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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
ICYMI: September 9 – Presidential debate takeaways, Karen Read conviction and tips for this school year
Catch up on what you might have missed during the presidential debate on Tuesday.
Some takeaways from Tuesday’s presidential debate
From the presidential race to the Paris Olympic games, this summer's news was filled with headlines you can't miss.
In the news this summer
A car accident occurred this evening near Charena Road. Local authorities responded to the incident.
Breaking News: Car crash on Old Connecticut Path
A World War II grenade was found on Loker Elementary School grounds in the afternoon. Police arrived at the scene and determined the grenade posed no threat.
Breaking news: Inactive World War II grenade found on Loker grounds
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
A car accident occurred this evening near Charena Road. Local authorities responded to the incident.
Breaking News: Car crash on Old Connecticut Path
A World War II grenade was found on Loker Elementary School grounds in the afternoon. Police arrived at the scene and determined the grenade posed no threat.
Breaking news: Inactive World War II grenade found on Loker grounds
A World War II grenade was found on Loker Elementary School grounds in the afternoon. Police arrived at the scene and determined the grenade posed no threat.
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.
Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
The Class of 2024's graduation is set to take place Friday, June 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
News Brief: Class of 2024 graduation
The class officers were announced today, May 23.
Breaking news: Student executive board officer results and upcoming run-off election
A World War II grenade was found on Loker Elementary School grounds in the afternoon. Police arrived at the scene and determined the grenade posed no threat.
News Brief: 2024 junior prom
A World War II grenade was found on Loker Elementary School grounds in the afternoon. Police arrived at the scene and determined the grenade posed no threat.
News Brief: AP testing takes place at WHS
A World War II grenade was found on Loker Elementary School grounds in the afternoon. Police arrived at the scene and determined the grenade posed no threat.
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
WSPN's Bella Schreiber shares her top tips to having a successful year in school.
A guide to thriving in school
WSPN's Bella Schreiber summarizes the 2023-2024 school year.
2023-2024 Year in Review
Senior Andry Nasief eliminates senior Graham Schwendt outside of the WHS commons. Senior Assassin has been a tradition for over a decade. During the spring the graduating class of WHS participates in a competitive and exciting game with their classmates. The game consists of several rounds, involving safety items and water guns.
Senior Assassin: A WHS tradition
Co-founders of the Eliza J. Norton Foundation (EJNF ) Julie and Mark Norton celebrate at Gillette Stadium for being recognized as Myra Kraft Community MVP award winners.
Eliza J. Norton Foundation: Bringing a community together
The Wayland residents who volunteer to coach baseball try to make the environment fun and uplifting for players. “[I try] to build the kids up,” Co-Commissioner and coach for a Minors team Alex Ahmed said. “If someone strikes out, you encourage them, [and] say that [they] get another chance, [or they] could try again next time.”
Wayland Little League: Hitting it out of the park
In the 14th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine interview senior Badminton Club leader Annabelle Zhang.
WSPN goes Clubbing: Badminton Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPN's Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Co-founders of the Eliza J. Norton Foundation (EJNF ) Julie and Mark Norton celebrate at Gillette Stadium for being recognized as Myra Kraft Community MVP award winners.
Eliza J. Norton Foundation: Bringing a community together
The Wayland residents who volunteer to coach baseball try to make the environment fun and uplifting for players. “[I try] to build the kids up,” Co-Commissioner and coach for a Minors team Alex Ahmed said. “If someone strikes out, you encourage them, [and] say that [they] get another chance, [or they] could try again next time.”
Wayland Little League: Hitting it out of the park
Junior Alex Crawford kicks the ball to a teammate while in the midst of running down the soccer field. After suffering an injury that nearly ended his career, Crawford got an offer from his club coach to play on the Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT team.
Alex Crawford: The comeback kid
Elliot Xu has been pursuing music since a young age. “Music establishes a community where you can build up each other and find a way to express yourself,” Xu said. “It is one of my biggest passions. It is a pleasure to listen to and a pleasure to play."
Elliot Xu: Expression of passion through the music industry
Class of 2023 graduate Molly Morneweck onscreen at Somerville Theater in "Growing Pains." In this follow up to last year's spotlight on Morneweck, "Growing Pains" premieres.
“Growing Pains”: WHS graduate’s feature film premieres
WSPN shares information about every 2024 fall sport, including a recap of each team's 2023 season, the team captains and upcoming games.
Fall sports preview 2024
The boys volleyball team has made it through the playoffs and talks about what they expect to do at the championship game. 
Wayland boys volleyball: Journey to the state championship
Junior Alex Crawford kicks the ball to a teammate while in the midst of running down the soccer field. After suffering an injury that nearly ended his career, Crawford got an offer from his club coach to play on the Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT team.
Alex Crawford: The comeback kid
Wayland High School seniors prepare to move on from their last season of high school sports. "My favorite memories from baseball are the walk off wins we've had and the team dinners, specifically the team bonding," senior and boys varsity baseball captain Ezra Wyner said. "Being a part of the team and being a captain definitely helped my leadership, communication and work ethic skills."
The end of a journey: Seniors finish their last season of high school sports
On Wednesday, June 5, Assistant Athletic Director, Erin Ryan, sent an email informing WHS about the upcoming playoff games for WHS athletes.
Sports brief: Playoff quick hits
Junior Anna Yalli serves the ball. Along with playing for the Wayland team, Yalli plays for the Slam Volleyball club team.
Girls volleyball serves up a victory at home opener
Sophomore Mackenzie Morris prepares to make a shot. The following game on Saturday, June 9, Wayland faced Foxborough High School, and lost with a final score of 10-15. The result of this game took the team out of the playoffs. "We had a good run in the playoffs, but we lost today in the quarterfinals," Morris said. "I'm looking forward to playing together with a lot of the same team next year."
Girls lacrosse faces off against Dover-Sherborn
From left to right, seniors Ava Balukonis and Sophie Roman, captain senior Lulu Kazlas, Weston captain senior Siena Flanigan and senior Maddie Genis drive their oars forward.
Girls crew team prepares for states
Girls varsity lacrosse falls short to Melrose on senior night with a final score of 5-14.
Game recap: Girls lacrosse falls to Melrose on senior night
Junior Thomas Ali charges after a Newton South attackman, attempting to work him towards the sideline.
Boys lacrosse edged out by Newton South on senior night
WSPN's Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celtics's ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPN's Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPN's Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matson's impact on both field hockey and women's sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
WSPN's Ryan Chase reflects on whether or not Karen Read should be convicted.
Opinion: Karen Read, Beyond Reasonable Doubt?
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang reflects on why young people don't vote.
Opinion: Partisan journalism is the reason we don’t vote
WSPN’s Elyssa Grillo and Emma Zocco reflect on the recent trend of high ticket prices and the trials faced by fans attempting to buy tickets for a concert.
Ticket turmoil: The battle for concert seats
WSPN's Sophia Verma and Olivia Green discuss their thoughts and opinions on Louisiana's new abortion ban and the effects that it will have on women's health.
Opinion: Louisiana’s 90th abortion restriction affects women’s health everywhere
WSPN's Sophia Verma discusses her thoughts on Harrison Butker's commencement speech.
Opinion: Harrison Butker should be removed from the Chiefs
Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Join WSPN reporter Natalie Greenaway as she compares and contrasts the It Ends With Us book and movie.
A tale told twice: It Ends With Us book vs. movie review
WSPN's Bella Schreiber shares her top tips to having a successful year in school.
A guide to thriving in school
Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammy's.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patrick's Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
Join WSPN reporter Natalie Greenaway as she compares and contrasts the It Ends With Us book and movie.
A tale told twice: It Ends With Us book vs. movie review
Join WSPN reporter Torryn Carlson as she discusses Billie Eilish's new album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT."
Album review: “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”
WSPN's Bowen Morrison discusses his thoughts on the new album "WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU."
“WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU:” Metro Boomin and Future’s Unforgettable Album
WSPN reporters Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler debrief the pros, cons and demons of the newest horror film: "Abigail."
“Abigail:” A supernatural horror disguised in a white tutu
As a Waltham player dribbles the ball, sophomore Natalie O'Neill pressures her. "I thought the game went well and the team had really good communication, and there was a lot of cheering," O'neill said. "Maeve and Avery had some really good goals and I thought everyone worked well together on the field."
Girls soccer takes down Waltham
Junior Anna Yalli serves the ball. Along with playing for the Wayland team, Yalli plays for the Slam Volleyball club team.
Girls volleyball serves up a victory at home opener
Senior Jack Goode smiles as he runs toward the crowd of seniors. "I was happy to spend the morning with friends," Goode said. "I felt connected to my senior class."
Class of 2025 celebrates last first day of high school
Sophomore Mackenzie Morris prepares to make a shot. The following game on Saturday, June 9, Wayland faced Foxborough High School, and lost with a final score of 10-15. The result of this game took the team out of the playoffs. "We had a good run in the playoffs, but we lost today in the quarterfinals," Morris said. "I'm looking forward to playing together with a lot of the same team next year."
Girls lacrosse faces off against Dover-Sherborn
The Class of 2024's graduation ceremony took place at WHS last Friday, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
Class of 2024 walks the stage at graduation
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPN's Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 89: Back to school night and fall sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 89: Back to school night and fall sports
Brat summer analysis
Brat summer analysis
The boys volleyball team has made it through the playoffs and talks about what they expect to do at the championship game. 
Wayland boys volleyball: Journey to the state championship
Weekly Breakdown Episode 88: Final exams, playoff games and laptop collection
Weekly Breakdown Episode 88: Final exams, playoff games and laptop collection
Join WSPN's Carolina Sdoia and Jessi Dretler as they attempt making slime.
The history of slime: A step by step guide
Weekly Breakdown Episode 89: Back to school night and fall sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 89: Back to school night and fall sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 88: Final exams, playoff games and laptop collection
Weekly Breakdown Episode 88: Final exams, playoff games and laptop collection
Weekly Breakdown Episode 87: MCAS, career day and playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 87: MCAS, career day and playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 86: Seniors final week of classes and spring sports coming to an end
Weekly Breakdown Episode 86: Seniors final week of classes and spring sports coming to an end
Weekly Breakdown Episode 85: MCAS, spring sports and EarthWise pet store grand opening
Weekly Breakdown Episode 85: MCAS, spring sports and EarthWise pet store grand opening
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
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On Friday, June 2, Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi announced that the Class of 2023’s graduation will be postponed to it's original rain date.

[Photo] Breaking News: Class of 2023’s graduation postponed

Selena Liu and Talia Macchi
June 2, 2023
Junior Lulu Comettant cracks a joke alongside sophomores Annabelle Roberts and Swara Metlapally. Senior Rachel Snyder wrote this 10 minute play.

Honors Dramatic Arts lights up the lecture hall

Olivia Tawakol and Tina Su
February 3, 2023
The Class of 2022's graduation takes place on Friday, June 3, 2022. This was the first time Wayland High School has held a graduation at 6 p.m. since the 1990s. After announcing each member of the class's name, the senior class executive board officers receive their diplomas.

[Photo] WSPN’s photos of 2022

Sasha Libenzon
January 13, 2023
The Science Olympiad club at Wayland High School meets in-person on Thursday, Nov. 11, with club advisors Ken Rideout and Laura Kreutter. "I really like being able to learn more about science while also being a part of a team." senior captain Sophia Xie said. "It's also relaxed and stress-free, which makes the meets even more fun."

Science Olympiad: Strengthening students’ skills in STEM through competitions

Olivia Tawakol
December 7, 2022
The big game: Powderpuff 2022

The big game: Powderpuff 2022

Olivia Tawakol, Charlotte Thirman, Genevieve Morrison, and Sasha Libenzon
December 1, 2022

Powderpuff highlights

Olivia Tawakol, Charlotte Thirman, and Genevieve Morrison
December 1, 2022

Wayland cheer team radiates in the rain

Olivia Tawakol and Charlotte Thirman
November 21, 2022

Hold the phone: Cell phone use at WHS (video)

Genevieve Morrison, Charlotte Thirman, and Olivia Tawakol
June 13, 2022

Green Team increases sustainability with a new composting system

Olivia Tawakol
June 11, 2022
To end the graduation ceremony, the seniors take their graduation caps off and throw them in the air to celebrate becoming official graduates.

Caps off to class of 2022!

Charlotte Thirman, Olivia Tawakol, and Penelope Biddle
June 11, 2022
Class of 2022 advisors Jennifer Reed and Scott Parseghian lead the line of seniors down the track as they enter the turf field.

Class president Andrew Zhao gives his speech to the rest of the graduating class, teachers and family. Zhao was the first student to give a speech, followed by the other class representatives.

Principal Allyson Mizoguchi gives her speech to the class of 2022. Mizoguchi was one of the first of the Wayland administrators to give her speech at the ceremony, following the senior class representatives.

Principal Allyson Mizoguchi shakes senior Phoebe Greenaway's hand as she gives Greenaway her diploma. Each graduate shook Superintendent Omar Easy and Mizoguchi's hands when getting their diploma.

Senior class Executive Board officers Nina Lei, Megan Chau and Garrett Spooner walk down the ramp from the podium to prepare to receive their diplomas. The Executive Board officers were the last to get their diplomas, because they were required to read off the names of the rest of the graduating seniors before getting their own diplomas.

Senior Emily Staiti walks down the ramp from the podium after receiving her diploma. The graduates were given their diplomas based on the alphabetical order of their last name.

Senior Katherine Kim takes a picture on the podium after receiving her diploma. Some seniors took selfies with the rest of the graduates while standing on the podium.

Senior Lauren Grant Lubin's family members hold up an image of her as she walks onto the podium to give her speech. Many families made signs with cut-out portraits of graduates to show their support.

Senior Michael David Francis waves to his family standing on the bleachers when they cheer for him as he walks by.

Seniors Alexa Neuman and Taylor McGuire smile together as they walk down the track with the rest of their class to take their seats. At the start of graduation, the senior class of 2022 entered from the left side of the turf and walked down the track before taking their seats in the center of the field.

The class of 2022 officers take their positions on the podium as they watch Superintendent Omar Easy and Principal Allyson Mizoguchi walk down the aisle of graduates. Class president Andrew Zhao gave his speech after everyone took their places on the field.

The seniors applaud the other graduates as each senior walks across the podium to receive their diploma.

The Wayland High School honors band performs a song soon after the seniors take their seats on the turf field.

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Mel’s Commonwealth Cafe: A Breakfast Staple (video)

Olivia Tawakol and Sammy Johnson
April 25, 2022
Wayland's favorites: A peek into popular Wayland restaurants

Wayland’s favorites: A peek into popular Wayland restaurants

Olivia Tawakol, Nadya Chase, Tina Su, and Sammy Johnson
April 25, 2022
Infographic: Free lunch at WHS

Infographic: Free lunch at WHS

Olivia Tawakol
April 12, 2022

Mia Nadal: Turning her passion into a club

Olivia Tawakol
March 24, 2022

Window Dance Ensemble performs in annual Winter Week show (video)

Olivia Tawakol
February 10, 2022
The principals of Wayland Public Schools came together to make a district-wide birthday card for teacher Mike O’Connor. O’Connor was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and has been on medical leave ever since. Principal Brian Jones, other staff, students and their families have described O’Connor to truly change the lives of everyone he met. “Certain teachers name’s continually come up, and no surprise, Mr. O'Connor is one of those teachers,” fifth grade teacher Jennifer Sole-Robertson said. “Year after year, I hear parents and students say that third grade was the year that they ‘became a student,' started enjoying school or started understanding math when they had not previously.”

Beyond birthday cards: Celebrating Michael O’Connor

Olivia Tawakol and Charlotte Thirman
January 26, 2022

Welcome to WSPN! (video)

Charlotte Thirman and Olivia Tawakol
December 10, 2021

Powderpuff 2021 highlights (video)

Olivia Tawakol and Charlotte Thirman
December 9, 2021
Senior Ryan MacDonald prepares to throw the ball at his opponents, moments before his team wins the game.

SADD hosts dodgeball tournament (gallery)

Olivia Tawakol
November 29, 2021
WSPN's Olivia Tawakol discusses Travis Scott's deadly Astroworld festival and the need for increased concert safety.

Opinion: Astroworld disaster stresses need for concert safety

Olivia Tawakol
November 20, 2021

Meet the Semi Dates: Class of 2024 (video)

Olivia Tawakol and Charlotte Thirman
November 5, 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

Charlotte Thirman, Olivia Tawakol, Nina Wilson, and Delia Caulfield
November 2, 2021
Seniors Alexa Neuman, Maeve Myles and Courtney Deangelis dress up in coordinating onesies. "We wanted to be comfortable at school while still having a themed-costume," Neuman said.

[Photo] Class of 2022 celebrates Halloween (gallery)

WSPN Staff
October 29, 2021
As the game began, the players on the sideline held each other to show their support for their teammates. While players were not currently playing in the game, they wore a green pinnie over their uniforms.

Playing for a cause: Wayland beats Bedford 1-0 at annual Kicks for Cancer game

Olivia Tawakol and Charlotte Thirman
October 4, 2021
Senior Maeve Myles and Junior Elena Liu lead the Family Promise Club. Standing at their booth, they promote their cause to passing students. "The club fair is a great way to get students to want to join our club, and also raise awareness of the homelessness issue," Liu said.

[Photo] Wayland High School hosts annual Club Fair

WSPN Staff
September 27, 2021
Student Council President Luciano Sebastianelli and Vice President Devin DiCarlo make their first day of school speech as they inform everyone on what they're planning for the school year. The annual pep rally took place outside this year dye to COVID-19

First day of school 2021

Charlotte Thirman, Garrett Spooner, and Olivia Tawakol
September 9, 2021
The ninth-graders stand in line as everyone begins to enter the high school building for the start of orientation.

Welcome, Class of 2025! Ninth-graders come together for freshman orientation

Olivia Tawakol
September 6, 2021
The fielders all huddle together to strategize the game as they wait for the next inning to begin.

Batter up! Wayland girls softball falls to Weston

Charlotte Thirman and Olivia Tawakol
June 8, 2021

Student vs. Faculty Kickball Game concludes this year’s Student Council events (video)

Delia Caulfield and Olivia Tawakol
June 3, 2021

Hypnotist Peter Gross mystifies WHS through performance (video)

Olivia Tawakol and Charlotte Thirman
June 2, 2021
WSPN’s Olivia Tawakol discusses Biden’s call to loosen mask mandates for vaccinated people in the U.S.

Opinion: The call to ease mask mandates brings us closer to normal life

Olivia Tawakol
June 1, 2021
For many high school students trying to get their permit or license, the pandemic has made the process a lot harder. Due to the transition to a more online format, students' steps to accomplish to get their permit seem more complicated than usual. “It was just way more confusing and the instructions weren’t that clear," sophomore Sarah Foley. "I’m pretty sure some of the RMVs had less hours, so you had to change your schedule to go. I just wish there were more hours available for appointments on the weekend so I could have [been able to] apply earlier.”

Wheels Up: WHS students navigate drivers-ed through COVID-19

Olivia Tawakol
May 4, 2021
With the high school's academic curriculum rigors, many students feel overwhelmed and have faced mental health issues in their school career. "It's okay not to be okay, and to be overwhelmed," assistant principal Laura Cole said. "It's up to adults to stop telling kids [that] this is what you need to do to be successful. We need to allow kids to figure out what success is on their path and support that."

Administrators: “Developing a mental health support system is our goal”

Katherine Kim and Olivia Tawakol
April 17, 2021
Scrutinizing the mental health issue at WHS

Scrutinizing the mental health issue at WHS

Katherine Kim, Sidney O'Rourke, Emily Chafe, Bryn Curtin, Olivia Tawakol, and Jessie Feist
April 17, 2021
The players gather in the middle of the court and celebrate a point. The team has a celebratory custom in which the players imitate a blocking form when a block scores a point.

Girls volleyball smashes a win against Cambridge Ridge & Latin on Senior Night

Katherine Kim, Charlotte Thirman, and Olivia Tawakol
April 17, 2021
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