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On Friday, June 2, Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi announced that the Class of 2023’s graduation will be postponed to its original rain date.
Breaking News: Class of 2023’s graduation postponed
On Monday, May 22, Tuesday, May 23, Friday, May 26, Wednesday, May 31 and Monday, June 5, Wayland High School juniors in the Honors Spanish 4 class visited Loker Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion program. “It was so cool seeing such young kids being very fluent in a completely different language,” junior Annika Martins said. “Their accents were very natural and everything came so fluently to them. They never stuttered when they spoke.”
WHS students visit Loker’s Spanish Immersion program
Student Council candidate Charmaine Guo holds the remnants of her own poster and the poster of Student Council candidates Michael Wightman and Abby Wrentmore. These posters, along with others around the school, were allegedly ripped down before the Student Council elections.
Student Council candidates share concerns over ripped down posters
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 22 – junior prom, track and field DCL championship meet and Window’s Memorial Day show
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 22 – junior prom, track and field DCL championship meet and Window’s 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
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
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
WHS Latin students pose for a picture in front of a fence in Matera, Italy. There were a lot of funny stories and fond memories from the trip, but if I were to share just one, it would be the time when we arrived in Matera, junior Harrison Dale said. As it had just finished raining, there was a rainbow in the sky, which arched right above the old city from one of the viewing points in a very picturesque scene.
WHS Latin students take on Italy
Students run into the car as fast as they can during the Click-It challenge. The Click-It challenge was part of SADDs Safe Driving Week, which was held during the first week of May.
SADD clicks into Safe Driving 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 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 Melina Barris and Delia Caulfield discuss the WHS Ultimate Frisbee team and how it differs from other sports.
A new type of fun: WHS ultimate frisbee team
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
Yankee Lighting Workshop brightens town
Yankee Lighting Workshop brightens town
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
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
WSPNs Selena Liu, Hallie Luo and Jenny Shine review Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour.
Concert Review: “The Eras Tour” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
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
WSPNs Selena Liu, Hallie Luo and Jenny Shine review Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour.
Concert Review: “The Eras Tour” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
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”
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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WSPNs Eden Vanslette and Masha Yakhkind outline 15 things every student should do before they graduate.

[Photo] News Brief: Graduation moved to field house

June 4, 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.

[Photo] Students discuss social media use

January 13, 2016

[Photo] Winter break to start later than previous years

December 17, 2015
UPDATED: Pre-prom 2015 (242 photos)

UPDATED: Pre-prom 2015 (242 photos)

Whitney Halperin, Nandita Subbiah, Julia Reck, and Meg Trogolo
May 16, 2015
Pictured above is the TEDxYouth sign. TEDxYouth events are TED talks organized independently of the TED organization and the talks are given by youth, in Wayland case, middle schoolers and high schoolers. “I want them to at least think about what I’m saying,” junior speaker Lila Masand said. “I know that I won’t reach everyone in the audience but I hope at least a few take what I have to say to heart.”

Speakers share experiences in TEDxYouth Wayland

Whitney Halperin
May 11, 2015
Above, junior Lina Baranovsky (in blue) is helping out at a childrens winter-themed event. Baranovsky interacts with children when working at Noahs Art in Framingham. They’re usually optimistic and just make me smile,” Baranovsky said.

Lina Baranovsky: I like that I can have a positive impact on their lives

Whitney Halperin
April 12, 2015
A day in the life of a WHS student

A day in the life of a WHS student

Whitney Halperin
March 19, 2015
Above is Mandy Judah attending the Leading Women Award Ceremony. “I think overall, [the Girl Scouts are about] just getting along with other girls and seeing what I can do to try new things,” Judah said. Judah shares her role and responsibilities as a Girl Scout of Eastern Massachusetts.

Mandy Judah: I can’t really imagine a year without cookie sales

Whitney Halperin
March 15, 2015
Above, is a group picture of the Wayland Wrestling team at the Division 3 Central Sectional Championships. Wayland Wrestling has had a very successful season, winning 25 of their 26 regular season matches. “[They are] Fearless. Absolutely fearless. I mean that. Fearless because they have confidence in their ability has a team and as a group, head coach Sean Chase said.

Winter sports come to a close

Whitney Halperin
March 13, 2015
Pictured above is Louis performing. He won during both of the poetry slams.

Poetry Slam ’15

Whitney Halperin
March 6, 2015
This years Wayland Reads book is The Opposite of Loneliness. It is a collection short stories and essays written by Wayland native Marina Keegan.

Wayland Reads celebrates “The Opposite of Loneliness”

Whitney Halperin
March 3, 2015
Above is sophomore Ellery Kiefer playing basketball. Kiefer has been playing basketball most of her life and just finished her second season on the WHS team. I’ve played basketball since I could walk. I played in this little league and there were just a bunch of little kids learning to play basketball, Kiefer said.

Ellery Kiefer: It’s a lifestyle that I love

Whitney Halperin
March 1, 2015
In this edition of Tech Corner, David and Luke talk about the different

Tech Corner: Tablets

Whitney Halperin
February 27, 2015
This weeks on Scrambled, Anna talks about soups.

Scrambled: Snack mix

Whitney Halperin
February 23, 2015
Pictured above is one of senior Dan Castillo's many pieces of art. Castillo is a devoted artist who enjoys drawing science fiction and surrealism art and hopes to have a career in art. I just think its really cool to be able to draw out a story. It would just be fun to work with art, that’s what I want to go to college for, Castillo said.

Dan Castillo: Everything you can’t put into words you can put into a picture

Whitney Halperin
February 22, 2015
WSPN caught up with faculty members to hear their embarrassing Valentines Day stories.

Faculty members share embarrassing Valentine’s Day stories

Whitney Halperin
February 13, 2015
Breaking News: All Wayland schools delayed an hour and a half on February 10

Breaking News: All Wayland schools delayed an hour and a half on February 10

Whitney Halperin
February 9, 2015
Pictured above are Wayland High School Reflectors from the past few years. Senior Sana Gilani is the editor-in-chief of the 2015 yearbook. “There is so much organization and responsibility that comes with a position like this,” Gilani said.

Sana Gilani: There is so much organization and responsibility

Whitney Halperin
February 9, 2015
Breaking News: All Wayland schools closed Monday, February 9

Breaking News: All Wayland schools closed Monday, February 9

Whitney Halperin
February 8, 2015

Hunt and Smith perform from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

WW ’15: Hunt and Smith perform

Whitney Halperin
February 5, 2015
Above, Kamkari practices Jiu Jitsu, a martial art. Kamkari has been practicing it since the beginning of his freshman year. I think its a pretty rewarding experience though at the end of the day,” Kamkari said.

Nick Kamkari: I feel much more confident

Whitney Halperin
February 2, 2015
Breaking News: All Wayland schools closed on Monday, February 2

Breaking News: All Wayland schools closed on Monday, February 2

Whitney Halperin
February 1, 2015
Above is Sea Shepard advocate Olga Pristin presenting. Pristin is a member of the Sea Shepherd conservation group, which aims to protect marine life such as dolphins, whales, and seals. “Just the fact that I’m here today and maybe changing someone’s mind is really worth it for me,“ Pristin said.

WW ’15: Conservation group discusses the brutality of dolphin hunting

Whitney Halperin
January 30, 2015
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, Giacomos, at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertuccis, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

WW ’15: WHS community react to student films

Whitney Halperin
January 29, 2015
Today, Wayland Public Schools are taking part in the first-ever Wayland Connects day, a day dedicated to family connection. “By three, you get home at the latest at 3:30 p.m., and most of your parents probably won’t be home from work yet, so you have a little time to get ready and hopefully do something. It could be as easy as just getting dinner and watching a movie or going out,” said Dean of Students Scott Parseghian.

UPDATED: Winter Week Schedule 2015

Whitney Halperin
January 29, 2015
Breaking News: All Wayland schools closed on Wednesday, January 28

Breaking News: All Wayland schools closed on Wednesday, January 28

Whitney Halperin
January 27, 2015
WSPNs Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Winter success

Whitney Halperin
January 16, 2015
WSPNs Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Vacation recap

Whitney Halperin
January 9, 2015
Massachusetts voters are voting on a crucial charter school ballot question on Tuesday. “I feel like we need to be focused on improving our baseline school systems rather than focus on providing alternatives from which we are sending kids away from,” junior Jeffrey Prince said.

2015 Midterm Schedule

Whitney Halperin
January 6, 2015
The cost of applying to college

The cost of applying to college

Whitney Halperin
December 18, 2014

Jakob Warner: It takes me to a different place

Whitney Halperin
December 15, 2014

Warrior Weekly: Winter sports kickoff

Whitney Halperin
December 12, 2014

Declan Nolan: It makes me really proud of what I’m doing

Whitney Halperin
December 8, 2014
This week on Plates from Pakistan, Sana gives a recipe for aloo kasalan

Plates from Pakistan: Aloo Ka Salan

Whitney Halperin
December 4, 2014

William Paik: I just need myself and something to hit

Whitney Halperin
November 30, 2014
Above is sophomore Hunter Leonard working on his music. Leonard has been making songs since seventh grade and hopes to continue the hobby. “I started writing actual music back in seventh grade, ever since I saved up enough money for my iPad, and since then I’ve started developing my skills,” Leonard said.

Hunter Leonard: I’ve started developing my skills

Whitney Halperin
November 23, 2014
Above is an image from the documentary “Five Miles Astride the River: The Story of Wayland.” WHS graduates Zander Cowen and Jacob Sussman wrote, directed and produced the documentary for at 7:30 p.m. at Wayland High School. “It’s really cool how you’ll be driving through town and notice the historical significance of things you never paid attention to before, like Bent Road down near Cochituate,” Sussman said.

WHS graduates create documentary about Wayland’s history

Whitney Halperin
November 20, 2014
WHSTE presents On the Razzle

WHSTE presents “On the Razzle”

Whitney Halperin
November 17, 2014
This week on Plates from Pakistan, Sana gives a recipe for aloo kasalan

Plates from Pakistan: Bihari Kebab

Whitney Halperin
November 14, 2014
WSPNs Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Tournament successes

Whitney Halperin
November 12, 2014
The senior class is creating the new tradition of a Senior Progressive Dinner, which is a dinner that has each course at a different house. “It’s a way of celebrating the end of the first quarter for them and a nice way for the class to come together in the fall, not having to wait until March for the whole group to kind of come together during the senior show,” class advisor Lee Krasnoo said.

Class of 2015 hosts first Senior Progressive Dinner

Whitney Halperin
November 7, 2014
Teachers Erin Lehmann and Megan Forsberg explore the connection between school pressures and anxiety and panic disorders. “Students get to the point where they feel completely overwhelmed and they don’t know where to begin. Kids just break down, and it’s understandable, Lehmann said.

Examining the high academic achievement culture

Whitney Halperin
November 6, 2014
WSPNs Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Wrapping up the season

Whitney Halperin
November 4, 2014
Pictured above is TA Jared Walsh in Moonstruck Theater Company’s “The Great Gatsby” production photo. He is a part time actor and has recently played the role of Jay Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby.” “I only had two weeks of rehearsal. The kid who was playing Gatsby was asked to not be in the show anymore. I got a Facebook message just asking me if I wanted to be in the show in two weeks. It’s pretty wild,” Walsh said.

Jared Walsh: There’s a certain satisfaction in working toward something

Whitney Halperin
November 2, 2014
This weeks on Scrambled, Anna talks about soups.

Scrambled: Soup Season

Whitney Halperin
October 30, 2014
WSPNs Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Weekend Roundup

Whitney Halperin
October 28, 2014
Pictured above is junior Libby Camp performing at Framingham Public Library’s Youth Poetry Slam. She is a member of Wayland’s Slam Poetry Club and has performed at three different slams. “When I write, it’s like a release from all of my thoughts pushing me to the breaking point,” Camp said.

Libby Camp: When I write, it’s like a release

Whitney Halperin
October 26, 2014
This week on Plates from Pakistan, Sana gives a recipe for aloo kasalan

Plates from Pakistan: Roti

Whitney Halperin
October 26, 2014
How successful was Wayland Connects Day?

How successful was Wayland Connects Day?

Whitney Halperin
October 24, 2014
WSPNs Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Fall results

Whitney Halperin
October 24, 2014
Above are two previous years yearbooks. WSPNs Nina, Whitney and Lauren argue against the senior superlative Most School Spirit because its slut-shaming.

Opinion: Slut-shaming is not okay

Whitney Halperin, Lauren Simon, and Nina Haines
October 10, 2014

Tech Corner: Smartwatches

Whitney Halperin
September 26, 2014
Above is sophomore Anna Marobellas take on Disneys Ariel as a pirate. “I became interested in creating that, sort of, movement and started paying attention to the detailed ways the characters hands move and their facial expressions, Marobella said.

Anna Marobella: I notice a lot of little movements now

Whitney Halperin
September 22, 2014
Above, Sheffres poses in front of a desert sunset in Israel. Sheffres visited Israel for a month over the summer. “It just gave me a different perspective of the world, Sheffres said.

Erica Sheffres: I think now I’ll be more aware

Whitney Halperin
September 15, 2014
Pictured is Assistant Principal Ethan Dolleman in 2014 when he was hired for an assistant principalship at WHS. Dolleman will now begin the 2019-2020 school year as principal of Norton High School.

Ethan Dolleman: I’m looking forward to meeting people

Whitney Halperin
September 4, 2014
A look at familial relationships at WHS

A look at familial relationships at WHS

Whitney Halperin
June 19, 2014
Above are Erin and Fred Lehmann. Fred joined Erin in teaching at WHS two years ago, and they enjoy working together. “I love the fact that we work together,” Erin said. “It makes me really happy, and I just feel very fortunate that this is how life turned out. I hope we do retire together; I think that’ll be awesome.”

Lehmanns reflect on working together

Whitney Halperin
June 19, 2014
Top 20 songs to listen to this summer

Top 20 songs to listen to this summer

Whitney Halperin
June 17, 2014
WHS is one of many schools nationwide trying to close the achievement gap. “My opinion is that we’re relying too much on teachers doing the work instead of saying, as an institution, ‘What should we be doing?’ Principal John Ritchie said.

Exploring the WHS achievement gap

Whitney Halperin
June 13, 2014
Pictured above is the WHS METCO office. The METCO program was founded in Boston in 1966, and has since bused Boston students to 38 school districts. 2017 is the programs 50th anniversary.

A look at the WHS METCO program

Whitney Halperin
June 13, 2014
WHS is one of many schools nationwide trying to close the achievement gap. “My opinion is that we’re relying too much on teachers doing the work instead of saying, as an institution, ‘What should we be doing?’ Principal John Ritchie said.

WHS is still working to close the achievement gap

Whitney Halperin
June 13, 2014
Explaining what its like to be part of the METCO program

Explaining what it’s like to be part of the METCO program

Whitney Halperin
June 13, 2014
Comparing the WHS and the national achievement gap

Comparing the WHS and the national achievement gap

Whitney Halperin
June 13, 2014
The Class of 2014 graduates

The Class of 2014 graduates

Whitney Halperin
June 11, 2014
Class of 2014 graduation speeches

Class of 2014 graduation speeches

Whitney Halperin
June 11, 2014

Ritchie discusses graduation rap

Whitney Halperin
June 11, 2014
Next year more online classes are going to be offered at WHS through TEC Online Academy and TEC Connections Academy. “It only counts toward credits here when it is a course that is not offered here, and it’s for elective credit,” assistant principal Allyson Mizoguchi said.

Examining the educational use of technology at WHS

Whitney Halperin
June 5, 2014
Test your knowledge of science department head and physics teacher Kenneth Rideout.

Teachers discuss hybrid classes

Whitney Halperin
June 5, 2014
Next year more online classes are going to be offered at WHS through TEC Online Academy and TEC Connections Academy. “It only counts toward credits here when it is a course that is not offered here, and it’s for elective credit,” assistant principal Allyson Mizoguchi said.

Online classes coming to WHS

Whitney Halperin
June 5, 2014
Faculty members reflect on educational uses of technology

Faculty members reflect on educational uses of technology

Whitney Halperin
June 5, 2014
By the Numbers: Technology at WHS

By the Numbers: Technology at WHS

Whitney Halperin
June 5, 2014
Senior Vanessa Sze is going to the Culinary Institute of America for college, where she is pursing a pastry and baking degree. “It wasn’t anything really sudden or a life changing epiphany. I grew up around cooking and baking. I remember my mom, my sister and I used to bake brownies together. It started out with box mix and then it gradually stepped up,” Sze said.

Vanessa Sze: I’m doing something unique

Whitney Halperin
June 2, 2014
Above is sophomore Zoe Jacobson at the national competition for the Interscholastic Equation Association. She came in first place in her division. fsfsf Jacobson said. Nina Haines

Zoe Jacobson: It’s really worth it because it’s so rewarding

Whitney Halperin
May 26, 2014

Wandering Backpack: Jessica Skehan

Whitney Halperin
May 22, 2014
Wolff and Zhao explain process behind making their own dresses

Wolff and Zhao explain process behind making their own dresses

Whitney Halperin
May 20, 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 discuss prom proposals

Whitney Halperin
May 18, 2014
Teachers share prom pictures (8 photos)

Teachers share prom pictures (8 photos)

Whitney Halperin
May 18, 2014
What girls are wearing to prom

What girls are wearing to prom

Whitney Halperin
May 18, 2014
Class of 2015 gets ready for prom

Class of 2015 gets ready for prom

Whitney Halperin
May 18, 2014
WSPNs Harry and Will talk about some places to go out to lunch, giving five popular places and five places you might not think of.

Ten places to go out to lunch

Whitney Halperin
May 14, 2014
Pictured above is a kid enjoying some of the supplies Kids to Kids bought. Kids to Kids helps to send supplies to children in third world countries. “Many children in developing countries around the world foster educational, athletic, artistic, and environmental aspirations, but are held back by a lack of money and support, co-president junior Charlie Nuss said.

Club Hub: Kids to Kids

Whitney Halperin
May 8, 2014
Pictured above is Panera Breads Chicken Caesar Salad and Mac and Cheese. WSPNs Nina Haines reviewed Panera, giving it overall an A-.

Review: Panera Bread

Whitney Halperin
May 8, 2014
Pictured above is WHSTEs musical last year, Beauty and the Beast. This years musical is Footloose.

WHSTE performs “Beauty and the Beast”

Whitney Halperin
May 6, 2014
Pictured above is freshman Blase Cormier playing in a baseball game. He was a highly anticipated player for this years baseball team. “Even before tryouts I already knew he was a big boy with a lot of power,” teammate junior Zack Aresty said.

Blase Cormier: I don’t think during games, I just react

Whitney Halperin
May 5, 2014
Above are Math Team members at a practice. Math Team allows students to practice math and hang out with friends. “I really like having friends in it, because everyone is so nice and supportive,” Math Team captain Emma Kerwin said.

The Club Hub: Math Team

Whitney Halperin
April 11, 2014

Nora Wolff: On the ground I’m a little klutzy, so on the bar I can look a lot more graceful

Whitney Halperin
April 10, 2014
The Club Hub: Mock Trial

The Club Hub: Mock Trial

Elena Erdekian and Whitney Halperin
April 7, 2014
The facts and figures of MCAS and PARCC

The facts and figures of MCAS and PARCC

Whitney Halperin
March 28, 2014
Above is a picture from the SADD Fall Festival. SADD was created at WHS in 1981 with the goal of creating awareness about the consquences of poor choices. “I believe that it is more powerful than people believe and we see the results every other year in the youth risk behavior survey,” junior Daly Place said.

The Club Hub: SADD

Whitney Halperin
March 14, 2014
The process behind snow days

The process behind snow days

Whitney Halperin
February 13, 2014
Pictured above is republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker. Baker visited WHS this past Winter Week to talk about his journey into politics. “We need people that understand that governing and public service are not about getting your way 100 percent of the time,” Baker said. “It’s about hearing what other people have to say and finding your way to an agreement that works for the people you represent.”

WW ’14: Charlie Baker recounts journey into politics

Whitney Halperin
February 2, 2014
Above sophomore Jason Mai teaches a fellow student mixed martial arts (MMA). Mai taught students self-defense with MMA techniques. I really enjoyed teaching it, and hopefully I’ll be doing it next year too.”

WW ’14: Mai teaches mixed martial arts

Whitney Halperin
January 31, 2014
Above is Tagg Romney speaking about his father, Mitt Romney, and his presidential campaign. Tagg talked about some of the external and internal reasons for why they lost the election. “There were times when it was painful — it’s not fun to watch your mom and dad get beat up on a regular basis, but it was a fantastic experience,” Tagg said.

WW ’14: Tagg Romney reflects on presidential campaign

Whitney Halperin
January 29, 2014
WSPNs David Flynn gives advice on how to de-stress.

How to fight stress

Whitney Halperin
January 16, 2014

Business teacher Jim Page leaves WHS

Whitney Halperin
January 15, 2014
WSPNs David Flynn gives some tips on how to avoid procrastinating for midyear exams. Flynn believes that following these strategies will help you stay on task and studying.

How to avoid procrastination

Whitney Halperin
January 8, 2014
Pictured above is a depression pamphlet. Stress is a contributing factor for depression among some students. I just think that that feeling of having constantly too much on your plate and not having a chance to really rest or relax over time, that can definitely lead to depression,” psychology teacher Erin Lehmann said.

A look at how stress can contribute to depression

Whitney Halperin
January 5, 2014
Pictured above are Wayland High School Reflectors from the past few years. Senior Sana Gilani is the editor-in-chief of the 2015 yearbook. “There is so much organization and responsibility that comes with a position like this,” Gilani said.

Administration and guidance department limit senior superlatives

Whitney Halperin
December 18, 2013
Exploring the impacts of stress

Exploring the impacts of stress

Whitney Halperin
December 18, 2013
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