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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 18 – community safety meeting, WHS soccer players playing for MLS NEXT and annual club fair
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
WSPN’s Aimee Smith summarizes what the Wayland Police Department and the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee discussed at the Wayland community safety meeting on Sunday, Sept. 17. The meeting went over topics such as, general safety tips, Wayland crime statistics, CodeRED system and recent breaking and entering in the Middlesex Community.
A call to action: Wayland community safety meeting
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 11 – RecPASS program, new WHS golf coach and recent SCOTUS rulings
Join Staff Reporters Sophia Verma and Torryn Carlson as they report on Hurricane Lee and its impact.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 18 – community safety meeting, WHS soccer players playing for MLS NEXT and annual club fair
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 11 – RecPASS program, new WHS golf coach and recent SCOTUS rulings
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of Sept. 4 – top 10 tips for the school year, fall sports preview and the “Barbie” movie
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 30 – graduation postponed, Taylor Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” and Student Council candidates’ ripped down posters
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 22 – junior prom, track and field DCL championship meet and Window’s Memorial Day show
Join Staff Reporters Sophia Verma and Torryn Carlson as they report on Hurricane Lee and its impact.
Breaking Down Breaking News: Hurricane Lee
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: New COVID-19 information
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses former President Donald Trumps recent legal entanglements.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The legal entanglements of Donald Trump
Staff Reporter Selena Liu discusses the recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and its effects on local banks.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
In the seventh edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, WSPNs Aimee Smith and Selena Liu discuss the new COVID-19 variant.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The Ohio train derailment
On Wednesday, May 10, the Wayland School Committee approved current Wayland Middle School Principal Betsy Gavron to be the interim assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Betsy Gavron selected as interim assistant superintendent
Candidates Christina Rodrigo and Erin Mueller win the election for School Committee in the town election on Tuesday, April 25.
Breaking News: April 25 town election results
Interim Superintendent Perry Graham announces the selection of current Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Tyler Steffey as interim WMS principal for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: WMS interim principal announced
On Thursday, March 23 WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi emailed WHS students and families to inform them that she has been named a finalist for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School superintendent-principal position.
Breaking News: WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi named a finalist for LSRHS superintendent position
WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces her plan to take a year sabbatical.
Breaking News: WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces year sabbatical
Wayland High School hosts its annual Club Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21 during extended advisory.
News Brief: WHS holds annual Club Fair
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo reports on the upcoming career day for Wayland High School juniors.
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024’s Career Day
Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
RecPass program founders Karen Kelly and Amanda Shaw celebrate the launch of RecPass on Monday, Sept. 11. The program aims to provide accessible after-school childcare for working Wayland parents. I think weve fundamentally changed the fate of after-school childcare in Wayland, and my hope is that it never goes back, Kelly said. It will only get better going forward.
The RecPASS program: A success story for working mothers
WSPNs Aimee Smith and Katya Luzarraga summarize the 2022-2023 school year.
2022-2023 Year in Review
Join WSPNs Selena Liu, Kally Proctor and Jenny Shine as they explore pickleball and the rise of the sports popularity in Wayland. “I think I just drove by [the high school] and saw people playing, so I started to join,” Wayland resident Bruce Greenberg said. “My friends were playing [pickleball] and I wanted to play.”
Setting the pace: Pickleball players dominate WHS courts
Seniors Derek Roberts, Emily Campos and Odelia Lu reflect on their favorite parts of high school and give advice to underclassman.
Seniors reflect on their high school experience
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler becomes the new secretary of education of Massachusetts under Governor Maura Healey. I really want to be a partner to the people who are experiencing education at all levels, Tutwiler said.
Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity
At the beginning of the year, juniors Ayush Kumar, Hallie Luo, Andrew Fang and Zack Goldstein restarted Chess Club. “I think Chess Club has grown since the beginning of the year, and now that it is at lunch, anyone can come and play a game even if they arent a regular to the club,” junior and Chess Club co-leader Ayush Kumar said. “We welcome everyone.”
Checkmate: How chess has hit the jackpot at Wayland High School
From left to right freshman Julianna McDonald, junior Sophia Verma, freshman Marissa Mendoza and sophomores Melody and Marissa Wong stand together, each grabbing a piece of dough to mold. After senior Eileen Kaewapresert made the pasta dough, the rest of the students got to create the shapes of their choice. “At first, this was only a small group to bond with two special needs students, Melody and Marissa [Wong], because they already had an interest in cooking,” Kaewprasert said.
WHS students collaborate through Cooking Club
Custodial staff at Wayland High School share their experiences working here at the school. It’s a basic job, it’s hard, we do a lot of work, WHS custodian Sean Slavin said. That’s one thing, when we get new people that we want to interview, we tell them ‘It’s not hard work, it’s a lot of work.’
Hidden heroes: The custodial staff of Wayland High School
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike OConnor
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike O’Connor
Wayland varsity footballs defensive line arranges in front of Ashlands offensive line. Football is one of the many WHS teams that has been affected by the recent weather conditions.
Fall weather intercepts WHS fall sports season
Senior Xande Santos and junior Alex Crawford have joined MLS NEXT, a pre-professional soccer league. Due to contract and Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) restrictions, the two are unable to play for the Wayland boys varsity soccer team this season.
MLS NEXT: Two Wayland soccer players shoot towards professional
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.
Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High Schools golf team and its new coach: seventh grade science teacher Brian Reddington.
WHS golf team goes for an ace with new coach Brian Reddington
Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.
Football clinches a close victory against Ashland
Freshman Corinne Larson runs beside a Boston Latin player, racing to get the ball first.
Girls soccer scores a win over Boston Latin
Junior Samantha Lee back sets the ball to junior Abby Bennett. This is Lee and Bennetts second year playing on the varsity volleyball team.
Girls volleyball sets up the season with a win
Senior Henrique Abecasis slide tackles his opponent. Abecasis is an exchange student from Portugal.
Boys soccer secures a win against North Reading
WSPN staff experienced summer vacation in many different ways this year. Here are some highlights:
Gallery: WSPN’s summer scenes
Senior Ben Wright runs down the field while his teammates hold off Ashlands offense. Wright dodged Ashland opponents down the field before being stopped.
Football clinches a close victory against Ashland
Freshman Corinne Larson runs beside a Boston Latin player, racing to get the ball first.
Girls soccer scores a win over Boston Latin
Junior Samantha Lee back sets the ball to junior Abby Bennett. This is Lee and Bennetts second year playing on the varsity volleyball team.
Girls volleyball sets up the season with a win
Senior Henrique Abecasis slide tackles his opponent. Abecasis is an exchange student from Portugal.
Boys soccer secures a win against North Reading
Captain senior Deirdre Brown cradles the ball as a Whitman-Hanson player defends her.
Girls lacrosse beats Whitman-Hanson in playoffs
Join WSPNs Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler as they discuss the best fall fashion trends.
The upcoming season of fall fashion trends
Join WSPNs Elyssa Grillo as she discusses the pushback on Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamets new relationship.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet: An unexpected duo
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
WSPN’s Aimee Smith discusses Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album, “GUTS.”
Album review: “GUTS”
WSPNs Reva Datar reviews Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan.
“Oppenheimer:” Yet another canvas for Christopher Nolan
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her opinion on some of the changes from Daisy Jones & The Six when it was adapted from a novel into a miniseries on Amazon Prime Video.
Miniseries review: “Daisy Jones & The Six”
Join WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans as they review girl group sensation, aespas, newest mini album: MY WORLD. After waiting nearly 11 months without so much as a peep from the quartet or managing company, fans are ecstatic to finally enjoy music from the group again.
Album Review: “MY WORLD”
WSPNs Selena Liu, Hallie Luo and Jenny Shine review Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour.
Concert Review: “The Eras Tour” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Celebrate the fall season with WSPN’s crossword puzzle!
Crossword: Fall
Take this fun 10-question quiz and guess which water bottle belongs to which WHS student.
Quiz: Can you guess whose water bottles these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose lunch boxes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Crossword: Easter
Crossword: Easter
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Senior Amartya Nagesha has always been focused on improving her singing skills. After joining the Honors Concert Choir, and taking numerous years of singing lessons, Nagesha has started applying to music colleges such as Berklee College of Music.
January’s Artist of the Month: Amartya Nagesha
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 one of senior Sarah Foleys AP art Projects. She played with different mediums, colors and design elements to create this piece. I like the vibrant colors and different textures,” Foley said.
September’s Artist of the Month: Sarah Foley
The image above is one of freshman Tristen Chows metalsmithing projects. Chow concluded that this was one of the hardests projects she’s done all year. “Everyone else was making something flat, like a landscape, or a medal, but I wanted to do something different, Chow said. It took time and sweat, but I had a blast.
June’s Artist of the Month: Tristen Chow
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
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPNs Kally Proctor discusses the impact of shock factor protests, with a focus on the recent climate change protest at the U.S. Open.
Opinion: Actions speak volumes…or do they?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Emma Zocco share their thoughts about the lack of players on the WHS field hockey team this year.
Opinion: Field Hockey’s fading flame at WHS
WSPNs Reva Datar discusses the effects of the Supreme Courts recent decisions.
Opinion: SCOTUS, don’t get carried away
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses the football Saudi League and its impact on the future of football.
Opinion: The Saudi Arabian League is the end of Football
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses his thoughts on why Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time.
Opinion: Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Opinion: Is Medvedev’s French Open loss part of a curse or a mentality?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz is back on track to be the best player of all time
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on Daniil Medvedev’s losses at the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
In the second installment of their opinion series, Three Takes On, Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on course selections.
Opinion: Three takes on course selection
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
Senior Ava Balukonis checks over her shoulder to check that her boat is on the right course. Balukonis raced the womens straight four at Nationals in Sarasota, Florida.
Podcast: Wayland-Weston crew team members look back on nationals
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
WHS Super Bowl predictions
WHS Super Bowl predictions
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Pickleball Micd Up
Pickleball Mic’d Up
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
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Pictured above is freshman James Waldron wearing his sweatshirt designed by Long.

[Photo] Freshman Michael Long designs and sells alternative class sweatshirts

December 9, 2017
WSPNs reporters and editors have come together to share their studying techniques and experiences with the SAT, ACT, and the biology, chemistry, and US history SAT II.

Guides to the SAT, ACT, and SAT II

Matt Karle, Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, Isabel Gitten, Janani Gandhi, and Nandita Subbiah
June 1, 2017
Olivia Waldron, Lucy Hughes, and Naomi Lathan share their three different approaches to studying for the SAT.

3 ways to study for the SAT

Naomi Lathan, Olivia Waldron, and Lucy Hughes
May 22, 2017
The girls varsity lacrosse team has won 13 of its first 15 games of the season. “I’m so happy to be a part of this team this year with such great teammates and coaches. It will definitely be a season to remember,” Stoller said.

Girls’ lacrosse team starts season 13-2

Eden Vanslette and Olivia Waldron
May 16, 2017
Juniors Marjorie Ladas and Shaelee Commettant were selected to attend the Massachusetts Art Educator Association All State. “What I look forward most at this program is working as a team. As an athlete, working with a team had become something that I really enjoy doing. Watching your teammates grow and achieve is one of the most rewarding parts of being on a team,” Comettant said.

WHS juniors to participate in MAEA Art-All State

Olivia Waldron and Jackie Stoller
May 8, 2017
Junior Ella Johnson sees singing as an important aspect of her life. “Music is also really good for getting excited before a sports game or waking up in the morning. Singing continually helps me learn to put myself out there and be confident,” Johnson said.

Artist of the Week: Ella Johnson

Jackie Stoller and Olivia Waldron
March 2, 2017

WW Talent Show 2017 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’17: Talent show

Conor Keating and Olivia Waldron
February 13, 2017

WW A Capella from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’17: A cappella groups perform

Abby Stoller, Olivia Waldron, and Eden Vanslette
February 10, 2017
Pictured above is junior Geoffrey Wang performing Chinese yo-yo. Wang began learning yo-yo at a summer camp at the age of nine. Despite the frustrations, it lets me get away from everything else in life, Wang said.

[Photo] Geoffrey Wang: It’s hard to get better if you don’t practice

February 14, 2017
WHS students will be attending the Womens March in Boston this Saturday.

WHS students to attend Boston Women’s March for America this Saturday

Aimee LaRochelle and Olivia Waldron
January 21, 2017
Above, marchers protest reality TV star Donald Trumps election in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 2016. WSPN takes a look at WHS students and teachers positions on Trumps presidency.

WHS community reflects on presidential transition

Janani Gandhi, Isabel Gitten, Aimee LaRochelle, and Olivia Waldron
January 19, 2017
Updated: Mid-Year Exam Schedule 2017

Updated: Mid-Year Exam Schedule 2017

Nathan Zhao and Olivia Waldron
January 17, 2017
Sophomore Meghan Walsh is working on a project for her Innovation Realization class. Students in the class are working on inventions that will be showcased this Friday in B226. “The coolest part really is that when you’re done with the class you can look back and see the business you helped start or the new product you invented,” senior Evan Chinman said.

Winter Innovation Expo to be held Friday in Makerspace

Anika Das and Olivia Waldron
January 12, 2017
Pictured above are weights from the weight room. The wellness department at WHS has decided to stop implementing Girls Only hours for the weight room.

Wellness department discontinues “girls only” weight room hours

Olivia Waldron and Andrew D'Amico
January 10, 2017
Above is a compost bucket in the Commons. WHS Green Team recently introduced these stations to lunches. “It’s something everyone can do so easily, and we can help our environment at the same time. What else can you ask for?” said senior Callie Junkin.

WHS green team introduces composting in Commons

Anika Das, Olivia Waldron, and Abby Stoller
December 16, 2016
The University of Chicago is known for their unconventional essay prompts. WSPN reporters asked unsuspecting WHS students UChicagos questions with no explanation and received some humorous responses.

Students respond to the University of Chicago’s essay questions

Conor Keating and Olivia Waldron
December 4, 2016
Seniors host Weston in annual powder puff game (35 photos)

Seniors host Weston in annual powder puff game (35 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Hannah Rice, and Olivia Waldron
November 25, 2016
Wayland defeats Weston in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game (94 photos)

Wayland defeats Weston in the annual Thanksgiving Day football game (94 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Olivia Waldron, and Audrey Camacho
November 24, 2016
Pictured above are two students walking down the orange carpet at pre-prom. WSPN interviewed Instagram user @waylandpromposals to learn more about why they created their account.

WHS administration proposes new prom rules

Olivia Waldron, Anika Das, and Joyce Wu
November 22, 2016
Members of the WSPN staff let freshmen know what they should and shouldnt do in high school

Opinion: 10 things freshmen should avoid

Andrew D'Amico, Eden Vanslette, and Olivia Waldron
November 13, 2016
Massachusetts voters are voting on a crucial charter school ballot question on Tuesday. “I feel like we need to be focused on improving our baseline school systems rather than focus on providing alternatives from which we are sending kids away from,” junior Jeffrey Prince said.

Massachusetts voters prepare to vote on the expansion of charter schools

Olivia Waldron
November 8, 2016
Pictured above are weights from the weight room. The wellness department at WHS has decided to stop implementing Girls Only hours for the weight room.

“Girls Only” weight room hours instituted at WHS

Olivia Waldron and Andrew D'Amico
September 30, 2016
Art teacher Janet Armentano retiring

Art teacher Janet Armentano retiring

Olivia Waldron and Jackie Stoller
June 20, 2016

2016 Summer Fashion Preview

Aimee LaRochelle, Olivia Waldron, and Masha Yakhkind
June 20, 2016
Above is the certificate that Julia Broomer was awarded. She was given the certificate for winning 1st place in the Freedom Prize Essay contest. “The Freedom Prize paper is unique in that it gives students the opportunity to express their own opinions on important historical and current issues,” Broomer said.

Sophomore Julia Broomer wins Freedom Prize Essay Contest

Olivia Waldron and Brian Cohen
June 16, 2016
Above is a photo of Paris, France. Students and teachers from WHS visited France in April. “I used [French] a lot. At home, I only spoke French with my family, and even when I was with the other Wayland kids, we still spoke French for the most part,” Zack Dresens said.

The France trip, students and teachers explore French culture

Olivia Waldron and Nathan Zhao
May 13, 2016
Above are Jackie (left) and Abby (right) Stoller playing lacrosse. The Stollers have both verbally committed to colleges to play lacrosse. “Being so close in age, we always challenged each other to be better,” Jackie said.

Abby and Jackie Stoller discuss their lacrosse experiences

Isabel Gitten and Olivia Waldron
April 15, 2016
How will WHS students vote in the upcoming elections?

How will WHS students vote in the upcoming elections?

Olivia Waldron, Jackie Stoller , and Isabel Gitten
March 16, 2016
Above is Nelson DeWitt, who spoke to WHS students during Winter Week. DeWitt shared his experience of discovering that he was one of the missing children taken from his family in El Salvador during the Salvadoran Civil War. It’s important to put ourselves in other people’s shoes, but it is often very hard to do so,” DeWitt said.

WW ’16: Nelson DeWitt shares the story of reconnecting with his birth family

Aimee Larochelle, Abby Stoller, and Olivia Waldron
February 10, 2016
Pictured above is freshman Kate Maietta skating. She has been ice skating since the age of two and is now an accomplished skater. “Nothing I do in skating is like anything in any other sport, Maietta said.

Kate Maietta: You have to learn to move and use muscles in a way you’ve never had to before

Olivia Waldron
February 9, 2016

WW ’16: School-wide viewing of “Selma” kicks off Winter Week

Olivia Waldron, Naomi Lathan, and Aimee LaRochelle
February 3, 2016
WSPNs Jackie Stoller and Jay Abdella offer their best tips and tricks on how to ace your midterm exams this week.

Opinion: Midterms do not test students’ knowledge

Olivia Waldron and Abby Stoller
January 22, 2016
Pictured above is senior Jason Mai performing a martial arts demonstration during a past Winter Week. This year, Winter Weeks schedule has been changed. “Hopefully every kid gets to go to five activities, which is more than most kids go to normally,” Student Council President Ani Nagesha said.

Winter Week undergoes schedule change

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
January 15, 2016
Winter break to start later than previous years

Winter break to start later than previous years

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
December 17, 2015
Pictured above is the Wayland girls field hockey team. They had their best season in years in 2015, winning the DCL.

Wayland girls’ field hockey team finishes with best record in years

Olivia Waldron and Abby Stoller
December 4, 2015
Wandering Backpack asks what you would bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.

Wandering Backpack: David Schmirer

Olivia Waldron and Lucy Hughes
December 4, 2015
Above is sophomore Masha Yakhkind. She has competed in both national and international ballroom dancing competitions. I love the atmosphere of the competitions. It’s just so many people, and everybody there just really loves dance, Yakhkind said.

Masha Yakhkind: It’s just so many people, and everybody there just really loves dance

Olivia Waldron
November 17, 2015
Meet Wayland-Weston Crews new program director

Meet Wayland-Weston Crew’s new program director

Janani Gandhi and Olivia Waldron
October 23, 2015
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