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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of June 13 – Title IX, student budgeting and WHS cell phone usage
The Wayland boys varsity tennis team wins the MIAA state championship game against Bedford. The team won the match 3-2.
Breaking News: Wayland boys varsity tennis team wins MIAA state championships
WHS alumni Lizzy Francis and Sam Goldstone began the process of creating a stand alone race class for freshmen in 2020. “I think that a large issue with this country in general, honestly, is just [people] being uneducated and being unaware of different experiences,” WHS alum Lizzy Francis said. “I think that [by] bringing awareness to these social situations, we become better people, and we create a new generation of people that are kinder to each other, willing to listen and willing to be advocates for those who cant be advocates.”
“We should do everything we can to implement change:” Proposing a mandatory race class at WHS
Students in the AP Government and Politics class participate in a Civic Engagement Project every year. The project pushes them to take action towards issues, bills and policies that they feel passionate about.
I AM Bill: Civic Engagement Project pushes students to make changes in the world
Title IX: 50 years later
Title IX: 50 years later
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of June 13 – Title IX, student budgeting and WHS cell phone usage
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of June 6 – senior trips, Wayland-Westford race workshops and the return of finals
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 30 – senior graduation, mass shootings in America and WMS flooding
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 23 – Last day of school for seniors, Lunar New Year recognized as a holiday and William’s Run
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 16 – Walk to end homelessness, Wayland Music Festival and Morgan’s Message
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair
WSPNs Tess Alongi summarizes the 2021 - 2022 school year.
2021 – 2022 Year in Review
Junior Nina Wilson recycles kitty litter buckets to make flower tubs. “A lot of our stuff is donated by the community,” STEMS co-founder Cassie McGonagle said. “Almost all of our vases are donated by the community, and we give back to the community in that way too.”
STEMS: a blooming business
Stop Asian Hate signs rest on lawns across Wayland and surrounding towns. “I designed the signs, I had them produced by a company and then I distributed them,” Wayland resident Jun Wan said. “I sent the news out, and people came by and picked it up from my yard. Suddenly, they were all gone, and now I see them all over [Wayland].”
The Wayland Public Library: Sharing stories of Chinese heritage
Money, money money: Student budgeting at WHS
Money, money money: Student budgeting at WHS
Summer break at WHS
Summer break at WHS
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.
Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports
The girls lacrosse players cheer on their teammates from the sidelines during the game. This season, many WHS sport teams have experienced success in the early stages of playoff season and are moving forward into the next rounds of the MIAA tournament.
WHS Playoff Preview
Wayland and Westford Academy collectively participated in race workshops during the week of May 11 due to a racist incident at a girls basketball game back in January. “We did not have a goal of solving the issue, but we hope some students will realize that taunting at games is not acceptable,” Athletic Director Heath Rollins said.
Wayland-Westford race workshops: Taking the next steps
The girls varsity four boat rows at regionals and qualifies for nationals. The Wayland-Weston crew team will be sending three boats to the 2022 Youth National Championships, which will be held in Sarasota, Florida from June 9 to June 12. I think it will be really fun to spend time with my teammates in Florida, and also get a tan, but I think that the racing part of it will be really exciting since there are so many clubs and teams competing there, junior Sophia Xie said.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows to nationals
Senior David Arenas spikes a volleyball in a match against Newton South on April 29. On the teams senior night game on May 18 against Boston Latin, the team ended victorious, winning the match 3-0.
Game Recap: Boys volleyball blocks Boston Latin on Senior Night
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Wayland girls varsity soccer gathers together to discuss the game against Boston Latin. Wayland would lose a disappointing game 2-1, before recovering against Waltham in a 1-0 win.
Game Recap: Wayland girls soccer falls to Boston Latin at home
The Wayland Warriors celebrate together after an amazing performance on their senior night. Wayland defeated Westford Academy 2-1.
Game Recap: Boys varsity soccer wins on senior night against Westford Academy
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.
Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
Senior Lucas Pralle emerges from the water to take a breath during his 100 meter butterfly event at states. Pralle came in first place at states in his event. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that has performed as well as we have, Pralle said. Everyone puts in the work in practice and our coaches work tirelessly to train and guide us to be the best swimmers we can be.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Pralle
Freshman Annie McQuilkin takes a foul shot at a girls varsity basketball game against Bedford. McQuilkin has been passionate about playing basketball since elementary school. I started playing basketball in third grade, right off the bat, I just loved the sport, McQuilkin said. I was always practicing all the time.
Athlete of the Month: Annie McQuilkin
Waye waits near her spot in the middle of the field after her team scores, taking advantage of the small break in running from offense to defense. “I would say I’m most grateful for the people that I’ve been able to meet, and the friendships I was able to build through this sport,” Waye said.
Athlete of the Month: Jun Waye
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.
Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.
Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.
Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs
Sophomore Max Markarian playing a worried John F. Kennedy, gets a visit from freshman Rachel Goldstone, who plays the role of Abraham Lincoln, during “John F. Kennedy Zombie Slayer. This was Goldstones first play with WHSTE. “[Senior one acts] bring out people who might have been interested in performing but perhaps the commitment had been too big for the larger projects, so we sort of get a broader group coming out to perform,” drama teacher Aidan O’Hara said.
WHSTE showcases five senior one-act plays
Hold the phone: Cell phone use at WHS (video)
Hold the phone: Cell phone use at WHS (video)
Green Team increases sustainability with a new composting system
Green Team increases sustainability with a new composting system
To end the graduation ceremony, the seniors take their graduation caps off and throw them in the air to celebrate becoming official graduates.
Caps off to class of 2022!
All members of the Window Dance Ensemble come together to pose after the group hip hop dance. They danced to a mash-up of songs, including “Lollipop” by The Chordettes, “Coming in Hot” by Andie Mineo, “What I Like” by Famous Dex, “Lemon” by N.E.R.D & Rihanna and a remix off of SoundCloud.
Window Dance Ensemble performs “Candyland”
Senior captain Sammy Johnson brings the ball down the field into Waylands half, looking for an open pass. Not only is Johnson a captain of the lacrosse team, but she was also a basketball captain in the winter.
Girls lacrosse defeats Acton-Boxborough
Sophomore Missy Prince stands at the net in ready position while her partner Kally Proctor serves the ball. Being at net means that Prince will more likely hit volleys as opposed to groundstrokes.
Wayland girls tennis falls to Weston on senior night
Senior captain Jake Moser braces himself to serve over the net. If a player serves and the ball hits the net, it is counted as a point for the opposing team.
Boys volleyball sets a win against Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Junior Noah Malkin gets into a ready position as he waits for the opponents serve.
Wayland boys tennis hits the courts and defeats Newton-South
Senior Lucas Thompson competes in the 800 meter relay. Thompson was the anchor, meaning he was the last in his relay group to run. The relay consisted of sophomore Daniel Narvaez, freshmen Adrian Narvaez and Nathan Tobe, and finally, Thompson.
Track and field takes part in the DCL Championship Meet
Juniors Eileen Kaewprasert (left, she/her) and Kaylee Mai (right, she/her) compete in Wayland High Schools Cooking Clubs end of the year cook off. It was exciting to go against one of my friends, but it was more fun to serve food Ive made myself to my friends,” Kaewprasert said.
Mai vs. Kaewprasert: One final battle
Sophomore actors Wilson Harding and Bethany Foreman along with senior actor Vic Macaluso practice their lines while the camera crew prepares to shoot a scene for “The Curse of the Minds of the Students of the Morrigan From Hell. The film was a project from Wayland High Schools Honors Script to Screen class.
Honors Script to Screen holds its 10th annual Movie Festival
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
Fashionista of the Month: June (teacher edition)
Fashionista of the Month: June (teacher edition)
Join reporter Mischa Lee in a review of Tate McRaes first album, i used to think i could fly.
Album Review: “i used to think i could fly”
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
In this piece, senior Skylar Gould showcases a step-by-step from when she wakes up to when she leaves for school. Goulds inspiration for this piece was her own morning routine.
Artist of the Month: Skylar Gould
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.
Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
Artist of the Month: Katherine Lambert
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 are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.
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 Bella Schreiber discusses double standards surrounding Brittney Griners imprisonment in Russia.
Opinion: Brittney Griner sheds light on the double standard within sports
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga and Kally Proctor discuss the pros and cons of summer classes.
Two-sided opinion: Summer classes
Guest writers MSA club leaders discuss their goals to build a sense of inclusion within the WHS community. They meet on Tuesdays after school in the media center to talk about future projects.
The Muslim Student Association: Working to build a stronger sense of community within Wayland High School
WSPNs Reva Datar discusses the effects of South Asian stereotypes.
Opinion: Stereotypes do not tell the stories of their targets
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga discusses the Buffalo shooting and how racial hate-crimes contributed to the tragic event.
Opinion: The Buffalo shooting stands at the forefront of America’s battle with hate crimes
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 discusses the importance of food to his family.
ABC: The language of food
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.
ABC: An American just like you
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?
Students share opinions on Elon Musk
Students share opinions on Elon Musk
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments
The return of finals: How students are getting ready for the exam
The return of finals: How students are getting ready for the exam
The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)
IBL Micd Up Pt. 2 (video)
IBL Mic’d Up Pt. 2 (video)
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E5 Super Bowl Special
IBL Micd Up (video)
IBL Mic’d Up (video)
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Prom 2014 (156 photos)

Prom 2014 (156 photos)

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. Im having so much fun Im worried the rest of my life will be boring, Uyar said.

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

May 12, 2014
A cappella groups perform in annual concert

A cappella groups perform in annual concert

May 4, 2014
WSPNs Sammy Keating reviews this years spring musical, Disneys Beauty and the Beast

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

May 2, 2014
Pictured above is WSPNs featured artist of the week, sophomore Calvin Laituri.

Featured Artist: Calvin Laituri

April 10, 2014
Pictured above is WSPNs featured artist of the week, sophomore Larissa Sehringer.

Featured Artist: Larissa Sehringer

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

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

Featured Artist: Rachel Moser-Hardy

March 26, 2014

Aer exclusive interview

January 22, 2014

Review: Smashburger

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

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

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

“D.O.A.”: Review

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

October 23, 2013
Meet WHSs new teachers

Meet WHS’s new teachers

September 25, 2013

Students have summer adventures

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

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

A day in the life of custodian Tony Pilla

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

A closer look at the course selection process

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

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

WW ’13: Stomp Nation teaches how to step dance

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 cant, as a motto.

WW ’13: Rosenburg discusses life with amputated leg

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

WW ’13: Kacyvenski discusses his drive to succeed

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

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

Students describe WHS arts experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 14, 2012
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