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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
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
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Wayland Student Press
Joanna Barrow

Joanna Barrow, Features Editor

Joanna Barrow, Class of 2022, is a fourth year reporter and the features editor for WSPN. She’s a co-captain of the high school’s Mock Trial team and Model United Nations and runs the book club. She loves spending time outdoors with her dog, reading as much as possible, and baking old recipes.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Joanna Barrow
Juniors Alexei Rjanikov (left) and Josh Liu (right) hold up the banner they received for winning first place SIFMAs annual Stock Market Game. The duo competed in the tournament as Siligroup Banking and ended the tournament in over $240,000 in equity. I learned how the market moves, and how to look at that and how to essentially play the game, Liu said.

Juniors Alexei Rjanikov and Josh Liu win first place in statewide Stock Market Game

Joanna Barrow
April 13, 2022
Junior Katie Schouten recently started the new Physics Club at the high school. The club meets on Fridays at 3:20 p.m. for about half an hour, during which time Science Department Head Ken Rideout gives a presentation on a topic in physics that isnt covered in the high schools physics classes. I hope people will get a greater understanding of physics, and I hope people will have a great time talking about interesting stuff, Schouten said.

New physics club at WHS wants students to rediscover the joys of physics

Joanna Barrow
April 9, 2022
The impact of Waylands Anti-Racism Resolution one year later

The impact of Wayland’s Anti-Racism Resolution one year later

Joanna Barrow and Selena Liu
April 1, 2022
Anti-Racism Resolution one year follow-up

Anti-Racism Resolution one year follow-up

Charlotte Thirman, Selena Liu, Joanna Barrow, and Lucy Grasso
April 1, 2022
Wayland students, parents and staff congregate at the middle schools street entrance on Monday, Dec. 20.

Wayland community gathers again to protest racism at the middle school (Gallery Included)

Joanna Barrow
December 22, 2021
The tree decorated by local girl scout troop at the Grout-Heard House. The Grout-Head House was the first stop along the annual Holiday Open-House hosted by a collaborative of town organizations.

Local organizations host town’s annual Holiday Open House

Joanna Barrow and Emily Chafe
December 15, 2021
Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven, Wayland High School grad class of 2006, at a rally for state house transparency in June 2021. Uyterhoeven serves in the Massachusetts legislature. Uyterhoeven was inaugurated on Jan. 6 2021. I firmly believe its not just about electing me and then i just do whatever I want, Uyterhoeven said. I work hand in hand with constituents. Credit: Joanna Barrow

WHS Grad Erika Uyterhoeven fights for equity in the MA legislature

Joanna Barrow
November 17, 2021
The Lauren Dunne Astley memorial mosaic at Wayland High School, which can be found in the courtyard adjoining the Commons. Designed by Astley’s close friends and teachers, the mosaic contains small details that represent Astley to them, like the Starbucks symbol hidden in the green glass on the left. “I think of Lauren often, especially when I walk past that glittering Wayland High School mosaic her friends and teacher collectively crafted in her memory,” retired WHS history teacher Kevin Delaney said during the 10 year anniversary remembrance for Astley that was held over the summer. “As I walk through the courtyard and see that sunshine daisy radiating over a blue horizon, I remember the bright fin loving and inquisitive student arriving late to my US history class bearing a sheepish grin and an extra large coffee in hand.” This past July marks the ten year anniversary of Laurens death and the memorial funds creation.

Ten years later, the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund keeps Lauren’s legacy alive

Joanna Barrow, Sophia Oppenheim, and Emily Roberge
November 10, 2021
Senior Grace Stephenson as a ghoul-scout when she was in elementary school. Stephenson has always loved Halloween and creating homemade costumes. I like the spooky season, Stephenson said. I think my mom and I get competitive about it. Not against each other, but we want to make a good costume. We want to be the best.

Grace Stephenson: “We want to make a good costume. We want it to be the best.”

Joanna Barrow
November 5, 2021
Omar Easy began his role as Wayland Public Schools new superintendent on July 1.

Superintendent Omar Easy on COVID-19 challenges, the need for new school buildings and embracing change in the Wayland community

Joanna Barrow
October 5, 2021
A collection of Wayland High Schools MVP Club handouts. The districts Healthy Relationship Task Force focuses on ensuring healthy relationships in the district. It was formed after the Dear Wayland Instagram account, which highlighted anonymous stories of sexual assault in Wayland, went viral in summer 2020.

The Healthy Relationships Task Force concludes for the school year

Emily Roberge and Joanna Barrow
June 17, 2021
Displayed are the three photographs that inspired Kevin Delaneys Memorial Day Key Note Address. Center is the photograph of the 1936 Cochituate Schools 8th grade class, of which Alfred Galinas and George Fullick were members. Both were killed in action during World War Two.

A conversation with Kevin Delaney on his Memorial Day Keynote Address

Joanna Barrow
June 17, 2021
Starting April 27, Wednesdays will follow a four block schedule that will alternate between even and odd days.

News brief: Wednesdays to alternate a four block schedule after April 27

Joanna Barrow
March 29, 2021
The Wayland School Committee unanimously voted to enact an Anti-Racism Resolution for the Wayland Public Schools that will act as a promise to ensure that WPS feels like a safe and equitable environment for all students, regardless of race. The resolution is really a promise,” Wayland High School Assistant Principal Sean Gass said. “Its a promise that the Wayland Public Schools will be an anti-racist institution and will take an active role in fighting against forces of oppression.

Anti-Racism Resolution: A promise for equity at WHS

Joanna Barrow and Taylor McGuire
March 25, 2021
COVID-19 has already placed a huge financial burden on schools who are responsible for keeping students safe while on campus. Returning students to the all-in, five days a week model will incur even more expenses.

Part 4: Cost

Joanna Barrow
March 20, 2021
The Massachusetts State House stands on Beacon Hill. Mandates from the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education have forced schools to revert to all-in person, five days a week learning in April. If the schools don’t comply, they could lose funding or be liable to legal action from the state.

Part 1: State Regulations

Joanna Barrow
March 20, 2021
Above is a screenshot from the School Committee meeting on March 3, when public discussion about returning to the all-in model began. Clockwise from top left: Susan Bottan, Assistant Superintendent Parry Graham, Director of Student Services Richard Whitehead, Chris Ryan, Ellen Grieco (center), Kim Reichelt (bottom) and Kathie Steinberg (left).

Breaking down the decision to go all-in

Joanna Barrow
March 20, 2021
One of the most pressing concerns about returning to all-in, five days a week learning is safety.

Part 2: Safety

Joanna Barrow
March 20, 2021
Students walk around the high school campus. During the school committee meetings on March 3 and 10, Assistant Superintendent Parry Graham gave a presentation on student, parent and teacher feedback in addition to grade data for both the high school and middle school hybrid model.

Part 3: Student success in the hybrid model

Joanna Barrow
March 20, 2021
In a survey sent out to Wayland High School students, students thought of one word or phrase that describes or commemorates the past year. Among the most common words were unprecedented, Zoom and social distancing.

COVID-19: One year later

Taylor McGuire, Brasen Chi, Joanna Barrow, Tess Alongi, and Delia Caulfield
March 13, 2021
WHS department heads share the ways their department has been affected

WHS department heads share the ways their department has been affected

Joanna Barrow and Brasen Chi
March 13, 2021
Wayland High School and Middle School will return to all in person, five days a week learning starting April 27. The decision comes after the the Massachusetts Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education mandated all grades 6-8 to be all in person five days a week.

BREAKING NEWS: Wayland High School, Middle School to be in-person 5 days a week starting April 27

Joanna Barrow
March 10, 2021
An elementary teacher assists a student with his work. The School Committee voted almost unanimously for elementary students to return to school all in person, five days a week starting April 5.

BREAKING NEWS: Wayland K-5 to be in-person 5 days a week starting April 5

Joanna Barrow
March 3, 2021
Wayland resident and climate activist Michael Delman has written a resolution to declare Wayland in a climate emergency. In this Q&A, Delman explains what climate emergency means and why its important.

Declaring Wayland in a climate emergency

Joanna Barrow
January 21, 2021
An emergency town meeting between the Board of Health, Board of Selectmen, school committee, town administrator, and other public health officials was held today to discuss how Wayland Public Schools would return to school on Jan. 4. After several hours of discussion, each board suggested to superintendent Arthur Unobskey that WPS should remain in hybrid format unless the school does not have sufficient medical coverage. All schools except the middle school, which will be remote, will hold in person classes on Monday.

All schools but the middle school to be hybrid on Monday, Jan. 4

Joanna Barrow
January 2, 2021
The Investigatory Process

The Investigatory Process

Joanna Barrow
October 24, 2020
DearWayland: The Instagram account that shocked the community

DearWayland: The Instagram account that shocked the community

Joanna Barrow
October 24, 2020
Part Four: Changes

Part Four: Changes

Joanna Barrow
October 24, 2020
We think that WPSs culture of silence was revealed by our page, said the administrators of the DearWayland instagram account. Teachers, school administrators, students, and parents alike were stricken by the many posts of sexual assault on the Instagram account.

Part One: “We think WPS’s culture of silence was revealed by our page.”

Joanna Barrow
October 24, 2020
Part Three: “They never taught us how to receive the help and support that students need.”

Part Three: “They never taught us how to receive the help and support that students need.”

Joanna Barrow
October 24, 2020
Part Two: Title IX

Part Two: Title IX

Joanna Barrow
October 24, 2020
Junior Megan Chaus drawing of a cat. Chau is an experienced drawer with national awards under her belt. “I do think drawing for me is a creative outlet, Chau said. It’s always been really relaxing and I was able to express myself.”

Megan Chau: Anyone can appreciate art

Joanna Barrow
October 16, 2020
The Wayland High School Esports during a practice last year. The team is kicking off their season this year and looking for new members. “To those looking to join the eSports team: do it! Go for it!” Junior Donovan Edwards said. “We always welcome new members; skill means nothing here.”

WHS eSport Team Starting Recruitment

Joanna Barrow
September 30, 2020
Wayland High School Theater Ensemble performs last springs play, Squirrel Girl Goes to College. WHSTE has had to adapt to the new challenges posed by the pandemic. “WHSTEs season wont be the same this year, but thats okay,” senior Madeline Maurer said. “Theater without hiccups, without experimentation, without roadblocks, isnt theater. Good theater welcomes weirdness and allows for non-traditional methods of storytelling.”

WHSTE adapts to new COVID-19 challenges

Joanna Barrow
September 29, 2020
The Womens Center of Cambridge is located at 46 Pleasant Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This has been the location for the Center since its opening in 1971. The founding women used money raised through the takeover to put a down payment on the property.

“Left on Pearl” offers insight to the Women’s Liberation Movement

Joanna Barrow
May 28, 2020
Pictured above is junior Sashwat Dass troop during the Scout summer camp at Camp Yawgoog, RI, in 2018. “I think [the scouts] definitely shaped me into the person I am today,” Das said.

Boy Scouts: core values, life lessons and bankruptcy

Joanna Barrow and Katherine Kim
May 26, 2020
After weeks of remote learning and canceled plans, colleges have to reckon with an unfortunate reality: the coronavirus might mean school campus closures during the fall semester.

Potential online fall semester concerns Wayland’s future and current college students

Jessica Reilly and Joanna Barrow
May 15, 2020
After weeks of remote learning and cancelled plans, colleges have to reckon with an unfortunate reality: the coronavirus might mean school campus closures during the fall semester.

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As the world goes on lockdown amidst COVID-19, a surprising trend has emerged: air pollution is decreasing. WSPN discusses the contributing factors in a new column about climate change.

Air pollution decreases amid pandemic, saving lives

Joanna Barrow
April 7, 2020
Sophomore Lilli Tobe practices in the band room at WHS. Tobe has been playing percussion instruments since 5th grade and now plays in multiple musical groups, as well as doing gigs on the side. Music is kind of an escape from stress and school, Tobe said. And its something that I find really fun to do, so I just keep playing.

Lilli Tobe: Drumming is always going to be something I do.

Joanna Barrow
February 20, 2020
Participants of the video gaming event held during second block last Friday battle each other in a game called Super Mario Smash Brothers. “I hope [students] have fun playing Smash,” event organizer Erik Swanke said. “Maybe we’ll get more people for the club.”

WW’ 20: The Brainchild of a Gamer

Jonathan Zhang, Joanna Barrow, and Anna Ilyin
February 4, 2020
Among the changes made to freshman seminar this year is the addition of a new cultural identity course called FLIP. Students will engage in meaningful conversations to reengage with their peers and talk about identity. “It’s an opportunity for a class to engage in skill-building around communication and the ability to express yourself, and talk about difficult conversations,” drama teacher and developer of FLIP Aidan O’Hara, said.

FLIP: New Class to Debut Next Semester for Freshmen

Joanna Barrow and Katherine Kim
December 3, 2019
WHS Computer Science Club organizes Hack-a-thon

WHS Computer Science Club organizes Hack-a-thon

Joanna Barrow and Rebeca Kamens-Gil
November 24, 2019
Representatives from Wayland Public Schools flew down to NC to recruit teaching candidates of color. The trip was funded by a state grant. “We all recognize how very important it is that our faculty represent our student population– racially, culturally, et cetera,” Loker Principal Brian Jones said.

WHS administrators visit UNC, efforts underway to diversify staff

Joanna Barrow
October 28, 2019
UNICEF advocates Feyi Adebayo and Pallavi Nair, Human Rights Watch fellow Nesha Abiraj and Tammy Monteiro (left to right) witnessed the Massachusetts Senate vote that banned child marriage on July 25. “[My husband] told me that I was God’s chosen people, that I was chosen,” Tammy Monteiro, a protester who was a victim of child marriage, said in an interview with Mass Live. “He said that God somehow sent me to him to be his bride.”

In Massachusetts Senate, child marriage ban one step closer to passing

Emily Chafe and Joanna Barrow
October 3, 2019
Wayland resident Sabine von Mering plans to dress as a polar bear and traipse across high school grounds early Friday morning. Von Mering aims to raise awareness for the Boston climate strike, which will take place on Sept. 20.

[Photo] News Brief: “Polar bear” to chill at Wayland High

Kevin Wang
September 5, 2019
Two gold-rated efficient homes have opened up in Wayland. “Many homeowners have realized that if they invest in the energy-efficiency of the home, it makes their home more comfortable, it makes their utility bills lower, it does a good thing for the planet, and the fourth one is that it should make [their homes] more valuable,” previous gold-homeowner and current Pearl employee Kaat Vander Straeten said.

2 gold-rated houses open up in Wayland

Madeline Maurer and Joanna Barrow
June 20, 2019
Freshmen Julia Wegerbauer, Sophie Ellenbogen, Emily Staiti, junior Christina Taxiarchis and sophomore Marley Miller pose for a photo on the sidelines.

Senior night: Girls lacrosse takes down Acton-Boxborough (15 photos)

Joanna Barrow
June 19, 2019
Friedman rallies back to her opponent.

Girls tennis plays Cambridge Rindge & Latin (14 photos)

Joanna Barrow and Emily Chafe
May 31, 2019
Boys varsity lacrosse captain Michael Lampert cradles the ball as an opposing player attempts to steal the ball. He runs while using his size to his advantage, looking for an opening to throw the ball for a play. “I would say my biggest challenge has been people doubting my size,” Lampert said. “I have overcome this by doing extra workouts to show people that I can use my size to my advantage.”

Athlete of the Month: Michael Lampert

Joanna Barrow, Alyssa Dickstein, and
May 15, 2019
The Wayland town meeting voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve renovations to WHS athletic facilities.

Outdoor Facilities: Renovation and Negotiation

Joanna Barrow and Madeline Maurer
April 26, 2019
A new art gallery sponsored by Arts Wayland, pictured above, opens in the Wayland town center. [Arts Wayland] encourages kids to engage with art, and the fun part about the creative arts is that by putting something out into the world, youve actually created change in the world, said Peter Curran, Wayland Middle School art teacher and a director of Arts Wayland.

New art gallery opens in Wayland town center

Joanna Barrow and Emily Chafe
April 7, 2019
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.

Window Dance Ensemble welcomes new members

Joanna Barrow
March 26, 2019
Freshman Alanna Xue as first chair playing with the Rivers Youth Orchestra Philharmonia at Jordan Hall. Xue has played the violin since age four and Especially when you’re playing a piece that you really like, you forget any background noise or anything else that’s going on and you’re just focused on making what you’re playing as beautiful as possible, Xue said.

Alanna Xue: When you’re playing, you forget all the background noise and just focus on making it beautiful

Joanna Barrow
March 13, 2019
Pronoun, which centers around a transgender teen, will premier at Wayland High School on Thursday, February 28th. I just think its a really well-written play, Aiden OHara, the director of WHSTEs production. Its a really important story to tell.

“Pronoun” to debut at WHS

Joanna Barrow
February 27, 2019
Science Department Head Kenneth Rideout presented the 1946 French film La Belle et La Bête on Monday night. He and his audience discussed the artistic and emotional aspects of the cinematography as well as the sound, effects, and director choices. “If you notice, there are some instances where you wonder why the director made a certain choice or why you are feeling a certain way, Rideout said.

WW ’19: Appreciating the Art of Cinema

Caterina Tomassini and Joanna Barrow
February 1, 2019
A Sage speaks with Seeker Jake Sachs. Connects Sages and Seekers program aims to bring together students and local seniors through stories and interaction. “[The students] are starting to think of themselves as part of something bigger,” Connect tri-leader Ed DeHoratius said.

Students and local seniors bridge age gap in Wayland

Joanna Barrow and CJ Brown
December 4, 2018
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