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On Wednesday, Oct. 15, WMS implemented a new policy for phone usage in school: "Yondr" pouches.
WMS implements new “Yondr” pouches to limit phone usage
On Oct. 8, the school committee meeting took place at the town building, covering Parent Square and PowerSchool, along with Superintendent David Fleishman's goals.
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Oct. 8
The Class of 2029 elects its officers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Breaking News: Freshman election results
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
Radha Biswas has played the piano for Carnegie Hall numerous times. In addition to the piano, she plays the oboe, percussion and the organ.
Radha Biswas: Playing a path to Carnegie
A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
From ceramics to forensics, Wayland High School hosts a wide variety of courses for students, allowing for student to grow their distinct interests. In this first issue of Interesting Electives, WSPN's Fiona Peltonen explores the senior Astronomy class, diving deep into its creation, purpose and activities.
Unique electives: A universal interest
"The Compatriots" hometown premiere was followed by a Q & A with the audience. From left to right, the Q & A included Producer Alberto Sayan, Director Spencer Cohen and lead actor Rafael Silvia.
His childhood friend faced deportation, so he made a movie about it
In the Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, technology interfering with students' everyday lives is a theme that is discussed and analyzed.
How teachers and students are affected by the “Anxious Generation”
There are 12 WHS sports games this week, including four senior nights. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/20
There are 11 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS fall game schedule: Week of 10/13
Sophomore Alex Pearlmen and senior captain Dylan Engelhardt celebrate after Pearlman scores his first of two touchdowns of the game. "I love seeing our underclassmen giving everything they got and proving themselves," Engelhardt said.
Wayland falls to Bedford during Domestic Violence Awareness Game
There are 13 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/6
The Wayland student section cheers and pops confetti poppers following Wayland's first goal of the game.
Boys soccer ties Westford Academy in the annual Kicks for Cancer game
According to a survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, almost 30% of people use AI as a friend or therapist, begging the question: is AI use comforting or concerning?
Opinion: Artificial connection cannot replace human friendship
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
Join WSPN's Molly Bergeron as she discusses with WHS senior Ava Knourenko about her art.
Artist of the month: Ava Knourenko
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Album review: The ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s parallel universe
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she interviews senior Rachel Lei.
Musician of the month: Rachel Lei
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews the new Marylou's located in Framingham.
A new cup of coffee: Marylou’s
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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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