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Wayland Police Department warns residents of reported break-ins
Wayland Police Department warns residents of reported break-ins
ICYMI: Feb. 3 - Lunar New Year celebration, Model UN and the boys varsity hockey senior night
ICYMI: Feb. 3 – Lunar New Year celebration, Model UN and the boys varsity hockey senior night
A dancer at the Lunar New Year celebration spins and dances to erhu music. The erhu is a traditional chinese instrument that uses a bow and two strings, and this involves the use of oversized flowing sleeves.
Wayland High School hosts annual Lunar New Year celebration
ICYMI: Jan. 27 - Partial budget freeze, earthquake and winterweek
ICYMI: Jan. 27 – Partial budget freeze, earthquake and winterweek
The Mentors in Violence Prevention program speak to the junior class at Wayland High School. Some juniors thought that the presentation was meaningful. “I thought that all of the information was super important to know,” junior Anish Vishwanathan said. “It’s definitely something all students should be sure to pay attention to.”
From bystanders to MVPs: Mentors in Violence Prevention speaks to the junior class
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: Recent aviation issues
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
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
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake originating from the coast of New Hampshire and Maine was felt in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 27.
Breaking News: 3.8 magnitude earthquake felt in Boston area
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Claypit Hill students moved to high school after water main break
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.
Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House
Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.
Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds
Seniors participating in the powderpuff game gather around in a huddle during a powderpuff practice. "My favorite part about Powderpuff has definitely been how lots of different people have gotten to come together and create memories together while we enjoy the competition," Weston High School senior Anika Groff said.
Powderpuff to take place at high school but not as school-sanctioned game
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
In previous years, New England ski mountains have left eager skiers unsatisfied because of the sub-par and icy conditions on the slopes. Despite this situation, veteran skiers, and WHS sophomores Tobias Kyleber, Mathew Moscoffian and Colin Moleux provide some insight on why some mountains have a higher level quality than others, in their eyes. “[Two of my favorite mountains in New England] are Mount Stow and Mount Cannon,” Moscoffian said. “These mountains are better because they have the best quality of snow and have the most trails open, usually.”
Skiing across the country: Good skiing conditions and where to find them
The Model UN club poses for a photo during their weekly Tuesday meeting. Pictured on the screen behind them is the website for their upcoming conference in Boston.
WHS Model United Nations club steps onto the “BosMUN” stage
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Wayland Cares director J Verhoosky led a presentation on the importance of choosing to be vulnerable in conversations. Through various activities and experiments, the audience was instructed to confront how they approach risk taking and their comfort zones. “[My biggest takeaway was] make yourself available for other people and share things you might not share with other people to make them feel like they're in a safe environment,” junior Addison Voight said.
Wayland Cares: Becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable
Joe Rancatore (left), founder of Rancatore’s Ice Cream and Yogurt, hands out samples of some of his ice cream flavors at the reopening of Russell’s Winter Farmers Market. “Every other week we will be here and we'll be here on fiber day,” Rancatore said.
Russell’s Winter Farmers Market: Bringing small businesses out into the open again
“I need to be the calm in the storm in these types of events,” Wayland Public School’s Director of Technology Jenn Judkins said. “It’s literally what you train for.” This mindset has been crucial for Judkins to maintain in the last two weeks due to the global PowerSchool student and teacher information breach.
Wayland dodges a bullet in the global PowerSchool breach
The Model UN club poses for a photo during their weekly Tuesday meeting. Pictured on the screen behind them is the website for their upcoming conference in Boston.
WHS Model United Nations club steps onto the “BosMUN” stage
"My favorite part of being an Innovation teacher is getting to explore ideas with my students", Patrie said. When my students have an Idea they should take things further, and better realize things".
Nicholas Patrie: A new way to innovate
WHS junior Ella Neuman prepares for a fencing match at a tournament. “In a tournament, there's pools first, which is about five to six other people and you fence all of them to five touches,” Neuman said.
En garde: Ella Neuman’s fencing journey
Senior Luke Chisum rounds a corner during his race. Chisum has been on the cross country team since his freshman year and is now committed to Elon University.
Crossing the finish line: Luke Chisum commits to Elon University
Senior Sofia Simmons poses on the left along with volunteers for a bottle drive to raise awareness for climate change. Simmons advocates for the climate through Green Team, National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.
Sofia Simmons leads the charge of Climate Change awareness
The Wayland-Weston gymnastics team huddles after their meet against Acton-Boxborough Regional High School while they wait for their placing.
Wayland-Weston gymnastics team leaps into its first season
A Wayland wrestler and a Newton-South wrestler face off on the mat during the DCL championship clinching meet on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Wrestling clinches the DCL championship title for the first time in five years
Three former Wayland High School athletes share their experiences playing at the colligate level. "I wouldn't change this for the world," Brown said. "I think it's the best thing ever."
“I wouldn’t change this for the world”: What it’s like being a college student-athlete
Senior captain Paul Lang and senior manager Amelia Lang are joined by their parents to take a photo for the wrestling team's senior night.
Game recap: Wrestling pins Newton-South on senior night
Senior Brady Foley comes up for air as he swims his way through his race.
Athlete of the month: Brady Foley
In honor of the annual Coaches vs Cancer, all players wore pink bows in their hair. In addition to the bows, the team wore matching pink shirts and spent time before the game setting up the gym with pink streamers and hearts.
Girls basketball misses the shot in annual Coaches vs Cancer game
During halftime, the team skates off the ice and heads to the locker room. While both teams took their breaks, they also had pep talks for their game plans. "The team played hard, we just couldn't get pucks past such a talented goalie," senior Graham Henrich said.
Boys hockey succumbs to Melrose on senior night
Senior Mattias 'Matty' Johansson races freestyle. The Wayland Community Pool hosted the meet.
The swim and dive team splashes into a successful quad meet
As his opponent grabs onto one of his legs, senior Anthony Brown gets stuck underneath.
Wrestling team pins down a victory at home quad meet
Skating towards the Hopkinton net, sophomore Lexi Roman cuts to the outside area of the ice to take advantage of a mistimed Hopkinton line change.
Girls hockey drops close game to Hopkinton
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
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 Kyle Zhang reflects on Apple's audio products.
Opinion: Apple’s new products are disappointing
WSPN's Carolina Sdoia reflects on the sport of diving at WHS.
Opinion: Diving into the misunderstandings of my sport
WSPN's Editorial Board shares their thoughts on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement stating that Meta will no longer employ the services of fact-checkers.
Editorial: Truth hurts, and that’s a fact
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Bowen Morrison reflect on Patriot's head coach Jerod Mayo's firing.
Opinion: Jerod Mayo should not have gotten fired
WSPN's reporters Ravi Kapadia and Owen Harrington express their views on if the MLB should implement a salary cap.
Opinion: Major League Baseball should implement a salary cap
Join WSPN reporters Nina Gandhi and Annabel Orcutt as they talk with this month's artist of the month: Eva Chausse.
Artist of the Month: February
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Join guest writer Brandon Hill as he discusses the Wayland Junior Broadway program.
Wayland Junior Broadway’s Matilda Junior brings elementary students to the high school stage
An image captured from the short film “Envision” screening in the WHS theater. This movie features a shy girl learning that she can change the way she presents herself in time.
Script-to-Screen rolls back the tape during Winter Week
Junior Matthew Tan plays the alto saxophone.
Winter Week kicks off with a relaxing melody from WHS’s Tri-M Music Honor Society
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
Join WSPN reporters Emma Zocco, Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista as they discuss the trends of this year's winter season.
Mens Winter Fashion 2025
Join WSPN reporters Melina Barris and Caroline Kiernan as they share some of their favorite and least favorite looks of the 2025 Golden Globes.
2025 Golden Globes looks and opinions
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
Top fashion trends for fall 2024
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Crossword: Valentine's Day
Crossword: Valentine’s Day
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Winter
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Join WSPN's Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison as they review Lil Baby's most recent album "WHAM."
“WHAM:” A bold statement from Lil Baby
Unlike any vampire film before it, Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” haunts the audience along with the characters through dark tension and sickening torture.
Nosferatu: An eerie, barbaric twist on Dracula
WSPN's Reva Datar reviews the second season of the Netflix blockbuster show "Squid Game."
“Squid Game 2” is gravely misunderstood
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler rank the songs and discuss the community impact on Lil Uzi Vert's new album "Eternal Atake 2"
“Eternal Atake 2”: Eternally disappointing
In honor of the annual Coaches vs Cancer, all players wore pink bows in their hair. In addition to the bows, the team wore matching pink shirts and spent time before the game setting up the gym with pink streamers and hearts.
Girls basketball misses the shot in annual Coaches vs Cancer game
Sophomore Maereg Million sings during her duet with senior Isa Fuentes singing "Wings" by Little Mix. Million has been a Muse since her freshman year.
WHS Muses gives a dazzling performance at the annual Ice Cappella
During halftime, the team skates off the ice and heads to the locker room. While both teams took their breaks, they also had pep talks for their game plans. "The team played hard, we just couldn't get pucks past such a talented goalie," senior Graham Henrich said.
Boys hockey succumbs to Melrose on senior night
Sophomores Molly Cavalluzzi and Ryan Harding laugh as they model their fully thrifted outfits. The goal of Green Team's fashion show was to share benefits of reusing clothing and encourage others to not have an entire closet of new closet.
Green Team, Sewing Club and GSA join forces to model for their annual slow fashion show
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
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
Russell Wong: Mastering the Chinese yo - yo
Russell Wong: Mastering the Chinese yo – yo
Weekly Breakdown Episode 109: Jazz concert and Valentines day events
Weekly Breakdown Episode 109: Jazz concert and Valentines day events
Window Dance Ensemble spreads love from the stage
Window Dance Ensemble spreads love from the stage
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
Weekly Breakdown Episode 108: Coaches vs. cancer game and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 108: Coaches vs. cancer game and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 109: Jazz concert and Valentines day events
Weekly Breakdown Episode 109: Jazz concert and Valentines day events
Weekly Breakdown Episode 108: Coaches vs. cancer game and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 108: Coaches vs. cancer game and events at the library
Weekly Breakdown Episode 107: Annual winter week and winter sports in full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 107: Annual winter week and winter sports in full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 106: Martin Luther King day and midterm exams
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Weekly Breakdown Episode 105: Midterm dates and winter sports In full swing
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
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Prom 2014 (156 photos)

Prom 2014 (156 photos)

Nandita Subbiah, Sammy Keating, Julia Reck, and Lizzy Worstell
May 18, 2014
Pictured above is senior and foreign exchange student Doruk Uyar. Uyar is returning to Switzerland this summer after almost a year in the US. "I'm having so much fun I'm worried the rest of my life will be boring," Uyar said.

Doruk Uyar: This year is a dream come true for me

Sammy Keating
May 12, 2014
A cappella groups perform in annual concert

A cappella groups perform in annual concert

Elena Erdekian, Sammy Keating, and Thomas Chan
May 4, 2014
WSPN's Sammy Keating reviews this year's spring musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Review: WHSTE’s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Sammy Keating
May 2, 2014
Pictured above is WSPN's featured artist of the week, sophomore Calvin Laituri.

Featured Artist: Calvin Laituri

Sammy Keating
April 10, 2014
Pictured above is WSPN's featured artist of the week, sophomore Larissa Sehringer.

Featured Artist: Larissa Sehringer

Sammy Keating
April 1, 2014
Pictured above is Pacifists at War. The band, which consists of three WHS students, released its first album in January. "It’s interesting hearing the finished recordings after because I wrote the songs for our newest album," band member Alex Karle said.

Pacifists at War releases first full album

Sammy Keating
April 1, 2014
Senior Rachel Moser-Hardy is known for her creative artwork, which is shown around WHS.

Featured Artist: Rachel Moser-Hardy

Sammy Keating
March 26, 2014

Aer exclusive interview

Sammy Keating
January 22, 2014

Review: Smashburger

Sammy Keating
January 13, 2014
Pictured above is the DC Burger, a staple of all Met Bar restaurants. The Met Bar is a popular restaurant in the Natick Collection. WSPN sat down for a meal to review The Met Bar.

The Met Bar: Restaurant Review

Sammy Keating
December 9, 2013
Pictured above is senior Sydney Schaefer. Schaefer has been dancing since the age of five and is one of the directors of WHS' dance troupe, Window. “I think it’s just a really good stress reliever, no matter what you’re doing,” Schaefer said. “It takes your mind away from everything else that’s going on. In dance you’re never wrong, it’s just something you always keep improving on. It proves that the amount of effort you put into something pays off.”

Sydney Schaefer: It takes your mind away from everything else that’s going on

Sammy Keating
December 1, 2013
Above, junior Melissa Smith, senior Liam Fay and sophomore Jackson DiIanni perform in this year's fall play, "D.O.A." WSPN's Sammy Keating reviews "D.O.A." and decides what she likes and dislikes about the WHSTE production.

“D.O.A.”: Review

Sammy Keating
November 14, 2013
Above, the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble prepares for rehearsal. This year, WHSTE will be showing D.O.A. “We’ve done original plays for a number of years” WHSTE director and dramatic arts teacher Richard Weingartner said. “That’s been part of our mandate… That’s what makes us unique from other schools because we work as playwrights as well.”

WHSTE to perform “Dead On Arrival” as fall play

Sammy Keating
October 23, 2013
Meet WHS's new teachers

Meet WHS’s new teachers

Sammy Keating
September 25, 2013

Students have summer adventures

Sammy Keating, Elena Erdekian, Nandita Subbiah, Harry Falber, Thomas Chan, and Brendan Lau
September 21, 2013
Above, seniors Maddie Conroy, Sarah Mitty, and junior Julia Chinman visit Betanzos, Galicia, Spain. This week, students from IES Francisco Aguiar will come to Wayland as part of an exchange program. “[Everyone in Spain] was very friendly to me,” senior Sammy Karle, another student who went to Betanzos last year, said. “Life moves a little slower there; everyone is calm, and it is more relaxed there than it is here in America.”

Wayland students welcome the arrival of Spanish exchange students

Sammy Keating
September 9, 2013
A day in the life of custodian Tony Pilla

A day in the life of custodian Tony Pilla

Sammy Keating
May 31, 2013
A closer look at the course selection process

A closer look at the course selection process

Sammy Keating
March 24, 2013
With third quarter wrapping up, students are now choosing their courses for the upcoming school year.

Override process allows students to benefit in higher level classes

Sammy Keating
March 24, 2013
WW '13: Stomp Nation teaches how to step dance

WW ’13: Stomp Nation teaches how to step dance

Sammy Keating
February 1, 2013
Jothy Rosenberg gives his presentation on life with an amputated leg on the main stage. A Wayland resident, Rosenberg lost his leg to Osteosarcoma - a rare form of bone cancer found only in teenagers. Despite his disability, Rosenberg continues to ski, swim and climb mountains, saying, "who says I can't," as a motto.

WW ’13: Rosenburg discusses life with amputated leg

Sammy Keating
January 31, 2013
WW '13: Kacyvenski discusses his drive to succeed

WW ’13: Kacyvenski discusses his drive to succeed

Sammy Keating
January 31, 2013
Junior Ahmed Nasri has been in the United States of America for the last five months as an exchange student from Tunisia. Nasri was chosen to be a part of American Field Service (AFS), a program which allows students to study abroad. During his time in America, Nasri will be staying with the Palmer family, whose daughter, Kira, studied in France through AFS.

Ahmed Nasri: It is great to learn how this beautiful country came about

Sammy Keating
January 14, 2013
Students described WHS' art classes. Ben Penrose (painting above) thinks that art is an independent class.

Students describe WHS arts experience

Sammy Keating
December 28, 2012
The freshman class will host the first Santa Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 8.

News Brief: Class of 2016 to host first Santa Pancake Breakfast

Sammy Keating
December 6, 2012
Sammy recommends enjoying Mrs. Lash's mint brownies on the second day of our 25 Days of Cookies.

25 Days of Cookies: Mrs. Lash’s Mint Brownies

Sammy Keating
December 2, 2012
Students and faculty play in annual dodgeball tournament (30 photos)

Students and faculty play in annual dodgeball tournament (30 photos)

Sammy Keating
November 24, 2012
Caroline Bache, Taylor Fletcher and Jamie Carver are all playing on the varsity soccer teams as freshmen. Above, Carver (number 29) helps his teammate Andrés Pascual-Leone in a game against Westford Academy.

Bache, Fletcher and Carver reflect on playing varsity soccer as freshmen

Sammy Keating
October 9, 2012
Tommy Hunley, who joined Wayland High School in the middle of the 2011-2012 school year, is now a goalie on WHS's varsity lacrosse team.

Tommy Hunley: The more you think about attacking the ball, the less chance you’ll get hit

Sammy Keating
May 14, 2012
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