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The WHS powderpuff tradition has been under scrutiny by administration. If there were a way for us to make this a fully safe event that celebrated our students and brought our communities together, then the school would sanction it, Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said. We just have not been successful at doing that.
Powderpuff: Past, present and future
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 November 14 – Powderpuff reservation canceled, lunch controversy and “Godspell”
Spirit Week is an annual WHS tradition that includes themed days and a pep rally.
Spirit Week preview
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
Powderpuff players and coaches gather for a meeting to discuss the cancellation of the turf reservation. I think that its really unfair, senior player Ashley Rice said.
Breaking News: Powderpuff field reservation canceled
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 November 14 – Powderpuff reservation canceled, lunch controversy and “Godspell”
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 November 7 – School Committee meeting, peer mediation program and semi-formal
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 October 31 – Halloween costumes, dropping classes and fall sports
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 October 24 – Powderpuff game canceled, normal day at WHS and a cappella
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 October 17 – test return policy, fall playlist and free period products at WHS
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pams Run and The Amazing Race
Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pam’s Run and The Amazing Race
Weekly Breakdown Episode 60: Yom Kippur and Friday class meetings
Weekly Breakdown Episode 60: Yom Kippur and Friday class meetings
Spilling the beans: Local coffee hotspots
Posters hang in the mediation training room, the wrestling room, with the plans MetroWest Mediation Services used to conduct their lessons. Im looking forward to becoming a better mediator, junior peer mediator Zackary Goldstein said. [Im excited to] hopefully see a reduction in conflict throughout school or just see the impact mediation makes on people when theyre able to resolve their conflicts.
Students for students: Peer mediation program launches at WHS
History teacher Laine Winokur is in her second year of teaching at Wayland High School. This year, Winokur has become further involved in the school community as a new advisor for WHS alliance club, a club which focuses on educating people on LGBTQ+ issues and providing a safe space for queer students. “Especially the safe space part [is important to me],” Winokur said. “We’re very lucky in the part of the country we live in and the community that we live in that, in general, it is a fairly safe place to live. But I do think it’s important for our students to have an even safer safe space.”
An interview with the new advisor of WHS’ alliance club
A cappella club is a club of WHS that performs several times throughout the school year. This year, after a long audition process, 20 new members were accepted into the ensemble. There are three groups that make up the club which include: “The Madrigals,” “The T-Tones” and “The Muses.” The photo above captures one of “The Muses” concerts from last school year. This group has the tradition of wearing black dresses and red heels while performing.
All about a capella
Small businesses, big plans
Small businesses, big plans
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo discusses the most recent controversy involving the Boston Bruins front office.
Front office failure: The most recent Boston Bruins controversy
Wayland Class of 2022 graduate Sammy Johnson makes the University of Madison-Wisconsin Division I rowing team with no prior rowing experience. Following her signing with the team, Wisconsins novice coaches are teaching Johnson the fundamentals of the sport. It feels great to represent my school, Johnson said. Out of the 45,000 students that go to Wisconsin, only 900 are athletes, so it feels pretty cool to be one of them.
Sammy Johnson: Earning a spot on a Division One crew roster without rowing
The Wayland boys varsity soccer team celebrates its goal by running to the sidelines and embracing each other. The high intensity game went into overtime after a 2-2 tie, and it ultimately ended in a Wayland Warriors win of 3-2 against Somerville.
Game recap: Boys soccer scores a win against Somerville
The playoff season for fall sports has begun, and teams are preparing for the competition that awaits. “Going into playoffs I’m really excited,” junior girls soccer captain Lily Mele said. “I think we’re gonna really bring it when the first game comes and no matter our seed or anything I think the energy’s gonna be great and we’re going to perform very well.”
WHS fall sports playoff preview
The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.
Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury
The Wayland boys varsity soccer team celebrates its goal by running to the sidelines and embracing each other. The high intensity game went into overtime after a 2-2 tie, and it ultimately ended in a Wayland Warriors win of 3-2 against Somerville.
Game recap: Boys soccer scores a win against Somerville
The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.
Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury
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
Sophomore Luke Chisum finishes first in the freshman three kilometer race at the DCL Championship Meet in 2021. This year, I want to get around 16:30 for a five [kilometer race], Chisum said.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Chisum
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
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
A Season of Traditions: WHSs Thanksgiving thoughts
A Season of Traditions: WHS’s Thanksgiving thoughts
Step Ten: Scoop some fruit salsa into a bowl and enjoy with cinnamon sugar pita chips.
Flavor! Fruit salsa
Before the penalty kicks begin, the team huddles together for one last boost of encouragement. The game went into double overtime, but because no team scored, the penalty kicks determined the outcome of the game.
Final eight: Boys varsity soccer succumbs to Hopkinton
Wayland cheer team radiates in the rain
Wayland cheer team radiates in the rain
Junior Xande Santos sprints with the ball, attempting to keep it in control. Santos scored the game winning goal during overtime. It felt amazing to score the first [goal] and the overtime winning goal, Santos said. The energy from the fans and the team was electric. I think we played very well and dominated the first half for sure. I’m excited to play our next game against Marlborough because we have a lot of potential.
Boys soccer dribbles a win around Somerville
Before the penalty kicks begin, the team huddles together for one last boost of encouragement. The game went into double overtime, but because no team scored, the penalty kicks determined the outcome of the game.
Final eight: Boys varsity soccer succumbs to Hopkinton
Junior Xande Santos sprints with the ball, attempting to keep it in control. Santos scored the game winning goal during overtime. It felt amazing to score the first [goal] and the overtime winning goal, Santos said. The energy from the fans and the team was electric. I think we played very well and dominated the first half for sure. I’m excited to play our next game against Marlborough because we have a lot of potential.
Boys soccer dribbles a win around Somerville
Junior Jake Kennedy runs the ball down the field, planning his route around the Somerville defenders.
Final Friday night lights: Football secures a win against Somerville
Senior Genevieve Morrison positions herself on the field so that shes ready for any play coming her way. “I was somewhat involved with the planning for senior night, and seeing it all come together and it being a really great night for my teammates was really special,” Knapp said.
Field hockey falls short to Arlington on senior night
Senior captain Ella Zachery and junior Dasha Tveretinova jump up to block the tip that is coming from the opposing side. Senior captain Allie Chase stays close behind them, ready to receive any balls that fall short.
Girls volleyball falls to Bedford on senior night
Interactive map: Local coffee shops
Interactive map: Local coffee shops
Join co-features editor, Kally Proctor in a review of the musical, Hairspray.
Musical Review: “Hairspray”
Step Ten: Scoop some fruit salsa into a bowl and enjoy with cinnamon sugar pita chips.
Flavor! Fruit salsa
Movie Review: My Policeman
Movie Review: “My Policeman”
Sophomore Isabella Fuentes, playing the character of Judas, speaks out into the theater seats in two separate rehearsals. To see the differences between these two rehearsals and how the Godspell cast and crew made the show come alive, move the circle in the center of each image.
Unfolding “Godspell:” A look into the musical production
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 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
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 Nadya Chase discusses the stigmatization and realities of extra time.
Opinion: I’m not “lucky” to need extra time on tests
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the negative aspects of always being real.
Opinion: BeReal makes me feel like I need to BeFake
WSPNs Selena Liu discusses Quizlets decision to lock most of its features behind a paywall.
Opinion: Quizlet needs to be more accessible
WSPNs Reva Datar discusses how much pressure students are under, and how burn out is a common thing for many, including herself.
Opinion: Hi, I’m burnt out, but let’s pretend I’m not
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the benefits of having a dog in your life.
Opinion: Dogs are the best remedy for high school anxiety
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?
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: Cant Escape
Cartoon: Can’t Escape
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: Not a Moments Peace
Cartoon: Not a Moment’s Peace
Asians on Air Episode 1: Microaggressions
Asians on Air Episode 1: Microaggressions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: Zaftigs Delicatessen
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: Zaftigs Delicatessen
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 8: In A Pickle
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 8: In A Pickle
Are you smarter than a fifth grader? (Thanksgiving edition)
Are you smarter than a fifth grader? (Thanksgiving edition)
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 7: Lookout Farm
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 7: Lookout Farm
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
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)
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Nina Wilson, Class of 2023, is a second year reporter for WSPN. She is director of Window Dance Ensemble at Wayland High School. While not at the high school, she enjoys being with friends, reading great books and competing with her studio.

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Posters hang in the mediation training room, the wrestling room, with the plans MetroWest Mediation Services used to conduct their lessons. Im looking forward to becoming a better mediator, junior peer mediator Zackary Goldstein said. [Im excited to] hopefully see a reduction in conflict throughout school or just see the impact mediation makes on people when theyre able to resolve their conflicts.

Students for students: Peer mediation program launches at WHS

November 11, 2022

Crossword: Fantastic fall

November 4, 2022
Seniors Jamie Nolan and Dylan Wood dress as the characters Eyeore and Piglet from Winnie the Pooh. Wood created the costume from items she found at home, looking to pieces of old costumes and household items. It was a little last minute, Wood said. I made it this morning.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

October 31, 2022
Students gather in the Field House for the 2021 club fair. At the event, freshmen through seniors are given the opportunity to walk around and examine the various tables that each club presents.

A sneak peek of WHS’s most beloved clubs

September 17, 2022
Lasagna Love founder Rhiannon Menn leans in near her young daughter as they both spoon sauce into lasagna pans. The organization was founded through Menns desire to help families who were in need during the pandemic and has now expanded to anyone in a hardship.

Lasagna Love: A mission to spread kindness in every bite

September 2, 2022
Cinematographer Aaron Frutman holds his camera. He strives in his everyday work to capture the stories of people. “Perseverance of the subject I’m shooting [inspires me daily],” Frutman said.

Aaron Frutman: The people behind the videos

June 11, 2022
Sophomore Ellie Barenboyem points to the options at the Shabby Gourmet Health Shakes and Smoothies food truck which was a vendor at the event. The Wayland Music Festival was planned several years in advance but suffered a significant delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wayland jams out at the Wayland Music Festival

May 31, 2022
Aidan OHara launches the prospective Wayland Jr. Broadway, a chance for fifth graders to participate in theater in their town. [I am most excited] to nurture a love of performing arts in Wayland, OHara said.

Elementary students make their way to the stage with Wayland Jr. Broadway

May 31, 2022
Goodbye seniors (video)

Goodbye seniors (video)

May 27, 2022
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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