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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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Emily Staiti

Emily Staiti, Social Media Editor

Emily Staiti, Class of 2022, is a 3rd year reporter and the social media editor for WSPN. She plays soccer and lacrosse for WHS. Outside of school she likes to read, run, and hang out with friends.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Emily Staiti
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[Photo] Winter Week Preview

Jacqueline Cahaly and Deirdre Brown
January 20, 2023
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
On Monday, March 21, at around 8:30 a.m., a Wayland High School student was in a bicycle accident on their way to school.

[Photo] BREAKING: WHS student in bicycle accident

Taylor McGuire
March 21, 2022
From left to right: Seniors Leo McNulty, Devin Brogan, Sony Lateef, Sam Kaye, Ben Chen, Alfonso Alvarez, Marco Alvino and Garrett Spooner show their Halloween spirit by dressing up as chefs.

[Photo] Class of 2022 celebrates Halloween (gallery)

WSPN Staff
October 29, 2021
During the RAD program in a junior year wellness class, a group of junior girls practice their kicks. In the class they learned three types of kicks: sweep, straight leg and snap.

RAD: Teaching girls to protect themselves

Emily Staiti and Lauren Medeiros
May 20, 2021
As his team behind him gathers in celebration, screaming and hugging, senior Dylan Derubeis makes a 'W' with his hands, symbolizing their victory over Holliston. Derubeis retires his high school football career with a huge win under his belt.

Football clinches a close victory against Holliston

Lauren Medeiros, Kaitlyn Mabe, and Emily Staiti
May 19, 2021
After gaining some yardage for the Warriors, junior Adam Goodfellow is tackled by a defender.

Wayland football endures a close defeat against Acton-Boxborough

Lauren Medeiros and Emily Staiti
May 3, 2021
As students arrive at school, WSPN covers every aspect of the all-in return to school.

[Photo] WHS returns to all-in school (gallery)

WSPN Staff
April 27, 2021
This three-canvas painting pictured is original painting by junior Sophie Ellenbogen. The final piece came after 10 hours of tedious work, but was spread out over the course of a few days. Ellenbogen wanted to practice working on more detailed pieces, so she decided to paint a close-up of a girl’s face. “This is one of my favorite pieces because of all the detail and different parts to it. It was hard to keep the canvases all lined up but I’m very happy with the results,” Ellenbogen said.

Sophie Ellenbogen: I enjoy painting because it is something different in my everyday activities

Emily Staiti
April 19, 2021
Senior Will Carr celebrates for his winning of the warrior helmet for that game. By showing all his effort and scoring two touchdowns while continuing to play strong defense, Carr earned this honor of receiving the helmet. "It felt great to win the helmet, especially after a tough week last week," Carr said.

Football crushes Bedford in a revenge game

Lauren Medeiros and Emily Staiti
April 16, 2021
North Quincy breaks through Wayland's defense, while senior quarterback Luke Tacelli gets rid of the ball. His teammates ran the play up the field, but Tacelli made a rushed pass due to a break in the offensive line.

Football maintains winning streak with a victory against North Quincy

Kate Clifford, Kaitlyn Mabe, and Emily Staiti
April 7, 2021
Sean Chase's Advanced Placement US history class has 22 students in it. In April, when the school goes all-in, larger classes will have to make the biggest adjustment to their rooms in order to learn safely.

Classroom Capacity: March 22-26

Emily Staiti and Lauren Medeiros
April 5, 2021
Senior Nate Cheribum dives into the water and continues his team's relay. The relays consisted of four swimmers, all swimming the same distance.

Boys swim team finishes the season with a league title

Kate Clifford and Emily Staiti
February 24, 2021
The Window Dance Ensemble performs for the final event during Winter Week 2021. They performed two jazz dances, two hip-hop dances and two contemporary dances. "Throughout preparation for this show COVID-19 was definitely an inconvenience," junior Sammy Janoff said. "However, we still managed to practice the same amount as we would during a normal year."

Window Ensemble performs Winter Week ’21

Lauren Medeiros and Emily Staiti
February 12, 2021
Senior captain Abby Gavron protects the ball from a Bedford defender and quickly passes the ball, so she isn't called for a double dribble. Gavron utilized her speed whenever she had to bring the ball up the court to create opportunities for her team.

Girls basketball falls to Bedford 34-38

Kate Clifford and Emily Staiti
January 23, 2021
Chemistry teacher Kristin Cowell plays the inauguration for her honors chemistry class. "I am very excited to see a woman Vice President for the first time, and a woman of color, mostly,” Cowell said. “I am 40 years old, and I’ve been sort of waiting my whole life for this, and it’s amazing to finally see it.”

Wayland High School covers Inauguration Day

Emily Staiti, Jessie Feist, and Nandhana Nair
January 21, 2021
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[Photo] Girls Basketball

Haley Melvin
January 19, 2021
Throughout much of the show, there is a common theme of USA pride. At the entrance, the lines were marked off with red, white and blue stars.

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 22: Gillette Stadium light show

Emily Staiti
December 22, 2020
The Gillette Stadium holiday light show is a winding display with a variety of holiday themes and characters. The show is enjoyed from the comfort of your own car.

[Photo] Merry and Bright: Top 5 holiday light displays

Olivia Tawakol
December 21, 2020
After former librarian Pam Miller's retirement, WHS found Kassie Wright to fill her librarian position. Wright is very glad she was able to fulfill this position in such a new and different time. “I have always wanted to work in a library, so I am beyond excited, to say the least,” Wright said.

[Photo] A new face in the Library Media Center: Meet Kassie Wright

Julia Raymond
January 5, 2021
Wayland students cheer on the boys varsity basketball team during its game against Weston last season. As of now, students will not be allowed to watch winter sporting events this year. "It's so fun sitting in the stands," parent David Gavron said. "It's a great atmosphere."

[Photo] Empty stands: Winter sports across the DCL to be held without fans

Aditya Weling and Garrett Spooner
December 19, 2020
Junior Emily Staiti and her family decorate their tree every year in mid December. They always put it in the same place and decorate it as a family

[Photo] 25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 14: WHS family Christmas trees

Nandhana Nair
December 14, 2020
As the eight days of Hanukkah go by, people add a new candle each night from right to left.

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 12: Hanukkah Celebrations

Lauren Medeiros and Emily Staiti
December 12, 2020
Gather all the ingredients: milk, sugar, vanilla, chocolate chips and cocoa powder.

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 10: Homemade Hot Chocolate

Emily Staiti
December 10, 2020
During Spirit Week, juniors Luciano Sebastianelli, Ryan MacDonald and Zach Mittelsteadt all come to school dressed in clothes for their favorite holiday. "Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because my family and friends come together and I get to run a race against them," Mittelsteadt said. "Not only do I get to run against every parent, cousin, sibling and friend that I want but I get to play football against them as well."

Students dress up for Spirit Week 2020

Lauren Medeiros, Emily Staiti, and Kaitlyn Mabe
December 4, 2020
25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 3: WHS Top 5 Favorite Holiday Songs

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 3: WHS Top 5 Favorite Holiday Songs

Emily Staiti
December 3, 2020
Hang up and create more as holiday decor!

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 2: Paper Snowflakes

Emily Staiti
December 2, 2020
Step 5: Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. As soon as you take the cookies out of the oven place a chocolate chip on top. Let them cool and enjoy!

25 Day Holiday Countdown! Day 1: Peanut Butter Snowball Cookies

Emily Staiti
December 1, 2020
New COVID-19 restrictions at WHS, like signing up in advance to use the media center, are starting to affect students in positive and negative ways. Senior Zachary Marto believes that although at times inconvenient, these rules are effective at limiting the spread of the coronavirus on campus. "I think that the school's doing a very good job of preventing any spread in-school,” Marto said. “I think that the spread of the virus will more likely come from students acting irresponsibly on their own time.”

[Photo] Free periods represent hope of Pandora’s box for WHS students

Jonathan Zhang
December 7, 2020
This finished senior poster is showcased in front of the English hallway.

Students splash color in the halls in Color Blast 2020

Emily Staiti and Julia Wegerbauer
November 30, 2020
Sophomore center defender Samantha Tyska clears the ball down the field to get it out of Wayland's half. Tyska holds the backline together and has taken most of the long kicks for the team this year.

Girls soccer suffers a defeat from Cambridge Rindge & Latin

Haley Melvin and Emily Staiti
November 9, 2020
WSPN's Julia Raymond critiques Wayland's decision to start the hybrid model in mid-October.

[Photo] Opinion: We should have started hybrid learning in August

Julia Raymond
November 11, 2020
A group of senior girls dress up as Vector and Minions from the movie "Despicable Me."

[Photo] Seniors celebrate Halloween amidst hybrid learning

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2020
A math classroom appears full with desks spaced six feet apart. "Ultimately, when I talk about what is difficult it is just everything being new, and different," math department head Barbara Coughlin said. "Trying to coordinate all of that at once [is challenging]."

[Photo] Unprecedented teaching: WHS teachers adapt to hybrid learning

Garrett Spooner and Sammy Johnson
November 9, 2020
A group of senior boys makes their way onto campus to start their first day of senior year in person. They had their masks on and were greeted by the Assistant Principals Ms. Cole and Mr. Gass. By 8:10, the campus was already full of students ready for class.

First Day of School: Hybrid version (26 Photos)

Lauren Medeiros and Emily Staiti
October 26, 2020
On a breakaway, senior Philip Natsis dribbles the ball down the field as three Concord-Carlisle players chase him down. Natsis scored the only goal for Wayland during the game.

Wayland Field Hockey falls to Concord-Carlisle (10 photos)

Emily Staiti and Lauren Medeiros
October 23, 2020
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