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Wayland High School elects the 2022-2023 student council members. Juniors Delia Caulfield and Alex DiCarlo will be the student council president and vice president for the following school year.
Breaking News: Student council election results
Meet the student council president and vice president candidates
Meet the student council president and vice president candidates
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
After three years of planning by sophomores Kyra Spooner, Eliana Barenboym and Joss O’Heron, the Wayland Music Festival is set to take place on May 21, 2022. “It’s going to be in the Town Center, with multiple live bands, a stage, art, food trucks, ice cream trucks and a bunch of other activities,” co-creator Kyra Spooner said.
The three year preparation process behind the Wayland Music Festival
News Editor Nadya Chase informs readers about the schedule changes occurring this week.
News Brief: Schedule changes occurring this week
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 9 – town elections, town meeting and Red Sox ticket draw fundraiser
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 2 – Prom, end-of-year stress and Abby Stoller’s journey with MS
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of April 24 – Wayland Restaurants, Fast Fashion and WHS annual a cappella concert
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of March 27 – Anti-Racism Resolution, Women’s History Month and Horse Girls
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of March 20: Wayland Leadership Coalition, Window and Religion in the 21st century
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom
Weekly Breakdown Episode 50: Spirit Week and Community Forum
Weekly Breakdown Episode 50: Spirit Week and Community Forum
On the first day of school, seniors rush onto the turf in their senior shirts. It’s a tradition for seniors to make an entrance to the rest of the school every year. Although this is a tradition that has been going on for years now, many other traditions have changed over the years.
Changes in Wayland’s senior traditions – hill night, senior show, powderpuff
Family Promise Metrowest hosts its 13th annual Walk to End Homelessness. Due to COVID-19, the walk will be virtual, and members of Wayland High School’s Family Promise Club are encouraged to join.
Family Promise: The walk to end homelessness
The group of WSPN reporters who attended the 2022 NSPA conference in Los Angeles, California pose with the publication’s 2021 Pacemaker Award. May 1, 2022 marks the 15th anniversary of the publication, each year made unique by the hard work and creative efforts of every student journalist who participates in the elective.
Not just a publication, but a family: WSPN’s 15th anniversary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the SADD organization. To celebrate the organization has planned year round events and is hosting its biggest organization gathering in the past two years, this summer. The event is to educate students about SADD, bring SADD chapters together and celebrate SADDs legacy. “I realize that behind every stat I look at, behind every report we craft, every single element are these stories, there is a mom, theres a dad, theres a family, theres a school thats forever changed.”
SADD: 40 years of making a difference
The full Stoller team stands huddled together at the site of the walk. I am so thankful of my amazing family and friends who have been incredibly supportive during the hardest time of my life, Abby Stoller said. I appreciate their love and support more than words can say.
Walk for a reason: Wayland graduate Abby Stoller’s Walk MS
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.
Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente
WSPNs Deirdre Brown discusses mental health help for Student Athletes.
Morgan’s Message: Student-athletes have feelings too
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
Senior captain Ryan MacDonald strategically moves past his opponent and tries to get closer to the goal. The team has been consistently standing up for each other, and weve done an outstanding job of really becoming a team and doing whatever it takes for the team to succeed.
Boys lacrosse falls to Concord-Carlisle
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Wayland girls varsity soccer gathers together to discuss the game against Boston Latin. Wayland would lose a disappointing game 2-1, before recovering against Waltham in a 1-0 win.
Game Recap: Wayland girls soccer falls to Boston Latin at home
The Wayland Warriors celebrate together after an amazing performance on their senior night. Wayland defeated Westford Academy 2-1.
Game Recap: boys varsity soccer wins on senior night against Westford Academy
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.
Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
Senior Lucas Pralle emerges from the water to take a breath during his 100 meter butterfly event at states. Pralle came in first place at states in his event. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that has performed as well as we have, Pralle said. Everyone puts in the work in practice and our coaches work tirelessly to train and guide us to be the best swimmers we can be.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Pralle
Freshman Annie McQuilkin takes a foul shot at a girls varsity basketball game against Bedford. McQuilkin has been passionate about playing basketball since elementary school. I started playing basketball in third grade, right off the bat, I just loved the sport, McQuilkin said. I was always practicing all the time.
Athlete of the Month: Annie McQuilkin
Waye waits near her spot in the middle of the field after her team scores, taking advantage of the small break in running from offense to defense. “I would say I’m most grateful for the people that I’ve been able to meet, and the friendships I was able to build through this sport,” Waye said.
Athlete of the Month: Jun Waye
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.
Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.
Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.
Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs
Junior captain Genevieve Morrison watches the ball closely and runs fast to catch it in her glove.
Softball strikes out against Lincoln-Sudbury
Senior Lucas Thompson sprints down the track during the 400 meter dash. Thompson is one of the track teams strongest runners, qualifying for several invitational meets over the course of his high school career.
Track and field competes at last dual meet against Boston Latin
Senior Finn ODriscoll keeps still as he watches junior Derek Roberts pitch the ball. As a catcher, ODriscoll has to stay observant.
Boys baseball receives their second loss of the season
Senior captain Ryan MacDonald strategically moves past his opponent and tries to get closer to the goal. The team has been consistently standing up for each other, and weve done an outstanding job of really becoming a team and doing whatever it takes for the team to succeed.
Boys lacrosse falls to Concord-Carlisle
The long-awaited prom 2022
The long-awaited prom 2022
Junior captain Genevieve Morrison watches the ball closely and runs fast to catch it in her glove.
Softball strikes out against Lincoln-Sudbury
Senior Lucas Thompson sprints down the track during the 400 meter dash. Thompson is one of the track teams strongest runners, qualifying for several invitational meets over the course of his high school career.
Track and field competes at last dual meet against Boston Latin
Senior Finn ODriscoll keeps still as he watches junior Derek Roberts pitch the ball. As a catcher, ODriscoll has to stay observant.
Boys baseball receives their second loss of the season
Senior captain Ryan MacDonald strategically moves past his opponent and tries to get closer to the goal. The team has been consistently standing up for each other, and weve done an outstanding job of really becoming a team and doing whatever it takes for the team to succeed.
Boys lacrosse falls to Concord-Carlisle
The team strides toward the middle of the court to celebrate winning the second set. In volleyball, a set is played until one team gets to 25 points, with at least a two point difference.
Boys volleyball gets smashed in a close game against Newton South
Reporters Emma Zocco and Carolina Sdoia voice their thoughts and feelings on a few of the eye catching outfits that were displayed at the Met Gala 2022.
A Met Gala 2022 review: The ups and downs of gilded glamour
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
Senior Andrew Boyer and junior Charlotte Richter exit the doors of the North building and walk their way to the orange carpet, showing off their attire.
WHS slays the orange carpet
Massachusetts Amazing Emerging Artists held an art competition where students from all over the state could submit their work to be judged. Wayland High School had five student participants, four of which won awards for their work.
Achievers of the MAEA
Stay up to date with the newest books in WHS own library just this month with Check It Out! by Bryn Leonard.
Check It Out: New LMC arrivals: April edition
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
In this piece, senior Skylar Gould showcases a step-by-step from when she wakes up to when she leaves for school. Goulds inspiration for this piece was her own morning routine.
Artist of the Month: Skylar Gould
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.
Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
The Fashionistas of the Month are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.
Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris
Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levis and thrifted clothing. Tangs favorite piece of clothing to dress in are sweaters. I think there [are] a lot of different patterns you can find or different bright colors with different fabrics and stuff,” Tang said
Ava Tang
Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and thrifted clothing. However, Daviss favorite store is Urban Outfitters. They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture,” Davis said.
Sarah Davis
WSPNs Kally Proctor and Reva Datar discuss the leaked Supreme Court draft that could overrule Roe v. Wade.
A step backwards: The Supreme Court’s decision will strip women of their power
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Penelope Biddle discusses the harm that fake news can cause when it is spread unchecked. For example, the incident that occurred on the night of May 2, 2022 and left many residents with questions.
Opinion: Small towns need to learn how to handle big rumors
WSPNs Deirdre Brown discusses mental health help for Student Athletes.
Morgan’s Message: Student-athletes have feelings too
WSPNs Selena Liu discusses the difficulty of taking a language class at WHS.
Opinion: The difficulty in persevering through language classes
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.
ABC: The language of food
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.
ABC: An American just like you
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the struggles of being an average Asian.
ABC: An average Asian
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about Chinese school and his regrets about quitting.
ABC: Why I should’ve stuck with Chinese school
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about what its like having two names and what a name means to him.
ABC: What’s my name?
Jelly bean tasting contest
Jelly bean tasting contest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
IBL Micd Up Pt. 2 (video)
IBL Mic’d Up Pt. 2 (video)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E5 Super Bowl Special
IBL Micd Up (video)
IBL Mic’d Up (video)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E4
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E4
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Nina Wilson, Class of 2023, is a first year reporter for WSPN. She is part of Window Dance Ensemble at Wayland High School. Outside of school, she enjoys dancing at her studio, being with friends and walking her dog.

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The full Stoller team stands huddled together at the site of the walk. I am so thankful of my amazing family and friends who have been incredibly supportive during the hardest time of my life, Abby Stoller said. I appreciate their love and support more than words can say.

Walk for a reason: Wayland graduate Abby Stoller’s Walk MS

May 5, 2022
Fast fashion and its harmful effects

Fast fashion and its harmful effects

April 30, 2022
Thrifting: How it Helps

Thrifting: How it Helps

April 30, 2022
The benefits of thrifting

The benefits of thrifting

April 30, 2022
This bright sign stands upon the wall at the front of the market. Its fun colors bring a lively vibe to the the customers and vendors.

Take a peek! See all that Grand Central Market has to offer

April 8, 2022
Miguel Pacheco and his coworkers take the orders of customers who have come to The Donut Man. The restaurants most popular donut is their strawberry donut which consists of sliced strawberries covered with a strawberry glaze. “We all know that we’re a little family at work, it’s just a nice camaraderie, and that’s my favorite thing about Los Angeles, Pacheco said. It’s nice. It feels like home.”

[Photo] A Taste of Grand Central Market

April 8, 2022
A taste of Grand Central Market

A taste of Grand Central Market

April 8, 2022

Talk to the people of Grand Central Market (video)

April 8, 2022
Winter Olympian Sean Farrell skates along the edge of the rink, gearing up for the upcoming game. “Even as hockey has gotten more competitive, and there are higher stakes on the line, at the end of the day it’s just the game I love to play, and I’m really fortunate to be playing it,” Farrell said.

Olympian from home: MA local Sean Farrell’s journey to the olympics

March 31, 2022

Women behind Wayland (video)

March 29, 2022
WSPN Charlotte Thirman polled WHS students about the rise in gas prices due multiple factors.

National gas prices speeding up

March 17, 2022
Honors Jazz Ensemble performs at Winter Week

Honors Jazz Ensemble performs at Winter Week

February 9, 2022
Wayland High School students have been given the opportunity to communicate with other high school students a continent away. “I thought the project would be really cool to learn about people who live in Spain because their lives are so different,” Spanish 4 student Allie Chase said.

Letters from afar: Pen pals

February 4, 2022
Juniors Erica and Megan ODonnell present their household items they utilized as backpacks. I saw a few months ago that the anything but a backpack trend existed, and Ive been thinking ever since how fun it would be to bring a shopping cart to school, Erica ODonnell said. They were in a big pile of toys, so it worked out.

[Photo] WHS expresses creativity through “anything but a backpack” psyche

February 3, 2022
Even with January almost being over, a resolution doesnt have to be a big goal. Sometimes its the little things that count. “Now, I’m trying to look at all those little things and focus on what will make me happy,” sophomore Alyssa Yaffe said.

New year, new WHS

January 29, 2022
The lot where Lees Farm Stand used to reside. The structure that used to house the market is now empty. The structure has been preserved during its inactive period and will be now fully renovated and transformed into the new farm stand.

Lee’s Farm Stand reblooms

January 21, 2022
Students practice their language skills in the newly created CLC (Collaborative Language Commons). The CLC was created by many language teachers who wanted to create a space that made learning more personable. “I think that it seems much more like a lounge than an actual classroom and it has much more of a friendly presence,” junior Natalia Homyak said. “It feels less stressful because it feels more natural than it would if you were talking through a microphone and separated.”

Introduction to the CLC (Collaborative Language Commons)

January 4, 2022
Waye waits near her spot in the middle of the field after her team scores, taking advantage of the small break in running from offense to defense. “I would say I’m most grateful for the people that I’ve been able to meet, and the friendships I was able to build through this sport,” Waye said.

Athlete of the Month: Jun Waye

December 11, 2021
The driver shortage in Massachusetts has affected athletes all over the state. At WHS, sports teams have been challenged by being late to their games. “I dont like the stress of waiting for a bus, knowing we will be late and then not having sufficient time to warm up,” varsity field hockey coach Shelly Fraser said. “Most of the time, the refs are really pushing hard for almost no time to warm up.”

A late start: The statewide bus driver shortage’s effect on sports teams

November 9, 2021
Sophomores Ava Renneker, Belle Peredena and CC Hadad laugh together as a song ends abruptly. The class chose to hire a DJ for the event and his speaker system shined bright flashing lights to accompany each song.

Class of 2024 holds annual sophomore semi-formal

November 2, 2021
Senior Alex Wei stands decked out in pirate attire. He decided upon a hat with an elegant gold trim to clearly display the look.

[Photo] Class of 2022 celebrates Halloween (gallery)

October 29, 2021
Wondering how to get the most of this fall season? Here are WSPNs top ten recommended activities.

Top 10 New England fall activities (Part Two)

October 23, 2021
Sophomore Ciaran Murphy is happy he can finally be back with his classmates in person after so long apart. Everything is easier, Murphy said. I can talk to friends without having to send a text.

That’s a WRAP on Zoom: WRAP students return to WHS for the 2021-2022 school year

October 7, 2021
This year, Sammy Janoff created Waylands Improv/Comedy Sketch Club. At the Club Fair, Janoff found many prospective members who were drawn in by the possibility of performing Saturday Night Live sketches at the High School.

[Photo] Wayland High School hosts annual Club Fair

September 27, 2021
Many WSPN reporters speak to new WHS teachers.

MOTS: Meet the New WHS Staff

September 21, 2021
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