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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
Learn about the Wayland METCO program and three past METCO students experiences in Wayland Public Schools.
Wayland METCO program: Past students’ experiences
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
Many Wayland High School juniors begin the college process by attending college tours. “There are little boxes I like to check at every school,” junior Ava Balukonis said. “I don’t know exactly what those boxes are until I go in person though, since all the schools are a bit different from each other.”
College touring: WHS juniors begin the college process
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of March 13 – FY24 budget, future of affirmative action and March Madness
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of March 13 – FY24 budget, future of affirmative action and March Madness
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of March 6 – chess at WHS, senior show rehearsals and electives for next year
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of February 27 – WSPN’s week of awards, School Committee meeting and girls swim success
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of February 13 – Mock Trial responds to “sexist” comments, Turkey-Syria earthquakes and behind the scenes of a capella
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Nadya Chase summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN articles.
ICYMI: Week of February 6 – Superintendent Omar Easy charges School Committee, Alberto Salazar and political realities of college
Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert
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
A group of sophomores in the innovation camp present the website they created, The First Step. The innovation camp was held last summer at WHS. “I originally chose to do it because it sounded like a really interesting opportunity and it was similar to college summer programs, but it was offered for free, sophomore Samantha Lee said.
WHS students take the first step to raise mental illness awareness
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
Anonymous-Ask panel in the spotlight during Winter Week
Anonymous-Ask panel in the spotlight during Winter Week
On Monday, March 20 the first day of spring sports at WHS began. Below is some information about every spring sport and what is to come for each team in the season ahead.
WHS spring sports preview
WSPNs Emily Roberge and Ryan Chase discuss Mikaela Shiffrins recent World Cup wins.
Mikaela Shiffrin claims her title as queen of the snow
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Road to Houston: Round 1
The Wayland girls swim team poses after winning the Dual County League Championship on Sunday, Feb. 5. Girls swim ended the season with an undefeated record.
Wayland girls swim ends in splashing success
Senior and black team player Chris Merullo keeps the ball away from defenders and looks to pass to his teammates at an IBL game on Jan. 6.
IBL slam dunks the 2022-2023 season
The Wayland boys varsity soccer team celebrates its goal by running to the sidelines and embracing each other. The high intensity game went into overtime after a 2-2 tie, and it ultimately ended in a Wayland Warriors win of 3-2 against Somerville.
Game recap: Boys soccer scores a win against Somerville
The boys varsity soccer team faces Lincoln-Sudbury at home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The game resulted in a draw, with the final score being 2-2. The team currently sits with a record of nine wins, five losses and three ties.
Game recap and gallery: Boys soccer ties with Lincoln-Sudbury
Senior Anjali Patel prepares to shoot a free throw. The entire game was full of fouls, leading to many opportunities. In the end, Wayland lost 41-28 against Bedford.
Game Recap: Wayland girls basketball loses home opener
The girls varsity soccer starters huddle together prior to the opening kickoff. They would play a hard fought game against Lincoln-Sudbury, but would fall short of the win.
Game Recap: Girls varsity soccer can’t complete comeback, lose in penalty kicks to Lincoln-Sudbury
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Game Recap: Wayland football destroyed by Lincoln-Sudbury in domestic violence awareness game
Freshman Ella Getz drives to the basket after a pick set by senior captain Lila Powers. Getz proudly wears number 33, the number of her role model. My number is 33 and I take it from Katie Lou Samuelson, Getz said. She used to play for the University of Connecticut, and I love her.
Athlete of the month: Ella Getz
Sophomore Luke Chisum finishes first in the freshman three kilometer race at the DCL Championship Meet in 2021. This year, I want to get around 16:30 for a five [kilometer race], Chisum said.
Athlete of the Month: Luke Chisum
Sophomore Elena Mente prepares before pole vaulting for the Wayland high school track team. My favorite thing to do is pole vault, Mente said. I love getting to meet all new people from it.
Athlete of the Month: Elena Mente
Senior Quinn Gleason (front) rows in a double boat. Gleason rows for the Wayland-Weston crew team, and has committed to row for Bates College in the Class of 2026. I’m always trying to improve and get faster, Gleason said. Now that I’m going to Bates College I want to make sure that when I get there the next fall that I’m in shape and ready to go.
Athlete of the Month: Quinn Gleason
Senior Lucas Pralle emerges from the water to take a breath during his 100 meter butterfly event at states. Pralle came in first place at states in his event. It feels amazing to be a part of a team that has performed as well as we have, Pralle said. Everyone puts in the work in practice and our coaches work tirelessly to train and guide us to be the best swimmers we can be.
Athlete of the Month: Lucas Pralle
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.
Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.
Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.
Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.
Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs
Social Connections: Wayland High School Students visit Happy Hollow
Social Connections: Wayland High School Students visit Happy Hollow
Senior Noah Malkin shakes hands with senior Grace Marto in the skit, Responsibility class. In the skit, Malkin played a student while Marto pretended to be a teacher.
The final act: Class of 2023’s Senior Show
(Left to right) juniors Talia Macchi and Dana Efrat, senior Nina Wilson and freshman Kenzie Macchi move in unison as they practice a jazz number. Window practices in the lecture hall, which is used as a study hall room during the day, and as a meeting space for staff and the Wayland School Committee.
Window Dance Ensemble lights up the lecture hall
The farmers market features an abundance of colorful vegetables, all locally harvested in the Massachusetts area.
A local gem: Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market
Senior Saniyyah Phillips dribbles the ball up to the three-point line. Phillips and senior captain Lila Powers were both named Dual County League All-Stars.
Girls basketball sinks the shot against Masconomet Regional
Senior Saniyyah Phillips dribbles the ball up to the three-point line. Phillips and senior captain Lila Powers were both named Dual County League All-Stars.
Girls basketball sinks the shot against Masconomet Regional
Senior Eric Hiebert guards his man during a Wayland defensive play while the fan section cheers behind him. I wasnt expecting that many people in the crowd there on senior night, Hiebert said. It was really exciting to see all the people come out. Weve had a bit of a tough start to the season, and then more recently we started winning games, so senior night was kind of like a culmination of all the hard work that weve been working for the entire season.
Boys basketball celebrates senior night
Freshman Anishka Trehan swims the 100 yard butterfly event. A swimmer is limited to two individual events and two relays per meet.
Swim and dive flips into success against Bedford
Freshman Sarah Powers points towards the basket. Powers is one of two freshmen on the varsity team.
Girls basketball steals a win from Concord Carlisle
Sophomore Michael Keenan stretches his leg out to escape his opponent. An escape is worth two points.
Wrestling hits the mat in a quad meet
Seniors Austin Russell and Katie Schouten, along with their freshmen siblings, Eliza Russell and Ben Schouten, recently created a band together. They call themselves, The Shouting Rustlers and hope to perform gigs in the area.
“The Shouting Rustlers:” A student-made band
Join reporters Misha Lee and Melina Barris as they share their favorite trending accessories.
Top trending accessories
Crossword: Saint Patricks Day
Crossword: Saint Patrick’s Day
WSPNs Deirdre Brown discusses Morgan Wallens latest album, One Thing at a Time.”
Album review: “One Thing at a Time”
Join reporter Kris Poole-Evans in a review of the new K-Pop band, NewJeans. NewJeans debuted on July 22, 2022, with their four-track extended play, New Jeans. Since then, the group has put out two singles, Ditto and OMG. Since its debut, the five-member group has been breaking records and consistently making headlines.
Who is NewJeans?
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 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
In this piece, senior Skylar Gould showcases a step-by-step from when she wakes up to when she leaves for school. Goulds inspiration for this piece was her own morning routine.
Artist of the Month: Skylar Gould
Below is an artistic profile of junior Rachel Yan, the latest to be spotlighted in Artist of the Month.
Artist of the Month: Kaya Oleson
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Artist of the Month: Amelie Martin
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Katie Schouten and Jack McCahan
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
Fashionistas of the Month: Lilly O’Driscoll and Jett Peter
The Fashionistas of the Month are seniors Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris. They both encourage others to use fashion as a way to express themselves.
Fashionistas of the Month: Ryan MacDonald and Sofia Barris
Junior Ava Tang dresses in New Balance, Levis and thrifted clothing. Tangs favorite piece of clothing to dress in are sweaters. I think there [are] a lot of different patterns you can find or different bright colors with different fabrics and stuff,” Tang said
Ava Tang
Junior Sarah Davis dresses in Brandy Melville, Nike and thrifted clothing. However, Daviss favorite store is Urban Outfitters. They have a lot of different kind of clothes in my opinion, just a good mixture,” Davis said.
Sarah Davis
WSPNs Talia Macchi discusses the controversy behind some of Dr. Seusss most treasured books.
Opinion: The unbroken legacy of Dr. Seuss
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
Join WSPNs Kris Poole-Evans as they discuss the pros and cons of drinking coffee as a high schooler.
Opinion: Coffee is a high school student’s kryptonite
WSPNs Delia Caulfield discusses the controversy surrounding the Miss Universe organization.
Opinion: Miss Universe falls short in many categories
WSPNs Emily Roberge and Ryan Chase discuss Mikaela Shiffrins recent World Cup wins.
Mikaela Shiffrin claims her title as queen of the snow
WSPNs Editorial Board discusses the impact of last months racist graffiti found at WHS and its impact on the community.
Editorial: Speak out against racism in Wayland
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: Weighted GPAs need to stay
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
Editorial: WSPN stands with Parkland students
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang discusses the importance of food to his family.
ABC: The language of food
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang addresses the rise in attacks on Asians and the importance of continuing to talk about the unjust treatment towards Asians.
ABC: An American just like you
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about the struggles of being an average Asian.
ABC: An average Asian
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about Chinese school and his regrets about quitting.
ABC: Why I should’ve stuck with Chinese school
In the latest installment of ABC: American Born Chinese, reporter Jonathan Zhang talks about what its like having two names and what a name means to him.
ABC: What’s my name?
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: End-of-year stress
Cartoon: Cant Escape
Cartoon: Can’t Escape
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: More Positive Cases
Cartoon: Not a Moments Peace
Cartoon: Not a Moment’s Peace
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 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
WHS Super Bowl predictions
WHS Super Bowl predictions
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 Jenny Shine discusses her experience as a winter athlete and the struggles she endures.

[Photo] Opinion: What they don’t tell you about being a winter athlete

March 15, 2023
A Capella participants describe their experience in the three groups: The Muses, the T-Tones and The Madrigals.

[Photo] Backstage: The a capella experience

February 16, 2023
WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces her plan to take a year sabbatical.

[Photo] Breaking News: WMS Principal Betsy Gavron announces year sabbatical

February 8, 2023
Students at Loker Elementary School will be attending school on the WHS campus Tuesday, as a result of school closure due to water damage.

[Photo] News Brief: Loker students attending WHS Feb. 7

February 6, 2023
Dec fashionista (3 × 2 in)

[Photo] Fashionista of the Month: January

January 4, 2023
The Boston Parent Council designated Tuesday Jan. 17, as a district-wide Day of Impact, in which many METCO students will stay home from school.

[Photo] Racist graffiti found on WHS grounds, administration responds

December 21, 2022
The playoff season for fall sports has begun, and teams are preparing for the competition that awaits. “Going into playoffs I’m really excited,” junior girls soccer captain Lily Mele said. “I think we’re gonna really bring it when the first game comes and no matter our seed or anything I think the energy’s gonna be great and we’re going to perform very well.”

[Photo] WHS fall sports playoff preview

November 3, 2022
Seniors Malachi Dixon-Loatman and Al Young pose in their Joker and skeleton costumes. Its our senior year and we had never dressed up for [Halloween at school], Young said. We wanted to dress up for our last year.

WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2022

[Photo] Opinion: The comments affect everyone

November 1, 2022
A cappella club is a club of WHS that performs several times throughout the school year. This year, after a long audition process, 20 new members were accepted into the ensemble. There are three groups that make up the club which include: “The Madrigals,” “The T-Tones” and “The Muses.” The photo above captures one of “The Muses” concerts from last school year. This group has the tradition of wearing black dresses and red heels while performing.

[Photo] All about a capella

October 29, 2022
WHS implements a new test return policy. The new policy requires all tests, besides midterms, finals and advanced placement material, to be returned to students.

WPS task force implements test return policy

WSPN Staff
October 21, 2022
WSPNs Kris Poole-Evens discusses Stray Kids latest work, MAXIDENT.

[Photo] Album Review: 30

December 14, 2021
Join WSPNs Talia Macchi, Hallie Lou and Penelope Biddle in a review of Taylor Swifts latest work, Midnights.

[Photo] Album Review: “Harry’s House”

May 25, 2022
WSPNs Deirdre Brown discusses Morgan Wallens latest album, One Thing at a Time.”

[Photo] Album Review: “i used to think i could fly”

June 14, 2022
The Class of 2025s semi-formal will be held on Oct. 29. Class of 2025 officers, executive board and teacher advisors have been in the process of planning since Oct. 2021. We have high expectations, especially since we have such a nice venue, Class of 2025 Secretary Armaan Chaudhry said. We should have good music, food, tablecloths and everything like that.

[Photo] The Class of 2025’s semi-formal: The details

September 23, 2022
As the school year has come to start, fall sports are kicking off. Below is some information about every fall sport, the captains and the key players that were selected by coaches and fellow teammates.

[Photo] Fall sports preview

September 10, 2022
WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses town meeting and whether its current form in Wayland is actually democratic.

[Photo] Opinion: At town meetings, the minority rules

September 8, 2022
As WHS returned to school on Sept. 1, administration has implemented some new regulations to student life. Here are eight new changes to know about heading into the new year.

Top things to know about the 2022-2023 school year

WSPN Staff
September 6, 2022
Wellness teacher John Berry has been selected as the new WHS science department head. He will remain a wellness teacher and oversee the logistical aspects of the science department.

[Photo] Meet the new science department head: John Berry

September 3, 2022
The time for senior graduation has come. The Class of 2022 had their last day of high school on Friday, May 27, and will be graduating on Friday, June 3. “[The seniors] have a lot of energy, and they’re doing great things with their lives,” Wayland High School Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said. “We’re just really proud of them.”

[Photo] It’s time: The Class of 2022 is graduating

June 1, 2022
The Class of 2022s long awaited prom is being held on April, 30. The class government has been planning the event for a while due to push backs with COVID-19. My favorite part of the planning process was watching prom evolve from ideas to an actual event, Class of 2022 Advisor Jennifer Reed said. Our e-board has worked tirelessly to ensure this event is a memorable night for the class of 2022.

[Photo] Behind the Scenes: Prom

May 2, 2022
WSPNs Aditya Weling discusses professional leagues upcoming free agency period and goes into depth on certain NFL teams and what they are looking for as the start of the NFL season is just around the corner.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: NFL free agency

April 14, 2022
WSPNs Emily Roberge discusses Marjorie Taylor Greenes political career and her inciting of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

[Photo] Politipress: Progress, no matter how late, cannot be ignored

April 7, 2022
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[Photo] MOTS: Tom Brady’s return

April 1, 2022
Protestors assemble outside Wayland High School the morning of Monday, Feb. 14. We feel that everyone should be able to make their own choice and decide what is medically best for them, one anonymous protestor said.

Breaking News: Anti-mask protest occurs at WHS on Monday, Feb. 14

WSPN Staff
February 14, 2022
Juniors Erica and Megan ODonnell present their household items they utilized as backpacks. I saw a few months ago that the anything but a backpack trend existed, and Ive been thinking ever since how fun it would be to bring a shopping cart to school, Erica ODonnell said. They were in a big pile of toys, so it worked out.

WHS expresses creativity through “anything but a backpack” psyche

WSPN Staff
February 3, 2022
WSPNs Katya Luzarraga overviews the racist events that have occurred over the past month at Wayland Middle School, describing the consequences that we, as a community, have to accept and what we can do to prevent them from happening again.

[Photo] Opinion: The unrelenting grip of racism on students

January 13, 2022
WSPNs Luke Caples highlights the three leaders in the NFL MVP race, with a couple familiar faces appearing.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: NFL MVP race

January 13, 2022
Happy holidays!

Happy Holidays from WSPN’s Staff!

WSPN Staff
December 23, 2021
Wayland community members stand at the entrance of Wayland Middle School. Many community members attended a protest at WMS Friday, Dec. 10, in response to two racist incidents that took place in the WMS community this past week. For most of us, the super important thing is that students and families of color in our community know that we don’t condone the actions of a few, WMS parent and protest organizer Meg Flatley said.

[Photo] Protest at WMS: Wayland community members react to multiple racist incidents

December 11, 2021

Come with us to Spirit Day 2021!

WSPN Staff
December 6, 2021
WSPNs Gabe Likerman discusses the three NFL teams who have the possibility of making a push into the NFL playoffs.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: NFL teams that can sneak into the playoffs

December 4, 2021
WSPNs Dante Coppola discusses the MLBs top free agents heading into the offseason and predicts potential new locations for them.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: top MLB free agents and potential landing spots

November 12, 2021
The Class of 2023s semi formal is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 6. Following many postponements, students are excited for the event. This is our grades first real class event and I think people are just excited to do something as a grade, junior Emily Campos said. COVID-19 has taken away and postponed so many things, so we are lucky that we are still able to have a dance.

[Photo] Class of 2023 semi-formal: The long awaited event

November 5, 2021
Seniors Alfonso Alvarez and Leo McNulty get ready to prep a meal with their pans and utensils.

Class of 2022 celebrates Halloween (gallery)

WSPN Staff
October 29, 2021
WSPNs Aditya Weling dives into the MLB World Series matchup between the Astros and the Braves.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: MLB World Series matchup

October 30, 2021
WSPNs Aditya Weling previews the NBA season and his two favorites for this years championship

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: season predictions for NBA championship favorites

October 19, 2021
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses the Republican Partys gradual move towards extremism.

[Photo] Politipress: The GOP is destroying itself

October 14, 2021
WSPNs Aditya Weling shares some of his reactions after the first few weeks of the NFL season.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: NFL overreactions

October 14, 2021
WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses the need for the Massachusetts Board of Education to change MCAS testing as we know it.

[Photo] Opinion: It’s time to revamp MCAS

October 6, 2021
Students gather in the Field House for the 2021 club fair. At the event, freshmen through seniors are given the opportunity to walk around and examine the various tables that each club presents.

Wayland High School hosts annual Club Fair

WSPN Staff
September 27, 2021
WSPNs Aditya Weling picks apart the top contenders for this years NBA playoffs. With this year being far from normal and filled with countless injuries, many teams are looking to step up and bring the hardware back to its city.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: NBA playoffs

May 21, 2021
Students and staff congregate outside before the start to the school day. Many got to school as early as 7:50 to try and avoid traffic.

WHS returns to all-in school (gallery)

WSPN Staff
April 27, 2021
Following a Senior Show-less 2020, the class of 2021 is ready to make their comeback. The class recently elected their Senior Show Executive Board and directors, who are excited to get the process of planning started. As an underclassman, I loved watching the Senior Show even if I didnt understand all the inside jokes, senior director Philip Natsis said. Now, being the lead director, its awesome to take charge of something Ive enjoyed for all of these years and watch it all unfold.

[Photo] Q&A with the 2021 Senior Show directors

April 15, 2021
WHS students stand outside of their prom in Boston, the last junior prom that happened prior to COVID-19. I felt that, although it was disappointing, students understood why it needed to be postponed and ultimately came to a unified decision, junior class advisor Jennifer Reed said.

[Photo] One more year: Behind the decision to postpone the Class of 2022’s junior prom

April 3, 2021
A group of WHS freshmen stand in their new schools courtyard while a WSPN reporter interviews them. Adjusting to a different learning environment is hard enough, but with the pandemics challenges and unpredictabilities, the freshmen had to stay motivated through all the changes. At the beginning of the pandemic, I wouldnt go outside at all, even in the car, freshman Adam Lange said. Once the time came, a hybrid schedule seemed like a compromise, an assurance that the school cares about my safety.

[Photo] Year One: Freshmen face a new school with new rules

April 8, 2021
Many WSPN reporters speak to new WHS teachers.

[Photo] MOTS: What are students’ favorite Super Bowl halftime shows?

February 25, 2021
In this latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses the significance of the Emmett Till Law, which designates lynching as a federal hate crime.

[Photo] Opinion: Biden’s first days display an urgent need for climate control

February 11, 2021
Reporter Alexina McQuilkin asks students how they feel about returning to school after winter break.

[Photo] MOTS: How do students feel about returning to school after break?

January 20, 2021
Happy Holidays from WSPN!

Happy Holidays from WSPN!

WSPN Staff
December 24, 2020
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPN’s Atharva Weling discusses the horrors of the storming of the U.S. Capitol and how Republicans and Democrats alike can resolve the great divide in our nation.

[Photo] Politipress: Accepting the election is in Republicans’ best interest

January 7, 2021
With one quarter of hybrid learning finished, students had some differing opinions on how it went. [Hybrid] is alright, sophomore Colby Hanson said. There isnt much to do to resolve these problems beside wait until the pandemic is over.

[Photo] Students’ reactions to a full quarter of hybrid learning

January 5, 2021
Since it would not be safe to conduct all Spirit Day events in person, the WHS Student Council worked out a way to still hold a fun yet safe Spirit Day: virtually. Students had mixed reactions to this plan, but most students were happy they got to have any sort of event. “I’m thankful that we could at least have a Spirit Day in general,” freshman Mia Mee said.

[Photo] Virtual Spirit Day garners mixed reactions from students

December 23, 2020
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Atharva Weling discusses the new restrictive voting law in Georgia and what it reveals about the need for continued vigilance in the fight for social equality.

[Photo] Politipress: Trump is destroying the transition of power

December 2, 2020
As WHS goes hybrid, the fitness room opens up to all students. New guidelines and rules have been put into place to limit the spread of COVID-19 and maintain social distancing.

[Photo] The fitness room makes its return with new guidelines

November 12, 2020
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Atharva Weling discusses his excitement surrounding the moral significance of the election of Joe Biden to the presidency.

[Photo] Politipress: It is time for our better angels to prevail

November 14, 2020
WSPNs Max Brande breaks down who is on the market for free agency in the MLB and gives his predictions of where these players might go.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: Who is on the market for 2020 MLB free agency?

November 6, 2020
Reporters Sidney ORourke and Rebeca Kamens-Gil ask students their opinions on lunch during the hybrid model of school.

[Photo] MOTS: Student reactions to hybrid lunch

November 4, 2020
A group of senior girls dress up as Vector and Minions from the movie Despicable Me.

Seniors celebrate Halloween amidst hybrid learning

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2020
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Atharva Weling analyzes the highlights and pitfalls of the third and final presidential debate of 2020.

[Photo] Politipress: Presidential debate #3 was coherent lunacy

November 2, 2020
With the new turf available for the fall season, many teams have experienced playing on the new field. Players on both boys and girls varsity soccer and varsity field hockey are pleased with the new turf. I love the turf! The old turf was injuring so many people because it was low quality, junior field hockey player Maeve Myles said. I’m glad they redid it.

[Photo] WHS athletes reflect on their first season on the new turf

November 10, 2020
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Atharva Weling discusses the merits of voting in support of Question 2 this November and making ranked-choice voting a reality in Massachusetts.

[Photo] Politipress: While you’re at it, vote yes on Question 2

October 28, 2020
The WHS building has been empty without students for many months, but now it welcomes back the special education students for some in-person learning. However, many COVID-19 precautions must be followed. “In-person learning involves strict protocols and can be complicated and sometimes stressful, but the benefits of having the students come into the building outweigh the disadvantages,” Special Education teacher Diane Camozzi said. “It probably has been more complicated, but it has been worth it.”

[Photo] From Zoom to the classroom: WHS opens its doors for the Special Education Dept.

October 7, 2020
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Caterina Tomassini discusses the first of three presidential debates that took place on Sept. 29 in Cleveland, Ohio.

[Photo] Politipress: The first debate was clownery, to say the least

October 1, 2020
WSPNs Brenden ORourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: NBA Conference Finals

May 20, 2022
WSPN reporter Eliya Howard-Delman questions WHS students about what they miss most about everyday life and the first thing they plan to do once it resumes. An astounding 78.57% of students surveyed said that the first thing they want to do once quarantine ends is spend time with their friends.

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Former METCO director Mabel Reid-Wallace poses with METCO coordinator Mark Liddell, METCO students, and actress Debra Walton following Waltons performance of Mr. Joy. Reid-Wallace filed a complaint against the Wayland school district this past February.

[Photo] News Brief: Former Wayland METCO director accuses district of discrimination

April 15, 2020
Massachusetts has decided to shut down some businesses and industries, while also promising to keep others functional. Many businesses ultimately will have to choose for themselves what path to take.

[Photo] News Brief: Industries staying open amidst the spread of COVID-19

April 12, 2020
Members of the Class of 2020 pose. The 2019-20 school year has proven to be a rocky one. “Weve had to deal with new start times, new administration, no fields, no home games, no night games, the entire EEE thing, and now coronavirus senior Zeke Betancourt said.

[Photo] Coronavirus clashes with the Class of 2020’s senior plans

March 31, 2020
Juniors pose at last years prom. This school year, however, will not feature a traditional junior prom. Rather, the Class of 2021 will hold a senior prom on Sept. 12. Given the coronavirus crisis, this is the best we couldve done, Class of 2021 President Sam Goldstone said.

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: Prom postponed to Sept. 12

March 20, 2020
Sophomore Finn ODriscoll wrestles a Lincoln-Sudbury wrestler. ODriscoll, among others, gained a close relationship with former athletic trainer Chris Morash. The next move should be finding someone like Chris because he was just a great trainer and a really good guy, ODriscoll said.

[Photo] Trainer Chris Morash departs WHS

March 23, 2020
WSPNs Dante Coppola discusses the impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on sports, specifically in basketball.

[Photo] Coronavirus’s Impact on the Basketball World

March 24, 2020
WSPN reporters Lindsey Brown and Katherine Kim investigate how students and teachers feel about the petition to end daylight saving time. The petition wants to stop the process of time changes by not performing the annual “fall back.

[Photo] MOTS: Is daylight savings necessary?

March 6, 2020
Sophomore Rachaell Redgate (middle) is interviewed by WSPN reporter Josh Schreiber for Meet the Semi Dates along with sophomore Isabelle Ma (right). The Fall River Police Department recently reported that Redgate had went missing, perhaps as far back as Feb. 10.

[Photo] News Brief: WHS sophomore Rachaell Redgate reported missing

February 26, 2020
The senior players smile as they gather with their families and coach while taking a photo before the game.

[Photo] Girls basketball seniors reflect on their careers at WHS

March 30, 2020
WSPNs Dante Coppola examines Tom Bradys possible next moves

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: The Future of Tom Brady and the Patriots

February 12, 2020
Happy Holidays from WSPN!

Happy Holidays from WSPN!

WSPN Staff
December 20, 2019
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Atharva Weling takes a look at what went wrong for the candidates that have dropped out of or are struggling in the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination.

[Photo] Politipress: And then there were fifteen

December 9, 2019
Senior boys pose as a group of minions outside of the North Building. The group sang the banana song in harmony as they waddled through the commons before school.

Best of Halloween Costumes: Class of 2020

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2019
WSPN’s Dante Coppola compares the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs ahead of Super Bowl LIV.

[Photo] Warrior Weekly: Predicting Super Bowl LIV

February 2, 2020
Below is a list of the several changes that are being implemented by administration for this 2019-20 school year.

[Photo] Overview: Changes enacted at WHS this school year

September 3, 2019
Check here for updates about the 2019 e-board elections.

[Photo] UPDATED: Class e-board elections

May 22, 2019
WHS experienced yet another hate incident this past week. In terms of how do we combat hate, I think first is to acknowledge its presence, to try to understand where it comes from and to try to open up to these conversations, Principal Allyson Mizoguchi said.

[Photo] Responding to hate: the aftermath of the white power symbol discovery

May 21, 2019
Sean Gass has been selected to replace Ethan Dolleman as assistant principal starting next school year. Gass was originally part of the search for James Nocitos replacement.

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: Sean Gass to replace Dolleman as assistant principal

May 16, 2019
With the 2018-19 school year heading into the home stretch, WHS seniors prepare to head off to college in the fall. After a difficult college application process, the Class of 2019 offers advice to other students preparing to begin the college application process. Just keep your mind open, senior Anika Das said. Before I started, there was a specific type of school I wanted to go to, but after visiting a bunch of schools and talking to [guidance counselor Jim] Girard, he gave me a lot of different types of schools that I wouldnt have thought about before.

[Photo] WHS seniors reflect on the college application process

May 17, 2019
In the latest installment of her biweekly column, Chat with Cat, WSPNs Caterina Tomassini discusses certain stressful aspects of life in Wayland.

[Photo] Chat with Cat: The Stress of Living in Wayland

May 6, 2019
Pre-prom photos taken at last years 2018 prom. This year, as prom preparation is underway, complications are arising with photography. “I personally have experienced a lot of kids that are upset,” Class of 2020 President Murphy said. “I am fighting as hard as I can to try to get us some time [for photos at the hotel].”

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In the latest installment of Kyles Column, Opinions Editor Kyle Chen questions the extent of WHS acceptance of members of the LGBTQ+ community.

[Photo] Kyle’s Column: Long Way to Go

April 11, 2019
WSPN plans to hold an SAT practice test fundraiser on April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wayland High School. Registration costs $20 and will benefit WSPN. Students are encouraged to participate for a glimpse at what an official standardized test will look like.

News Brief: WSPN to hold final SAT practice test fundraiser on April 6

WSPN Staff
April 4, 2019
The Class of 2019 performs at the senior show last year. This years senior show has been postponed.

[Photo] Senior Show 2019 (15 photos)

March 28, 2019
The WHS Honors Sinfonia playing in 2016. The Sinfonia will be one of several honors ensembles at WHS to play in the upcoming Tri-M charity event and will be joined by local musicians.

[Photo] News Brief: WHS music society hosts charity event, invites local musicians

March 26, 2019
Coaches Scott Parseghian (left) and Sean Chase (right) yell to Junior Cameron Jones at sectionals on Saturday Feb. 9. “I mean, you do it to win, you do it for the relationships you build with the kids, but when you win it just makes it that much better.” Parseghian said.

[Photo] Wayland Wrestling pins down a state championship

March 11, 2019
In the latest installment of Politipress, WSPNs Atharva Weling takes a look at the implications of Twitters decision to fact-check President Trumps tweets for misinformation in America.

[Photo] Politipress: Growing Pool of Candidates (Part I)

February 13, 2019
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