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ICYMI: Nov. 11 - Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
ICYMI: Nov. 11 – Sophomore semi-formal, boys varsity football and soccer score wins
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
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
WSPN's Fiona Peltonen, Alex Evangelista and Jessie Dretler unwrap the story behind a chocolate factory in Sudbury. When you enter the store, the mural of the Sky Bar can be seen painted on the walls. When the original owners of Sky Bar went out of business, the Mawhinneys took over the product and the Sky Bar come back began. “I don't know any other food item that is so beloved,” L. Mawhinney said.
The Sky Bar comeback: How one family revived a classic candy
LRT has changed this year and is different than it was in the past. Instead of being like a study hall, LRT is more like an academic class. “There is a new lesson based system starting this year,” sophomore Frankie Zilembo said.
Navigating the shift: Changes in the LRT system
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
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
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
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.
Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT
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
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
Tyler, The Creator released his new album “CHROMAKOPIA,” which is based off of Chroma the Great from the novel “The Phantom Tollbooth” written by Norton Juster.
“Chromakopia”: A chronicle of self-discovery
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
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?
Tyler, The Creator released his new album “CHROMAKOPIA,” which is based off of Chroma the Great from the novel “The Phantom Tollbooth” written by Norton Juster.
“Chromakopia”: A chronicle of self-discovery
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”
WSPN's Fiona Peltonen, Alex Evangelista and Jessie Dretler unwrap the story behind a chocolate factory in Sudbury. When you enter the store, the mural of the Sky Bar can be seen painted on the walls. When the original owners of Sky Bar went out of business, the Mawhinneys took over the product and the Sky Bar come back began. “I don't know any other food item that is so beloved,” L. Mawhinney said.
The Sky Bar comeback: How one family revived a classic candy
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
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 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
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
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
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
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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Jessi Dretler

Jessi Dretler, Staff Reporter

Jessi Dretler, Class of 2025, is a third year reporter for WSPN. She is a member of the varsity field hockey team and the dive team. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and traveling.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Jessi Dretler
WSPN's Fiona Peltonen, Alex Evangelista and Jessie Dretler unwrap the story behind a chocolate factory in Sudbury. When you enter the store, the mural of the Sky Bar can be seen painted on the walls. When the original owners of Sky Bar went out of business, the Mawhinneys took over the product and the Sky Bar come back began. “I don't know any other food item that is so beloved,” L. Mawhinney said.

The Sky Bar comeback: How one family revived a classic candy

Fiona Peltonen, Alex Evangelista, and Jessi Dretler
November 21, 2024
Join WSPN’s reporters Jessi Dretler and Jillian Mele as they preview the business CrossFit TILT.

Building community through fitness: The story of CrossFit TILT

Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler
November 18, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 97: Sophomore semi and start of quarter two

Jane Tardif, Carolina Sdoia, and Jessi Dretler
November 5, 2024
The 2024 Presidential Election voting will occur on Nov. 5. Americans citizens will be able to vote for a president and for their local state legislators and laws.

Voting made easy: A guidebook for election day

Chloe Zilembo, Penelope Biddle, Jillian Mele, Vanessa Taxiarchis, and Jessi Dretler
November 1, 2024
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

Mischa Lee, Elyssa Grillo, Jessi Dretler, and Carolina Sdoia
October 30, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 96: Progressive dinner and football senior night

Jane Tardif, Jessi Dretler, and Ben Jackson
October 29, 2024

Meet the freshmen: Class of 2028

Jessi Dretler and Carolina Sdoia
October 18, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 94: New police dog and domestic violence awareness raffle

Carolina Sdoia, Jessi Dretler, and Ben Jackson
October 16, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 93: Super Wednesday and Thursday night football

Jane Tardif, Carolina Sdoia, and Jessi Dretler
October 8, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 91: Homecoming and annual Kicks For Cancer game

Jane Tardif, Jillian Mele, and Jessi Dretler
September 24, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 90: Picture day, fall sports in full swing and yearbook sales

Jessi Dretler, Ben Jackson, and Carolina Sdoia
September 17, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 89: Back to school night and fall sports

Jane Tardif, Carolina Sdoia, and Jessi Dretler
September 10, 2024

The history of slime: A step by step guide

Carolina Sdoia and Jessi Dretler
June 8, 2024

Final exam study tips

Jessi Dretler and Melina Barris
June 7, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 87: MCAS, career day and playoff games

Jane Tardif, Carolina Sdoia, and Jessi Dretler
June 4, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 86: Seniors final week of classes and spring sports coming to an end

Jane Tardif, Carolina Sdoia, and Jessi Dretler
May 28, 2024

Weekly Breakdown Episode 85: MCAS, spring sports and EarthWise pet store grand opening

Abby Raftery, Melina Barris, and Jessi Dretler
May 22, 2024

Opinion: The stresses of junior year

Carolina Sdoia, Bowen Morrison, Jessi Dretler, and Elyssa Grillo
May 10, 2024
WSPN's Jessi Dretler, Elyssa Grillo and Sophia Verma discuss their thoughts on Taylor Swift's newest album.

Album Review: “The Tortured Poets Department”

Elyssa Grillo, Jessi Dretler, and Sophia Verma
May 7, 2024

Coming in hot: Trying Starbucks’ new spicy refreshers

Elyssa Grillo, Jessi Dretler, Makenzie Macchi, and Carolina Sdoia
May 2, 2024
Opinion: The stress of prom preparation

Opinion: The stress of prom preparation

Elyssa Grillo, Jessi Dretler, Carolina Sdoia, and Bowen Morrison
April 27, 2024
WSPN's Edge Wheeler and Jessi Dretler discuss the underlying stress of trying out for school sports.

Tryouts: The hidden stress of high school sports

Edge Wheeler and Jessi Dretler
April 22, 2024
Farmer's markets contribute fresh food to towns and help to support small local businesses while connecting shoppers to unique vendors, nature and the community. "I really enjoy how everything at the farmers market is locally sourced," Sudbury resident Jai Honda said. "I've discovered a lot of small businesses through it."

Farmers markets of our community and their impact

Elyssa Grillo, Jillian Mele, Jessi Dretler, and Carolina Sdoia
April 22, 2024
Revealing the royal family's internet controversies

Revealing the royal family’s internet controversies

Elyssa Grillo, Carolina Sdoia, and Jessi Dretler
April 3, 2024
April 8 solar eclipse overview

April 8 solar eclipse overview

Jessi Dretler
March 28, 2024
Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS's new Student Council president

Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS’s new Student Council president

Jessi Dretler
March 22, 2024
Join Staff Reporters Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they talk with some spring sports captains about their hopes and plans for the upcoming season.

Spring sports team captains begin to prepare for upcoming seasons

Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler
March 1, 2024
wspn · Weekend plans

[Photo] Journalism students participate in a WSPN scavenger hunt

WSPN Staff
February 15, 2024
Movie Review: "Anyone But You"

Movie Review: “Anyone But You”

Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler
February 1, 2024
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 18: Crumbl Cookies

Elyssa Grillo, Mischa Lee, and Jessi Dretler
January 11, 2024
Podmas Episode 3: Christmas activities

Podmas Episode 3: Christmas activities

Elyssa Grillo, Jessi Dretler, and Mischa Lee
December 23, 2023
Podmas episode 2: Christmas traditions

Podmas episode 2: Christmas traditions

Elyssa Grillo, Mischa Lee, and Jessi Dretler
December 22, 2023
Join WSPN's Elyssa Grillo, Jillian Mele, and Jessi Dretler as they break down the most popular music at the Wayland High School from 100 poll responses.

Wayland High School Wrapped

Elyssa Grillo, Jessi Dretler, and Jillian Mele
December 21, 2023
Weekly Breakdown Episode 74: Wind and rain storm causing closed roads and power outages

Weekly Breakdown Episode 74: Wind and rain storm causing closed roads and power outages

Elyssa Grillo, Mischa Lee, and Jessi Dretler
December 19, 2023
In WSPN's newest podcast, Podmas, staff reporters Jessi Dretler, Mischa Lee, and Elyssa Grillo will talk about their favorite aspects of Christmas and the holiday season. Podmas is WSPN's take on 'vlogmas,' which is when creators post vlogs on TikTok or YouTube on the days leading up to Christmas. Join WSPN every week until the holiday with this podcast. Podmas Episode No. 1 discusses reporter's favorite Christmas movies.

Podmas Episode 1: Favorite Christmas movies

Elyssa Grillo, Mischa Lee, and Jessi Dretler
December 13, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 17: Hot Doogy

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 17: Hot Doogy

Jane Tardif, Elyssa Grillo, Jessi Dretler, and Melina Barris
December 9, 2023
Join WSPN's Melina Barris, Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler as they review the newest addition to "The Hunger Games" franchise, “Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Song Birds and Snakes."

Movie Review: “Hunger Games: The Ballad of the Song Birds and Snakes”

Elyssa Grillo, Melina Barris, and Jessi Dretler
December 6, 2023
Sophomore Dylan Engelhardt prepares to serve the ball to the opposing team.

Student Council’s Spikeball tournament

Jane Tardif, Melina Barris, Jessi Dretler, and Vanessa Taxiarchis
December 2, 2023
Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again

Weekly Breakdown Episode 72: Yawkey Project and winter sports beginning again

Abby Raftery, Mischa Lee, and Jessi Dretler
November 28, 2023
Crossword: Thanksgiving

Crossword: Thanksgiving

Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler
November 20, 2023
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie “Priscilla.”

“Priscilla:” A raw biopic of Elvis’s wife

Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler
November 20, 2023
Weekly Breakdown Episode 71: Metrowest Health Survey and Wayland Public Library bus stop

Weekly Breakdown Episode 71: Metrowest Health Survey and Wayland Public Library bus stop

Mischa Lee, Jessi Dretler, and Elyssa Grillo
November 14, 2023
On Saturday, Oct. 28, The Class of 2024 participated in Wayland's eighth annual Progressive Dinner, and the first Progressive Dinner to be school-affiliated.

Class of 2024 takes on a changed Progressive Dinner (gallery included)

Jessi Dretler, Elyssa Grillo, Jillian Mele, and Sasha Libenzon
November 14, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 70: End of quarter one and girls varsity volleyball playoff game

Abby Raftery, Jessi Dretler, and Jillian Mele
November 7, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 69: Start of fall playoffs and town book groups

Abby Raftery, Jillian Mele, and Jessi Dretler
November 1, 2023
(From left to right) Seniors Jack Ali, Jake Newton, Joey Burke, Zach Rainville, Andrew Medeiros and Charlie Lieb dress up as the secret service.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2023

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2023
Join WSPN's Jessi Dretler as she discusses the best local Halloween activities.

Halloween activities around town

Jessi Dretler
October 28, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 68: Connect Haunted House and pumpkin carving

Abby Raftery, Jessi Dretler, and Jillian Mele
October 25, 2023
In this weekly podcast, WSPN reporters will break down each week’s Wayland news in a timely manner to keep you in the know. This week, editor Abby Raftery joins reporters Jillian Mele and Jessi Dretler to break down the news.

Weekly Breakdown Episode 67: “Community Conversations” and Krispy Kreme

Abby Raftery, Jane Tardif, and Jessi Dretler
October 18, 2023
The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions

The Picky Eater Picks Episode 16: Weston Provisions

Abby Raftery, Jane Tardif, Melina Barris, and Jessi Dretler
October 4, 2023
Join Staff Reporters Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler as they interview Wayland High School's newest teachers for the 2023-2024 school year.

Meet WHS’ new teachers

Jessi Dretler and Melina Barris
October 2, 2023
Join WSPN's Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler as they discuss the best fall fashion trends.

The upcoming season of fall fashion trends

Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler
September 23, 2023
A splash of color: 4U Nail Spa

A splash of color: 4U Nail Spa

Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler
June 8, 2023
4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland

4U Nail Spa opens in Wayland

Sasha Libenzon, Reva Datar, Jessi Dretler, and Melina Barris
June 8, 2023
4U Nail Spa has an assortment of bright color options for acrylic nail styles. Each color has a number below it that corresponds with a color on the nail polish wall.

A look into 4U Nail Spa

Sasha Libenzon, Melina Barris, Reva Datar, and Jessi Dretler
June 8, 2023
Anna Simmons has been running since she was seven years old. From Greece to London, running has been an instrumental part of her life.

Anna Simmons: A love for running that spans beyond America

Melina Barris, Jane Tardif, and Jessi Dretler
May 24, 2023
Join WSPN's Carolina Sdoia and Jessi Dretler as they determine whether fashion styles are trendy or timeless.

Timeless vs. trending fashion styles

Carolina Sdoia and Jessi Dretler
April 28, 2023
WSPN's Mischa Lee and Jessi Dretler discuss the negative environmental impacts of the Willow Project.

Opinion: The Willow Project clarifies U.S. position on climate change

Mischa Lee and Jessi Dretler
April 25, 2023

Window Dance Ensemble: “Dance is a sport”

Carolina Sdoia and Jessi Dretler
April 18, 2023
Join Talia Macchi, Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler in an overview of this season's fashion trends.

Top trends of spring 2023

Talia Macchi, Melina Barris, and Jessi Dretler
April 14, 2023
WSPN's Jessi Dretler and guest reporter Elyssa Grillo discuss the implications of snow in California and what this snow means for our ever-changing climate.

Opinion: California’s unusual blizzard? Snow-way

Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler
April 4, 2023
Join reporter Jessi Dretler and guest writer Elyssa Grillo as they review the new horror film "M3GAN," released on Jan. 6, 2023.

Movie review: “M3GAN”

Elyssa Grillo and Jessi Dretler
March 8, 2023
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Jason Verhoosky, the Director of Wayland Cares, gave a presentation on the importance of communication in the WHS lecture hall.

Wayland Cares hosts a seminar on communication

Chloe Zilembo and Jessi Dretler
February 4, 2023
WSPN WayCAM Bloopers 2022

WSPN WayCAM Bloopers 2022

Deirdre Brown, Morgen Warner, Lucy Grasso, and Jessi Dretler
January 11, 2023
WSPN’s Jane Tardif and Jessi Dretler share some of their favorite winter activities to do during school vacation.

Top activities to do during winter break

Jessi Dretler and Jane Tardif
December 22, 2022
Join reporters Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler in a review of the movie "Terrifier 2."

Movie Review: “Terrifier 2”

Melina Barris and Jessi Dretler
December 14, 2022
Senior Derek Roberts dresses as Gengar the Pokémon this Halloween. He found this costume on Amazon.

[Photo] WHS celebrates Halloween 2022

WSPN Staff
October 31, 2022
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