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The first group of adults runs into the cold water during the seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik. Some wore swim caps in pink, which is Elodies favorite color. Some also wore caps that said Plunge for Elodie.
Wellesley holds its seventh annual ice plunge for Elodie Kubik
From Wednesday, March 27 to Friday, April 12, the Wayland High School Student Corps is collecting books to donate to prisoners. Students can donate their books at a box located outside of the main office.
WHS Student Corps holds book drive for prisoners
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
On Tuesday, March 19, equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown (far left) spoke about how to discuss the topic of discrimination with middle and high school age students. The event was organized by Wayland Can.
Equity and inclusion speaker Danika Manso-Brown speaks at WaylandCAN event
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
BDBN: Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
Breaking Down Breaking News: Possible TikTok ban
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: Supreme Court ruling on immigration law in Texas
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: University of Florida fires all DEI employees
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
BDBN: Chlormequat found in Quaker products
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
On Wednesday, March 13, former Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy filed a lawsuit against the town of Wayland, former School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee member Ellen Grieco.
Former Superintendent Dr. Omar Easy files lawsuit against Wayland
The Wayland School Committee votes to hire current Interim Assistant Superintendent Betsy Gavron as the Wayland Public Schools assistant superintendent.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee hires Betsy Gavron as assistant superintendent
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 8:50 a.m., Wayland Police Department responded to antisemitic graffiti on Rice Road.
Breaking News: Wayland police respond to antisemitic vandalism
The Wayland School Committee announces Acting Superintendent David Fleishman as the interim superindent for the 2024-2025 school year.
Breaking News: Wayland School Committee reappoints David Fleishman as interim superintendent
News Brief: Tuesdays schedule change
News Brief: Tuesday’s schedule change
News Brief: Mondays solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Monday’s solar eclipse may cause sports cancellations
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Schedule changes this week
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: Wayland Connect Program holds Spring Fling
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
News Brief: WHS Class of 2024 holds annual Senior Show
A preliminary image design of the potential new Wayland Arts building which will be built in Cochituate if the zoning is approved. Wayland Arts says the new building will have a village feel and look like a farmhouse.
Wayland Arts searches for a new storage space
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
The entrance to the Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference at Roxbury community college on March 16. This conference was dedicated to increasing awareness and education about addiction, as well as calling out stigma surrounding addiction.
Together for Hope: Boston Addiction Conference and its impact across the community
Join Staff Reporters Maddie Zajac and Marissa Mendoza as they interview six WHS humans about the school year so far.
Humans of WHS: Chapter three
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Red Cross Cub Leaders Manahil Faisal and Lilian Amer.
WSPN goes clubbing: Red Cross Club
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins as she interviews Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) leader Anshuman Parulekar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Future Business Leaders of America
Join Staff Reporter Annika Martins and WSPNs Jenny Shine as they interview Water Warriors co-leader Zach Rainville.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Water Warriors
Join Guest Writer Joey Fay as he interviews Student Advocacy Committee leader Zack Goldstein.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Student Advocacy Committee
Join WSPN’s Annika Martins and Jenny Shine as they interview Open Mic club leader Kanmani Sekhar.
WSPN Goes Clubbing: Open Mic
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHSs new Student Council president
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS’s new Student Council president
Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor glides down a hill during a biathlon race in the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. “The coaches were amazing and I learned so much while over there,” Taylor said. “Biathlon has such a large focus on the process of racing and the things that you can learn from each session, and I feel like I was able to grow as an athlete.
Lincoln-Sudbury’s Alex Taylor skis to the Youth Olympics and shoots to the World Championships
WHS history teacher and boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron cheers on the boys soccer team from the sideline. Gavron has been teaching since 1994, and took on the position of head coach for the WHS boys varsity soccer team in 2008. I want the classroom to be a place where students feel safe and, similarly to the soccer field, I want them to feel like they can take risks,” Gavron said.
David Gavron: Family first, school second and soccer third
Join WSPNs Kally Proctor as she talks to members of the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble about the various events and activities run by the ensemble, as well as some of their favorite parts of the experience.
A look behind the curtain at the Wayland High School Theater Ensemble
Join WSPNs Bowen Morrison as he shares his predictions for who will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.
NFL Mock Draft 2024
WHS baseball coach and wellness teacher Chris Fay coaches his athletes and teaches them skills that he believes they will be able carry with them throughout their daily lives.
Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season
WSPNs Vanessa Taxiarchis discusses the importance of captains practice at WHS and their impact on student athletes.
The benefits of captain’s practices at WHS
Join WSPN’s Bella Schreiber, Tina Su and Hallie Luo as they discuss the gap between women’s and men’s sports at the professional, college and Wayland High School level.
Fair play or foul? Uncovering the gap between women’s and men’s sports
WSPNs Bella Schreiber discusses Wayland High School seniors who are committed to college for a sport, and what they did to get there.
WHS athletes run, row and dribble into the next stage of their sporting careers
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
White team captain senior Finn Bumstead talks strategy with his team during a time-out. The white team led the scoreboard early on against the pink team.
IBL’s white team clinches championship victory against pink team
Weston freshman Niall Cahalane strides past the opposing defense on her way to the net.
Wayland-Weston girls hockey defeats Concord-Carlisle on senior night
Junior Ido Geffen pulls the ball away from two Weston defenders as he looks down court for a pass.
Boys basketball eeks out a win over Weston on senior night
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Staff Reporter Ben Jackson discusses his thoughts on the Boston Celticss ongoing season.
Opinion: The Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Finals
WSPNs Bella Schreiber and Jenny Shine discuss opinions on Bill Belichicks future in the National Football League (NFL).
Opinion: It’s time for Bill Belichick to retire from the NFL
WSPNs Jayden Taylor & Ravi Kapadia discuss who is the better athlete between Lebron James and Michael Jordan.
Opinion: Lebron or Jordan for the matchup of greatness?
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo gives her opinion on Erin Matsons impact on both field hockey and womens sports.
Erin Matson: Bringing field hockey and women’s sports to center stage
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac breaks down her thoughts about the effects of sleep deprivation on students.
Opinion: The overlooked consequences of sleep deprivation on students everywhere
WSPNs Chloe Zilembo shares her thoughts on the difficulty of her junior year of high school.
Opinion: Junior year is the hardest of your high school career
WSPNs Editorial Board shares their thoughts on the effects of the academic culture at Wayland High School.
Editorial: Great expectations bring about a silent struggle
WSPNs Reva Datar shares a personal reflection detailing her experience on the wrestling team.
Opinion: A reflection on wrestling with myself
Join WSPN’s Olivia Green as she discusses the temporary availability of the abortion pill mifepristone in pharmacies.
Opinion: Mifepristone should be permanently offered in pharmacies across the U.S.
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Infographic: Flowers in April
Infographic: Flowers in April
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Infographic: Top five Easter activities to do
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join WSPN’s Melina Barris and Ben Jackson as they summarize their thoughts and feelings about the looks shown at the 2024 Grammys.
Grammy’s lookbook
Join reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo as they discuss their fashion predictions for 2024.
Fashion predictions for 2024
From left to right, juniors and Passion 4 Fashion club leaders Elyssa Grillo, Nina Eyerman and Mischa Lee pose for a photo during the makeshift thrift store event.
Passion 4 Fashion club hosts makeshift thrift store during Winter Week
Celebrate April with WSPNs Talia and Makenzie Macchis crossword.
Crossword: April
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Quiz: Can you guess the handwriting?
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they share a quiz on new words that were recently added to the dictionary.
Quiz: Can you guess which words were newly added to the dictionary?
Crossword: St. Patricks Day
Crossword: St. Patrick’s Day
Join Staff Reporter Jillian Mele as she puts a spring inspired spin on the popular New York Times puzzle, “Wordle.”
WSPN “Wordle”
Join WSPNs Chloe Zilembo and Jillian Mele as the review Ariana Grandes latest album eternal sunshine.
Ariana Grande’s “eternal sunshine” packs an emotional punch
Join Staff Reporter Fiona Peltonen as she discusses her thoughts about the outfits worn at the 2024 Oscars.
2024 Oscars outfit review
Join Staff Reporters Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler as they review Ye and Ty Dolla $igns new album, Vultures 1.
Album review: “Vultures 1”
Join WSPN’s Kally Proctor as she reviews Broadway musical “Moulin Rouge.” The show played at the Citizens Bank Opera House in Boston for three weeks from Jan. 16 to Feb. 4.
Moulin Rouge: A dazzling spectacle
21 Savage performs his new songs at a concert at Florida International University.
“american dream:” 21 Savage’s legendary album
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Sophomore Max Walsh and senior captain Joey Burke block the ball.
Boys volleyball sets the season with a win
Junior Jillian Mele sets up for the draw. The draw takes place after each goal. During the draw, three midfielders from each team surround the circle while one from each team flicks the ball into the air to start the play.
Girls lacrosse scores on “Play Day”
In front of the Grout-Heard House Museum is a promotive display for the exhibit. We tried represent different time periods, exhibit organizer Elisa Scola said. So we have the Barbie Dreamhouse outside trying to capitalize on the Barbie moment were having.
Houses within a house: Wayland’s Grout-Heard House Museum displays dollhouses
Members of the Connect class sit at a table by the door to hand out raffle tickets. I would say the hardest part about preparing for the Spring Fling was getting the word out to everyone because the school doesnt have many all-grades events, senior Lilly ODriscoll said.
The Connect Program holds Spring Fling
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
The Wayland Cultural Council through the utility box project
Join Melina Barris and Makenzie Macchi as they learn more about the Connect Program and innovation courses with special education teacher Jeff Blue and innovation teacher teacher Hayes.
Eye-catching classes: The Connect Program and innovation courses
Join WSPNs Tina Su, Kally Proctor and Emma Zocco as they spotlight the WHS Genius Bar.
The works of the WHS Genius Bar
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
Saxonville Burrito Company: Preserving authenticity through food
WPSs annual Band Fest
WPS’s annual Band Fest
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
A deeper look into the Wayland Town Center
Revealing the royal familys internet controversies
Revealing the royal family’s internet controversies
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Fashionista of the Month: March
Fashionista of the Month: March
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 81: Speaker Chris Herren and warm spring weather
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 80: End of quarter three, spring sports games and showing of documentary
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 79: MCAS, spring sports and poetry workshop
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Classs Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 78: The Connect Class’s Spring Fling and first week of spring sports
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patricks Day celebration
Weekly Breakdown Episode 77: Class of 2024 Senior Show and St. Patrick’s Day celebration
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 20: Playa Bowls
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 19: Yogurt Beach
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 15: Saxonville Burritos
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Wayland Student Press
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Wayland Student Press
Jackie Stoller

Jackie Stoller, Sports Editor

Jackie Stoller is a senior and a third year journalist for WSPN. She has been a staff reporter and a copy editor, and this year she is a sports editor. In her free time, she plays for the varsity lacrosse and basketball teams.

All content by Jackie Stoller
WHS Window Dance Ensemble performs during its annual spring show. The group took on five new members this spring, including junior Michayla Mathis, sophomore Taylor Travis, and freshmen Sarah Liszewski, Sammy Janoff, and Taylor McGuire. Its a close-knit group of girls and Im really excited about it, McGuire said.

[Photo] Window Dance Ensemble welcomes new members

Joanna Barrow
March 26, 2019
Seniors Tiffany Gill, Jordan Rubin, Lindsay Jacobs and Denisevich celebrate the win.

Girls’ tennis defeats Waltham on Senior Day (14 photos)

Janani Gandhi, Jay Abdella, and Jackie Stoller
May 28, 2018
Pictured above are Wayland fans celebrating at a hockey game

Winter sports recap

Andrew D'Amico, Jackie Stoller, Naomi Lathan, Christos Belibasakis, Lily Tardif, Tamira English, and CJ Brown
April 10, 2018

Flavor! S’mores cookies (video)

Jackie Stoller, Lilly Stoller, and Masha Yakhkind
April 10, 2018
Boys hockey defeats Cambridge in North quarter finals (23 photos)

Boys’ hockey defeats Cambridge in North quarter finals (23 photos)

Remmi Shaw and Jackie Stoller
March 8, 2018

The Frame Game (video)

Jackie Stoller and Lilly Stoller
February 16, 2018

WW ’18: A cappella performs (video)

Julia Callini, Nathan Zhao, and Jackie Stoller
February 5, 2018
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

WW ’18 MOTS: Is hypnosis real?

Jackie Stoller and Abby Mitty
January 31, 2018
Pictured above is a yearbook photo from 1950 of the Wayland High School football team. WSPN looks into the recent history of the Wayland-Weston rivalry.

Wayland vs. Weston: the rivalry

Jackie Stoller, Naomi Lathan, and Isabel Gitten
January 27, 2018
Pictured above is the girls varsity soccer team during the game against Cohasset.

Fall sports wrap up

Jackie Stoller, Naomi Lathan, Andrew D'Amico, Abby Mitty, Nicole Erdekian, Hailey Robinson, and Caroline Lampert
December 3, 2017
Meet the Staff: Andrew DAmico

Meet the Staff: Andrew D’Amico

Jackie Stoller
December 3, 2017
Meet the Staff: Abby Mitty

Meet the Staff: Abby Mitty

Jackie Stoller
November 29, 2017

Meet the Staff: Naomi Lathan

Jackie Stoller
November 25, 2017
Meet the Staff: Joyce Wu

Meet the Staff: Joyce Wu

Jackie Stoller
November 9, 2017
Senior Duncan Stephenson faces his opponent.

Meet the Staff: Duncan Stephenson

Jackie Stoller
October 30, 2017
Pictured above is Poulsen fighting for the ball in her game against Arlington Catholic.

Athlete of the Week: Kayla Poulsen

Jackie Stoller
October 10, 2017
Pictured above is Athletic Trainer Christopher Morash. Dont hesitate to come see me for an injury, Morash said. Im here to help.

Meet the athletic trainer: Christopher Morash

Jackie Stoller and Naomi Lathan
September 28, 2017
Girls field hockey falls to Natick (17 photos)

Girls’ field hockey falls to Natick (17 photos)

Jackie Stoller and Lilly Stoller
September 11, 2017
Class of 2017s collegiate athletes: Player Profiles

Class of 2017’s collegiate athletes: Player Profiles

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das
June 18, 2017
A recap in WHS sports during the 2016-2017 school year.

Class of 2017’s collegiate athletes

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das
June 18, 2017
Class of 2017s collegiate athletes

Class of 2017’s collegiate athletes

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das
June 18, 2017
Class of 2017 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Class of 2017 receives diplomas (239 photos)

Masha Yakhkind, Kate Balicki, Hannah Rice, Nathan Zhao, Janani Gandhi, Aimee LaRochelle, Jackie Stoller, and Lucy Hughes
June 10, 2017
Class of 2017 graduates (197 photos)

Class of 2017 graduates (197 photos)

Masha Yakhkind, Hannah Rice, Kate Balicki, Lucy Hughes, Jackie Stoller, Nathan Zhao, Aimee LaRochelle, and Janani Gandhi
June 9, 2017
Test your knowledge of English teacher, Mr. Vonnegut.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Mr. Vonnegut?

Jackie Stoller and Conor Keating
May 8, 2017
Juniors Marjorie Ladas and Shaelee Commettant were selected to attend the Massachusetts Art Educator Association All State. “What I look forward most at this program is working as a team. As an athlete, working with a team had become something that I really enjoy doing. Watching your teammates grow and achieve is one of the most rewarding parts of being on a team,” Comettant said.

WHS juniors to participate in MAEA Art-All State

Olivia Waldron and Jackie Stoller
May 8, 2017
Boys volleyball beats Newton South (32 photos)

Boys’ volleyball beats Newton South (32 photos)

Abby Stoller, Kate Balicki, and Jackie Stoller
May 2, 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 24, 2017
Junior Ella Johnson sees singing as an important aspect of her life. “Music is also really good for getting excited before a sports game or waking up in the morning. Singing continually helps me learn to put myself out there and be confident,” Johnson said.

Artist of the Week: Ella Johnson

Jackie Stoller and Olivia Waldron
March 2, 2017
Wrestling falls to Foxboro (55 photos)

Wrestling falls to Foxboro (55 photos)

Jackie Stoller, Kate Balicki, and Abby Mitty
February 15, 2017
Pictured above is senior Brendan Kiernan. Kiernan holds the title of Sectional Champion and DCL All-Star.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Brendan Kiernan

Kyle Chen
February 9, 2017
Wrestling defeats Acton-Boxborough (39 photos)

Wrestling defeats Acton-Boxborough (39 photos)

Jackie Stoller, Abby Mitty, and Kate Balicki
February 8, 2017
WW 17: Window performs

WW ’17: Window performs

Jackie Stoller and Abby Mitty
February 7, 2017
WW 17: baking with Ms. Manning (17 photos)

WW ’17: baking with Ms. Manning (17 photos)

Jackie Stoller and Abby Mitty
February 7, 2017
Pictured above is a student building a birdhouse at History Department Head Kevin Delaneys woodworking workshop. Delaney hosted the workshop in the makerspace on Friday as a part of WHS annual winter week. If this [workshop] exposes the makerspace a little bit and gets one or two kids thinking about it, then [I believe it has] succeeded, Delaney said.

[Photo] WW ’17: History teacher Kevin Delaney leads woodworking workshop

Charlie Moore and Veronika Golod
February 7, 2017
WW 17: Q&A with slam poets (video)

WW ’17: Q&A with slam poets (video)

Abby Stoller, Andrew D'Amico, Natalie Hsu, Kevin Wang, and Jackie Stoller
February 3, 2017
WW 17: Origami (14 photos)

WW ’17: Origami (14 photos)

Abby Stoller and Jackie Stoller
February 3, 2017
WSPNs Jackie Stoller and Jay Abdella offer their best tips and tricks on how to ace your midterm exams this week.

Survival Guide: Midterms

Jackie Stoller and Jay Abdella
January 23, 2017
How to survive midterms and second semester

How to survive midterms and second semester

Naomi Lathan, Matt Karle, Janani Gandhi, Jackie Stoller, Jay Abdella, Wendy Wang, and Meg Trogolo
January 23, 2017
Students participate in the Intramural Basketball League (29 photos)

Students participate in the Intramural Basketball League (29 photos)

Kate Balicki, Naomi Lathan, and Jackie Stoller
January 17, 2017
Test your knowledge on Wellness Teacher Amanda Cosenza!

Quiz: How well do you know Coach Cosenza?

Jackie Stoller and Kate Balicki
December 23, 2016
Test your knowledge on English Teacher Kevin Vibert.

Quiz: How well do you know Mr. Vibert?

Jackie Stoller and Abby Stoller
December 23, 2016
Test your knowledge on WHS librarian Pam Miller.

Quiz: How well do you know Mrs. Miller?

Jackie Stoller, Abby Stoller, and Kate Balicki
December 15, 2016
Test your knowledge on math teacher Eric Wolven.

Quiz: How well do you know Mr. Wolven?

Kate Balicki and Jackie Stoller
December 14, 2016
Test your knowledge of WHS.

Quiz: How well do you know WHS?

Jackie Stoller and Abby Stoller
December 13, 2016
Student Council hosts Color Blast (51 photos)

Student Council hosts Color Blast (51 photos)

Abby Stoller, Nathan Zhao, and Jackie Stoller
November 24, 2016
WHS students Thanksgiving plans

WHS students’ Thanksgiving plans

Jackie Stoller
November 23, 2016
Girls Volleyball falls to Concord Carlisle

Girls’ Volleyball falls to Concord Carlisle

Jackie Stoller, Abby Stoller, Kate Balicki, and
October 17, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students react to the new iPhone iOS 10 Update

Jackie Stoller and Audrey Camacho
October 17, 2016
Boys soccer defeat LS

Boys’ soccer defeat LS

Jackie Stoller, Anika Das, and Abby Stoller
October 14, 2016
Girls soccer falls to Concord Carlisle (23 photos)

Girls’ soccer falls to Concord Carlisle (23 photos)

Jackie Stoller and Anika Das
October 12, 2016
Pictured above is junior captain Jack Fletcher. The Boys Volleyball team had an extremely successful season, finishing with a 13-7 regular season record and winning two playoff games.

Boys’ volleyball team finishes best season ever

Jackie Stoller and Abby Stoller
June 20, 2016
Art teacher Janet Armentano retiring

Art teacher Janet Armentano retiring

Olivia Waldron and Jackie Stoller
June 20, 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 3, 2016

Coach Adam Hughes to reintroduce leadership elective

Isabel Gitten, Jackie Stoller, and Lucy Hughes
June 1, 2016
Above is a student using his phone. Seniors set all of their phone alarms for 10 a.m. on May 24 as a senior prank. “If you want to play that game, there’s going to be some kind of consequence,” Assistant Principal Scott Parseghian said.

BREAKING NEWS: Seniors pull senior prank with phone alarms

Alex Torres, Jackie Stoller, and Masha Yakhkind
May 25, 2016
Pictured above is the girls tennis team celebrating after their win over Concord-Carlisle. “I think [beating CC] showed the girls that we can really make some noise in the state tournament if we keep working hard,” coach Erin Reeves said.

Girls’ tennis team having a successful season

Jackie Stoller
May 19, 2016
Pictured above is senior Natalie Constantine. Constantine has started on Waylands softball team for four years. “Ive been playing this sport since I could walk. I grew up around baseball/softball so its basically a way of life for me, Constantine said.

Athlete of the Week: Natalie Constantine

Jackie Stoller
May 5, 2016
WSPNs sports reporters give you a preview of each spring team, as well as a couple players to watch.

Opinion: How to prepare for spring sports and tryouts

Isabel Gitten, Abby Stoller, and Jackie Stoller
March 29, 2016
How will WHS students vote in the upcoming elections?

How will WHS students vote in the upcoming elections?

Olivia Waldron, Jackie Stoller, and Isabel Gitten
March 16, 2016
Above is sophomore Lilly Lin playing hockey for Wayland. Lin is a three-season goalie and plays soccer, hockey and lacrosse for WHS. I love the way sports bring so many people together, Lin said.

Athlete of the Week: Lilly Lin

Jackie Stoller
March 3, 2016
Wandering Backpack asks what you would bring if you had 10 minutes to pack a bag with your most treasured items, knowing you wouldn’t be back for years.

Wandering Backpack: Nancy Florez

Jackie Stoller and Aimee LaRochelle
March 2, 2016
Above are members of the WHS Testostertones at a rehearsal. According to junior Omar Rios, a member of the group, rehearsals are lighthearted but productive. We fool around sometimes, but we’ll be serious when we need to be,” Rios said.

A look at WHS a cappella groups

Meg Trogolo, Abby Stoller, Jackie Stoller, Masha Yakhkind, and Janani Gandhi
February 24, 2016
Above are members of the WHS Madrigals rehearsing. Madrigals members expressed appreciation for the bonds they have formed as a group. We’ve always got each others backs, and we all come from different backgrounds with different interests, co-director senior Jimmy Lampert said.

The Madrigals

Janani Gandhi and Jackie Stoller
February 23, 2016
Students rush in the hallway during an ALICE drill. An annual ALICE drill will take place at WHS on Thursday, Oct. 18. “In order to prepare well, we need to imagine that our safety has been breached and respond accordingly, WHS Principal Allyson Mizoguchi wrote.

ALICE drills: Useful or harmful?

Isabel Gitten and Jackie Stoller
February 23, 2016

Opinion: ALICE encourages students to make decisions

Jackie Stoller
February 23, 2016
Pictured above is Kush Bhagat. He visited WHS on Thursday to talk to the student body about Asperger’s Syndrome and what it is like living with the disease. “I’ve come here today so people can understand,” Bhagat said.

[Photo]

Pictured above is junior Peter Tsipis taking a selfie with Republican presidential candidate John Kasich. “I was surprised with how close I was to him when I got to hear him speak. His rallies let people get very close and personal which I really like in a candidate, Tsipis said.

Students attend NH presidential candidate rallies

Thomas Chan, Jackie Stoller, and Aimee LaRochelle
February 12, 2016
WHS students share their opinions on hypnosis.

Students share experiences from Senior District festival

Isabel Gitten and Jackie Stoller
February 10, 2016
WW 16: Baking with Manning (21 photos)

WW ’16: Baking with Manning (21 photos)

Meg Trogolo and Jackie Stoller
February 9, 2016
WW 16: Woodworking with Mr. Delaney (17 photos)

WW ’16: Woodworking with Mr. Delaney (17 photos)

Abby Stoller and Jackie Stoller
February 7, 2016
WW 16: Yoga session (17 photos)

WW ’16: Yoga session (17 photos)

Lucy Hughes, Isabel Gitten, and Jackie Stoller
February 3, 2016
Pictured above is Kara Whitesell, the class of 2018 president. She explains what its like leading and planning events for the current sophomore class. “Even if it means staying up a little bit later, I want to do whatever it takes to make the class of 2018 the best it can be,” Whitesell said.

Kara Whitesell: I want to do whatever it takes to make the class of 2018 the best it can be

Jackie Stoller
January 11, 2016
Wayland defeats Weston in Thanksgiving day game (88 photos)

Wayland defeats Weston in Thanksgiving day game (88 photos)

Jackie Stoller and Isabel Gitten
November 28, 2015

WHS holds annual fall a cappella concert

Jackie Stoller, Janani Gandhi, and Thomas Chan
November 24, 2015
Students are interviewed about the new restaurant, Giacomos, at the Wayland town center. It replaced Bertuccis, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2018.

Freshmen react to the end of first quarter

Lucy Hughes and Jackie Stoller
November 23, 2015
Above is a MacBook Air (left) and a Chromebook (right). WHS is replacing the MacBook Airs given to students with Chromebooks. We put a lot of thought into this decision, and we are confident that it will improve the well-being of students at Wayland.

Finance Committee considers replacing MacBook Airs with Chromebooks

Lindsay Adelman and Jackie Stoller
November 12, 2015
WSPN looks into the latest fall fashion (18 photos)

WSPN looks into the latest fall fashion (18 photos)

Aimee LaRochelle and Jackie Stoller
October 28, 2015
Above is the parking lot. This year the junior and senior parking lots have been combined. “We waited four years to park in the front row and now seniors are being forced to park in the back rows or the junior lot because the underclassmen are taking their spots,” senior Zack Ross said.

Junior and senior parking lots combined

Lucy Hughes and Jackie Stoller
October 26, 2015
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