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As the pandemic reaches its one-year mark, people are becoming more eager to find the light at the end of the tunnel by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. But, as the Town is no longer receiving vaccine doses, it may become difficult for residents to get be inoculated. “A lot of people thought ‘I don’t care, I will go anywhere.’ I would’ve gone at two o’clock in the morning to get vaccinated,” math teacher Hannah Marton said. “I just wanted to get vaccinated and a lot of people are the same way.”
News Brief: Wayland Health Department suspends COVID-19 vaccinations
In a survey sent out to Wayland High School students, students thought of one word or phrase that describes or commemorates the past year. Among the most common words were unprecedented, Zoom and social distancing.
COVID-19: One year later
Three months into hybrid learning, students are learning how to adjust to a new style of schooling. I think that starting hybrid was confusing like what time class ended and what classes you had because they changed everything from before, sophomore Morgen Warner said. I think getting used to that took a little.
WHS students reflect on hybrid learning experience
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, the coronavirus infiltrates the life of some WHS students. Junior Ryan MacDonald felt the effects first hand as he contracted the virus and had to spend almost two weeks in quarantine. I woke up feeling awful, and I also couldn’t taste or smell anything, MacDonald said. Right then is how we assumed we had it, and then two days later we got our test results back as positive.
WHS students share their experiences with COVID-19
An emergency town meeting between the Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, school committee, town administrator, and other public health officials was held today to discuss how Wayland Public Schools would return to school on Jan. 4. After several hours of discussion, each board suggested to superintendent Arthur Unobskey that WPS should remain in hybrid format unless the school does not have sufficient medical coverage. All schools except the middle school, which will be remote, will hold in person classes on Monday.
All schools but the middle school to be hybrid on Monday, Jan. 4
Waylands Special Town Meeting is set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Articles regarding Waylands fields will be voted on at this meeting.
Wayland Turf Wars: Oct. special town meeting
Counter protesters gather in Natick Center during Natick Days, opposing the Super Happy Fun America demonstration.
Natick Days festival draws protest
Many WSPN reporters speak to new WHS teachers.
MOTS: Meet the New WHS Staff
Lining up at the entrance of the high school, the bus drivers prepare for dismissal. Many students taking these buses have dealt with late arrival times to school and home. At the beginning of the year the bus driver doesnt know their route very well, Junior Hannah Gordon said. “Its a lot of waiting and being late to school thats completely avoidable.”
Statewide Bus Crisis Causes Late Arrivals
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of September 12: College preparation, TikTok trends and Wayland football wins home opener
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of September 12: College preparation, TikTok trends and Wayland football wins home opener
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of August 29 and September 5: First day of school, summer jobs and Texas’ Senate Bill 8
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of June 7: College precalculus final controversy, Class of 2021’s class night and WHS students summer plans
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI – Week of May 31: Supreme Court Case, no finals and art for charity
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Tess Alongi summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 24 – Wrap students, signing day and the need for students to be vaccinated
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 27: Memorial Day Ceremony and Senior Week
Weekly Breakdown Episode 27: Memorial Day Ceremony and Senior Week
Weekly Breakdown Episode 26: Rivalry Games and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 26: Rivalry Games and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 25: Senior Assassin and Boy Scouts
Weekly Breakdown Episode 25: Senior Assassin and Boy Scouts
Weekly Breakdown Episode 24: April Break And Town Elections
Weekly Breakdown Episode 24: April Break And Town Elections
The Youth 4 Period Equity Organization will hold a rally outside the Massachusetts State House Thursday, Sept. 23 from 4-6 p.m. to raise awareness for the I Am bill. “[The ‘I AM Bill’] is an expansive measure that would ensure free menstrual care to public schools, shelters, prisons and jails across Massachusetts,” Youth 4 Period Equity Co-Founder Hannah Swichtenberg said.
Youth 4 Period Equity, because periods don’t stop during a pandemic
Whats Going On With Waylands Water?
What’s Going On With Wayland’s Water?
Here is a list of the top ten things Wayland High School students need to know going into the 2021-2022 school year.
Ten Things to Know About the 2021-22 WHS School Year
As classes come to a close Thursday, June 17, WSPNs Jonathan Zhang summarizes the 2020-2021 school year.
2020-2021 Year in Review
A collection of Wayland High Schools MVP Club handouts. The districts Healthy Relationship Task Force focuses on ensuring healthy relationships in the district. It was formed after the Dear Wayland Instagram account, which highlighted anonymous stories of sexual assault in Wayland, went viral in summer 2020.
The Healthy Relationships Task Force concludes for the school year
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
The Social Media Epidemic
The Social Media Epidemic
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan
Healthy Living Episode 14: Athlete Interview with Julia Pak
Healthy Living Episode 14: Athlete Interview with Julia Pak
The Wayland field hockey team continued its tradition of having boys on the team for the third straight year. This year, seniors Devin DiCarlo and Thomas Balicki have joined the squad with the hopes of boosting the success of the team. Im excited to win games and score goals all season, Dicarlo said.
Devin Dicarlo and Thomas Balicki: Continuing Wayland’s tradition of boys participating in a predominantly girl sport
The Wayland girls soccer team comes together for a team huddle before the game kicks off. The Warriors look to carry the momentum into Thursday against Boston Latin.
Game Recap: Wayland girls soccer bounces back against Cambridge Rindge and Latin
The Wayland Warriors started off their season with a huge 40-6 win over Hopkinton. They will face off against Amesbury this upcoming Friday.
Game Recap: Wayland takes down Hopkinton in season opener
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and its wider impact on the team.
Warrior Weekly: Cam Newton’s release and its wider impact
Natick High School junior Jake Blatnica received USA Todays Special Olympics Athlete of the Year Award. I think [the best part] was just getting to see that if you work really hard other people will recognize it too, Jakes mother Becky Blatnica said.
Natick athlete bounces back to sports with a USA Today Special Olympics award
Senior football captain Nick Dresens readies himself for his opponents next play. For the past three years, Dresens has been a largely unstoppable defensive force for the Warriors. I see my greatest strength as being well-rounded, Dresens said. I’m able to defend in the run game as well as drop back into pass coverage and cover receivers and running backs.
Athlete of the Month: Nick Dresens
Senior Luke Tacelli prepares for the upcoming season. The football season was pushed back due to COVID-19. I am really excited for this upcoming football season because I have worked really hard for it and been waiting for a long time, Tacelli said.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Tacelli
Senior Eric Zhang attempts to overtake the attacking player without violating the COVID-19 restrictions. Zhang was a starting center back, a position which he has played for only two years. “When I moved to varsity, I moved from a midfielder to a defender,” Zhang said. “It was probably due to a shortage of defenders and an abundance of midfielders. No one wants to play center-back. You simply dont get a lot of recognition and you missout on being able to dribble, shoot, and the other more fun aspects of soccer. So getting into the mindset that I had to do my job and could only do my job was hard at first.”
Athlete of the Month: Eric Zhang
Sophomore Jason Shu watches an ongoing meet before it’s his turn to race.
Jason Shu: Another set toward success
Boys varsity lacrosse captain Michael Lampert cradles the ball as an opposing player attempts to steal the ball. He runs while using his size to his advantage, looking for an opening to throw the ball for a play. “I would say my biggest challenge has been people doubting my size,” Lampert said. “I have overcome this by doing extra workouts to show people that I can use my size to my advantage.”
Athlete of the Month: Michael Lampert
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses the Patriots releasing Cam Newton and its wider impact on the team.
Warrior Weekly: Cam Newton’s release and its wider impact
WSPNs Aditya Weling picks apart the top contenders for this years NBA playoffs. With this year being far from normal and filled with countless injuries, many teams are looking to step up and bring the hardware back to its city.
Warrior Weekly: NBA playoffs
WSPNs Gabe Likerman and Max Brande lay out the events and picks from the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Warrior Weekly: NFL Draft first round breakdown
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the top ten quarterback prospects entering Thursdays draft.
Warrior Weekly: Top QB prospects in 2021 NFL Draft
WSPNs Dante Coppola reviews some of the bigger deals that happened during this years NHL Trade Deadline.
Warrior Weekly: Biggest moves of the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline
Two soap dispensers rest on the sink after being ripped off from its usual place.
Popular TikTok trend “devious licks” causes destruction in school bathrooms
Student Council President Luciano Sebastianelli and Vice President Devin DiCarlo make their first day of school speech as they inform everyone on what theyre planning for the school year.
First day of school 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
Senior Garrett Spooner runs with the ball and performs a maneuver to dodge the opponent who is actively trying to steal possession.
Pre-season Success: Boys Soccer beats Pentucket 6-2
Whats Going On With Waylands Water?
What’s Going On With Wayland’s Water?
Junior Haley Melvin goes up for a layup as a Bedford player attempts to block the ball from entering the net.
Photo of the Week
Senior captains Porter Moody and Noah Lee celebrate a shot made by Moody. Both players have been a strong addition to the team for multiple years.
Photo of The Week
During Spirit Week, juniors Luciano Sebastianelli, Ryan MacDonald and Zach Mittelsteadt all come to school dressed in clothes for their favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because my family and friends come together and I get to run a race against them, Mittelsteadt said. Not only do I get to run against every parent, cousin, sibling and friend that I want but I get to play football against them as well.
Photo of The Week
Junior Garrett Spooner waits for ref to blow his whistle, signaling the start of the game.
Photo of the Week
Photo of The Week
Photo of The Week
Join Sports Editor Dante Coppola as he reviews the latest and most popular in music albums.
Dante’s Discography Album Review: Donda
In the latest installment of “Bryn’s Books,” junior guest writer Bryn Leonard reviews “The Magpie Murders” and details the most prominent factors of the novel.
Bryn’s Books: “The Magpie Murders”
Quiz: Can WSPN guess your favorite season?
Quiz: Can WSPN guess your favorite season?
Nobody is a dramatic movie about a supposed normal citizen, but what happens when hes pushed to the edge and his past is unveiled?
Movie Review: Nobody
The DJ attracts the most people when he plays The Cotton Eyed-Joe, a jig everyone seems to know by heart. Seniors Darcy Foreman and Becca Lieb lead everyone in the dance, standing in the front with their colorful gowns.
Where are they off to? WHS senior map
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Nadia Calder
Artist of the Month: Nadia Calder
Artist of the Month: Jasmin Wong
Artist of the Month: Jasmin Wong
Junior Jett Peter initially grew an interest in art when he was in elementary school, but he developed a much better understanding after taking art classes at the high school for three years. My favorite type of art is definitely drawing, I really enjoy sketching other people, said Peter.
Artist of the month: Jett Peter
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: And then there were three
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: The craziness has started
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: New season, new drama
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: The finale
Guest writers seniors Sophia Mastrangelo and Maria Perdomo discuss ABC’s “The Bachelor” and give the inside scoop on departures and new arrivals.
The Bachelor Rewind: who is still standing?
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 for November are juniors Ryan MaCdonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves. “My best fashion advice is to not worry about what other people think and to have confidence in what you wear,” Barris said.
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 Delia Caulfield discusses the Free Britney movement and the negative aspects of Britney Spearss legal conservatorship.
Opinion: It’s time to #Free Britney
Waylands new bagel spot, Bagel Table, opens up for business. WSPNs Emily Roberge reviews the recently-opened establishment.
Restaurant Review: Bagel Table, the newest addition to the Wayland Town Center
WSPNs Ari Zukerman discusses the lack of requirement for COVID-19 vaccination in the Wayland Public Schools.
Opinion: The vaccine mandate is a necessity
In the first installment of Jonathans Journal, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses his journey to finding his passion for journalism and his advice for other still struggling to find a passion of their own.
Jonathan’s Journal: Finding your passion
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses the implications of Kanye Wests controversial inclusion of Marilyn Manson and DaBaby in his recently-released, Donda album.
Heartless: How Kanye West’s “Donda” collaboration ignores the stories of survivors
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 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?
In the latest installment of ABC, American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the importance of Chinese New Year and what it means to Chinese students.
ABC: Chinese New Year
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang responds to a comment made on a prior article.
ABC: My response, heart to heart
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Whats Going On With Waylands Water?
What’s Going On With Wayland’s Water?
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Asians On Air
Asians on Air Episode 6: Asian-Americans and Music
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Half Hour Hook In-between Episode: NBA Free Agency Recap, Season Predictions
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Half Hour Hook S2E10: The Playoffs
Half Hour Hook S2E9: The Pandemic Stadium Experience ft. Josh Schreiber
Half Hour Hook S2E9: The Pandemic Stadium Experience ft. Josh Schreiber
In celebration of the touchdown ran by junior running back Shayne Sutton, senior Dylan Derubeis flashes his Warrior spear. For the next fall football season, the team will be receiving new and improved jerseys, so the players cherish the last moments in this iconic black and orange attire. Next year we have been informed that the spear will not appear on the new home black jerseys as it is racially insensitive, Derubeis said. I pointed at the spear because it’s the true symbol of Wayland football and we are the last group of seniors who ever get to play with it on.
Wayland football routs Bedford 38-7 (highlights)
Wayland Sports Chat: S3E6
Wayland Sports Chat: S3E6
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Student Council President Luciano Sebastianelli and Vice President Devin DiCarlo make their first day of school speech as they inform everyone on what theyre planning for the school year.

First day of school 2021

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

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

June 8, 2021

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

June 3, 2021

Hypnotist Peter Gross mystifies WHS through performance (video)

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

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

May 4, 2021
With the high schools academic curriculum rigors, many students feel overwhelmed and have faced mental health issues in their school career. Its okay not to be okay, and to be overwhelmed, assistant principal Laura Cole said. Its 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”

April 17, 2021
Scrutinizing the mental health issue at WHS

Scrutinizing the mental health issue at WHS

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

April 17, 2021
As the pandemic reaches its one-year mark, people are becoming more eager to find the light at the end of the tunnel by receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. But, as the Town is no longer receiving vaccine doses, it may become difficult for residents to get be inoculated. “A lot of people thought ‘I don’t care, I will go anywhere.’ I would’ve gone at two o’clock in the morning to get vaccinated,” math teacher Hannah Marton said. “I just wanted to get vaccinated and a lot of people are the same way.”

News Brief: Wayland Health Department suspends COVID-19 vaccinations

March 29, 2021
Many WSPN reporters speak to new WHS teachers.

MOTS: What are students’ favorite Super Bowl halftime shows?

February 25, 2021
Despite all of the unease due to the pandemic, the student council worked persistently to make Winter Week 2021 accessible for all. Although it was held in a virtual setting, the trivia game brought heaps of joy to many attendees. “I definitely enjoyed my time as host, student council member senior Zachary Marto said. “I liked hosting [the event] because I like helping other people to have a good time. It was fun watching people answer the questions.”

Trivia game strengthens student bonds over the screen

February 13, 2021
Connecting continents: WHS artists create a kinder world through art

Connecting continents: WHS artists create a kinder world through art

February 10, 2021
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert

Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert

February 4, 2021
Winter break provided students with the free time to stream their favorite shows, movies and more. Check out WSPNs Olivia Tawakols infograph to see if your streaming preferences match with your classmates.

Infographic: What did WHS stream over winter break?

January 16, 2021
Fashionistas of the Month, December: Charlotte Richter and Michael Vanaria

Fashionistas of the Month, December: Charlotte Richter and Michael Vanaria

January 9, 2021
The Gillette Stadium holiday light show is a winding display with a variety of holiday themes and characters. The show is enjoyed from the comfort of your own car.

Merry and Bright: Top 5 holiday light displays

December 21, 2020
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