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ICYMI: June 2 - E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
ICYMI: June 2 – E-board elections, spring sports playoffs and Boston Calling
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
Last Wednesday, the Wayland School Committee gathered to discuss a number of topics regarding the health curriculum and Innovation Career Pathway course. Another large topic of conversation was the ways to potentially mitigate distracting cell phone usage. "These [phones] are going to distract your learning and social relationships," Superintendent David Fleishman said. "That's concrete right there."
Three Quick Hits: School committee meeting May 28
BDBN: The Trump Administration loses its first court case against Harvard University
BDBN: The Trump Administration loses its first court case against Harvard University
On Thursday, May 29, English Teacher John Keene announced the officer positions for the Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The officer positions for the Class of 2027 all ran unopposed. Additionally, E-board representatives for the Class of 2028 were revealed on Sunday, June 1, and the Class of 2026's were announced on Monday, June 2.
Breaking news: Student Council officer and representative election results
BDBN: The Trump Administration loses its first court case against Harvard University
BDBN: The Trump Administration loses its first court case against Harvard University
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
BDBN: Amid ICE arrests, families are concerned about sending children into school
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
Breaking Down Breaking News: Honoring the ice skaters of Flight 5342
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
On Thursday, May 29, English Teacher John Keene announced the officer positions for the Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028. The officer positions for the Class of 2027 all ran unopposed. Additionally, E-board representatives for the Class of 2028 were revealed on Sunday, June 1, and the Class of 2026's were announced on Monday, June 2.
Breaking news: Student Council officer and representative election results
A swastika symbol has been found on the side of the Wayland Community pool. It has since be covered up.
Breaking news: Swastika found on side of Wayland Community Pool, administration and police respond
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
Following the ceremony, the class of 2024 threw their graduation caps into the air to celebrate.
News Brief: Class of 2025 graduation *rescheduled*
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: WHS hosts W Day lacrosse event
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Town election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
News Brief: Student Council officer and representative election results
Course selection process begins at WHS
Course selection process begins at WHS
With summer around the corner, it's the ideal time for gardens to sprout around Wayland. Join WSPN's Katie Collett and Caroline Kiernan as they explore local gardens.
Local gardens blossom as spring comes to a close
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Led by sophomores Sazie Wrentmore and Ryan Frutman, Wayland High School’s Women’s Club meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m.. The club is dedicated to providing a safe environment where all girls at WHS can feel comfortable and validated.
Women’s Club creates a safe space for girls at WHS
On her floor routine, Sawyer Whitcher poses as part of her choreographed routine. Sawyer is a gymnast for both her club and the school team.
Gymnast Sawyer Whitcher makes leaps and bounds in her gymnastics career
The books that Wayland High School students read in English class are determined solely by the english department. This gives WHS english teachers the responsibility of deciding when it’s time for an outdated book to be replaced, raising the question: how does one determine the death of a novel?
A novel death
The senior Class of 2025 reflects on this years game of Senior Assassin. Senior Assassin is a standing tradition at WHS and this year had a pool of 138 players and a remaining six winners
Targets acquired: The Class of 2025 takes on Senior Assassin
Led by sophomores Sazie Wrentmore and Ryan Frutman, Wayland High School’s Women’s Club meets every Tuesday at 8 a.m.. The club is dedicated to providing a safe environment where all girls at WHS can feel comfortable and validated.
Women’s Club creates a safe space for girls at WHS
On her floor routine, Sawyer Whitcher poses as part of her choreographed routine. Sawyer is a gymnast for both her club and the school team.
Gymnast Sawyer Whitcher makes leaps and bounds in her gymnastics career
Sophomore Frankie Zilembo moves around the goal looking for a pass to a teammate to clear the ball. Zilembo was also on varsity her freshman year.
Sophomore Frankie Zilembo earns her place on the 2025 American Select team
Fresh Cuts, the student-run landscaping business founded by freshman Maxwell Tharpe, is a locally focused group that does lawn care for homes across Wayland.
FRESH CUTS: “The Best and Nothing Less”
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state finals
Boys volleyball beats Westfield to advance to the state finals
Junior captain Finn Bell and junior Max Walsh jump up to try and block the ball. Bell and Walsh had a combined 25 kills.
Boys volleyball defeats Greater Lowell Tech to advance to the Elite Eight
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
Game Recap: Girls lacrosse cruises past Chicopee in the first round of playoffs
WSPN's Cesar Campos-Belussi and Owen Harrington outline the playoff schedule for WHS spring sports.
Spring sports playoff schedule
The boys varsity volleyball team has a record of 12-5 going into their final three regular season games. "Things are going in the right direction," head coach Philip George said.
Boys volleyball update: Team looks to continue a successful season into the playoffs
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Swinging her arms, senior captain Jillian Mele shoots the ball into the goal. Mele scored six goals during the game.
Girls lacrosse celebrates senior night with a win
Running the 800 meter race, freshman Junyi Frenzel leads a pack of runners. Frenzel got a PR with a 2:42.4, earning 13th place out of 19 runners. "I look forward to hopefully breaking 2:40 in the 800," Frenzel said.
The track teams runs another loss
At this years "W Day," young lacrosse players gather around to meet professional lacrosse players who visited the fields on Sunday, May 4.
The Wayland youth lacrosse community comes together for “W-Day”
Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt. “[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.
Beyond the finish line: How the Boston Marathon transforms lives
Staff reporter Joey Fay writes about what he believes are some of the biggest issues in college sports.
Opinion: College sports are a mess
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
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
WSPN’s Melina Barris reflects on her time spent as a senior in high school.
The bittersweet feeling of senior year
WSPN’s Kate Goodman reflects on the importance of Holocaust education within schools.
Teaching history, shaping the future: The role of holocaust education
WSPN's Editorial Board discusses their thoughts on the recent actions of the current presidential administration and the future of the first amendment.
Editorial: We fear for the future of the first amendment
WSPN's Olivia Green and Emily Wyner reflect on the Trump Administration's abuses of power.
Opinion: 2025? More like “1984”
Brandy Melville has become a popular brand for teen girls. However, their "one size fits all" holds sizing limits for the people shopping there.
One size fits few: Brandy Melville
Join WSPN’s Abby Bergeron as he interviews May’s Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard.
Fashionista of the Month: Vivi Brevard
Join WSPN's A&E editor Karis Tam as she talks to June's artist of the month: Sophia Wan.
Artist of the month: Sophia Wan
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
Dubai Chocolate has risen to fame within the past few years. It can be found at many chain stores, and the chocolate is typically not cheap.
The rise to stardom: the Dubai Chocolate Bar
WSPN's Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo layout the best ways to find your style, while also providing some outfit inspiration.
WSPN Fashion Magazine: Spring edition
WSPN’s Melina Barris and Annabel Orcutt review Met Gala looks and share their opinions.
2025 Met Gala review
WSPN's Emma Zocco highlights her favorite local thrift shops as a better, sustainable alternative to fast-fashion.
Sustainable style: A guide to the best thrift shops
WSPN's Molly Bergeron talked to juniors at WHS about their stressful experiences finding their prom dresses.
From fittings to frustration: The stressful reality of prom dress shopping
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss the hottest trends of this year’s winter season.
Top winter fashion trends
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 Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews Grande's extended album, "eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead."
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” shines a light into Ariana Grande’s life
Join WSPN’s Mischa Lee as she discusses Tate McRae’s newest album “So Close to What.”
“So Close To What”: A Tatiana takeover
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
Smiling as she walks off the stage, senior Salma Dwidar celebrates graduating high school.
The Class of 2025 crosses their final stage
Junior Dylan Engelhardt spikes the ball to the other side of the net during the second set. This is Engelhardt's third year on varsity.
Boys volleyball strikes against Marlborough, advancing them into the Final Four
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Class of 2025 Senior President Armaan Chaudhry welcomes guests into the auditorium with a speech. "We are quite literally celebrating our achievements together over the past 4 years," Chaudhry said.
Seniors come together for Senior Awards Night
Junior captain Finn Bell and junior Max Walsh jump up to try and block the ball. Bell and Walsh had a combined 25 kills.
Boys volleyball defeats Greater Lowell Tech to advance to the Elite Eight
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
A capella harmonizes during Winter Week
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
“I’ve never seen that before”: Hypnotist Peter Gross hypnotises WHS students
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
Join WSPN's Emma Zocco and Mischa Lee as they take an inside look at the Wayland Depot
The Wayland Depot: Wayland’s hidden treasure
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs
Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.
Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane's
Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane’s
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 119: Final a cappella concert and Paws at the Park event
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS's first benefit concert and upcoming "Final Four" games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs
Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 118: Spring break festivities and the Boston Marathon
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 117: WayCam night at the movies and Easter celebrations
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
Weekly Breakdown Episode 116: New library delivery service and math team advances
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Picky Eaters Pick: Chick Fil-A vs. Raising Cane’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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