

Nadya Chase
January 9, 2023
On Jan. 4, the Wayland School Committee held a meeting to discuss the racist graffiti attacking Wayland Superintendent Omar Easy found on Dec. 21, 2022. During the meeting, some Wayland community members also shared their perspectives and thoughts on the matter.

Wayland School Committee meets to address racist graffiti

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
January 7, 2023
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of December 19 – racist graffiti found on WHS grounds, “Love not Hate” rally and winter break

Nadya Chase
January 3, 2023
WHS senior Marion Hess holds up her hate isnt cool at our school sign. Hesss mother was one of the Wayland community members who organized the rally. “I think it’s important that everyone came [to the rally] because it shows that we’re unified and we won’t stand for something like this,” senior Marion Hess said.

Love not hate demonstration outside of Wayland High School

December 22, 2022
Wayland community members gather along Old Connecticut Path in front of the entrance to Wayland High School. Demonstrators voiced their support of Superintendent Omar Easy following the racist graffiti targeted towards him.

Love not hate: Wayland residents rally against racism towards Superintendent Easy

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
December 22, 2022
WSPNs Nadya Chase discusses the realities of Christmas overshadowing other important winter holidays.

Opinion: Christmas is not the only winter holiday

Nadya Chase
December 22, 2022
Wayland High Schools language department collects gifts for the annual Yawkey Center gift drive. “The gift drive spreads the holiday cheer and helps some families who are a little bit less fortunate,” Spanish teacher Nicole Haghdoust said.

WHS language department holds annual holiday gift drive

Nadya Chase
December 20, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of December 12 – science teacher Kristin Cowell resigns, WHS fall all-star athletes and World Cup controversies

Nadya Chase
December 19, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of December 5 – winter sports, local holiday celebrations and Taylor Swift concert ticket disaster

Nadya Chase
December 12, 2022
Timeline: Local holiday celebrations

Timeline: Local holiday celebrations

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
December 9, 2022
The United States currently faces a butter shortage, causing many to wonder how this shortage will impact holiday meals. For the holiday season, around 95% of the time we need butter for meals, sophomore Maya Noyes said. Butter is a very strong component for meals.”

[Photo] WHS reacts to the national butter shortage around holidays

December 12, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 28 – tribute to WSPN, powderpuff and Parkland shooter controversy

Nadya Chase
December 5, 2022
The Kaewprasert family manages their family-owned Thai restaurant, Spice and Pepper. Spice and Pepper is located at 236 Boston Post Road in Wayland, and the restaurant is open every day of the week.

Eileen Kaewprasert: Managing a family-owned restaurant while in high school

Nadya Chase
December 1, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 21 – Spirit Week, Powderpuff and WHS Thanksgiving thoughts

Nadya Chase
November 28, 2022
WSPNs Nadya Chase discusses the stigmatization and realities of extra time.

Opinion: I’m not “lucky” to need extra time on tests

Nadya Chase
November 22, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 14 – Powderpuff reservation canceled, lunch controversy and “Godspell”

Nadya Chase
November 21, 2022
Assistant Superintendent Parry Graham sends an email to Wayland Public Schools families regarding the distribution of free at-home COVID-19 tests.

News Brief: WPS sends out free at-home COVID-19 tests

Nadya Chase
November 19, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of November 7 – School Committee meeting, peer mediation program and semi-formal

Nadya Chase
November 14, 2022
Plastic spiders coat a baby doll. These decorations sit in front of the houses mailbox, greeting any people walking by.

The spooks and the screams: Wayland’s best Halloween decorations

Nadya Chase, Aimee Smith, and Katya Luzarraga
November 9, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of October 31 – Halloween costumes, dropping classes and fall sports

Nadya Chase
November 7, 2022
A young participant asks a Wayland Historical Society member for help locating her object. For some, finding the object quickly was difficult because of the many objects spread out among three separate tables. The Wayland Historical Society, along with seven other organizations, sponsored the Wayland Amazing Race.

Searching for success: Wayland Amazing Race

Nadya Chase and Aimee Smith
November 4, 2022
From left to right, seniors Lila Powers, Lucy Grasso and Tess Alongi pose for a photo in their costumes. Grasso is the Queen of England, while Alongi and Powers were royal guards. wspn · Tess Alongi On Royal Guard Costume

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

October 31, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of October 24 – Powderpuff game canceled, normal day at WHS and a cappella

Nadya Chase
October 30, 2022
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.

ICYMI: Week of October 17 – test return policy, fall playlist and free period products at WHS

Nadya Chase
October 24, 2022

Infographic: Student opinions on test return policy

Nadya Chase
October 21, 2022
Sophomore Luke Dipetro-Froio defends the pass against the wide receiver. Despite losing, it was a good game for the seniors, potentially their last night at home, sophomore Ben Hynes said. Hopefully we can win a game this season.

Thursday night lights: Football takes on Newton South for senior night

Sasha Libenzon, Nadya Chase, and Aimee Smith
October 20, 2022
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