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Sammy Johnson

Sammy Johnson, Sports Editor

Sammy Johnson, Class of 2022, is a second year reporter and sports editor for WSPN. She is captain of the girls varsity basketball team and plays lacrosse for the high school. Outside of school and sports, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, shopping, traveling, and watching movies.

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The school parking lot is packed as WHS returns to all-in. There have been many concerns about the flow of traffic with this new change due to the number of students that are getting dropped off or driving themselves.

[PHOTO] WHS returns to all-in school (gallery)

April 27, 2021
WHS staff have started to set up desks in order to get ready for the all-in return to school on April 27. Since the whole student body will be returning, desks will be placed three feet apart instead of six. “The reality is, we aren’t going to be able to meet the new social distancing requirements in a large number of classes,” freshman Adam Lange said.

Students’ reactions vary as WHS returns to 5 days a week

April 24, 2021
Senior varsity rower Darcy Foreman rows in a single on Lake Cochituate. Foreman will be continuing her athletic and academic career rowing Division I next year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. “I can't wait for another four years of rowing with a team that feels more like family and to be able to enjoy four more years of the excitement of competing and the beauty of being on the water,” Foreman said.

Athlete of the Month: Darcy Foreman

April 3, 2021
Step Seven: Remove muffins from the oven and let them cool on a baking tray. Enjoy!

Flavor! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

February 9, 2021
Sports Brief: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Superbowl LV

Sports Brief: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Superbowl LV

January 30, 2021
Sophomore Lucy Grasso crouches down to try and see the best angle for her putt. Grasso was the only girl on the golf team this year as she used her skill to dominate and help her team win.

Lucy Grasso breaks the barrier of the male-dominated golf team

January 18, 2021
Junior Sammy Johnson enjoys the snow while playing wall ball. She decided to do something physical between two of her classes because it was hard for her to sit on zoom indoors while she watched snow falling outside on a snowy December day.

[PHOTO] 25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 17: WSPN Snow Storm Camera Roll

December 17, 2020
Senior Kayla Poulsen sprints down the field towards the endzone during the 2019 Powderpuff game. Her teammates follow behind her as her coaches cheer her on from the sidelines.

COVID-19 prevents seniors from participating in annual Powderpuff game

December 9, 2020
Junior Eliya Howard-Delman takes a kick as her teammates prepare to receive the ball.

Girls soccer falls to Weston 3-2 in their last game

November 14, 2020
As WHS goes hybrid, the fitness room opens up to all students. New guidelines and rules have been put into place to limit the spread of COVID-19 and maintain social distancing.

The fitness room makes its return with new guidelines

November 12, 2020
A math classroom appears full with desks spaced six feet apart.

Unprecedented teaching: WHS teachers adapt to hybrid learning

November 9, 2020
With COVID cases rising in Massachusetts, the Wayland field hockey and girls soccer teams have had to face some upsetting challenges towards the end of their fall seasons.

Sports Brief: Field hockey and girls soccer seasons in jeopardy

November 6, 2020
The WHS girls varsity soccer team huddles up at the start of the fourth quarter against Bedford. With strong teams like Bedford, the team has faced some tough competition throughout their season

Wayland girls soccer falls to Bedford 2-0

November 4, 2020
Senior Charlotte Salitsky puts her hands on her hips as a

[PHOTO] Seniors celebrate Halloween amidst hybrid learning

October 31, 2020
Senior football captain Matt Morris captures the team practicing at Camp Caribou last summer. With COVID-19 posing a huge threat this summer, the Wayland Warriors were not eligible to attend their annual trip to Camp Caribou and instead created their own ways to meet over the summer. “We did zooms over quarantine and a bunch of our skill position players have been getting out on the field against other opponents,'' Morris said.

Fall II sports take advantage of extra training time

October 19, 2020
WSPN has introduced a new sports package. Check in the sports section to see the most updated information about all of WHS' sports teams.

News Brief: WSPN new sports package

October 16, 2020
Junior Haley Melvin shows her workspace she has created in the comfort of her home. Having a designated area to do work is extremely important in these times of online learning.

A Day in the Life of Students during remote learning

September 25, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the Wayland High School turf and facilities have been closed. They will not be open until word from the state is given allowing the campus to be open. Opening the turf later in the summer is something assistant athletic director Erin Ryan hopes to see.

Students begin to use turf fields despite them still being closed

June 24, 2020
The cover photo for

“The Last Dance” Documentary showcases the life of NBA legend Michael Jordan

May 17, 2020
A volunteer who works with the organization ACEing Autism helps a little girl hold a tennis racket. ACEing Autism is an organization that was started to help kids with autism learn how to play tennis and there are many volunteers that help out.

Taylor Hsu: Tennis helps me learn to treat everyone equally

April 14, 2020
On February 29, a handful of Wayland Wrestlers participated in the Massachusetts All-States tournament, some placing higher than others. For senior Cameron Jones and junior Matt Morris, their journey continues as they advance to the New England competition on March 6.

Wayland wrestling competes in All-States

March 8, 2020
The girls varsity basketball team celebrates after its first playoff game win against Hopkinton. The team fell in their quarterfinal game last Thursday against Medfield. WSPN reviews and previews the seasons of the team along with other winter sports.

Winter sports season recap and playoff review

March 2, 2020
Junior Porter Moody passes the ball to freshman Xoren Livingston in mid-air. Livingston gets the pass on the three point line and shoots with no pressure from defense. After their win against LS, the team is looking forward to building on their success in the playoff season. “Playoff basketball is an intense time and I am excited for the energy that comes with it,” senior captain Gavyn Davies said.

Wayland boys basketball defeats LS for first time in five years

February 11, 2020

WW ’20: Window wraps up Winter Week (video)

February 5, 2020
Wayland takes home Warrior Cup in Christmas Eve Meet

Wayland takes home Warrior Cup in Christmas Eve Meet

January 16, 2020

Fantasy Football at WHS (video)

January 9, 2020

Wayland falls 0-12 to Weston in annual powderpuff matchup (extra photos)

December 3, 2019
Wayland falls 0-12 to Weston in annual powderpuff matchup (7 photos)

Wayland falls 0-12 to Weston in annual powderpuff matchup (7 photos)

December 3, 2019

Wayland High Gives Thanks (video)

November 25, 2019
Koechling lifts up junior Jaison Tucker after Tucker's first of five touchdowns in the game.

Photo of the Week

November 5, 2019
Senior Philip Koechling carries the Warrior flag and leads the team out onto the field.

Football crushes Lincoln-Sudbury 45-8 (18 photos)

November 5, 2019
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