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Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 15 – Student Council candidates, 115 member spring track team and Saxonville Burritos
WSPN sat down with the Student Council secretary candidates and asked them a few questions about their campaign prior to the election on Monday, May 22.
Meet the Student Council secretary candidates
Meet the Student Council president and vice president candidates
Meet the Student Council president and vice president candidates
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses former President Donald Trumps recent legal entanglements.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The legal entanglements of Donald Trump
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 15 – Student Council candidates, 115 member spring track team and Saxonville Burritos
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 8 – senior prom, WHS teachers demonstrate for fair contracts and the 2023 Met Gala
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of May 1 – Late Night, WHS protects banned books and Jazz Band
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of April 24 – Ella Zachery wins InvestWrite contest, WSPN’s winter all-star athletes and Candles Galore
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Selena Liu summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of April 10 and April break – interim superintendent, School Committee candidates and Russia-Ukraine war one year later
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses former President Donald Trumps recent legal entanglements.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The legal entanglements of Donald Trump
Staff Reporter Selena Liu discusses the recent collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and its effects on local banks.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
In the fourth edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, Staff Reporter Selena Liu summarizes the recent train derailment in Ohio.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The Ohio train derailment
WSPNs Selena Liu summarizes the recent Turkey-Syria earthquakes.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The Turkey-Syria earthquakes
In the fourth edition of Breaking Down Breaking News, Staff Reporter Selena Liu summarizes the recent train derailment in Ohio.
Breaking Down Breaking News: The death of Queen Elizabeth II
On Wednesday, May 10, the Wayland School Committee approved current Wayland Middle School Principal Betsy Gavron to be the interim assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Betsy Gavron selected as interim assistant superintendent
Candidates Christina Rodrigo and Erin Mueller win the election for School Committee in the town election on Tuesday, April 25.
Breaking News: April 25 town election results
Interim Superintendent Perry Graham announces the selection of current Concord Middle School Assistant Principal Tyler Steffey as interim WMS principal for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: WMS interim principal announced
On Thursday, March 23 WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi emailed WHS students and families to inform them that she has been named a finalist for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School superintendent-principal position.
Breaking News: WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi named a finalist for LSRHS superintendent position
WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces her plan to take a year sabbatical.
Breaking News: WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces year sabbatical
Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.
News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
On Sat. April 23, the Wayland Student Press Network won second place in the Best of Show category and a fourth consecutive Online Pacemaker award. The Journalism Education Association (JEA) presented WSPN with the 2023 First Amendment Press Freedom Award. Nine students from WSPN also received awards in student media contests.
News Brief: WSPN wins big at JEA/NSPA spring convention
Wayland High Schools Green Team hosts Earth Week from Monday, April 10 until Friday, April 14. During Earth Week, the Green Team will hold several activities surrounding environmentalism.
News Brief: Green Team holds Earth Week
News Brief
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Many schools around the country ban books each day. WHS has no banned books, and even had a display in the library, encouraging students to take out banned books this past September.
WHS bands together to protect banned books
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Grub Guru, an Asian fusion and street food truck, has only just begun coming to Lavin’s Liquors in Wayland. The idea of bringing food trucks onto Lavin’s property is quite recent, originating only three years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The location is beautiful here,” Grub Guru employee Louis Ortiz said. “I love it, it’s very relaxed, and it’s great.”
Food trucks at Lavin’s Liquors
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Meet the 2023-2024 SADD leaders
Former Wayland High School Principal Patrick Tutwiler becomes the new secretary of education of Massachusetts under Governor Maura Healey. I really want to be a partner to the people who are experiencing education at all levels, Tutwiler said.
Patrick Tutwiler: Striving to achieve education equity
At the beginning of the year, juniors Ayush Kumar, Hallie Luo, Andrew Fang and Zack Goldstein restarted Chess Club. “I think Chess Club has grown since the beginning of the year, and now that it is at lunch, anyone can come and play a game even if they arent a regular to the club,” junior and Chess Club co-leader Ayush Kumar said. “We welcome everyone.”
Checkmate: How chess has hit the jackpot at Wayland High School
From left to right freshman Julianna McDonald, junior Sophia Verma, freshman Marissa Mendoza and sophomores Melody and Marissa Wong stand together, each grabbing a piece of dough to mold. After senior Eileen Kaewapresert made the pasta dough, the rest of the students got to create the shapes of their choice. “At first, this was only a small group to bond with two special needs students, Melody and Marissa [Wong], because they already had an interest in cooking,” Kaewprasert said.
WHS students collaborate through Cooking Club
Custodial staff at Wayland High School share their experiences working here at the school. It’s a basic job, it’s hard, we do a lot of work, WHS custodian Sean Slavin said. That’s one thing, when we get new people that we want to interview, we tell them ‘It’s not hard work, it’s a lot of work.’
Hidden heroes: The custodial staff of Wayland High School
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Meet the school nurse: Tim Bryant
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Katie Pralle: Sandwiches for shelters
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike OConnor
Wayland community members celebrate the life of Mike O’Connor
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses football club Manchester Citys ability to win the UEFA Champions League trophy.
Opinion: Manchester City will win the 2023 UEFA Champions League
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the Boston Celtics future during the playoffs.
Opinion: The Boston Celtics’ bright future
From left to right, freshman Katie White, sophomore Caitlin Heus-Smith, junior Anika Frutman and freshman Annie McQuilkin pose with the baton before their track meet. The WHS spring track team is made up of 115 athletes between the boys and girls teams this season.
Spring track: Running 115 strong
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo explains the Boston Bruins incredible regular season record and their ultimate demise in playoffs.
The Boston Bruins: A disappointing end to a stellar season
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang discusses Erling Haalands career, and his standing in the soccer world.
Opinion: Erling Haaland is the best soccer player in the world right now
Junior Daniel Narvaez plans his route during the boys 800 meter run. Narvaez finished third in the DCL small for the half mile, with a time of two minutes and two seconds, qualifying him for the MIAA Division IV State Meet. Last week, Narvaez qualified for the divisional meet in the mile during the Twilight Invitational, where he ran a mile in four minutes and 40 seconds.
Track and field takes on Dual County League championship
Students turn on their flashlights and wave their arms to the music during junior prom.
Breaking down the dance floor at junior prom
Freshman Ava Knourenko gets ready to return her opponents serve. Knourenko played in the third singles spot during this match. The hard competition really challenges me to play better, Knourenko said. Knourenko won her match 6-4, 6-1.
Girls tennis misses the shot against Westford Academy
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Freshman Elliot Koopersmith jukes out his opponent as he moves closer to the net. Koopersmith was on the varsity soccer team in the fall.
Boys lacrosse wins over Waltham
Junior Daniel Narvaez plans his route during the boys 800 meter run. Narvaez finished third in the DCL small for the half mile, with a time of two minutes and two seconds, qualifying him for the MIAA Division IV State Meet. Last week, Narvaez qualified for the divisional meet in the mile during the Twilight Invitational, where he ran a mile in four minutes and 40 seconds.
Track and field takes on Dual County League championship
Freshman Ava Knourenko gets ready to return her opponents serve. Knourenko played in the third singles spot during this match. The hard competition really challenges me to play better, Knourenko said. Knourenko won her match 6-4, 6-1.
Girls tennis misses the shot against Westford Academy
Freshman Elliot Koopersmith jukes out his opponent as he moves closer to the net. Koopersmith was on the varsity soccer team in the fall.
Boys lacrosse wins over Waltham
Sophomore Jillian Mele hits sticks with her teammates after getting her stick checked by the referee. Our team is very close this year, and I have many of my close friends on the team, Mele said. It really does feel like a family.
Girls lacrosse scores a win against Winchester
Sophomore Luke DiPietrio-Froio and junior Ben Wright participate in the boys 110 meter hurdles. Wright got second, and Dipietrio-Froio placed third. Both ran in the 400 meter hurdle race as well. My favorite thing about racing is probably just trying to get the best time I can, Wright said.
Track and field misses the mark against Weston
Infographic: What are WHS students summer jobs?
Infographic: What are WHS students’ summer jobs?
Iced tea tasting
Iced tea tasting
Join WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans as they review Chaeyeons newest EP, Over The Moon. This mini album features a total of five fun and bubbly tracks that showcase several genres, meaning it caters towards people with differing tastes.
Chaeyeon goes “Over The Moon” with new mini-album
Join reporter Mischa Lee as she talks about the top trending vacation outfits.
Top trending vacation outfits
Join WSPNs Melina Barris, Mischa Lee and Jane Tardif as they discuss outfits to wear to Taylor Swifts upcoming Eras Tour.
What to wear to Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour”
WSPNs Talia Macchi voices her thoughts and feelings on a few of the eye catching outfits that were displayed at the 2023 Met Gala.
Met Gala 2023 review: A Met to remember
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses Rae Sremmurds latest album Sremm 4 Life.”
Album review: “Sremm 4 Life”
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Melina Barris in a review of looks from the 2023 Oscars.
Review: 2023 Oscars looks
WSPNs Deirdre Brown discusses Morgan Wallens latest album, One Thing at a Time.”
Album review: “One Thing at a Time”
Join reporter Kris Poole-Evans in a review of the new K-Pop band, NewJeans. NewJeans debuted on July 22, 2022, with their four-track extended play, New Jeans. Since then, the group has put out two singles, Ditto and OMG. Since its debut, the five-member group has been breaking records and consistently making headlines.
Who is NewJeans?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose backpacks these are?
Crossword: Easter
Crossword: Easter
Quiz: Can you guess whose shoes these are?
Quiz: Can you guess whose shoes these are?
Crossword: Saint Patricks Day
Crossword: Saint Patrick’s Day
Quiz: Which elective should you take?
Quiz: Which elective should you take?
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: April
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: January
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: September
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: May
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Senior Amartya Nagesha has always been focused on improving her singing skills. After joining the Honors Concert Choir, and taking numerous years of singing lessons, Nagesha has started applying to music colleges such as Berklee College of Music.
January’s Artist of the Month: Amartya Nagesha
The image above is a piece sophomore Eunjee Kang created for her Art 1 class. I made this during our first Art 1 project: Self-Portrait in Objects: Origami Book, Kang said. I drew some objects I favored or objects I thought represented me using colored pencils.
October Artist of the Month: Eunjee Kang
The image above is one of senior Sarah Foleys AP art Projects. She played with different mediums, colors and design elements to create this piece. I like the vibrant colors and different textures,” Foley said.
September’s Artist of the Month: Sarah Foley
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
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
WSPNs Jeffery Zhang discusses football club Manchester Citys ability to win the UEFA Champions League trophy.
Opinion: Manchester City will win the 2023 UEFA Champions League
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses the Boston Celtics future during the playoffs.
Opinion: The Boston Celtics’ bright future
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo explains the Boston Bruins incredible regular season record and their ultimate demise in playoffs.
The Boston Bruins: A disappointing end to a stellar season
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Opinion: Can Djokovic win the French Open?
WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reflects on if Novak Djokovic can win the French Open.
Trending on Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz is back on track to be the best player of all time
In this installment of Trending on Tennis, WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reports on Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga.
Trending on Tennis: Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga
In this installment of Trending on Tennis, WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reports on Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga.
Trending on Tennis: USTA’s new rating system is horrible
In this installment of Trending on Tennis, WSPN’s Jeffery Zhang reports on Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga.
Trending on Tennis: Wu Yibing’s Dallas Open win can change Chinese tennis
In the third installment of their series, Three Takes On, WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on free periods.
Opinion: Three takes on free periods
In the second installment of their opinion series, Three Takes On, Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo and Ryan Chase discuss their opinions on course selections.
Opinion: Three takes on course selection
WSPNs Jenny Shine, Chloe Zilembo, and Ryan Chase share their points of view on midterms from the perspective of three different grades.
Opinion: Three takes on midterms
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
Zoe Garcia: Going viral
Zoe Garcia: Going viral
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 12: B Sisters Cafe
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
WHS Super Bowl predictions
WHS Super Bowl predictions
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)
Pickleball Micd Up
Pickleball Mic’d Up
Wayland Sports Chat: S4E6
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Sasha Libenzon

Sasha Libenzon, Co-Multimedia Editor

Sasha Libenzon, Class of 2025, is a second year reporter and co-multimedia-editor for WSPN. She runs track and Nordic skis for WHS. Outside of school, she enjoys photography, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, skiing and spending time with family and friends.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Sasha Libenzon
Wayland High School’s Window Dance Ensemble will host its spring show show on Monday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. It will be the group’s last performance of the year.

[Photo] News Brief: Window Dance Ensemble hosts Memorial Day show

May 26, 2023
Junior Daniel Narvaez plans his route during the boys 800 meter run. Narvaez finished third in the DCL small for the half mile, with a time of two minutes and two seconds, qualifying him for the MIAA Division IV State Meet. Last week, Narvaez qualified for the divisional meet in the mile during the Twilight Invitational, where he ran a mile in four minutes and 40 seconds.

Track and field takes on Dual County League championship

Sasha Libenzon
May 25, 2023
Freshman Elliot Koopersmith jukes out his opponent as he moves closer to the net. Koopersmith was on the varsity soccer team in the fall.

Boys lacrosse wins over Waltham

Charlotte Thirman, Sasha Libenzon, and Emma Zocco
May 13, 2023
From left to right, freshman Katie White, sophomore Caitlin Heus-Smith, junior Anika Frutman and freshman Annie McQuilkin pose with the baton before their track meet. The WHS spring track team is made up of 115 athletes between the boys and girls teams this season.

[Photo] Spring track: Running 115 strong

May 17, 2023
Interactive map: Where Warriors are headed (Class of 2023)

Interactive map: Where Warriors are headed (Class of 2023)

Sasha Libenzon
May 12, 2023
Seniors Trisha Raj, Alex McQuilkin and Sadie Norgaard

Dance the night away: Senior prom 2023

Sasha Libenzon, Talia Macchi, and Emma Zocco
May 11, 2023
Junior Graham Lieb challenges fellow junior Joey Burke to see who will fall over first. Some juniors who didnt attend the senior prom went to Late Night early to help set up.

All Late Night long

Sasha Libenzon and Emma Zocco
May 11, 2023
Senior Emily Campos (right) and her date

Along the harbor

Sasha Libenzon, Talia Macchi, and Emma Zocco
May 11, 2023
Senior Luke Caples, senior Jake Zocco and sophomore Alex Crawford stand in the trunk of the truck behind their dates, junior Gabriella Cannavino and seniors Ashley Hanna and Hannah Chase.

Kicking off the evening: Pre-prom

Sasha Libenzon, Emma Zocco, and Talia Macchi
May 11, 2023
Senior Cal Harding is lifted into the air by his classmates. As the night progressed, more seniors filled the dance floor, celebrating the end of their Wayland high school careers.

Inside the Marriott Long Wharf

Sasha Libenzon, Emma Zocco, and Talia Macchi
May 11, 2023
All of the seniors in the Muses sing Landslide by Fleetwood Mac. Director senior Riley Leichliter and Schouten come to the microphones during their part of the song.

A cappella springs onto the stage

Sasha Libenzon
May 8, 2023
WSPN winter all-star athletes

WSPN winter all-star athletes

Sasha Libenzon and Deirdre Brown
April 24, 2023
Sophomore Luke DiPietrio-Froio and junior Ben Wright participate in the boys 110 meter hurdles. Wright got second, and Dipietrio-Froio placed third. Both ran in the 400 meter hurdle race as well. My favorite thing about racing is probably just trying to get the best time I can, Wright said.

Track and field misses the mark against Weston

Sasha Libenzon and Emma Zocco
April 24, 2023

Classic Clocks Etc. preserves the art of time

Sasha Libenzon, Reva Datar, and Chloe Zilembo
April 20, 2023
Sophomores Owen Finnegan and Luke DiPietro-Froio commentate a girls varsity basketball game. The class uses state of the art equipment to make the sports broadcasts as clear as possible.

[Photo] Sports broadcast class launches at WHS

March 25, 2023
Senior Noah Malkin shakes hands with senior Grace Marto in the skit, Responsibility class. In the skit, Malkin played a student while Marto pretended to be a teacher.

The final act: Class of 2023’s Senior Show

Sasha Libenzon, Hallie Luo, and Carolina Sdoia
March 22, 2023
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