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ICYMI: Nov. 11 - Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
ICYMI: Nov. 11 – Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner
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
Harris supporter Jillian Kohl and her mother come together for a photo while Trump supporters stand in the background.
Engaging the community: Political activity around Wayland
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
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
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 Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The boys varsity soccer team's Kicks for Cancer game against Westford Academy at Concord-Carlisle High School was rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE.
Breaking News: Kicks for Cancer rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE
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
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
News Brief: Freshman election results
News Brief: Freshman election results
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation will be hosting the Celebrate with Heart Community Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Cochituate Ball Field.
News Brief: Eliza J. Norton Celebrate with Heart Community Festival
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
LRT has changed this year and is different than it was in the past. Instead of being like a study hall, LRT is more like an academic class. “There is a new lesson based system starting this year,” sophomore Frankie Zilembo said.
Navigating the shift: Changes in the LRT system
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.
The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
In the 14th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine interview senior Badminton Club leader Annabelle Zhang.
WSPN goes Clubbing: Badminton Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPN's Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
Zippity-Do-Dog is a hot dog stand that was founded in 2007. This food trolley is currently under the ownership of Roland Houle. It is located on Speen Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. “I took over the stand and have been running the stand since 2019,” Houle said. “I enjoy making hot dogs and providing a quick and easy meal for people on the go.” Houle, working through COVID, made an impact on the Framingham community with his outdoor trolley.
Zippity Do Dog: Beyond the bun
WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.
Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf
Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams are still in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. On Nov. 6, the girls volleyball team swept Greater New Bedford 3-0 and are now in the Elite 8 and hosting Bishop Fenwick on Friday Nov. 8. Boys soccer is playing Marblehead at the WHS turf on Nov. 7. Football is playing no.7 Burlington on Friday Nov. 8 away.
Sports update: Fall playoffs 2024
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.
WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University
As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.
A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta
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 Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matson's impact on both field hockey and women's sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.
Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.
The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down
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
WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the financial strain of applying to college.
Opinion: The cost of college applications is too much
With the 2024 election coming up in November, the country is buzzing with political opinions. While social media can be a good outlet for these thoughts, it doesn’t come without consequences.
Digital democracy: Social media shaping politics
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
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
While poet, book writer and musician Charles Coe reads a poem, he briefly looks up from his book to survey the crowd. Join Co-Multimedia Editor Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers the impact of Coe's poetry, the significance of Arts Wayland for the community and the response of the residents of Wayland after hearing Coe's poetry.
Charles Coe: Impacting Wayland through poetry
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
After bringing an audience member up to the stage and performing with them, the Blue Men and audience member raise their arms up in celebration.
The Blue Man Group: An explosion of color and meaning
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
Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
Halloween costume ideas
A guide to new trends and traditional fashion for men this fall.
Top mens fall fashion trends
Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
Join WSPN’s Carolina Sdoia as she reviews the new series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story.”
Bloodlines and betrayal: The Menendez brothers in ‘Monsters’
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continues the story of the classic halloween movie, "Beetlejuice" in which the main character, Lydia Deetz, is all grown up, but the same ghost is around to haunt and pester her decades later. This sequel not only adds to the spooky tale, but has exhilarated in its bizarre characters, plot points and special effects.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Double the madness
Join WSPN reporter Jillian Mele as she reviews Tate McRae's latest new single, "It's ok I'm ok."
Tate McRae drops another hit: “It’s ok I’m ok”
Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
Sophomores Max Berkowitz (left) and Noah Horne (right) clap their hands together as they dance to the music playing.
Class of 2027 attends semi-formal dance
Junior Kordell Shouder and senior Jaden Kaufman yell in excitement as junior Michael Caulfield receives the 'Gladiator Helmet' represented to Wayland's player of the game, chosen by head coach Scott Parseghian after each game.
Football shuts down Burlington in first round of playoffs
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 95: Picture day make up’s and voting registration
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
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
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WHS visual arts in numbers

WHS visual arts in numbers

Thomas Chan
June 21, 2016
Pictured above is senior Olivia Stitham wearing a Massachusetts College of Art and Design shirt. Stitham was one of the six Wayland High School students who applied to art school this year. “The process is really fun, but also exhausting. You get to make a ton of art, but you have to photograph, edit, mat, upload and submit all of your work, which takes more than a period I learned,” Stitham said.

A look into the process of applying to art school

Thomas Chan
June 21, 2016
Pictured above is an art student working on their artwork. Students in Art 4 can choose how they want to spend their time in class. “I prefer to do work that requires less thinking in class because it is hard for me to focus in such a short period of time. For example I mat work, I take pictures and photoshop pieces or work on repetitive parts of a drawing,” Bobrova said.

Examining art classes at WHS

Thomas Chan
June 21, 2016

Sophomore Natalie Hsu explores digital art

Thomas Chan
June 21, 2016
WSPN looks at WHS' art culture

WSPN looks at WHS’ art culture

Thomas Chan
June 21, 2016
Where you will find the Class of 2016 next year

Where you will find the Class of 2016 next year

Elena Erdekian and Thomas Chan
June 2, 2016

Gabi Ragazzi and Nour Sayeh host benefit concert for Aurora Burgos

Thomas Chan
May 25, 2016
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Pictured is the online petition. Muses member Lucy Hughes created this petition, hoping to change the fine arts requirement for a cappella members.

Muses member Lucy Hughes releases online petition

Thomas Chan
May 19, 2016
Events planned for Senior Week starting on May 31

Events planned for Senior Week starting on May 31

Thomas Chan
May 19, 2016
Pictured above is the first Wayland Snapchat geofilter. The filter was created by alum Mindy Lou. “It’s really awesome to see people using it, especially right after I made it,” Lou said.

How to make a Snapchat geofilter

Thomas Chan
May 18, 2016
WHS Prom 2016

WHS Prom 2016

Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, Natalie Hsu, Lindsay Adelman, and Elizabeth Francis
May 14, 2016
Pictured above are two students walking down the orange carpet at pre-prom. WSPN interviewed Instagram user @waylandpromposals to learn more about why they created their account.

Pre-prom ’16 (215 photos)

Thomas Chan, Natalie Hsu, Lindsay Adelman, and Elizabeth Francis
May 14, 2016
Pictured above is the TEDx sign for the event. This will be WHS's second TEDx event.

WHS to host its second TEDx event

Thomas Chan
April 1, 2016
Pictured above is sophomore Yaniv Goren. Goren is a director for Relay for Life.

[Photo] Yaniv Goren: I’m happy as long as I’m making a difference

Masha Yakhkind
March 20, 2016
Pictured is the WHS outdoor track. Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sport in Society released a study on the WHS sports culture. The track facilities were cited as being safety concerns in the study.

Northeastern releases WHS sports study report

Thomas Chan
March 8, 2016
Pictured above is junior Peter Tsipis taking a selfie with Republican presidential candidate John Kasich. “I was surprised with how close I was to him when I got to hear him speak. His rallies let people get very close and personal which I really like in a candidate," Tsipis said.

Students attend NH presidential candidate rallies

Thomas Chan, Jackie Stoller, and Aimee LaRochelle
February 12, 2016

WW ’16: Hypnotist Peter Gross

Thomas Chan and Nathan Zhao
February 8, 2016

WW ’16: A cappella groups perform

Thomas Chan and Lindsay Adelman
February 6, 2016
Above is a student typing on a computer. WSPN looked at the different aspects of students' social media use. “It’s a good way for people to communicate and share ideas. I like Facebook because it makes it easier to contact people, and people post a lot of news, so it helps you get in the know of what’s going on in the world,” sophomore Emily Chen said.

Students discuss social media use

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah
January 13, 2016
Pictured above is the testing and midyear exam schedule for 2016. Midyears will be held one week later than usual.

2016 Testing days and midterm schedule

Thomas Chan
January 11, 2016
Boston Chipotle transmits norovirus to students, working to improve food safety

Boston Chipotle transmits norovirus to students, working to improve food safety

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
December 18, 2015

WHS holds annual fall a cappella concert

Jackie Stoller, Janani Gandhi, and Thomas Chan
November 24, 2015
Pictured above are materials that were available during the MVP presentation. The presentation discussed signs of abuse and how to prevent it. “I hope that we have made people more aware of what an unhealthy relationship looks like and how to strive for a healthy relationship," club advisor Rachel Hanks said.

Seniors lead MVP presentation for students and parents

Thomas Chan and Nathan Zhao
October 29, 2015
Pictured above is the 2011 WHS yearbook. The yearbook features senior superlatives, which require a lengthy process before publication. “The seniors on yearbook also handle the superlatives, so we have to go through the polls and determine winners for different superlatives,” senior Stephanie Hsu said.

[Photo] WSPN looks into the yearbook process

Masha Yakhkind
November 3, 2015
Pictured above is senior Taylor Fletcher talking to one of the girls' soccer coaches, Ed DeHoratius. Fletcher has been on the varsity team since her freshman year. “Soccer makes me feel like I'm on top of the world. I love the physical excursion, the competition and the mental toughness that it requires," Fletcher said.

Athlete of the Week: Taylor Fletcher

Thomas Chan
October 22, 2015
Pictured above is the Wayland High School Student Handbook. The handbook contains information about the requirements and benefits of senior and junior privileges.

Senior and junior privileges requirements updated

Nathan Zhao and Thomas Chan
October 19, 2015
Pictured above is senior Emily Barnard. Barnard was recently recruited to Middlebury College for lacrosse. “As soon as you start playing. the nerves go away, and you’re just playing the game,” Barnard said.

Emily Barnard: I’m a very, very competitive person. It’s just who I am

Thomas Chan
October 14, 2015
Pictured above are some common school supplies that are helpful for organization. WSPN gives helpful tips to freshmen on how to survive freshman year.

Freshman Survival Guide

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah
September 21, 2015
Where you will find the Class of 2015 next year

Where you will find the Class of 2015 next year

Thomas Chan
June 19, 2015
Pictured above is junior Marisa Liu with WHS's robotics team. Liu started the club this year after she quit gymnastics and became a coach. “The competitions are a really fun time because you can see other people’s robots and all of the people are very nice.” Liu said.

Marisa Liu: We got to see robots from all over the world, like China, Brazil, Israel and Australia

Thomas Chan
June 1, 2015
Athlete of the Week: Andy Carmichael

Athlete of the Week: Andy Carmichael

Thomas Chan
May 27, 2015
Q&A with the Student Council presidential candidates

Q&A with the Student Council presidential candidates

Thomas Chan
May 25, 2015
Pictured above is the chorus room. A new music lab is going to open up next year thanks to a grant from the Wayland Public Schools Foundation. "I am beyond excited! It is our hope that students take advantage of these tools and explore the possibilities,” Susan Memoli said.

New music lab to open next year

Thomas Chan
April 8, 2015
Pictured above is junior Brianna Fu performing at one of her Chinese folk dance recitals. Fu is part of a class at Angel Dance Company. "I like it because I get to learn cool dances that I can relate to culturally,” Fu said.

Brianna Fu: The people in my class have become another family in my life

Thomas Chan
April 5, 2015
WSPN's Natalie Hsu goes over the new courses offered for WHS students next year.

Next year’s new classes and electives

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
April 2, 2015

Senior Show from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Class of 2015 presents annual Senior Show

Nandita Subbiah and Thomas Chan
March 23, 2015
WSPN caught up with junior Naiya Davis, the student who created the I Too Am Wayland video, and the signs in her video were posted in the school last Wednesday. Pictured above are two of the signs.

Q&A with Naiya Davis

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
March 17, 2015
Pictured above are participants in the annual Civics Bee. From left: Wendy Mishara, Andy Wang and Will Sharton.

Wayland wins Civics Bee

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah
March 16, 2015
Pictured above is a poster featuring a racist remark. These posters were put up yesterday and were since taken down. The poster reads, "I'm coming to your house tonight for fried chicken."

UPDATED: Posters to return once additional piece is added

Thomas Chan
March 12, 2015
Above are some of the signs that a group of students posted to raise awareness about negative stereotypes. The students hope that the signs will help other students know what is being said about other students. "People should know what stereotypes are out there and how they might feel if it was said to them," sophomore McKenzie Thompson said.

Students and faculty react to posters for raising awareness

Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, and Angela Park
March 11, 2015

Hypnotist "15 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Pete Mamos hypnotizes students

Julia Reck and Thomas Chan
March 9, 2015
Pictured above is the poet Nicholas performing.

Interview with a poet: Nicholas Earl Davis

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
March 6, 2015
Pictured above is the poet Sarah performing.

Interview with a poet: Sarah Sapienza

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015
Above is Alex. He acted as the master of ceremonies for the poetry slam.

Interview with a poet: Alex Charalambides

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015
Pictured above is Louis performing. He won during both of the poetry slams.

Interview with a poet: Lewis Morris

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015
Above is the poet Mercedes performing. She is also known by stage name, Tru Kwene.

Interview with a poet: Tru Kwene

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015

Poetry Slam from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Highlights from Poetry Slam ’15

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
March 6, 2015

Senior show directors adjust planning process

Thomas Chan
February 26, 2015

Q&A with Scholastic Art award winners

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah
February 25, 2015

Students win Scholastic art awards

Nandita Subbiah and Thomas Chan
February 25, 2015

PFLAG Follow up video from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’15: PFLAG discusses presentation

Julia Reck and Thomas Chan
February 15, 2015
WW '15: Students perform hip-hop music

WW ’15: Students perform hip-hop music

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
February 3, 2015
Pictured above is a rendered image of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex using data taken from the Spitzer Space Telescope. Astrophysicist Dr. Giovanni Fazio of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center spoke at Wayland High School about his involvement with the construction of the space telescope. “You had your whole life’s work, almost, invested in that telescope and you just had to pray that that rocket was going to work. And fortunately, it did,” Fazio said.

WW ’15: Astrophysicist Dr. Giovanni Fazio speaks about infrared radiation

Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, and Meg Trogolo
January 29, 2015
Students stage demonstration

Students stage demonstration

Lauren Simon and Thomas Chan
January 15, 2015
Both the girls' and boys' tennis teams are in the state championship on June 13th. "I think this is the first time that both teams have been in it," Sophomore William Barton said.

Max Marks: I wanted to do something that I would enjoy and get satisfaction out of

Thomas Chan
January 7, 2015
Pictured above is a patch of the rainbow flag, used to show support for the LGBT community. Students in the Alliance work to make the school a safer place for LGBT students. “You don’t have to be gay or know someone to gay or have to be questioning,” club advisor Naomi Rosenthal said. “The Alliance is really for people who want a safe school and want to contribute that.”

Club Hub: Gay-Straight Alliance

Thomas Chan
December 22, 2014
CAPA presents annual fall college a cappella concert

CAPA presents annual fall college a cappella concert

Nandita Subbiah, Thomas Chan, and Angela Park
December 15, 2014
Above, coach Scott Parseghian (center) celebrates Wayland's win against Weston in the annual Thanksgiving football game. Wayland High School graduate Ben Porter writes in support of Parseghian. "It isn’t an exaggeration to say Coach P bleeds orange and black," Porter said.

Warriors defeat Weston in annual Thanksgiving classic (51 photos)

Elena Erdekian, Thomas Chan, and Liana Frangioni
December 2, 2014
Above is a picture of Wayland's indoor track. This winter sports season, Michael Hopps will become an assistant coach for the indoor track team. “My personal goals are really just to get back into coaching track and to re-establish that connection to the student body in a coaching aspect,” Hopps said.

Hopps to become assistant indoor track coach

Duncan Stephenson and Thomas Chan
December 1, 2014
Spirit Day '14 (37 photos)

Spirit Day ’14 (37 photos)

Thomas Chan and Elena Erdekian
November 27, 2014
Students compete in dodgeball tournament (31 photos)

Students compete in dodgeball tournament (31 photos)

Thomas Chan
November 26, 2014
Boys' soccer wins Division 3 state championships (75 photos)

Boys’ soccer wins Division 3 state championships (75 photos)

Elena Erdekian and Thomas Chan
November 25, 2014
Sophomore Semi '14 (49 photos)

Sophomore Semi ’14 (49 photos)

Lauren Simon and Thomas Chan
November 24, 2014
Exploring gender differences within AP classes

Exploring gender differences within AP classes

Angela Park, Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, , , and
November 7, 2014
Club Hub: PAWS

Club Hub: PAWS

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
November 6, 2014
UPDATED: Class of 2015 dresses up for Halloween (73 photos)

UPDATED: Class of 2015 dresses up for Halloween (73 photos)

Lauren Simon, Thomas Chan, Elena Erdekian, Nandita Subbiah, Meg Trogolo, and Duncan Stephenson
October 31, 2014
Pictured above is the entrance sign to the history department's teacher offices. Jefferson County proposed revisions to the new Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH) curriculum that was released by College Board. WSPN looks at the possibility of revisions happening at the high school.

Exploring the possibility of history curriculum change

Angela Park, Nandita Subbiah, and Thomas Chan
October 29, 2014

Lyle Foster: You can’t find anything like it

Thomas Chan
October 13, 2014
W-Day 2014

W-Day 2014

Thomas Chan
September 29, 2014
Football falls to Weston 6-21 (59 photos)

Football falls to Weston 6-21 (59 photos)

Thomas Chan
September 29, 2014
Field hockey falls 1-3 to Weston (34 photos)

Field hockey falls 1-3 to Weston (34 photos)

Thomas Chan
September 29, 2014
Girls' volleyball falls to Weston (37 photos)

Girls’ volleyball falls to Weston (37 photos)

Thomas Chan
September 29, 2014
Above is the Wayland boys' soccer team playing against Weston earlier this season. Today, they will play in the semi-finals against Tewksbury. “Our goal is to try to put them under a lot of pressure, so that we can open up scoring opportunities,” head coach David Gavron said.

Boys’ soccer falls to Weston (21 photos)

Thomas Chan
September 28, 2014
Pictured above are peanut butter and fluff cookie sandwiches made by sophomore Kayla Sherman, co-leader of Sweets for Smiles.

Club Hub: Sweets for Smiles

Thomas Chan
September 26, 2014
Introducing WHS's new teachers

Introducing WHS’s new teachers

Angela Park, Thomas Chan, and Nina Haines
September 19, 2014
On Sept. 4, WHS parents visited the high school for Back to School Night. “Even if it’s a snippet, it’s a meaningful glimpse of what the students will be experiencing through the year,” Mizoguchi said.

Back to School Night receives positive feedback from parents

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah
September 10, 2014
Pictured above are the senior Conroy triplets: Maddie, Cashen and Emma. Conroy. Students with sibling can compete among each other and affect what activities they do or colleges they apply to. “I think competition is inevitable, especially with multiples: twins and triplets, just because you’re born at the same time and do so many of the same activities,” Maddie said. “When you spend so much time with someone else, it’s hard to not become competitive.”

Students discuss sibling influence

Nandita Subbiah and Thomas Chan
June 19, 2014
Underclassmen talk about senior siblings

Underclassmen talk about senior siblings

Thomas Chan, Angela Park, and Nandita Subbiah
June 19, 2014

World Languages and Classics department head Mary Brown retiring

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah
June 12, 2014
Above is junior Mike DiBona with a marble that he glass blew. DiBona makes glass objects with two different techniques: glassblowing and flame-working. “When you’re working with something molten, it’s a little intimidating at first, but it’s so unique and so much different than any other art form. In my opinion, it’s probably the coolest form of art in terms of visual art,” DiBona said.

Mike DiBona: It’s truly the most enjoyable thing I’ve done

Thomas Chan
June 9, 2014
Pictured above is Wayland High School's testing information webpage. Although WHS has administered the June SATS in the past, it will not do so this year. “I would really feel quite comfortable taking the test [at Wayland High School]. I think it would calm people down a bit,” sophomore Julia Reck said.

June SATs will not be administered at WHS

Thomas Chan
June 6, 2014
Students and staff perform in annual talent show

Students and staff perform in annual talent show

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
May 21, 2014
Where you will find the Class of 2014 next year

Where you will find the Class of 2014 next year

Thomas Chan
May 20, 2014
WHSTE presents Beauty and the Beast

WHSTE presents Beauty and the Beast

Brendan Lau and Thomas Chan
May 8, 2014
Pictured above is a sign for the assistant principal's office at the high school. Ethan Dolleman will be WHS' newest assistant principal starting on July 1. "I really look forward to the challenge of my new role. I expect to learn a ton, but am really excited by that prospect," Dolleman said.

Ethan Dolleman announced as new Vice Principal

Nandita Subbiah and Thomas Chan
May 8, 2014
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, "Giacomo's," at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertucci's, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Students reflect on WHSTE’s “Beauty and the Beast”

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
May 8, 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

Charlie Sharton: Tennis is just in my family

Thomas Chan
April 29, 2014
Pictured above is WHS teacher and coach Sam Breslin. Breslin is the co-founder of Platform Athletics, a workout program used by students. “Depending on the kid, the equipment, the team, the time of the year or whatever for that team, it is going to automatically figure out the workout based on what we’ve already created,” Breslin said.

Breslin’s “Platform Athletics” has successful first year

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
April 16, 2014
UPDATED: Community Service Day (142 photos)

UPDATED: Community Service Day (142 photos)

Lauren Simon, Martin Narciso, Elena Erdekian, Thomas Chan, Nandita Subbiah, and Angela Park
April 9, 2014
Students and teachers weigh the potential impacts of college pressure. “It’s a constant topic of discussion," Girard said. "The fact that it’s a constant topic of discussion heightens that anxiety or fear about it.”

Students discuss stress about college

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
March 14, 2014
WSPN's Angela Park recaps the winter sports season.

Winter sports recap

Thomas Chan
March 12, 2014

O’Neil emails MIAA protesting hockey game site

Angela Park and Thomas Chan
March 11, 2014
Pictured above are the PFLAG speakers. They spoke about their different LGBTQ stories. “If someone think they’re LGBT, they’ll know. Don’t listen to anyone else. Don’t let anyone tell you what you are and what you’re not,” speaker Zach Kerr said.

WW ’14: PFLAG speaks about experiences with LGBTQ youths

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
February 2, 2014
WW '14: DJ TWC, LeQ, Evan Hughes and Anthony Schleppi perform in auditorium

WW ’14: DJ TWC, LeQ, Evan Hughes and Anthony Schleppi perform in auditorium

Elena Erdekian and Thomas Chan
January 31, 2014
WW '14: Hip Hop Club performs

WW ’14: Hip Hop Club performs

Thomas Chan and Angela Park
January 30, 2014
WW '14: K-Poppers

WW ’14: K-Poppers

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah
January 30, 2014
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