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ICYMI: Week of April 8 – WSPN’s success at Kansas City, Student Corps’ book drive and Wayland Arts search for new storage space
ICYMI: Week of April 8 – WSPN’s success at Kansas City, Student Corps’ book drive and Wayland Arts’ search for new storage space
The first group of adults runs into the cold water during the seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik. Some wore swim caps in pink, which is Elodies favorite color. Some also wore caps that said Plunge for Elodie.
Wellesley holds its seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik
From Wednesday, March 27 to Friday, April 12, the Wayland High School Student Corps is collecting books to donate to prisoners. Students can donate their books at a box located outside of the main office.
WHS Student Corps holds book drive for prisoners
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
On Tuesday, March 19, equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown (far left) spoke about how to discuss the topic of discrimination with middle and high school age students. The event was organized by Wayland Can.
Equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown speaks at WaylandCAN event
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
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
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
Join WSPN’s Addison Voight as she speaks to students and teachers of Wayland High School to discuss their mental health and how it has progressed over the year.
Mental health Q&A
WSPN’s Annika Martins and Maddie Zajac explore the athletic life of senior Annabelle Zhang through her badminton career. “This [photo] is me and my former partner after we won the 2022 junior nationals mixed doubles category,” Zhang said.
Annabelle Zhang: A lifetime devotion to badminton
Join Staff Reporter Vanessa Taxiarchis as she interviews the 2024-2025 Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) leaders.
Meet the 2024-2025 SADD leaders
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
Farmers markets contribute fresh food to towns and help to support small local businesses while connecting shoppers to unique vendors, nature and the community. I really enjoy how everything at the farmers market is locally sourced, Sudbury resident Jai Honda said. Ive discovered a lot of small businesses through it.
Farmers markets of our community and their impact
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
Join WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine as they interview Open Mic club leader Kanmani Sekhar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Open Mic
WSPN’s Annika Martins and Maddie Zajac explore the athletic life of senior Annabelle Zhang through her badminton career. “This [photo] is me and my former partner after we won the 2022 junior nationals mixed doubles category,” Zhang said.
Annabelle Zhang: A lifetime devotion to badminton
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHSs new Student Council president
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS’s new Student Council president
Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor glides down a hill during a biathlon race in the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. “The coaches were amazing and I learned so much while over there,” Taylor said. “Biathlon has such a large focus on the process of racing and the things that you can learn from each session, and I feel like I was able to grow as an athlete.
Lincoln-Sudbury’s Alex Taylor skis to the Youth Olympics and shoots to the World Championships
WSPNs Edge Wheeler and Jessi Dretler discuss the underlying stress of trying out for school sports.
Tryouts: The hidden stress of high school sports
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2024
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
WSPNs Vanessa Taxiarchis discusses the importance of captains practice at WHS and their impact on student athletes.
The benefits of captain’s practices at WHS
Join WSPN’s Bella Schreiber, Tina Su and Hallie Luo as they discuss the gap between women’s and men’s sports at the professional, college and Wayland High School level.
Fair play or foul? Uncovering the gap between women’s and men’s sports
Sophomore Ethan Alves wins his heat of the 100 meter dash. Due to rain, the first dual meet against Bedford was postponed to a later date, so the meet against Weston was the first meet for the team.
Track and field falls to Weston
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
White team captain senior Finn Bumstead talks strategy with his team during a time-out. The white team led the scoreboard early on against the pink team.
IBL’s white team clinches championship victory against pink team
Weston freshman Niall Cahalane strides past the opposing defense on her way to the net.
Wayland-Weston girls hockey defeats Concord-Carlisle on senior night
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
WSPNs Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista discuss their thoughts on the MCAS graduation requirement.
Opinion: MCAS exams should not be required to graduate
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac breaks down her thoughts about the effects of sleep deprivation on students.
Opinion: The overlooked consequences of sleep deprivation on students everywhere
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her thoughts on the difficulty of her junior year of high school.
Opinion: Junior year is the hardest of your high school career
WSPNs Editorial Board shares their thoughts on the effects of the academic culture at Wayland High School.
Editorial: Great expectations bring about a silent struggle
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Join WSPNs Torryn Carlson as she reviews the newly released Netflix movie, Damsel.
Movie review: “Damsel”
Join WSPNs Sophia Verma as she discusses the significance of group dynamics within the Boston-based band Steeples and Satellites and how the bands music has impacted their fans.
Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Infographic: Flowers in April
Infographic: Flowers in April
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
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 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
Join Staff Reporters Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler as they review Ye and Ty Dolla $igns new album, Vultures 1.
Album review: “Vultures 1”
Join WSPN’s Kally Proctor as she reviews Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge.” The show played at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for three weeks from Jan. 16 to Feb. 4.
Moulin Rouge: A dazzling spectacle
21 Savage performs his new songs at a concert at Florida International University.
“american dream:” 21 Savage’s legendary album
Sophomore Nathan Hartunian points and laughs at junior Jaden Kaufman while playing musical chairs. WHS Field Night took place in the WHS Field House on Thursday, April 11 from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m..
WHS Student Council hosts Field Night for students
Sophomore Ethan Alves wins his heat of the 100 meter dash. Due to rain, the first dual meet against Bedford was postponed to a later date, so the meet against Weston was the first meet for the team.
Track and field falls to Weston
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
Revealing the royal familys internet controversies
Revealing the royal family’s internet controversies
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 82: Green Team celebrates Earth Day and CAPA bottle and can drive
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Classs Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Class’s Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
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
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
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Wayland Student Press
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Wayland Student Press
Abby Raftery

Abby Raftery, Podcast Editor

Abby Raftery, Class of 2024, is a third year reporter and podcast editor for WSPN. She is a soccer captain and a leader of two clubs, Student Advocacy Committee and SADD. Outside of school, Abby enjoys spending time with her family and friends and going to the beach.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Abby Raftery
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary

Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary

Maggie Buffum, Melina Barris, Olivia Green, and Abby Raftery
April 2, 2024
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls

Abby Raftery and Jane Tardif
March 8, 2024
In the media center, some students have been using the Valentine’s Day coloring pages. “I’ve been working on these coloring pages all week because they help me relax from my schoolwork,” senior Lilly O’Driscoll said. Scavenger hunt prompt: A students favorite free period activity.

[Photo] Journalism students participate in a WSPN scavenger hunt

WSPN Staff
February 15, 2024
Wayland Cares director Jason Verhoosky led a presentation on how stigmas and stereotypes affect our judgment. The presentation included interactive games such as a card game in which students were given an identity based on the value of the playing card they received.

Wayland Cares: Breaking down stereotypes and stigmas

Abby Raftery and Fiona Peltonen
February 3, 2024
Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman: The officer who does it all

Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman: The officer who does it all

Abby Raftery
January 12, 2024
Weekly Breakdown Episode 73: Holocaust survivor speaker and package theft

Weekly Breakdown Episode 73: Holocaust survivor speaker and package theft

Abby Raftery, Jayden Taylor, and Mischa Lee
December 5, 2023
Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again

Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Jessi Dretler
November 28, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 70: End of quarter one and girls varsity volleyball playoff game

Abby Raftery, Jessi Dretler, and Jillian Mele
November 7, 2023
Meet the captains: Golf

Meet the captains: Golf

Abby Raftery
November 2, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 69: Start of fall playoffs and town book groups

Abby Raftery, Jillian Mele, and Jessi Dretler
November 1, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 68: Connect Haunted House and pumpkin carving

Abby Raftery, Jessi Dretler, and Jillian Mele
October 25, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 67: “Community Conversations” and Krispy Kreme

Abby Raftery, Jane Tardif, and Jessi Dretler
October 18, 2023
Crossword: Halloween candy

Crossword: Halloween candy

Melina Barris, Jane Tardif, and Abby Raftery
October 14, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions

Abby Raftery, Jane Tardif, Melina Barris, and Jessi Dretler
October 4, 2023
Senior Ava Balukonis checks over her shoulder to check that her boat is on the right course. Balukonis raced the womens straight four at Nationals in Sarasota, Florida.

Podcast: Wayland-Weston crew team members look back on nationals

Abby Raftery
September 26, 2023
Seniors Derek Roberts, Emily Campos and Odelia Lu reflect on their favorite parts of high school and give advice to underclassman.

Seniors reflect on their high school experience

Abby Raftery and Emma Zocco
June 9, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
May 17, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Elis Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 14: Eli’s Breakfast, Burgers, & Brews

Jacqueline Cahaly, Abby Raftery, and Lucy Grasso
May 9, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 13: Charles River Coffee House

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
April 4, 2023

Happy 175th birthday to the Wayland Free Public Library

Talia Macchi and Abby Raftery
March 31, 2023
Zoe Garcia: Going viral

Zoe Garcia: Going viral

Abby Raftery
March 15, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 11: Tatte

Jacqueline Cahaly, Deirdre Brown, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
March 2, 2023
During Work Song by Nat Adderley, junior Emmanuel Nzaramba put down his guitar and picked up a microphone to sing.

Jazz Band swings during Winter Week

Abby Raftery and Jane Tardif
February 6, 2023

Honors Sinfonia Orchestra hits the note

Abby Raftery and Melina Barris
February 4, 2023
10 songs to add to your winter playlist

10 songs to add to your winter playlist

Abby Raftery and Morgen Warner
January 23, 2023

WHS athletes progress onto the college stage

Talia Macchi and Abby Raftery
January 20, 2023
Join WSPNs Talia Macchi, Abby Raftery and Hallie Luo as they review SZA’s newest record, “SOS,” released on Dec. 9, 2022. SZA has not produced a new album since 2017, making “SOS extremely popular and likable to many fans.

SZA seizes the spotlight with “SOS”

Talia Macchi, Abby Raftery, and Hallie Luo
January 9, 2023
Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two

Weekly Breakdown Episode 66: Wayland Holiday Stroll and midpoint of quarter two

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
December 6, 2022
Holiday gift guide 2022

Holiday gift guide 2022

Deirdre Brown and Abby Raftery
November 29, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive

Weekly Breakdown Episode 65: The Seal of Biliteracy and toy drive

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
November 29, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 10: Zaftigs Delicatessen

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 10: Zaftigs Delicatessen

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
November 19, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: In A Pickle

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 9: In A Pickle

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
November 17, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 8: Lookout Farm

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 8: Lookout Farm

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
November 16, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament

Weekly Breakdown Episode 64: Super Wednesday and SADD annual Dodgeball Tournament

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
November 15, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit

Weekly Breakdown Episode 63: Fall play and November art exhibit

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
November 8, 2022
From left to right, seniors Olivia Rubin, Emily Campos and Jun Waye dress up as the three fairies from the popular show, The Fairly Odd Parents. We chose this costume because it was easy to do as a group, Campos said.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert

Weekly Breakdown Episode 62: End of quarter one and Masquerade Concert

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
October 25, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 6: Muffin House Cafe

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 6: Muffin House Cafe

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
October 25, 2022
Join WSPNs Abby Raftery and Morgan Warner as they share some of their fall music recommendations in hopes of keeping spirts high this season.

10 songs to add to your fall playlist

Abby Raftery and Morgen Warner
October 21, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pams Run and The Amazing Race

Weekly Breakdown Episode 61: Pam’s Run and The Amazing Race

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
October 18, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 5: Dumpling Daughter

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 5: Dumpling Daughter

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
October 5, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 60: Yom Kippur and Friday class meetings

Weekly Breakdown Episode 60: Yom Kippur and Friday class meetings

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
October 4, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk

Weekly Breakdown Episode 59: Back to School Night and Jimmy Fund Walk

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
September 28, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game

Weekly Breakdown Episode 58: Club Fair and Kicks for Cancer soccer game

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
September 21, 2022
Vegan snack tasting

Vegan snack tasting

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
September 19, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 4: Heirloom

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 4: Heirloom

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
September 17, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos

Weekly Breakdown Episode 57: Annual 5k walk at Dudley Pond and submitting senior photos

Lucy Grasso, Morgen Warner, and Abby Raftery
September 13, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks episode 3: Twisted Tree Cafe

The Picky Eater Picks episode 3: Twisted Tree Cafe

Jacqueline Cahaly, Lucy Grasso, and Abby Raftery
September 1, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments

Weekly Breakdown Episode 56: Career day and MIAA tournaments

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
June 7, 2022
Take a look into where Class of 2022 seniors are traveling for their senior trips using this interactive map. Responses from both a form sent out to seniors and in person interviews were used to create this map. See the interactive map below.

Senior trips: A celebratory memory (including interactive map)

Talia Macchi and Abby Raftery
June 7, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe

The Picky Eater Picks episode 2: Saxonville Mills Cafe

Jacqueline Cahaly, Abby Raftery, and Lucy Grasso
June 6, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade

Weekly Breakdown Episode 55: Psych week and Memorial Day Parade

Lucy Grasso, Abby Raftery, and Morgen Warner
May 24, 2022
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 1: Cocobeet

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 1: Cocobeet

Jacqueline Cahaly, Abby Raftery, and Lucy Grasso
May 23, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival

Weekly Breakdown Episode 54: Mask mandate and Wayland Music Festival

Abby Raftery, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
May 17, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting

Weekly Breakdown Episode 53: Increasing Covid-19 cases and Town Meeting

Abby Raftery, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
May 10, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair

Weekly Breakdown Episode 52: AP Tests and World Fair

Abby Raftery, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
May 3, 2022
Lisa McNamara runs down the sideline as she coaches her player with the ball. Although McNamara is the new girls varsity soccer coach, she coached last season for the girls JV team. “I expect 100% effort on the field, working hard, respecting the game, coaches and administration,” McNamara said.

Newest additions to the WHS athletic staff

Abby Raftery
April 29, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom

Weekly Breakdown Episode 51: Student Council Elections and Prom

Abby Raftery, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
April 26, 2022
WSPNs Genevieve Morrison discusses the BAAs decision to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from running the 2022 Boston Marathon.

Opinion: The BAA’s ban of Russian runners is worse than ineffective

Genevieve Morrison and Abby Raftery
April 17, 2022
A marathon, not a sprint: The 2022 Boston Marathon

A marathon, not a sprint: The 2022 Boston Marathon

Genevieve Morrison, Annabelle Zhang, Abby Raftery, and Emily Staiti
April 15, 2022

What is WHS listening to? (Video)

Abby Raftery and Talia Macchi
March 9, 2022
The varsity girls basketball team huddles during their game. Although masks were not required for outdoor sports, all winter sports were required to wear masks this season.

Girls basketball annual Coaches vs Cancer game: The game with a deeper meaning

Abby Raftery and Emma Zocco
March 8, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 43: Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Game and Candy Grams Fundraiser

Weekly Breakdown Episode 43: Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Game and Candy Grams Fundraiser

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
February 8, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 42: Winter Week and Middle School Floods

Weekly Breakdown Episode 42: Winter Week and Middle School Floods

Emma Zocco, Mischa Lee, and Abby Raftery
February 1, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 40: Canceled Midterms and Fire Department Grant

Weekly Breakdown Episode 40: Canceled Midterms and Fire Department Grant

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
January 19, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 39: Round Tables and COVID-19 Shutdowns

Weekly Breakdown Episode 39: Round Tables and COVID-19 Shutdowns

Emma Zocco, Abby Raftery, and Mischa Lee
January 4, 2022
Weekly Breakdown Episode 38: Rising Covid 19 Cases and Holiday Break

Weekly Breakdown Episode 38: Rising Covid 19 Cases and Holiday Break

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
December 21, 2021
Gingerbread House Challenge 2021

Gingerbread House Challenge 2021

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Abby Raftery
December 16, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 37: Winter Week and New Chief of Police

Weekly Breakdown Episode 37: Winter Week and New Chief of Police

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
December 15, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 36: Coach Grill Turkey Trouble and Anonymous Instagram Accounts

Weekly Breakdown Episode 36: Coach Grill Turkey Trouble and Anonymous Instagram Accounts

Emma Zocco, Abby Raftery, and Mischa Lee
December 7, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 35: Winter Sports Begin and Wayland Depots Holiday Opening

Weekly Breakdown Episode 35: Winter Sports Begin and Wayland Depot’s Holiday Opening

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
November 30, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football

Weekly Breakdown Episode 34: Turkey Trot and Thanksgiving Football

Emma Zocco, Abby Raftery, and Mischa Lee
November 23, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 33: Preseason Sports and SADD Dodgeball Tournament

Weekly Breakdown Episode 33: Preseason Sports and SADD Dodgeball Tournament

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
November 16, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 32: MIAA State Tournament and Policing in Wayland

Weekly Breakdown Episode 32: MIAA State Tournament and Policing in Wayland

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Emma Zocco
November 9, 2021
The Wayland offensive line huddles before the play. They strategize about how they are going to score.

Tick Tock: Wayland barely loses to Ashland Clockers

Charlotte Thirman, Taylor McGuire, Emma Zocco, Abby Raftery, and Talia Macchi
October 5, 2021
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