The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
Community members gather at the intersection to WHS. This rally was organized by the Wayland CAN in response to the racist incident that occurred in the boys locker room.
Wayland Community unites in response to a racist incident at WHS
Seniors gather in the courtyard, buzzing with excitement as they share laughs, while picking out candies of their choosing.
Class of 2026 celebrates Halloween
On Oct. 22, the School Committee meeting took place at the town building, covering the Spanish Immersion program, Facilities Masters Plan and a follow up on Superintendent David Fleishman's goals.
Three takeaways: School Committee Meeting Oct. 22
An email was sent to WHS students and families from Principal Allyson Mizoguchi regarding a racist incident that took place in the boys locker room.
News brief: Principal Allyson Mizoguchi sends email on racist incident in boys locker room
From left to right, seniors Ashley Maddocks, Maya Vishwanathan, Ruth Flacke, Anishka Trehan and Mario Purser place there arms around each other.
Class of 2026 celebrates its class with the annual Progressive Dinner
Built in 1904, the Vokes Theater is a space occupied by local volunteer performers, who spearhead their own performances four times a year. Founded by famous actress, Beatrice Herford, the theater is rich in fame and even more so in a love for the arts.
The hidden stage: A theater run on passion, not paychecks
Radha Biswas has played the piano for Carnegie Hall numerous times. In addition to the piano, she plays the oboe, percussion and the organ.
Radha Biswas: Playing a path to Carnegie
A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
From ceramics to forensics, Wayland High School hosts a wide variety of courses for students, allowing for student to grow their distinct interests. In this first issue of Interesting Electives, WSPN's Fiona Peltonen explores the senior Astronomy class, diving deep into its creation, purpose and activities.
Unique electives: A universal interest
"The Compatriots" hometown premiere was followed by a Q & A with the audience. From left to right, the Q & A included Producer Alberto Sayan, Director Spencer Cohen and lead actor Rafael Silvia.
His childhood friend faced deportation, so he made a movie about it
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Team USA Olympic rower and former rower for Wayland-Weston Rowing Association (WWRA) Kristi Wagner spoke at WHS to speak on her rowing career.
U.S. Olympian Kristi Wagner shares journey from Wayland-Weston Rowing to Olympics
November's athlete of the month is junior captain Brady Babineau, who plays for the boys varsity soccer team.
Athlete of the month: Brady Babineau
It's officially playoff week at WHS. The boys soccer, girls volleyball and cross country teams are all competing in the MIAA playoffs this week. Here are where and when the games are.
WHS Fall Playoff Game Schedule: Week of 11/3
High-fiving all her teammates, senior Sofia DiCarlo runs through the line of players, about to receive flowers.
Girls soccer defeats Waltham on senior night
Senior Max Crowe shakes hands with head coach David Gavron. After shaking hands, Coach Gavron gives a bouquet of flowers to Crowe.
Boys soccer ties Cohasset on senior night
WSPN's Vanessa Taxiarchis reflects on the benefits of sibling relationships.
Opinion: Shaped by sisterhood
According to a survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, almost 30% of people use AI as a friend or therapist, begging the question: is AI use comforting or concerning?
Opinion: Artificial connection cannot replace human friendship
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
WHS string orchestra members watch as the orchestra officers introduce the concert on stage.
Orchestra haunts the stage in 24th annual Masquerade Concert
The Oct. 22 Hamilton play at the Boston Citizen's Opera was the cast's 31st showing. Hamilton will be performed in Boston until Nov. 2.
Musical review: Hamilton tours Boston
In Wayland, there are several events for residents during the month of November. Join WSPN’s Karis Tam as she lists out the activities.
November events guide: What’s happening in Wayland
Join WSPN's Molly Bergeron as she discusses with WHS senior Ava Knourenko about her art.
Artist of the month: Ava Knourenko
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Album review: The ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s parallel universe
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
Nathan Hartunian

Nathan Hartunian, Staff Reporter

Nathan Hartunian, Class of 2026, is a first year reporter for WSPN. Nathan is the captain of WHS’s wrestling team and the student council secretary. In his free time, Nathan likes exercising, spending time with friends and family and playing sports.

All content by Nathan Hartunian
Sophomore Alex Pearlmen and senior captain Dylan Engelhardt celebrate after Pearlman scores his first of two touchdowns of the game. "I love seeing our underclassmen giving everything they got and proving themselves," Engelhardt said.

Wayland falls to Bedford during Domestic Violence Awareness Game

Grace Zocco, Nathan Hartunian, and Brandon Hill
October 9, 2025
Senior Eric Zhang promotes his club, math team, to interested students. Wayland's prestigious math team has won multiple state titles and has made the New England podium before. "With all the science and STEM stuff, we're not just trying to fit in, we want to stand out and spread this opportunity to people who might be skilled at math but didn't know this existed," Zhang said.

[Photo] The annual club fair spotlights school spirit

Maddie Zajac, Vanessa Taxiarchis, and WSPN Staff
October 8, 2025
After the captains, seniors Dylan Engelhardt, Alex Evengelista and juniors Brajae Walton Aidan Curry come back from meeting with the reffs and Ashlands captains, players rush the field and jump up in excitement. "Our team is young, but shows a lot of potential," Engelhardt said. "At the end of the day, it comes down to getting better each week and reducing mistakes."

Football defeated in homecoming game

Grace Zocco and Nathan Hartunian
September 24, 2025
Load More Stories
Donate to Wayland Student Press
$900
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Nathan Hartunian