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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
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
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Wayland Student Press
Duncan Stephenson

Duncan Stephenson, Editor-In-Chief

Duncan Stephenson is a senior at Wayland High School. He is one of three editor-in-chiefs of WSPN. This is his fourth year writing for the publication. Duncan plays football, wrestling, and lacrosse for Wayland.

 

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Duncan Stephenson
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Signing off

Duncan Stephenson
May 24, 2018
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Jets trade up for third overall pick in NFL draft

Duncan Stephenson
March 21, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: Wayland Public Schools closed on Tuesday, March 13

BREAKING NEWS: Wayland Public Schools closed on Tuesday, March 13

Duncan Stephenson
March 12, 2018
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: FBI Probe Rocks the CBB World

Duncan Stephenson
March 1, 2018
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Celtics, Cavs, Jimmy G, and Shaun White

Duncan Stephenson
February 14, 2018
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: NFL Mount Rushmore

Duncan Stephenson
February 4, 2018
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Once again, NE comes through when it counts

Duncan Stephenson
January 25, 2018
WHS has instituted a closed campus for Wednesday, January 17th.

Breaking News: Closed Campus

Duncan Stephenson
January 17, 2018
Duncan Stephen previews the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl between Wisconsin and Miami.

New Year’s Six: Orange Bowl

Duncan Stephenson
December 14, 2017
Duncan Stephenson previews the 2017 Goodyear Cotton Bowl between Southern California and Ohio State.

New Year’s Six: Cotton Bowl

Duncan Stephenson
December 14, 2017
Duncan Stephenson previews the 2017 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl between Washington and Penn State.

New Year’s Six: Fiesta Bowl

Duncan Stephenson
December 14, 2017
Duncan Stephenson previews the 2018 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Auburn and UCF.

New Year’s Six: Peach Bowl

Duncan Stephenson
December 14, 2017
Duncan Stephenson previews the CFB Playoff semifinal matchups between Alabama and Clemson, and Georgia and Oklahoma.

CFB Playoff: Rose and Sugar Bowls

Duncan Stephenson
December 14, 2017
Pictured above (from left to right): Kelly Bryant, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Roquan Smith, and Baker Mayfield.

College Football: Previewing each New Year’s Six bowl game

Duncan Stephenson
December 14, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: CFB Playoff on the horizon

Duncan Stephenson
December 7, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Best weekend of the CFB season coming up

Duncan Stephenson
November 30, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: The “U” is back

Duncan Stephenson
November 16, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Fighting Irish and ‘Canes headed for primetime showdown

Duncan Stephenson
November 9, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Ohio State wins Big Ten battle

Duncan Stephenson
November 2, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Penn State makes statement

Duncan Stephenson
October 26, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: TCU finds way into playoff mix

Duncan Stephenson
October 19, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Georgia becoming title contender

Duncan Stephenson
October 12, 2017
WHS junior Dean Tobia recently founded Wayland's chapter of Future Business Leaders of America. In addition to running the club, Tobia spends time day trading and has become a knowledgable investor.

Dean Tobia: It seems like it’s a lot scarier to manage someone else’s money rather than your own

Duncan Stephenson
October 10, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: TCU looks to cement contender status

Duncan Stephenson
October 5, 2017
Pictured above is the Class of 2019 dancing at semi.

Meet the Freshman "17 from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Meet the Freshmen: Class of 2021 (video)

Duncan Stephenson, Andrew D'Amico, Isabel Gitten, Hannah Rice, and Kate Balicki
October 1, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Saquon Barkley new Heisman favorite

Duncan Stephenson
September 28, 2017
Following their state championship season a year ago, the Wayand boys' soccer team is currently ranked #2 in the state by the Boston Globe. But, the Warriors' road to a repeat won't be easy. "There will be no easy games in the DCL Small. It’s the same with the rest of the DCL. We’re in the best league in the state, so every game is very important," head coach David Gavron said.

Boys’ soccer team off to promising start

Duncan Stephenson
September 27, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Oklahoma State on the rise

Duncan Stephenson
September 21, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: College and pro football seasons in full swing

Duncan Stephenson
September 13, 2017
Wayland High School administration has decided to remove the Native American spear from the school's logo. “I understand the emotional and cultural connection to a school logo,... But, we are firm in our desire to move away from Native American imagery,” Mizoguchi said.

Wayland High School to change logo

Kyle Chen, Joyce Wu, and Duncan Stephenson
June 6, 2017
Wayland High School administration has decided to remove the Native American spear from the school's logo. “I understand the emotional and cultural connection to a school logo,... But, we are firm in our desire to move away from Native American imagery,” Mizoguchi said.

Wayland High School to remove Native American imagery from logo

Duncan Stephenson
June 6, 2017
Pictured above is the WHS turf and stadium. The School Committee recently voted to delay a referendum on Stage One of the proposal until the next

Athletic fields to be renovated and repositioned

Duncan Stephenson
May 26, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Top 5 NBA Players of All-Time

Duncan Stephenson
May 22, 2017
Boys' soccer honored at Red Sox game (50 photos)

Boys’ soccer honored at Red Sox game (50 photos)

Isabel Gitten, Duncan Stephenson, Janani Gandhi, Jackie Stoller, and Charlie Moore
April 23, 2017
The varsity boys’ soccer team will be honored at Fenway Park before the Red Sox face game on Tuesday, April 11th. The team won the state championship in 2014, and in 2016. "The fact that they’re together and they get to experience this together is just remarkable,” Gavron said.

Boys’ soccer team to be honored before Red Sox game

Duncan Stephenson
April 10, 2017
WSPN's sports reporters give you a preview of each spring team, as well as a couple players to watch.

Spring Sports Preview

Duncan Stephenson, Audrey Camacho, Veronika Golod, Kate Balicki, Joyce Wu, and Aimee LaRochelle
April 6, 2017
WSPN asked teachers to define the common slang students used at WHS. History teacher Kay Bassen correctly defined all eight slang terms.

Teachers define modern teenage slang

Duncan Stephenson and Masha Yakhkind
April 6, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Winter Sports Recap

Duncan Stephenson
March 27, 2017
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: March Madness

Duncan Stephenson
March 16, 2017
The boys' hockey team lost 3-2 to Cambridge in the first round of the playoffs on Thursday, March 2nd.

WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Patriots offseason guide

Duncan Stephenson
February 14, 2017
Pictured above are materials that were available during the MVP presentation. The presentation discussed signs of abuse and how to prevent it. “I hope that we have made people more aware of what an unhealthy relationship looks like and how to strive for a healthy relationship," club advisor Rachel Hanks said.

WW ’17: Juniors attend MVP presentation

Duncan Stephenson and Kyle Chen
February 10, 2017
Super Bowl LI by the Numbers: New England vs. Atlanta

Super Bowl LI by the Numbers: New England vs. Atlanta

Duncan Stephenson
January 31, 2017
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson and Charlie Moore preview the upcoming NFL playoff matchups.

NFL Conference Championship Preview

Duncan Stephenson and Charlie Moore
January 20, 2017
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson and Charlie Moore preview the upcoming NFL playoff matchups.

NFL Wildcard Playoff Predictions

Duncan Stephenson and Charlie Moore
January 6, 2017
Winter Sports Preview

Winter Sports Preview

Andrew D'Amico, Hannah Rice, Abby Mitty, Kyle Chen, Matt Karle, Duncan Stephenson, and
December 18, 2016
Class of 2019 attends sophomore semiformal (125 photos)

Class of 2019 attends sophomore semiformal (125 photos)

Duncan Stephenson, Conor Keating, Mackenzie Barber, and Lindsey Barnard
November 24, 2016
Team captains Ben Sherry, Tony Torres, Henry Hastings, and Chris Lash celebrate following the 2006 Warriors' win over Marshfield.

One game at a time: the story of the 2006 Wayland Warriors

Duncan Stephenson
November 17, 2016
Pictured above is the 2006 Wayland football team picture after winning the Division 1-A state championship.

Team Stats and Schedule

Duncan Stephenson
November 17, 2016
Team captains Henry Hastings, Ben Sherry, Chris Lash, and Tony Torres hold up the 2006 state Super Bowl trophy following the Warriors' win over Marshfield.

Player Spotlights: Team Captains

Duncan Stephenson
November 17, 2016
Team captains Ben Sherry, Tony Torres, Henry Hastings, and Chris Lash celebrate following the 2006 Warriors' win over Marshfield.

How the undefeated 2006 Wayland Warriors won it all

Duncan Stephenson
November 16, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson predicts the outcome of each week 11 NFL match up.

NFL Week 10 Predictions

Duncan Stephenson
November 12, 2016
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Week 9 NFL Picks

Duncan Stephenson
November 3, 2016
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Postseason closing in for Wayland teams

Duncan Stephenson
October 26, 2016
New teachers join WHS community

New teachers join WHS community

Natalie Hsu, Duncan Stephenson, Nandita Subbiah, and Masha Yakhkind
October 12, 2016

Meet the Freshmen from WSPN TV on Vimeo.

Meet the Freshmen: Class of 2020

Duncan Stephenson, Janani Gandhi, Isabel Gitten, and Nathan Zhao
September 27, 2016
WSPN’s Charlie Moore recaps Super Bowl LIII.

Warrior Weekly: Wayland Football wins first game of the season

Duncan Stephenson
September 16, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Girls’ Tennis and Lacrosse teams on a roll

Duncan Stephenson
June 15, 2016
Senior Josh Brito

WSPN’s 2015-2016 All-Stars: top eight athletes at WHS

Duncan Stephenson, Masha Yakhkind, Abby Stoller, Jackie Stoller, and Aimee LaRochelle
June 2, 2016
This past season, Sean Chase earned his 200th career victory as head coach of the varsity wrestling team. “We have a good core of wrestlers who truly enjoy wrestling. Wrestling is a hard sport to enjoy, because of the very nature of it. We have a group of guys who I think for them, it’s their identity and they own it and they love it. They love that attention in that direction,” Chase said.

Sean Chase leads wrestling team to historic season

Duncan Stephenson
May 22, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Celtics receive third pick, Red Sox off to hot start

Duncan Stephenson
May 19, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Dear Roger Goodell…

Duncan Stephenson
April 26, 2016
Pictured above is a boys' lacrosse game. WSPN previews the upcoming spring sports season.

Spring sports preview

Duncan Stephenson, Gage Fuller, Isabel Gitten, and Lucy Hughes
April 11, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Final Four ’16

Duncan Stephenson
April 1, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson and Brian Cohen preview the upcoming final four games.

March Madness Final Four preview

Duncan Stephenson and Brian Cohen
March 30, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Spring is here!

Duncan Stephenson
March 11, 2016
Pictured above is sophomore guard Darby Leid. “This group of girls are the most committed out of all the three years I’ve been head coach. They want success just as much as I do; they want to do whatever it takes to be able to compete with all the best teams," head coach Amanda Cosenza said.

Girls’ basketball wins DCL title for first time in eight years

Duncan Stephenson
March 7, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson writes his weekly column discussing a relevant topic in sports.

Warrior Weekly: Wayland, college and pro sports recaps

Duncan Stephenson
March 4, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson and Charlie Moore preview the upcoming NFL playoff matchups.

NFL divisional round predictions

Duncan Stephenson and Liam McNeish
January 16, 2016
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson makes his predictions for the upcoming College Football Playoff.

Opinion: College Football Playoff predictions

Duncan Stephenson
December 23, 2015
WSPN's Kevin Wang previews the upcoming season for the Celtics.

Opinion: Basketball players should stay in school to build their legacy

Duncan Stephenson
December 17, 2015
Pictured over is Daniel D'Amico. WSPN recognizes fall athletes that were selected to DCL all star teams in 2015.

Fall sports DCL athletes

Duncan Stephenson
December 16, 2015
Above is senior Jonathan Eng shooting a free throw. WSPN previews the upcoming winter sports season.

Winter sports preview

Duncan Stephenson, Alex Torres, Liam McNeish, Lindsay Adelman, and Nathan Zhao
December 15, 2015
Pictured above is the Wayland football team warming up for their game against Bedford. The team is wearing purple socks during the month of October to raise awareness for domestic violence.

Purple socks for domestic violence awareness

Duncan Stephenson
October 27, 2015
Pictured above a purple ribbon, a symbol for domestic violence awareness. 10 Wayland students will host a Mentors in Violence Prevention presentation at Wayland High School on Tuesday night.

Wayland students to host Mentors in Violence Prevention presentation

Duncan Stephenson
October 26, 2015
Pictured above is head coach Scott Parseghian with his players. The Warriors' win against Boston Latin on Friday marked Parseghian's 100th win at Wayland.

Warriors beat Boston Latin, Parseghian collects 100th win

Duncan Stephenson
October 19, 2015
Pictured above is junior Peter Tsipis curling at Broomstone's Curling Club in Wayland. He has been curling since the 2nd grade. “I can be really competitive during the match, but at the end of the day, I’m still curling with the same people I’ve curled with for ten years, and I have great friendships with them," Tsipis said.

Peter Tsipis: At the end of the day, I’m still curling with the same people I’ve curled with for 10 years

Duncan Stephenson
October 18, 2015
Heath Rollins has been hired as Wayland High School's new athletic director. “Wayland is about first class effort and first class performance. We have all the tools here to be a top notch program. It's here now and we’ll continue to work at it long term,” Rollins said.

Introducing Wayland’s New Athletic Director

Duncan Stephenson and Naomi Lathan
October 12, 2015
Sophomore Sean Devlin

Athlete of the Week: Sean Devlin

Duncan Stephenson
October 7, 2015

Meet the Freshmen: Class of 2019

Meg Trogolo and Duncan Stephenson
September 28, 2015
Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension has been lifted.

Tom Brady’s suspension lifted

Duncan Stephenson
September 10, 2015
Above, athletic trainer Chris Brown watches a football game last fall. After the 2014-2015 school year, Brown will be retiring. "It’s the best community ever. The best kids, families, town, I couldn't have been happier here," Brown said.

Athletic trainer Chris Brown retires

Duncan Stephenson
June 19, 2015
Pictured above are the seven Wayland exchange students who went to China, Chris Balicki, Lucy Hughes, Zach Knapp, Ella Johnson, Logan Dawson, Kaire Bernier, and Cassie O'Heron, along with their Chinese host siblings. WSPN interviewed the students about their experience in China.

WHS exchange students’ experiences in China

Duncan Stephenson
June 14, 2015
In the photo above, senior Robert Jones runs the 55m dash this past winter. Jones recently broke the previous Wayland High School record for this event. "“I love indoor track because it is the most natural sport," Jones said.

Athlete of the Week: Robert Jones

Duncan Stephenson
June 10, 2015
WSPN's Duncan Stephenson gives you a recap of the picks made by the New England Patriots in the 2015 NFL Draft, and grades each selection.

2015 NFL Draft: Grading the Patriots’ selections

Duncan Stephenson
May 6, 2015
WSPN's Ducan gives his opinion on how college athletes are continually exploited by their schools and the NCAA. Student athletes are expected to work and behave like professionals, while constantly being picked apart by the media. It is time to give these kids what they deserve, money.

Opinion: It’s time to pay college athletes

Duncan Stephenson
March 27, 2015
With the men's college basketball tournament fast approaching, WSPN's Duncan Stephenson gives you some tips and tricks to fill out a great march madness bracket, along with a couple underrated and overrated teams.

March Madness bracket tips

Duncan Stephenson
March 17, 2015
Above, is a group picture of the Wayland Wrestling team at the Division 3 Central Sectional Championships. Wayland Wrestling has had a very successful season, winning 25 of their 26 regular season matches. “[They are] Fearless. Absolutely fearless. I mean that. Fearless because they have confidence in their ability has a team and as a group," head coach Sean Chase said.

Wrestling team finishes season strong

Duncan Stephenson
March 13, 2015
Above, is quarterback Robert Jones in the annual Thanksgiving game against Weston. WSPN gives you a summary of the Warrior's season.

Football season wrap-up

Duncan Stephenson
December 19, 2014
Featured above is the boys' basketball team. WSPN previews the upcoming winter sports season.

Winter sports preview

Elena Erdekian and Duncan Stephenson
December 11, 2014
Above is a picture of Wayland's indoor track. This winter sports season, Michael Hopps will become an assistant coach for the indoor track team. “My personal goals are really just to get back into coaching track and to re-establish that connection to the student body in a coaching aspect,” Hopps said.

Hopps to become assistant indoor track coach

Duncan Stephenson and Thomas Chan
December 1, 2014
Football faces Weston in annual Turkey Day game

Football faces Weston in annual Turkey Day game

Duncan Stephenson
November 26, 2014
UPDATED: Class of 2015 dresses up for Halloween (73 photos)

UPDATED: Class of 2015 dresses up for Halloween (73 photos)

Lauren Simon, Thomas Chan, Elena Erdekian, Nandita Subbiah, Meg Trogolo, and Duncan Stephenson
October 31, 2014
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