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In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” News Editor Marissa Mendoza summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
ICYMI: Nov. 4 – David Fleishman, election live updates and progressive dinner
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Harris supporter Jillian Kohl and her mother come together for a photo while Trump supporters stand in the background.
Engaging the community: Political activity around Wayland
ICYMI: Oct. 28 - Student voting, social media's influence in politics and applying to college
ICYMI: Oct. 28 – Student voting, social media’s influence in politics and applying to college
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
Breaking Down Breaking News: EEE makes a comeback
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Commuter rail accident in Natick
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned
BDBN: Producer Harvey Weinstein’s conviction overturned
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: College campuses face protests
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Anticipation heightens as Nov. 5 draws closer. The tension-filled race between Vice-President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump comes to a close with the final day for U.S. citizens to vote. Check back for live updates.
LIVE UPDATES: Presidential election of 2024
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
A Wayland resident's home was reported with smoke at approximately 12:25 p.m., today, Oct. 30.
Breaking News: House on fire behind the middle school
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The boys varsity soccer team's Kicks for Cancer game against Westford Academy at Concord-Carlisle High School was rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE.
Breaking News: Kicks for Cancer rescheduled due to a high risk of EEE
The Wayland School Committee appoints Interim Superintendent David Fleishman as the permanent superintendent of Wayland Public Schools.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee appoints David Fleishman as permanent superintendent
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
Tri-M Music Honor Society to host trunk or treat
News Brief: Freshman election results
News Brief: Freshman election results
On Sunday, Oct. 6, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation will be hosting the Celebrate with Heart Community Festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m at Cochituate Ball Field.
News Brief: Eliza J. Norton Celebrate with Heart Community Festival
The Kicks for Cancer game has been moved back to Concord-Carlisle High School. "For me, its been super important because I get to play with my grandma’s name on my back," senior Alex Crawford said. "All the other boys get to play with someone who is related to them, who has experience cancer."
Breaking news: Annual Kicks for Cancer game moved back to Concord after reduced risk of EEE
The Human Relation Service (HRS) is a non-profit therapy organization that offers their services to Weston, Wayland and Wellesley. “It's a very unique thing to have an agency like HRS supporting three communities,” HRS Director of Development Donna Portesky said.
The Human Relations Service: Making mental health treatment more accessible
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
WSPN's Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza begin their second year of Humans of WHS as they interview six people about their school year so far.
Humans of WHS: Chapter one
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
In the 14th edition of WSPN goes clubbing, WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine interview senior Badminton Club leader Annabelle Zhang.
WSPN goes Clubbing: Badminton Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPN's Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Zoe Garcia poses with one of her new hoodies. Garcia started Blondi during March of 2024.
Zoe Garcia: A teen building a business
WSPN's Bowen Morrison highlights new Wayland-Weston crew coach Beatrice Sims.
Wayland-Weston Rowing Association welcomes its new program director
Reporters Melina Barris and Emma Zocco learn more about Ryan McCormack’s small businesses.
Ryan McCormack: Mastering entrepreneurial success one haircut at a time
Zippity-Do-Dog is a hot dog stand that was founded in 2007. This food trolley is currently under the ownership of Roland Houle. It is located on Speen Street in Framingham, Massachusetts. “I took over the stand and have been running the stand since 2019,” Houle said. “I enjoy making hot dogs and providing a quick and easy meal for people on the go.” Houle, working through COVID, made an impact on the Framingham community with his outdoor trolley.
Zippity Do Dog: Beyond the bun
Dr. Erin Civetti poses near the front desk of New England Family Eye. Civetti is an optometrist for a local optometry practice in the Wayland Town Center.
Eye spy New England Family Eye
WHS guidance counselor Jim Girard is now coaching Wayland football after stepping down from being Lincoln Sudbury's head coach. “I stepped down as the head coach at LS following the 2023 season so that I could spend more time with and care for my ailing parents who live out of state,” Girard said.
Jim Girard: From enemy lines to home turf
Three Wayland High School (WHS) teams are still in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs. On Nov. 6, the girls volleyball team swept Greater New Bedford 3-0 and are now in the Elite 8 and hosting Bishop Fenwick on Friday Nov. 8. Boys soccer is playing Marblehead at the WHS turf on Nov. 7. Football is playing no.7 Burlington on Friday Nov. 8 away.
Sports update: Fall playoffs 2024
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
Wayland High School Class of 2019 alum Devin Wong is the new assistant coach of Harvard University Nordic Ski Team. "I’m excited to be a part of a new team and coaching staff am motivated to learn from [head coach] Cate Brams and grow as a coach and wax tech," Wong said.
WHS alum Devin Wong skis into coaching position at Harvard University
As the WHS field hockey team wraps up the 2024 season, WSPN recognizes the entirely new coaching staff.
A new era begins: Field hockey’s new coaching staff
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
Seniors prepare for their senior night on Nov. 1. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the WHS turf lights. The psych for the game will be “USA.”
Game preview: Football looks to defeat Newton South on senior night
The rowers in the boys first varsity eight boat finish their last set of the workout before cooling down. In the fall, crew races are typically five kilometers long, while in the spring, races are two kilometers long.
Wayland-Weston crew team rows towards Head Of The Fish Regatta
WSPN's Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celtics's ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPN's Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichick's future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPN's Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPN's Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matson's impact on both field hockey and women's sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
Join WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jillian Mele as they talk about the importance of having strong youth sports programs.
Opinion: Youth sports programs benefit high school teams
WSPN's Jeffery Zhang weighs in on expectations and the idea of letting people down.
The weight of expectations: Letting go and letting down
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
WSPN's Bella Schreiber discusses the financial strain of applying to college.
Opinion: The cost of college applications is too much
With the 2024 election coming up in November, the country is buzzing with political opinions. While social media can be a good outlet for these thoughts, it doesn’t come without consequences.
Digital democracy: Social media shaping politics
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
As the 2024 presidential election inches closer, WSPN’s Fiona Peltonen and Maddie Zajac share their thoughts on the importance of youth voting. While there are numerous reasons that youth voting has taken the backseat for many years, it is time that younger generations get more politically involved. “If you want to fix a problem, you've got to commit yourself to doing it,” Fay said. “And one easy way to do it is to vote.”
The importance of youth voting
While poet, book writer and musician Charles Coe reads a poem, he briefly looks up from his book to survey the crowd. Join Co-Multimedia Editor Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers the impact of Coe's poetry, the significance of Arts Wayland for the community and the response of the residents of Wayland after hearing Coe's poetry.
Charles Coe: Impacting Wayland through poetry
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
After bringing an audience member up to the stage and performing with them, the Blue Men and audience member raise their arms up in celebration.
The Blue Man Group: An explosion of color and meaning
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo and Mischa Lee in an analysis of the new and recurring fall trends for 2024, and the best way to wear these items.
Top fashion trends for fall 2024
Old Money is an aesthetic that has always been popular, however it has really taken over the internet these past few years.
Old Money: An old style resurfaced
Here are some costume ideas to make your Halloween fun, chic and unique.
Halloween costume ideas
A guide to new trends and traditional fashion for men this fall.
Top mens fall fashion trends
Join WSPN reporter Melina Barris as she discusses store options to find the perfect dress for Homecoming
Trying to find the perfect dress for Homecoming? Look no further
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Halloween
Crossword: Fall
Crossword: Fall
Back to school crossword
Back to school crossword
Celebrate April with WSPN's Talia and Makenzie Macchi's crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join WSPN’s Alex Evangelista as he reviews the first part of season four of "Outer Banks."
Treasure, mystery, friendship: A dive into the new “Outer Banks” season
Join WSPN’s Carolina Sdoia as she reviews the new series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story.”
Bloodlines and betrayal: The Menendez brothers in ‘Monsters’
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continues the story of the classic halloween movie, "Beetlejuice" in which the main character, Lydia Deetz, is all grown up, but the same ghost is around to haunt and pester her decades later. This sequel not only adds to the spooky tale, but has exhilarated in its bizarre characters, plot points and special effects.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Double the madness
Join WSPN reporter Jillian Mele as she reviews Tate McRae's latest new single, "It's ok I'm ok."
Tate McRae drops another hit: “It’s ok I’m ok”
Join WSPN A&E editor Mischa Lee as she reviews Sabrina Carpenter's new album, "Short n' Sweet."
Sabrina Carpenter’s sensational “Short n’ Sweet” steals the show
Sophomores Max Berkowitz (left) and Noah Horne (right) clap their hands together as they dance to the music playing.
Class of 2027 attends semi-formal dance
Junior Kordell Shouder and senior Jaden Kaufman yell in excitement as junior Michael Caulfield receives the 'Gladiator Helmet' represented to Wayland's player of the game, chosen by head coach Scott Parseghian after each game.
Football shuts down Burlington in first round of playoffs
A Marblehead defender crashes into senior captain Lucas Yemin. Yemin plays for the club team Real Boston FC during the off-season.
Boys soccer scores a win in overtime against Marblehead
The captains from both Wayland and Westfield come together at the center of the field for a coin toss to determine who will start with the ball in overtime.
Girls soccer loses the battle to Westfield in double overtime
After the game concludes, head coach Scott Parseghian congratulates the players and awards the "Gladiator Helmet" to senior captain Owen Finnegan. "These seniors have been in our program for five years so it is going to feel strange without them next year in our program," Parseghian said. "Along with some great memories of playing football, we have also had some great laughs and a lot of fun with these seniors. They set a high standard for everyone that is coming up in the Wayland football program."
The Warriors prevail over Newton-South on senior night
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPN's Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPS's annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Field Hockey Family: Sisters on the same sports team
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Patriots Talk: Episode 5
Patriots Talk: Episode 5
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 98: Super wednesday and final fall playoff games
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 95: Picture day make up’s and voting registration
Join Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler and Ben Jackson for this weeks updates.
Weekly Breakdown Episode 94: New police dog and domestic violence awareness raffle
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
The Picky Eater Picks: Wayland Variety and Deli
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
Picky Eaters Pick: Cava
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Heirloom
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Dairy Joy
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
The Picky Eater Picks: Oath Pizza
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Deirdre Brown

Deirdre Brown, Co-Broadcast Editor

Deirdre Brown, Class of 2023, is a fourth year reporter and co-broadcast editor for WSPN. She is captain of the field hockey team, and also plays on the lacrosse team and swims for Wayland.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Deirdre Brown
Iced tea tasting

Iced tea tasting

Deirdre Brown, Lucy Grasso, and Jacqueline Cahaly
May 24, 2023
Candles Galore: Leading in revenue

Candles Galore: Leading in revenue

Deirdre Brown and Morgen Warner
April 25, 2023
WSPN winter all-star athletes

WSPN winter all-star athletes

Sasha Libenzon and Deirdre Brown
April 24, 2023
Are you smarter than a fifth grader? (Spring edition)

Are you smarter than a fifth grader? (Spring edition)

Deirdre Brown, Morgen Warner, and Lucy Grasso
April 12, 2023
St. Patrick's Day Challenges

St. Patrick’s Day Challenges

Deirdre Brown, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
March 17, 2023
WSPN's Deirdre Brown discusses Morgan Wallen's latest album, "One Thing at a Time.”

Album review: “One Thing at a Time”

Deirdre Brown
March 16, 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
Winter Week Preview

Winter Week Preview

Jacqueline Cahaly and Deirdre Brown
January 20, 2023
WSPN WayCAM Bloopers 2022

WSPN WayCAM Bloopers 2022

Deirdre Brown, Morgen Warner, Lucy Grasso, and Jessi Dretler
January 11, 2023
WSPN's co-broadcast editor Deirdre Brown and co- multimedia editor Sasha Libenzon interview WSPN's fall all-star athletes.

WSPN fall all-star athletes

Sasha Libenzon and Deirdre Brown
December 16, 2022
2022 Gingerbread House Challenge

2022 Gingerbread House Challenge

Deirdre Brown, Lucy Grasso, and Jacqueline Cahaly
December 3, 2022
Holiday gift guide 2022

Holiday gift guide 2022

Deirdre Brown and Abby Raftery
November 29, 2022
Caffeine craze: How caffeine affects you

Caffeine craze: How caffeine affects you

Deirdre Brown
November 18, 2022
Are you smarter than a fifth grader? (Thanksgiving edition)

Are you smarter than a fifth grader? (Thanksgiving edition)

Deirdre Brown, Lucy Grasso, and Morgen Warner
November 17, 2022
Opinion: The comments affect everyone

Opinion: The comments affect everyone

Deirdre Brown
November 1, 2022
Are you smarter than a fifth grader? (Halloween edition)

Are you smarter than a fifth grader? (Halloween edition)

Deirdre Brown, Morgen Warner, and Lucy Grasso
October 28, 2022
Small businesses, big plans

Small businesses, big plans

Deirdre Brown
October 18, 2022
Join broadcast editor, Deirdre Brown in a review of 5 Seconds of Summer's newest album, "5SOS5."

Album Review: “5SOS5”

Deirdre Brown
October 13, 2022
Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Are you smarter than a 5th grader?

Deirdre Brown, Morgen Warner, and Lucy Grasso
October 11, 2022
What do WHS students know about Wayland?

What do WHS students know about Wayland?

Deirdre Brown and Carolina Sdoia
September 15, 2022
Time to BeReal.

Time to BeReal.

Deirdre Brown
September 8, 2022
Jelly bean tasting contest

Jelly bean tasting contest

Deirdre Brown and Morgen Warner
May 18, 2022
WSPN's Deirdre Brown discusses mental health help for Student Athletes.

Morgan’s Message: Student-athletes have feelings too

Deirdre Brown
May 18, 2022
Fast fashion and its harmful effects

Fast fashion and its harmful effects

Talia Macchi, Deirdre Brown, Nina Wilson, and Ari Zukerman
April 30, 2022
Thrifting: How it Helps

Thrifting: How it Helps

Nina Wilson and Deirdre Brown
April 30, 2022
The benefits of thrifting

The benefits of thrifting

Deirdre Brown and Nina Wilson
April 30, 2022
Coffee Tasting: Ratings and recommendations from local cafés (video)

Coffee Tasting: Ratings and recommendations from local cafés (video)

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Morgen Warner
April 4, 2022
Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)

Kaitlyn Mabe: The Comeback Season (Video)

Deirdre Brown and Dante Coppola
March 16, 2022
WSPN’s Deirdre Brown breaks down the situation between two popular Formula One drivers and sheds light on her opinion of the drama.

Opinion: What happened in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was the right call

Deirdre Brown
March 12, 2022
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Infographic: What is an NFT?

Deirdre Brown
March 3, 2022
IBL Mic'd Up Pt. 2 (video)

IBL Mic’d Up Pt. 2 (video)

Deirdre Brown
February 16, 2022
IBL Mic'd Up (video)

IBL Mic’d Up (video)

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Morgen Warner
February 4, 2022
WSPN's Deirdre Brown discusses the emotional side effects of college recruitment on high school athletes.

Opinion: The heartbreak, headache and happiness of college recruiting

Deirdre Brown
December 17, 2021
Gingerbread House Challenge 2021

Gingerbread House Challenge 2021

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Abby Raftery
December 16, 2021
The girls line up to shake hands with the other team at the end of the game. Each player had their last name and 22 on the back of their jersey. The 22 was displayed since this year's seniors are the Class of 2022.

Wayland girls Powderpuff team falls to Weston in a highly anticipated game

Morgen Warner and Deirdre Brown
December 7, 2021
Wayland High School's varsity swim team stands together after the announcement of the boys team’s state and sectional meet win in Feb. 2020. Since then, WHS's swimming and diving teams have not competed in-person at a state or sectional meet due to the pandemic, and they participated in virtual events throughout the last season. “We feel confident that we’ll have them ready regardless of what the state tells us to do or when we can do it,” swim and dive coach Michael Foley said. “We’re going to be prepared.”

[Photo] WHS’s swim and dive teams face uncertainty

Nadya Chase
December 4, 2021
"What's in the box?" Challenge (Video)

“What’s in the box?” Challenge (Video)

Mischa Lee, Emma Zocco, and Deirdre Brown
November 17, 2021
Junior Derek Roberts takes a swing at the half broken pumpkin in hopes of hitting it far.

Pumpkin Smash 2021: A Fun Way to Help the Environment (Video and Gallery)

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Charlotte Thirman
November 10, 2021

Pumpkin Smash 2021: Fun with a cause (Video)

Jacqueline Cahaly and Deirdre Brown
November 10, 2021
Doug Curtin: It's great to see kids break records and have success

Doug Curtin: It’s great to see kids break records and have success

Deirdre Brown
November 1, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 31: Semi Tickets and Quarter 1 Grades

Weekly Breakdown Episode 31: Semi Tickets and Quarter 1 Grades

Deirdre Brown and Jacqueline Cahaly
October 19, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 30: Tik Tok Trends and Town Meeting

Weekly Breakdown Episode 30: Tik Tok Trends and Town Meeting

Deirdre Brown and Jacqueline Cahaly
October 5, 2021
What's Going On With Wayland's Water?

What’s Going On With Wayland’s Water?

Deirdre Brown and Jacqueline Cahaly
September 1, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 29: Graduation and Playoffs

Weekly Breakdown Episode 29: Graduation and Playoffs

Ellie Smith, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Deirdre Brown
June 9, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library

Weekly Breakdown Episode 28: MCAS and Public Library

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
June 1, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 27: Memorial Day Ceremony and Senior Week

Weekly Breakdown Episode 27: Memorial Day Ceremony and Senior Week

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
May 25, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 26: Rivalry Games and Town Meeting

Weekly Breakdown Episode 26: Rivalry Games and Town Meeting

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
May 18, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 25: Senior Assassin and Boy Scouts

Weekly Breakdown Episode 25: Senior Assassin and Boy Scouts

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
May 4, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap

Healthy Living Episode 18: Interview Recap

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
April 30, 2021
After one year of being locked in our houses, many turned to social media for their own comfort. However, comfort is the opposite of what many people found. WHS students' experiences with social media, throughout the pandemic especially, were conflicting. One common opinion however, is many agree upon the dangers.

Article: A reflection on social media

Deirdre Brown and Sophia Oppenheim
April 15, 2021
Podcast: The effects of social media during a pandemic

Podcast: The effects of social media during a pandemic

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, Ellie Smith, and Sophia Oppenheim
April 15, 2021
The Social Media Epidemic

The Social Media Epidemic

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, Ellie Smith, and Sophia Oppenheim
April 15, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki

Healthy Living Episode 17: Athlete Interview with Kate Balicki

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
April 15, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 24: April Break And Town Elections

Weekly Breakdown Episode 24: April Break And Town Elections

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
April 13, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe

Healthy Living Episode 16: Athlete Interview with Kyle Mabe

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
April 8, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 23: Wayland Water Concerns and End of Quarter 3

Weekly Breakdown Episode 23: Wayland Water Concerns and End of Quarter 3

Ellie Smith, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Deirdre Brown
April 6, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 22: WRAP program and COVID-19 cases

Weekly Breakdown Episode 22: WRAP program and COVID-19 cases

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
March 30, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan

Healthy Living Episode 15: Athlete Interview with Emma Kiernan

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
March 25, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 21: TedxYouth and The Bagel Table

Weekly Breakdown Episode 21: TedxYouth and The Bagel Table

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
March 23, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 14: Athlete Interview with Julia Pak

Healthy Living Episode 14: Athlete Interview with Julia Pak

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
March 18, 2021
Students walk around the high school campus. During the school committee meetings on March 3 and 10, Assistant Superintendent Parry Graham gave a presentation on student, parent and teacher feedback in addition to grade data for both the high school and middle school hybrid model.

[Photo] Part 3: Student success in the hybrid model

Joanna Barrow
March 20, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 20: Electives and Project Reboot

Weekly Breakdown Episode 20: Electives and Project Reboot

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
March 16, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 13: Athlete Interview with Caroline Lampert

Healthy Living Episode 13: Athlete Interview with Caroline Lampert

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
March 12, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 19: All-In Schooling and Recent Fire

Weekly Breakdown Episode 19: All-In Schooling and Recent Fire

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
March 9, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 12: Athlete Interview with Emma Dianni

Healthy Living Episode 12: Athlete Interview with Emma Dianni

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
March 4, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 18: COVID-19 Testing Reminders and Community Conversations

Weekly Breakdown Episode 18: COVID-19 Testing Reminders and Community Conversations

Ellie Smith, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Deirdre Brown
March 2, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 11: Athlete Interview with Julia Wegerbauer

Healthy Living Episode 11: Athlete Interview with Julia Wegerbauer

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
February 25, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 17: February break and Fall II Sports

Weekly Breakdown Episode 17: February break and Fall II Sports

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
February 23, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 16: Quarter 3 and COVID-19 Testing

Weekly Breakdown Episode 16: Quarter 3 and COVID-19 Testing

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
February 9, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 10: Zach Mittelsteadt

Healthy Living Episode 10: Zach Mittelsteadt

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
February 5, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 15: WHS Winter Week and Winter Storm

Weekly Breakdown Episode 15: WHS Winter Week and Winter Storm

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
February 2, 2021
Senior captain Jiming Xu comes up for air while swimming the breaststroke leg of the 200 IM.

Boys swim meet against Bedford and Mystic Valley

Deirdre Brown
January 29, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 9: Athlete Interview with Ella L'Esperance

Healthy Living Episode 9: Athlete Interview with Ella L’Esperance

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
January 28, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 14: Clothing Donations and Vaccination Schedule

Weekly Breakdown Episode 14: Clothing Donations and Vaccination Schedule

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
January 26, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 8: Athletics with Hilla Almog

Healthy Living Episode 8: Athletics with Hilla Almog

Jacqueline Cahaly, Deirdre Brown, and Ellie Smith
January 22, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 13: MLK Day and Mysterious Potatoes

Weekly Breakdown Episode 13: MLK Day and Mysterious Potatoes

Ellie Smith, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Deirdre Brown
January 19, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 12: Coronavirus Updates and Sports Games Rundown

Weekly Breakdown Episode 12: Coronavirus Updates and Sports Games Rundown

Ellie Smith, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Deirdre Brown
January 12, 2021
Healthy Living Episode 7: Preparation for in between competitions

Healthy Living Episode 7: Preparation for in between competitions

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, Ellie Smith, and Remmi Shaw
January 8, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 11: Holiday Travels and Superintendent Search

Weekly Breakdown Episode 11: Holiday Travels and Superintendent Search

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
January 5, 2021

Gingerbread House Challenge 2020 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Gingerbread House Challenge 2020 (video)

Remmi Shaw, Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Kaitlyn Mabe
January 4, 2021
Weekly Breakdown Episode 10: Cohort Switch and Santa's Ride

Weekly Breakdown Episode 10: Cohort Switch and Santa’s Ride

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
December 22, 2020
The 2019-2020 boys swim team poses for a photo at one of their weekly team dinners. Each year, sports teams at Wayland High School gather to celebrate the holiday season. "Our last practice before Christmas we all give each other our presents in a big circle, and open them together," senior Hilla Almog said. "Hopefully many of the traditions will continue this year even with COVID-19."

[Photo] A Quick Glance: How winter sports celebrate the holidays

Sophia Oppenheim
December 27, 2020
Healthy Living Episode 6: Pre-workout

Healthy Living Episode 6: Pre-workout

Deirdre Brown, Jacqueline Cahaly, Ellie Smith, and Remmi Shaw
December 19, 2020
Weekly Breakdown Episode 9: Holiday Celebrations and Girl Scouts

Weekly Breakdown Episode 9: Holiday Celebrations and Girl Scouts

Jacqueline Cahaly, Ellie Smith, and Deirdre Brown
December 15, 2020
Healthy Living Episode 5: Recovery

Healthy Living Episode 5: Recovery

Deirdre Brown, Remmi Shaw, Ellie Smith, and Jacqueline Cahaly
December 11, 2020
Weekly Breakdown Episode 8: Toy Drive and WHSTE Movie

Weekly Breakdown Episode 8: Toy Drive and WHSTE Movie

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
December 8, 2020
Healthy Living Episode 4: Influencers

Healthy Living Episode 4: Influencers

Deirdre Brown, Remmi Shaw, Jacqueline Cahaly, and Ellie Smith
December 7, 2020
Weekly Breakdown Episode 7: Winter Sports and New Interim Police Chief

Weekly Breakdown Episode 7: Winter Sports and New Interim Police Chief

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
December 1, 2020
Weekly Breakdown Episode 6: Thanksgiving and Winter Sports

Weekly Breakdown Episode 6: Thanksgiving and Winter Sports

Remmi Shaw, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
November 25, 2020
Weekly Breakdown Episode 5: Sophomore Semi and Winter Sports

Weekly Breakdown Episode 5: Sophomore Semi and Winter Sports

Ellie Smith, Deirdre Brown, and Jacqueline Cahaly
November 17, 2020
Healthy Living Episode 2: Lunch and Knee Injuries

Healthy Living Episode 2: Lunch and Knee Injuries

Deirdre Brown, Ellie Smith, Remmi Shaw, and Jacqueline Cahaly
November 13, 2020
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