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Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
A project that has taken many days, weeks and months to achieve is finally open and ready for use. The new Council On Aging Community Center opened their newly constructed doors to the public on June 5. Many activities took place at the opening ceremony including speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, games and presentations. In addition, food and beverages were given out for the attendees to enjoy. “We are very excited for this community center to be opening because it has been a long project and has been eagerly awaited for by many Wayland residents,” Wayland resident Deacon Hoagland said.
The Council On Aging hosts their grand opening ceremony for community center
ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
Last Wednesday, the Wayland School Committee gathered to discuss a number of topics regarding the health curriculum and Innovation Career Pathway course. Another large topic of conversation was the ways to potentially mitigate distracting cell phone usage. "These [phones] are going to distract your learning and social relationships," Superintendent David Fleishman said. "That's concrete right there."
Three Quick Hits: School committee meeting May 28
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement, ANNA, has recently opened a center in Wayland. This center is dedicated to supporting children with autism aged 6 years old and under, along with supporting their families. The center hopes to bring awareness and support to children with autism, and reduce the large stigma surrounding all neurodevelopmental disorders.
Allied Network for Neurodevelopmental Advancement center strives to make positive change in Wayland
Local student-run businesses in Wayland -- especially those relying on imported goods -- are feeling the strain of President Trump’s new tariffs. As prices rise, young entrepreneurs are adapting by shifting to domestic products or changing their business models entirely.
The impact of tariffs on local student businesses
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Freshman Elena Tan returns the ball across the court to her opponent.
Athlete of the month: Elena Tan
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state final
Junior captain Finn Bell and junior Max Walsh jump up to try and block the ball. Bell and Walsh had a combined 25 kills.
Boys volleyball defeats Greater Lowell Tech to advance to the Elite Eight
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
Juniors Atticus DeGrenier and Ben Hammond harmonize as Vagabond performs "Say It Ain't So" by Weezer. "I was just having a really fun time being able to enjoy it all," DeGrenier said.
Play It Forward: Benefit concert held for the Class of 2026
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.
Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard
Join WSPN's A&E editor Karis Tam as she talks to June's artist of the month: Sophia Wan.
Artist of the month: Sophia Wan
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
The Senior Directed One Acts was on Wednesday, June 11. This tradition allows the graduating Wayland High School Theatre Ensemble seniors to direct their own play, with underclassman participating in their short act.
The Senior Directed One Acts marks the end of an era for WHSTE seniors
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.
The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Class of 2025 Senior President Armaan Chaudhry welcomes guests into the auditorium with a speech. "We are quite literally celebrating our achievements together over the past 4 years," Chaudhry said.
Seniors come together for Senior Awards Night
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[Photo] Silent section of the library is created

Brian Cohen
November 15, 2015
Technology use in the 2015 senior projects

Technology use in the 2015 senior projects

Nina Haines
May 27, 2015
Pictured above is the information for the senior project presentation. WSPN's Nina Haines outlines how senior projects evolve into presentations.

The process behind senior independent projects

Nina Haines
May 27, 2015
Pictured above is the information for the senior project presentation. WSPN's Nina Haines outlines how senior projects evolve into presentations.

A look at senior projects

Nina Haines
May 26, 2015
Pictured above is WSPN's Nina Haines' senior project. Haines encourages next year's seniors to do a senior project if they have something they're passionate about.

Opinion: Senior projects – Around the World in 30 Plates

Nina Haines
May 26, 2015
Pictured above is the Chrome extension Browsec. Students who installed this extension must attend a meeting on May 1.

Students must remove Chrome extension Browsec

Nina Haines
April 30, 2015
Students respond to technology use survey

Students respond to technology use survey

Nina Haines
April 14, 2015
What color and kind of dresses will be worn at prom?

What color and kind of dresses will be worn at prom?

Nina Haines
April 10, 2015
Pictured above is the WHS choral group. Instead of performing in the auditorium this year on separate occasions, the choral and orchestral groups combined to put on a pops concert in the commons. "Jonah and the lighting crew literally transformed the commons into a pops hall. When I stepped back into that space, the lights were on and everything was ready to go. It was magic,” fine arts department head Susan Memoli said.

Wayland begins annual pops concert tradition

Nina Haines
March 31, 2015
Pictured above is junior Larissa Sehringer with Amy Astley, editor in chief of Teen Vogue. Sehringer recently visited New York City to participate in Teen Vogue's Fashion University program. "It’s really inspiring to be around all the people," Sehringer said. "Them telling you about their stories just makes you want to build a story for yourself."

Larissa Sehringer attends Teen Vogue Fashion U in NYC

Nina Haines
March 26, 2015
Senior Elizabeth Miller

Elizabeth Miller: There is always a new dive to learn or something to perfect

Nina Haines
March 23, 2015
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: Prom dress picks… and #thedress

Nina Haines
March 4, 2015
WSPN's Nina Haines gives you her top tips and tricks to best prepare for mid year exams.

Studying for midterms: Tips & Tricks

Nina Haines
January 14, 2015
Pictured above is sophomore Omar Rios playing guitar. Rios plans on pursuing a musical career and is very active in music at WHS. “I want to major in some type of music. When I was a little kid, I always wanted to be a rockstar. That was my dream. Now I just want to spend the rest of my life playing music, singing, playing guitar, piano, whatever I can do.”

Omar Rios: I just want to spend the rest of my life playing music

Nina Haines
January 11, 2015
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: Favorite places to shop

Nina Haines
January 5, 2015
The facts and figures of college costs

The facts and figures of college costs

Nina Haines
December 18, 2014
Examining tuition in Massachusetts

Examining tuition in Massachusetts

Nina Haines
December 18, 2014
Above is a stack of newly designed tickets for this year's annual fall play, "On the Razzle." “The tickets are thermally printed on real ticket stock. It is a feature of our new ticketing system. We really like it so far. It is easier, cleaner and greener. It also is more professional looking,” said senior Jonah Camiel, production manager and lighting designer."

WHSTE used alternative ticketing method

Nina Haines
November 18, 2014

Mirror Mirror: Winter Wardrobe Essentials

Nina Haines
November 10, 2014
Teachers Erin Lehmann and Megan Forsberg explore the connection between school pressures and anxiety and panic disorders. “Students get to the point where they feel completely overwhelmed and they don’t know where to begin. Kids just break down, and it’s understandable," Lehmann said.

Teachers observe connection between academics and anxiety disorder

Nina Haines
November 6, 2014
Above are two previous year's yearbooks. WSPN's Nina, Whitney and Lauren argue against the senior superlative "Most School Spirit" because it's slut-shaming.

Opinion: Slut-shaming is not okay

Whitney Halperin, Lauren Simon, and Nina Haines
October 10, 2014
Angela shares five tips to avoid cakey face makeup.

Mirror Mirror: The Nineties

Nina Haines
October 8, 2014
Pictured about is senior Tommy Lewis at a ballroom dance competition. Lewis is going to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio for ballroom. "I hope I can be an Olympic gold medalist that would be amazing but I just want to put on a good performance," Lewis said.

Tommy Lewis: I just want to put on a good performance

Nina Haines
October 6, 2014
Introducing WHS's new teachers

Introducing WHS’s new teachers

Angela Park, Thomas Chan, and Nina Haines
September 19, 2014
The numbers of graduation

The numbers of graduation

Nina Haines
June 10, 2014
Pictured above is the senior independent projects bin in the Academic Center. This year there are 21 seniors doing 14 senior projects, varying from reciting oral history to building a boat. "I think it’s [nice] to be able to be excused from classes to focus on something that you really enjoy doing,” senior Mylinh Tran said.

Seniors work on independent projects

Nandita Subbiah and Nina Haines
May 27, 2014
WW'14: Schleppi and Vogt perform

WW’14: Schleppi and Vogt perform

Nina Haines and Nandita Subbiah
January 30, 2014
WW '14: Mr. Wayland High School

WW ’14: Mr. Wayland High School

Nina Haines
January 30, 2014

Pam Miller: As much as they think otherwise, I really like teenagers

Nina Haines
January 20, 2014
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Seniors share costume plans

Nina Haines
October 29, 2013
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