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ICYMI: June 10 - The Class of 2024s graduation, volleyball state championship and Junes Fashionista of the Month
ICYMI: June 10 – The Class of 2024’s graduation, volleyball state championship and June’s Fashionista of the Month
On Monday, June 10, the annual Underclassmen Awards ceremony took place inside of WHSs auditorium. I think that these awards bring motivation to [WHS] students to preform well academically, Sophomore Rufat Hasanov said.
WHS hosts the annual Underclassman Awards ceremony
ICYMI: June 3 - Wayland hockey receives funding, Window Dance Ensembles spring show and tips for final exams
ICYMI: June 3 – Wayland hockey receives funding, Window Dance Ensemble’s spring show and tips for final exams
The Class of 2024s graduation is set to take place Friday, June 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
News Brief: Class of 2024 graduation
On Wednesday, June 5, Assistant Athletic Director, Erin Ryan, sent an email informing WHS about the upcoming playoff games for WHS athletes.
Sports brief: Playoff quick hits
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinsteins 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
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.
Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
The Class of 2024s graduation is set to take place Friday, June 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
News Brief: Class of 2024 graduation
The class officers were announced today, May 23.
Breaking news: Student executive board officer results and upcoming run-off election
News Brief: 2024 junior prom
News Brief: 2024 junior prom
News Brief: AP testing takes place at WHS
News Brief: AP testing takes place at WHS
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
WSPNs Bella Schreiber summarizes the 2023-2024 school year.
2023-2024 Year in Review
Senior Andry Nasief eliminates senior Graham Schwendt outside of the WHS commons. Senior Assassin has been a tradition for over a decade. During the spring the graduating class of WHS participates in a competitive and exciting game with their classmates. The game consists of several rounds, involving safety items and water guns.
Senior Assassin: A WHS tradition
Co-founders of the Eliza J. Norton Foundation (EJNF ) Julie and Mark Norton celebrate at Gillette Stadium for being recognized as Myra Kraft Community MVP award winners.
Eliza J. Norton Foundation: Bringing a community together
The Wayland residents who volunteer to coach baseball try to make the environment fun and uplifting for players. “[I try] to build the kids up,” Co-Commissioner and coach for a Minors team Alex Ahmed said. “If someone strikes out, you encourage them, [and] say that [they] get another chance, [or they] could try again next time.”
Wayland Little League: Hitting it out of the park
Join WSPNs Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza as they interview six WHS humans about the school year.
Humans of WHS: Chapter four
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 WSPNs 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
Co-founders of the Eliza J. Norton Foundation (EJNF ) Julie and Mark Norton celebrate at Gillette Stadium for being recognized as Myra Kraft Community MVP award winners.
Eliza J. Norton Foundation: Bringing a community together
The Wayland residents who volunteer to coach baseball try to make the environment fun and uplifting for players. “[I try] to build the kids up,” Co-Commissioner and coach for a Minors team Alex Ahmed said. “If someone strikes out, you encourage them, [and] say that [they] get another chance, [or they] could try again next time.”
Wayland Little League: Hitting it out of the park
Junior Alex Crawford kicks the ball to a teammate while in the midst of running down the soccer field. After suffering an injury that nearly ended his career, Crawford got an offer from his club coach to play on the Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT team.
Alex Crawford: The comeback kid
Elliot Xu has been pursuing music since a young age. “Music establishes a community where you can build up each other and find a way to express yourself,” Xu said. “It is one of my biggest passions. It is a pleasure to listen to and a pleasure to play.
Elliot Xu: Expression of passion through the music industry
Class of 2023 graduate Molly Morneweck onscreen at Somerville Theater in Growing Pains. In this follow up to last years spotlight on Morneweck, Growing Pains premieres.
“Growing Pains”: WHS graduate’s feature film premieres
The boys volleyball team has made it through the playoffs and talks about what they expect to do at the championship game. 
Wayland boys volleyball: Journey to the state championship
Junior Alex Crawford kicks the ball to a teammate while in the midst of running down the soccer field. After suffering an injury that nearly ended his career, Crawford got an offer from his club coach to play on the Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT team.
Alex Crawford: The comeback kid
Wayland High School seniors prepare to move on from their last season of high school sports. My favorite memories from baseball are the walk off wins weve had and the team dinners, specifically the team bonding, senior and boys varsity baseball captain Ezra Wyner said. Being a part of the team and being a captain definitely helped my leadership, communication and work ethic skills.
The end of a journey: Seniors finish their last season of high school sports
On Wednesday, June 5, Assistant Athletic Director, Erin Ryan, sent an email informing WHS about the upcoming playoff games for WHS athletes.
Sports brief: Playoff quick hits
“As the last few games are coming up and playoffs are about to start its kinda hitting me that these are the last few lacrosse games I am going to play in high school and with my sister,” captain senior Lily Mele said.
Girls varsity lacrosse: A pursuit for playoff victory
Sophomore Mackenzie Morris prepares to make a shot. The following game on Saturday, June 9, Wayland faced Foxborough High School, and lost with a final score of 10-15. The result of this game took the team out of the playoffs. We had a good run in the playoffs, but we lost today in the quarterfinals, Morris said. Im looking forward to playing together with a lot of the same team next year.
Girls lacrosse faces off against Dover-Sherborn
From left to right, seniors Ava Balukonis and Sophie Roman, captain senior Lulu Kazlas, Weston captain senior Siena Flanigan and senior Maddie Genis drive their oars forward.
Girls crew team prepares for states
Girls varsity lacrosse falls short to Melrose on senior night with a final score of 5-14.
Game recap: Girls lacrosse falls to Melrose on senior night
Junior Thomas Ali charges after a Newton South attackman, attempting to work him towards the sideline.
Boys lacrosse edged out by Newton South on senior night
Freshman Rhea Sethi follows through after hitting the ball. Sethi plays doubles with captain senior Missy Prince.
Girls tennis serves a win over Waltham
WSPNs 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 Celticss ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPNs 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?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matsons impact on both field hockey and womens sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
WSPN’s Elyssa Grillo and Emma Zocco reflect on the recent trend of high ticket prices and the trials faced by fans attempting to buy tickets for a concert.
Ticket turmoil: The battle for concert seats
WSPNs Sophia Verma and Olivia Green discuss their thoughts and opinions on Louisianas new abortion ban and the effects that it will have on womens health.
Opinion: Louisiana’s 90th abortion restriction affects women’s health everywhere
WSPNs Sophia Verma discusses her thoughts on Harrison Butkers commencement speech.
Opinion: Harrison Butker should be removed from the Chiefs
Join WSPN’s Ben Jackson and Bowen Morrison while they make their predictions on the upcoming NBA Lottery Draft.
NBA mock draft 2024
Join WSPN’s Sofia Ciciarelli as she discusses the importance of test retakes and how they should be utilized to help students.
Opinion: Testing retakes should be an option for students
Join WSPN reporter Elyssa Grillo as she interviews WHS French teacher Sara Langelier about her love for sewing and fashion. Langelier makes a lot of her own clothes and shops at thrift stores to form her ideal style sustainably.
Fashionista of the Month: June
Join WSPN reporter Mischa Lee as she showcases four seniors AP artwork.
AP Art students cap off their senior year
Join WSPN reporter Torryn Carlson as she discusses Billie Eilishs new album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.
Album review: “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”
Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif as she talks with June’s Artist of the Month Zoe Roi.
Artist of the Month: Zoe Roi
Join Fiona as she discusses gardening tips from Russell’s Garden Center Employees.
Top gardening tips from Russell’s Garden Center employees
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammys.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
From left to right, juniors and Passion 4 Fashion club leaders Elyssa Grillo, Nina Eyerman and Mischa Lee pose for a photo during the makeshift thrift store event.
Passion 4 Fashion club hosts makeshift thrift store during Winter Week
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patricks Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join Staff Reporter Jillian Mele as she puts a spring inspired spin on the popular New York Times puzzle, “Wordle.”
WSPN “Wordle”
Join WSPN reporter Torryn Carlson as she discusses Billie Eilishs new album “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.
Album review: “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT”
WSPNs Bowen Morrison discusses his thoughts on the new album WE STILL DONT TRUST YOU.
“WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU:” Metro Boomin and Future’s Unforgettable Album
WSPN reporters Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler debrief the pros, cons and demons of the newest horror film: Abigail.
“Abigail:” A supernatural horror disguised in a white tutu
Join WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jillian Mele as the review Ariana Grandes latest album eternal sunshine.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” packs an emotional punch
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Sophomore Mackenzie Morris prepares to make a shot. The following game on Saturday, June 9, Wayland faced Foxborough High School, and lost with a final score of 10-15. The result of this game took the team out of the playoffs. We had a good run in the playoffs, but we lost today in the quarterfinals, Morris said. Im looking forward to playing together with a lot of the same team next year.
Girls lacrosse faces off against Dover-Sherborn
The Class of 2024s graduation ceremony took place at WHS last Friday, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
Class of 2024 walks the stage at graduation
Senior Amy McCormack smiles with her family in front her artwork. McCormacks theme displayed different scenarios that reminded her of home, time spent in nature and portraits of her family members.
WHS celebrates fine arts awards night
Senior Giovanni Sebastianelli twirls senior director Belle Peredna. Sebastianelli is wearing a shirt Peredna made him for the show. Peredna and Sebastianelli were also Co-Ed dance partners for the senior show in March.
Window Dance Ensemble: Love to Dance
The cast of Rent sings their final song, Seasons of Love by composer Jonathan Larson. At the end of the production, cast members encouraged the audience to sing along to Seasons of Love as well.
WHSTE performs “RENT”
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 WSPNs 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
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
The boys volleyball team has made it through the playoffs and talks about what they expect to do at the championship game. 
Wayland boys volleyball: Journey to the state championship
Weekly Breakdown Episode 88: Final exams, playoff games and laptop collection
Weekly Breakdown Episode 88: Final exams, playoff games and laptop collection
Join WSPNs Carolina Sdoia and Jessi Dretler as they attempt making slime.
The history of slime: A step by step guide
Final exam study tips
Final exam study tips
Hopes for a Boston Celtics championship: Episode 3
Hopes for a Boston Celtics championship: Episode 3
Weekly Breakdown Episode 88: Final exams, playoff games and laptop collection
Weekly Breakdown Episode 88: Final exams, playoff games and laptop collection
Weekly Breakdown Episode 87: MCAS, career day and playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 87: MCAS, career day and playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 86: Seniors final week of classes and spring sports coming to an end
Weekly Breakdown Episode 86: Seniors final week of classes and spring sports coming to an end
Weekly Breakdown Episode 85: MCAS, spring sports and EarthWise pet store grand opening
Weekly Breakdown Episode 85: MCAS, spring sports and EarthWise pet store grand opening
Weekly Breakdown Episode 84: Library closed during AP testing and youth lacrosse clinic
Weekly Breakdown Episode 84: Library closed during AP testing and youth lacrosse clinic
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
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WHS visual arts in numbers

WHS visual arts in numbers

Thomas Chan
June 22, 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 20, 2016
Events planned for Senior Week starting on May 31

Events planned for Senior Week starting on May 31

Thomas Chan
May 20, 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 15, 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 WHSs 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 21, 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 7, 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 Im 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 WHSs 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
WSPNs 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, Im 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 Waylands 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 Waylands 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 departments 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 WHSs 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 Schools 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 principals 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, Giacomos, at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertuccis, 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
WSPNs 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 12, 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 31, 2014
WW 14: K-Poppers

WW ’14: K-Poppers

Thomas Chan and Nandita Subbiah
January 30, 2014
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