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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
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
The student news site of Wayland High School

Wayland Student Press
Tess Alongi

Tess Alongi, Managing Editor

Tess Alongi, Class of 2023, is a third year reporter and managing editor for WSPN. She plays for the school’s softball team. Outside of school, she likes reading, traveling, watching sports and hanging out with friends and family.

Contact: [email protected]

All content by Tess Alongi
Wayland High School students taking the Social Science course had the opportunity to visit the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Norfolk, the second largest medium security prison in Massachusetts. Through the program Project Youth, students were able to sit down with inmates to talk about their personal experiences and how they ended up in prison.

WHS Social Science course resumes its annual prison field trip

Tess Alongi, Sophia Oppenheim, and Nina Wilson
June 12, 2023
Over the past couple of weeks WSPN had the opportunity to sit down with Wayland's 4 school committee candidates: Dovie King, Craig Gruber, Erin Mueller and Christina Rodrigo.

Meet the candidates for Wayland School Committee

Aimee Smith, Nadya Chase, and Tess Alongi
April 21, 2023
Chris Fay, owner of Next Pitch Baseball in Framingham, begins his first season as the head coach of the varsity baseball team this spring.

New baseball coach Chris Fay swings into the season

Tess Alongi and Bella Schreiber
April 19, 2023
On Tuesday Apr. 11 acting superintendent Perry Graham sent an email to Wayland families announcing the three finalists for interim assistant superintendent, Brian Ackerman, Jodi Fortuna, and Betsy Gavron.

Breaking News: Wayland announces finalists for interim assistant superintendent

Tess Alongi
April 12, 2023
On Saturday, March 18, senior Genevieve Morrison, along with the help of her advisor Happy Hollow Resource Teacher Department Head Kristin Fay, organized an event where elementary school students on Individualized Education Plans had the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities with high school students.

Social Connections: Wayland High School Students visit Happy Hollow

Tess Alongi and Nina Wilson
March 24, 2023
On Thursday, March 23 WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi emailed WHS students and families to inform them that she has been named a finalist for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School superintendent-principal position.

Breaking News: WHS principal Allyson Mizoguchi named a finalist for LSRHS superintendent position

Emily Roberge and Tess Alongi
March 23, 2023
The Road to Houston: Round 1

The Road to Houston: Round 1

Tess Alongi and Lucy Grasso
March 16, 2023
Wayland's School Committee gathers on March. 1 for the first meeting since Omar Easy's departure and the publication of his discrimination filing against the School Committee.

School Committee gathers and addresses discrimination filing, filling leadership positions

Genevieve Morrison and Tess Alongi
March 3, 2023
Senior Eric Hiebert guards his man during a Wayland defensive play while the fan section cheers behind him. "I wasn't expecting that many people in the crowd there on senior night," Hiebert said. "It was really exciting to see all the people come out. We've had a bit of a tough start to the season, and then more recently we started winning games, so senior night was kind of like a culmination of all the hard work that we've been working for the entire season."

Boys basketball celebrates senior night

Tess Alongi, Delia Caulfield, and Genevieve Morrison
February 17, 2023
Superintendent Omar Easy files a racial discrimination charge on Feb. 10, against the Wayland School Committee, Wayland Public Schools, Town of Wayland, School Committee Chair Chris Ryan and School Committee Vice Chair Ellen Greico.

Superintendent Easy charges Wayland and School Committee members with discrimination

Genevieve Morrison, Emily Roberge, Tess Alongi, and Sophia Oppenheim
February 11, 2023
Wayland alumni Alberto Salazar runs for Wayland High School. Salazar was inducted into the WHS Hall of Fame in 2006 and since that has been barred from track and field but still remains in the Hall of Fame.

Alberto Salazar: From distinguished to disgraced

Emily Roberge, Tess Alongi, Delia Caulfield, and Bella Schreiber
February 8, 2023
From left to right, seniors Leighton Quinn and Luke Caples, freshman Elliot Kooper-Smith and seniors Leighton Quinn and Kenny Park hold their candy after winning the challenges.

Students crack the code at the “Lock Box Challenge”

Tess Alongi and Lucy Grasso
February 2, 2023
Senior Show 2023 infographic

Senior Show 2023 infographic

Tess Alongi
February 1, 2023
Senior Show: An evolving tradition

Senior Show: An evolving tradition

Tess Alongi, Nina Wilson, and Sophia Oppenheim
February 1, 2023
Wayland Public Schools Superintendent Omar Easy instates a mask recommendation from Jan. 3, to Jan. 9.

News Brief: Wayland implements mask recommendation

Tess Alongi
January 3, 2023
Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)

Wayland girls varsity basketball defeats Shrewsbury in their home opener (highlights)

Tess Alongi
December 16, 2022
WSPN’s Tess Alongi discusses what a "good" college is and explains what the college admissions process looks like at WHS.

Opinion: What is a “good” college?

Tess Alongi
December 15, 2022
Wayland High School chemistry and forensics teacher Kristin Cowell resigns. Cowell's final day teaching at WHS will be Friday, Dec. 16.

Breaking News: Science teacher Kristin Cowell resigns

Emily Roberge and Tess Alongi
December 13, 2022
On Friday, Sept. 29, WHS’s Green Team held a protest before school to get the water turned back on at the school. Due to PFAS levels in the town water, the school turned off the running water last year and since then, have been supplying plastic water bottles. The Green Team have taken issue with the amount of plastic waste coming from the school. They asked students to sign a petition urging administration to turn the water back on and end the supply of plastic water bottles.

Green team protests plastic water bottle distribution

Charlotte Thirman, Tess Alongi, and Emily Roberge
November 2, 2022
WSPN's Tess Alongi discusses the abuse that has recently been uncovered in the National Women's Soccer Association

Opinion: The disgusting abuse within the NWSL needs to end now

Tess Alongi
October 8, 2022
Senior captain Austin Russell practices his swing. Russell is a co-captain and the only four year player on the golf team. "It feels great to win our first match in a while," Russell said. "The team showed up today and I couldn’t be prouder for what we’ve done to accomplish this."

WHS golf sinks a win against CRL

Tess Alongi
October 4, 2022
Wayland's SADD club attends the SADD national convention in Florida this July. Members of SADD club had the opportunity to attend the convention and learn more about SADD materials.

SADD goes national

Tess Alongi
September 22, 2022
WSPN's Tess Alongi summarizes the 2021 - 2022 school year.

2021 – 2022 Year in Review

Tess Alongi
June 21, 2022
Title IX: 50 years later

Title IX: 50 years later

Tess Alongi, Emily Roberge, Delia Caulfield, and Lucy Grasso
June 14, 2022
WSPN's Tess Alongi asks WHS students who their favorite female athletes are.

Who is your favorite female athlete? (video)

Tess Alongi
June 14, 2022
WSPN's Brenden O'Rourke discusses the NBA Conference finals and his predictions for the rest of the series.

Warrior Weekly: Downfall of the Red Sox

Tess Alongi and Lucy Grasso
May 12, 2022
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: Week of April 24 – Wayland Restaurants, Fast Fashion and WHS annual a cappella concert

Tess Alongi
May 2, 2022
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: Week of March 27 – Anti-Racism Resolution, Women’s History Month and Horse Girls

Tess Alongi
April 4, 2022
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 – Week of March 20: Wayland Leadership Coalition, Window and Religion in the 21st century

Tess Alongi
March 28, 2022
News Brief

News Brief: Schedule changes this week

Tess Alongi and Mischa Lee
March 22, 2022
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 – Week of March 13: COVID-19: Two years later, CSPA Gold Crown award and Spring Sports Preview

Tess Alongi
March 21, 2022
Gallery: COVID-19 changes at WHS

Gallery: COVID-19 changes at WHS

Tess Alongi
March 15, 2022
Timeline of COVID-19 at WHS

Timeline of COVID-19 at WHS

Tess Alongi
March 15, 2022
Infographic: COVID-19 at WHS

Infographic: COVID-19 at WHS

Tess Alongi and Aditya Weling
March 15, 2022
Video: How has COVID-19 affected WHS students’ past two years?

Video: How has COVID-19 affected WHS students’ past two years?

Tess Alongi and Mischa Lee
March 15, 2022
COVID-19: Two years later

COVID-19: Two years later

Tess Alongi, Mischa Lee, Reva Datar, and Aditya Weling
March 15, 2022
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: Week of March 6 – Masks become optional, Coaches vs Cancer and gap years

Tess Alongi
March 14, 2022
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[Photo] WHS Department Heads describe how COVID-19 has affected teaching

Reva Datar
March 15, 2022
Students walk into school without masks. Many students chose not to wear masks when they became optional on March 7.

WHS students return to school mask-optional

Tess Alongi and Genevieve Morrison
March 10, 2022
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 – Week of February 27: Alliance Club walk out, Nordic Ski and Winter Week Psych Controversy

Tess Alongi
March 7, 2022
News Brief

News Brief: Extended Advisory Thursday, March 3

Tess Alongi
March 2, 2022
The Class of 2023 will be hosting a fundraiser at the Natick Chipotle on Wednesday, Mar. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

News Brief: Chipotle Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 2

Tess Alongi
March 2, 2022
WHS students flaunt their skills in the 2022 Winter Week Talent Show (video)

WHS students flaunt their skills in the 2022 Winter Week Talent Show (video)

Tess Alongi and Lucy Grasso
February 14, 2022
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: Week of February 6 – New COVID-19 protocols, Winter Week and Super Bowl 56

Tess Alongi
February 14, 2022
Tables return to the commons on Thursday, Feb. 10, beginning the school’s phase plan to decrease COVID-19 precautions.

Breaking News: WHS COVID-19 restrictions lighten as February break approaches

Tess Alongi, Nadya Chase, and Katya Luzarraga
February 11, 2022
News Editor Tess Alongi anonymously polled WHS students on if they think that masks should be required after February break.

Infographic: Mask requirement debate at WHS

Tess Alongi
February 11, 2022
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: Week of January 30 – Winter Week, IBL and pen pals

Tess Alongi
February 7, 2022
Wayland public schools will have a snow day on Friday, Feb. 4.

Breaking News: No School Feb. 4

Tess Alongi
February 3, 2022
News Brief

News Brief: Vaccine clinic at WHS

Tess Alongi
February 3, 2022
News Editor Tess Alongi reports on the middle school closure due to flooding

Breaking News: Middle School Closed Monday, Jan. 31

Tess Alongi
January 31, 2022
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: Week of January 23 – Wrestling returns, 2021 reflection and plans for the new year

Tess Alongi
January 31, 2022
Green Team and Sewing Club plan for their slow fashion show on Monday, Jan. 31. The idea for the show came after Green Team decided they wanted to bring awareness to the fast fashion industry. “We were talking about spreading awareness about the fast fashion industry, and Madame Langelier offered the idea to collaborate with the Sewing Club because sewing is a sustainable practice,” senior Green Team President Madeeha Syeda said. “Many members were interested in the idea of a sustainable fashion-fashion show. So, we are making it happen.”

Slow fashion show: Green Team and Sewing Club bring awareness to the fast fashion climate crisis

Tess Alongi
January 29, 2022
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: Week of January 16 – Lee’s Farm Stand, The Olympics and a petition for change

Tess Alongi
January 24, 2022
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: Week of January 9: Midterms canceled, Intramural Basketball League and Antonio Brown

Tess Alongi
January 18, 2022
The new testing schedule for the final two weeks on quarter two.

Breaking News: Midterms Canceled

Tess Alongi
January 12, 2022
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