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On Wednesday, Oct. 15, WMS implemented a new policy for phone usage in school: "Yondr" pouches.
WMS implements new “Yondr” pouches to limit phone usage
On Oct. 8, the school committee meeting took place at the town building, covering Parent Square and PowerSchool, along with Superintendent David Fleishman's goals.
Three Quick Hits: School Committee meeting Oct. 8
The Class of 2029 elects its officers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Breaking News: Freshman election results
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
Built in 1904, the Vokes Theater is a space occupied by local volunteer performers, who spearhead their own performances four times a year. Founded by famous actress, Beatrice Herford, the theater is rich in fame and even more so in a love for the arts.
The hidden stage: A theater run on passion, not paychecks
Radha Biswas has played the piano for Carnegie Hall numerous times. In addition to the piano, she plays the oboe, percussion and the organ.
Radha Biswas: Playing a path to Carnegie
A group of volunteers perform the Dragon Dance, a ceremony usually performed during the Mid-Autumn Festival or Lunar New Year. They were one of the main attractions of the parade.
Wayland Festival harbors a new era of community in Wayland
From ceramics to forensics, Wayland High School hosts a wide variety of courses for students, allowing for student to grow their distinct interests. In this first issue of Interesting Electives, WSPN's Fiona Peltonen explores the senior Astronomy class, diving deep into its creation, purpose and activities.
Unique electives: A universal interest
"The Compatriots" hometown premiere was followed by a Q & A with the audience. From left to right, the Q & A included Producer Alberto Sayan, Director Spencer Cohen and lead actor Rafael Silvia.
His childhood friend faced deportation, so he made a movie about it
Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
Wayland-Weston Crew races in the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta
Junior captain Brajae Walton led Wayland on the ground with 11 rushes for 60 yards and one touchdown.
Strong passing attack leads football past Waltham
On Monday, Oct. 20, the girls varsity field hockey team lost to Waltham 4-1. With the loss, Wayland’s record is 3-14-1.
Field Hockey loses to Waltham, kicking off the final week of regular season
There are 12 WHS sports games this week, including four senior nights. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS Fall Game Schedule: Week of 10/20
There are 11 WHS sports games this week. Lets take a look at where and when they are.
WHS fall game schedule: Week of 10/13
According to a survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, almost 30% of people use AI as a friend or therapist, begging the question: is AI use comforting or concerning?
Opinion: Artificial connection cannot replace human friendship
Throughout history, rat poison has been a common method of pest control, often being placed by pest companies or bought online for personal use. Times have changed though, and with a plethora of alternative options, the outdated use of this product is shooting us in the foot. Rodenticides have the power to wipe out an entire wildlife ecosystem and yet they are still commercially used in the state, which is why it’s imperative that it ends now. “I feel better in my soul, knowing that I'm taking an action to try to protect the environment," Co-founder of Save Concord Wildlife Gwendolyn Shipley said. “I would encourage anyone who is feeling a little bit overwhelmed, this could be a small step to take to help save the world.”
Opinion: Poisoning the well, the threat of rat poison
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she navigates the controversial "one size fits all" system utilized by Brandy Melville, a popular clothing brand.
One size fits few: The controversy of Brandy Melville
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she discusses how harmful grade comparison can be to teens.
The hidden dangers of grade comparison
Join WSPN's Mack Young as she discusses the stressful nature of certain Snapchat features.
The snapping point: How Snapchat’s features harm teens
Join WSPN's Molly Bergeron as she discusses with WHS senior Ava Knourenko about her art.
Artist of the month: Ava Knourenko
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews singer and songwriter Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl."
Album review: The ‘Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s parallel universe
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Arts Wayland brings together the community through jazz
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she interviews senior Rachel Lei.
Musician of the month: Rachel Lei
Join WSPN's Karis Tam as she reviews the new Marylou's located in Framingham.
A new cup of coffee: Marylou’s
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Grace Zocco

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Grace Zocco, Class of 2028, is the Co-Multimedia Editor, with a podcast focus. In her free time, she likes to go to concerts, play soccer for WHS and spend time with her family and friends.

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Sophomore Alex Pearlmen and senior captain Dylan Engelhardt celebrate after Pearlman scores his first of two touchdowns of the game. "I love seeing our underclassmen giving everything they got and proving themselves," Engelhardt said.

Wayland falls to Bedford during Domestic Violence Awareness Game

Grace Zocco, Nathan Hartunian, and Brandon Hill
October 9, 2025
The Wayland student section cheers and pops confetti poppers following Wayland's first goal of the game.

Boys soccer ties Westford Academy in the annual Kicks for Cancer game

Grace Zocco
September 30, 2025
The Wayland student section cheers and pops confetti poppers following Wayland's first goal of the game.

Boys soccer ties Westford Academy in the annual Kicks for Cancer game

Kyle Zhang and Grace Zocco
September 30, 2025
Students crowd around in a circle as junior Max Curbelo dances and spins on the floor.

Students dance their hearts out at homecoming

Natalie Greenaway, Vanessa Taxiarchis, Marissa Mendoza, Cordia Wang, and Grace Zocco
September 26, 2025
After the captains, seniors Dylan Engelhardt, Alex Evengelista and juniors Brajae Walton Aidan Curry come back from meeting with the reffs and Ashlands captains, players rush the field and jump up in excitement. "Our team is young, but shows a lot of potential," Engelhardt said. "At the end of the day, it comes down to getting better each week and reducing mistakes."

Football defeated in homecoming game

Grace Zocco and Nathan Hartunian
September 24, 2025
The boys and girls varsity cross country teams are facing a new challenge this year, losing many seniors from last year. The captains look to prepare themselves and the team to the best of their abilities to combat this trial.

Preseason Preview: Cross country

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 8, 2025
The boys and girls crew teams are looking forward to their season back on the water. "It's our enthusiasm for the sport that helps us succeed as a team," senior captain Ashley Maddocks said.

Preseason Preview: Boys and girls crew

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 5, 2025
The girls volleyball team is looking to build off of their 2024 final four berth. The team opens their season on Friday, Sept. 5 with an away game at Newton South.

Preseason Preview: Girls volleyball

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 4, 2025
Senior captain Kiera Hines drives down the field. The varsity field hockey team opens up their season on Friday, Sept. 5 with a home game against Arlington Catholic High School.

Preseason Preview: Field hockey

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 3, 2025
Class of 2026 storms into senior year

Class of 2026 storms into senior year

Grace Zocco
September 2, 2025
Both the boys and girls soccer teams huddle up during their games from the 2024 season.

Preseason Preview: Boys and girls soccer

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
September 2, 2025
Storming into the field house, the Class of 2026 collides together, making a mosh pit. Seniors cheered and jumped in a cluster, celebrating their last first day of high school.

Junior Cooper McFarlane watches the ball after hitting his tee shot on hole seven.

Preseason Preview: Golf

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
August 29, 2025
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[Photo] Postcards from WSPN

Ainsley Jay and Annabelle Hage
September 2, 2025
Two players from the Class of 2025 walk towards the score board, before the next play.

Preseason Preview: Football

Joey Fay and Grace Zocco
August 28, 2025

Weekly Breakdown Episode 121: WHS’s first benefit concert and upcoming “Final Four” games

Grace Zocco
June 10, 2025

Weekly Breakdown Episode 120: Graduation week and round two of playoffs

Natalie Greenaway, Karis Tam, and Grace Zocco
June 3, 2025
Join WSPN’s Mack Young, Abby Bergeron and Grace Zocco as they break down the annual music festival, Boston Calling, which took place May 23 to May 25.

Three days, one city: 2025’s Boston Calling unpacked

Grace Zocco, Abby Bergeron, and Mack Young
June 2, 2025
Fresh Cuts, the student-run landscaping business founded by freshman Maxwell Tharpe, is a locally focused group that does lawn care for homes across Wayland.

FRESH CUTS: “The Best and Nothing Less”

Grace Zocco and Kyle Zhang
May 23, 2025
Swinging her arms, senior captain Jillian Mele shoots the ball into the goal. Mele scored six goals during the game.

Girls lacrosse celebrates senior night with a win

Sasha Libenzon and Grace Zocco
May 22, 2025
Prom attendees form a circle around history teacher Timothy Glavin.

Class of 2026 dances into new memories at junior prom

Sasha Libenzon, Carolina Sdoia, Mack Young, Abby Bergeron, and Grace Zocco
May 20, 2025
The boys varsity volleyball team has a record of 12-5 going into their final three regular season games. "Things are going in the right direction," head coach Philip George said.

[Photo] Boys volleyball update: Team looks to continue a successful season into the playoffs

Joey Fay
May 14, 2025
Wayland resident and senior Isabella Camacho recently joined the girls varsity tennis team. Camacho is enrolled in an online high school and played tennis for a private club prior to joining the WHS team. Next year, she will play tennis at Wesleyan University.

Isabella Camacho aces her way to tennis stardom

Grace Zocco and Chloe Zilembo
April 19, 2025
Head Coach Philip George talks to the team during a timeout. George is an English teacher at WHS.

Boys volleyball rallies against Lexington

Edge Wheeler, Natalie Greenaway, Grace Zocco, and Mischa Lee
April 3, 2025
The Class of 2025 rushes the stage at the end of senior show. "[Senior show] was super fun, and it was a great way for all of us to come together for the start of senior spring," senior Amelia Lang said.

Class of 2025 entertains the Wayland community with its Senior Show

Sofia Ciciarelli, Annabel Orcutt, and Grace Zocco
March 26, 2025
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