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The Wayland Police Department have issued a warning on the rise of scammers during the holiday season. “Hang up [the phone]. if you get a text and you do not know who it's from, just delete it. Don't click on any links, nothing,” Wayland police chief Edward Burman said. “Every single one of them is a scam.”
Police department issues warnings about holiday scams
WHS’s Connect Program ran its annual holiday gift drive to fulfill the wishlist of children enrolled in the Dorchester based non-profit daycare organization, the Yawkey Center. This drive brought the town together and impacted both the students in Connect, as well as the greater Wayland community. “You could see how helpful the town was and how our community came together and wanted to help out a community that wasn't our own [and] kids who were less fortunate than we were,” senior and Connect Program member Jordynn Lee said.
Connect Program hosts annual Holiday Gift Drive
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.
Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House
ICYMI: Dec. 9 - Wayland Boy Scouts, Holiday Marketplace and election reflection
ICYMI: Dec. 9 – Wayland Boy Scouts, Holiday Marketplace and election reflection
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
BDBN: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in New York
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
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
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
A Christmas tree was displayed during the Holiday Open House. The tree was donated by Russell's Garden Center and decorated by the Wayland Girl Scouts.
Wayland Historical Society and Museum host the annual Holiday Open House
Wayland High School will be hosting its second annual Wayland Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8 in the high school commons. Co-organizers and seniors Arya Samaratunga and Eunjee Kang worked together to plan an event where anyone can come and embrace the intricacy of the STEM program and community.
Robotics Club hosts the annual STEM Fair to inspire young minds
Seniors participating in the powderpuff game gather around in a huddle during a powderpuff practice. "My favorite part about Powderpuff has definitely been how lots of different people have gotten to come together and create memories together while we enjoy the competition," Weston High School senior Anika Groff said.
Powderpuff to take place at high school but not as school-sanctioned game
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
Breaking News: Wayland Middle School cancels school on Nov. 22 due to power surge
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
Chocolate Therapy co-owner Pam Griffin smiles at the counter of her chocolate shop, located on 63 Andrew Ave. in the Wayland Town Center. The shop sells a variety of handmade chocolates, coffee, hot chocolate, ice cream and more. Recently, Chocolate Therapy's nut bark was named to "Oprah's Favorite Things 2024 List." The nut bark comes in a box with three flavors: milk chocolate cashew, dark chocolate almond and white chocolate pistachio.
Chocolate Therapy sweetens up the holiday season
WHS student-run nonprofit organization, Hoops For a Home Court, is dedicated towards raising money for a public sports community center in Wayland. After raising over $20,000, co-leader and junior Cole Zachery explained that there was still more to be done. “This is definitely a step in the right direction, but we have a lot more to do before we reach our final goal,” Zachery said.
Hoops For A Home Court: A team creating something they never had
Senior Sofia Simmons poses on the left along with volunteers for a bottle drive to raise awareness for climate change. Simmons advocates for the climate through Green Team, National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.
Sofia Simmons leads the charge of Climate Change awareness
The Boy Scouts will be selling trees on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. until they sell out. “This event is one of the things that [the Boy Scouts] get to have a direct impact on the community,” freshman Alex Macleod said.
Wayland Boy Scouts hold annual Christmas Tree Sale
WSPN's Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista shine light on sophomore Colin Moleux's car detailing company.
How Colin Moleux went from classroom to car detailing
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
Senior Sofia Simmons poses on the left along with volunteers for a bottle drive to raise awareness for climate change. Simmons advocates for the climate through Green Team, National Honors Society and National Arts Honors Society.
Sofia Simmons leads the charge of Climate Change awareness
WSPN's Edge Wheeler and Alex Evangelista shine light on sophomore Colin Moleux's car detailing company.
How Colin Moleux went from classroom to car detailing
Staring out into the audience, senior Isabella Fuentes delivers her first lines of “Hadestown,” starring as Eurydice. Fuentes has been practicing theater since elementary school and Eurydice is one of the roles she has been dreaming of; however, her goals are nowhere near fulfilled. The aspiring actress is already making plans to take her talent into the professional world.
Isabella Fuentes sets the stage for a spotlit future
Senior Cate Ellenbogen snaps a picture of senior Jillian Mele and her family to document her commitment to the University of Vermont. Every year, Wayland Boosters organizes multiple different signings for the seniors committed to Division I, II and III sports. Join WSPN’s Sofia Ciciarelli as she covers Wayland Boosters, and how they’ve made an impact on high school athletes.
Wayland Boosters: Supporting WHS athletes with their athletic endeavors
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 boys varsity basketball team is set to take on their rivals, the Weston Wildcats, Friday, Dec. 20 at the Wayland High School (WHS) Field House. This game marks the first home game of the season.
Game preview: Boys basketball takes on Weston in home opener
WSPN’s athlete of the month is freshman Mia Rent for her top placements in cross country meets.
Athlete of the month: Mia Rent
Staff reporters Joey Fay, Owen Harrington and Ravi Kapadia preview each 2024-2025 winter sport.
Winter sports preview 2024
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
After a close match, a team of seniors stack together at the center of the basketball court to hold up the "Dodgeball Winners 2024" sign and take a picture.
SADD and Student Council initiate the fun during Spirit Week
Senior Jahdaya Franklyn tugs off a Weston player's flag as she throws the ball.
Powderpuff 2024: Warriors fall short to the Wildcats
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
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
WSPN's Olivia Green reflects on the negative effects of pop culture figures in politics.
Opinion: Bringing in pop culture figures to political rallies is problematic
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
Join reporter Mischa Lee as she talks with Roberts and their art experiences throughout the years.
Artist of the Month: Annabelle Roberts
With the final curtain call of "Hadestown," the senior class of 2025 reminisces on their years at the theatre. From late night rehearsals to emotional performances, their time at WHSTE was impactful for all of the seniors.
WHSTE seniors take their final bow on the Wayland High School stage
WHS Wrapped
WHS Wrapped
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Jane Tardif as they interview the December Fashionista of the Month: senior Maxim Rjanikov
Fashionista of the Month: December
For this recipe, gather 4-6 apples, oats, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar and flour.
Flavor! Apple Crisp
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?
Join WSPN’s Jessi Dretler and Elyssa Grillo as they review the new movie adaptation of the famous Broadway Musical: Wicked.
From Broadway to Hollywood: Wicked makes its magic on the big screen
WSPN's Alex Evangelista and Edge Wheeler rank the songs and discuss the community impact on Lil Uzi Vert's new album "Eternal Atake 2"
“Eternal Atake 2”: Eternally disappointing
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’
As it reaches three o'clock, Santa is escorted by some police and fireman. Each year, the Wayland Fire Department stops by several neighborhoods in Wayland and gives the opportunity for kids to tell Santa their Christmas wish.
The Wayland Town Center lights up Wayland with a Holiday Stroll and tree lighting
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
Senior Leroyal Harriston gets a rebound following a failed layup before dribbling the ball down the court. Orange team's record is 0-2 this season, but some players are maintaining hope to bounce back. "We've had some tough games but it's nothing we can't come back from," senior Felix Kissell said.
IBL teams scrap for a win in second matchup of the year
A group of three carolers sing holiday tunes. The group of carolers walked around the market and sang to the shoppers at different locations. They sang many festive songs including "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Gene Autry and The Pinafores.
The Wayland Holiday Market spices up the season
After a close match, a team of seniors stack together at the center of the basketball court to hold up the "Dodgeball Winners 2024" sign and take a picture.
SADD and Student Council initiate the fun during Spirit Week
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
Starbucks holiday menu review
Starbucks holiday menu review
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Spirit Day vlog 2024
Spirit Day vlog 2024
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 103: Christmas tree fundraiser and final classes before December break
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 102: Holiday market and first games of the winter sport season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 101: Class of 2026 fundraiser and start of winter sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 101: Class of 2026 fundraiser and start of winter sports season
Weekly Breakdown Episode 100: Thanksgiving events and Christmas tree shopping
Weekly Breakdown Episode 100: Thanksgiving events and Christmas tree shopping
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Weekly Breakdown Episode 99: Hadestown performance and fall sports wrap up
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo's Wayland
Picky Eater Picks: Giacomo’s Wayland
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
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Winter Week 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
Melina Barris • February 9, 2024
The cellist quintet composed of sophomore Alexander Lu, senior Jayanth Mani, sophomore Benjamin Pyhtila and junior Elliot Xu play "Fort Stockton Bound."
Tri-M Music Honor Society performs its annual Winter Week show
Rufat Hasanov, Guest Reporter • February 8, 2024
A capella hits the high note during Winter Week
A capella hits the high note during Winter Week
Sasha Libenzon and Annika Martins • February 7, 2024
On Friday, Feb. 2, METCO coordinator and Cultural Identity Group Seminar teacher Mark Liddell presents a slideshow he made on Black history as a winter week event. "I work with students in the METCO program, and I teach in affinity class called Cultural Identity Group Seminar and in that class, we cover Black History throughout the entire year," Liddell said.
Sketching the blueprint of Black History Month
Jessica Dretler and Penelope Biddle • February 7, 2024
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Winter Week 2023
WHS falls under hypnotist's spell
WHS falls under hypnotist’s spell
Penelope Biddle and Sierra Dale • February 10, 2023
String Orchestra stuns at Winter Week
String Orchestra stuns at Winter Week
Mischa Lee and Bella Schreiber • February 9, 2023
Tri-M Honor Society steals the spotlight
Tri-M Honor Society steals the spotlight
Charlotte Thirman and Carolina Sdoia • February 8, 2023
During "Work Song" by Nat Adderley, junior Emmanuel Nzaramba put down his guitar and picked up a microphone to sing.
Jazz Band swings during Winter Week
Abby Raftery and Jane Tardif • February 6, 2023
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Winter Week 2022
Escape room extravaganza: Will they escape?
Escape room extravaganza: Will they escape?
Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi • February 17, 2022
A capella hits a high note during Winter Week
A capella hits a high note during Winter Week
Genevieve Morrison and Talia Macchi • February 15, 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
Tri-M triumphs during Winter Week
Tri-M triumphs during Winter Week
Dante Coppola and Kally Proctor • February 12, 2022
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Winter Week 2020
WW '20: The Hypnotist Returns (video)
WW ’20: The Hypnotist Returns (video)
Amalia Rial and Julia Raymond • February 5, 2020
WW '20: Window wraps up Winter Week (video)
WW ’20: Window wraps up Winter Week (video)
Caroline Lampert and Sammy Johnson • February 5, 2020
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 27 – Winter Week Edition
Meredith Prince • February 4, 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
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Winter Week 2019
Brooke Doire presents to students in the lecture hall about her grandmother’s experience in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Doire’s grandmother, Betty Robinson, ran and won medals in the Amsterdam Olympics in 1928 and the Berlin Olympics in 1936. “[The message of this presentation is] to be resilient and to take things that look like impossibilities and turn them into possibilities by reaching out to those people that you trust and making a plan to get there,” Doire said.
WW ‘20: Brooke Doire presents her grandmother’s Olympic success and perseverance
Hailey Robinson and Sidney O’Rourke • February 2, 2020
A few members of Alliance held a panel discussion for the sophomore class during winter week where they answered many questions from students. "We just want to be a resource, and if you couldn't make it to the panel, our doors are always open," senior Emma Marton said.
WW ’19: Realizing who you are takes time: alliance hosts panel for sophomores
Madeline Maurer and Max Brande • March 5, 2019
Wayland parent Scott Rader speaks about the purposes of additive manufacturing in meditech. Rader visited WHS on Thursday of Winter Week to speak to students about the future and impacts of the industry. "I’m just so excited to really be on the front lines of innovation, to make that data into something someone can watch as a movie,” Rader said.
WW ‘19: Meditech exec and Wayland parent programs the future of healthcare
Kevin Wang and Alyssa Dickstein • February 7, 2019
WW '19: K-Pop club performs in annual winter show (video)
WW ’19: K-Pop club performs in annual winter show (video)
Nathan Zhao, Nicole Erdekian, and Julia Callini • February 6, 2019
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Winter Week 2018
Pictured above is the 1988 Jamaican Bobsleigh team with coach American Patrick Brown at the Calgary Olympics. Brown and Jamaican athlete Devon Harris spoke with WSPN about their Olympic journey and commented on the alleged racial insensitivity in the film "Cool Runnings" that was based on their story.
“Cool Runnings,” a cool break from reality
Isabel Gitten • February 16, 2018
The Jamaican Bobsleigh Team after their crash in the Calgary Olympic Games.
Responses to “Cool Runnings” cancellation
February 16, 2018
WW'18: Window Dance Ensemble performs (video)
WW’18: Window Dance Ensemble performs (video)
Emmie O’Shaughnessy and Charlie Moore • February 12, 2018
MVP, Mentors in Violence Prevention, spoke to the juniors during Winter Week.
WW ’18: MVP presents to juniors
Caroline Lampert and Andrew D'Amico • February 11, 2018
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Winter Week 2017
Wang performs a triple yo-yo trick, spinning three yo-yos around and into the air on a string.
Geoffrey Wang: It’s hard to get better if you don’t practice
Nathan Zhao • February 14, 2017
WW '17: Talent show
WW ’17: Talent show
Conor Keating and Olivia Waldron • February 13, 2017
WW '17: Trivia Night (14 photos)
WW ’17: Trivia Night (14 photos)
Abby Stoller and Anika Das • February 13, 2017
WW '17: Chamber Orchestra Concert (20 photos)
WW ’17: Chamber Orchestra Concert (20 photos)
Janani Gandhi • February 10, 2017
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Winter Week 2016
WW '16: Computer programming with Mr. Hopps
WW ’16: Computer programming with Mr. Hopps
Naomi Lathan • February 11, 2016
WW ’16: Student-Staff Talent Show
Meg Trogolo and Nandita Subbiah • February 10, 2016
Above is Nelson DeWitt, who spoke to WHS students during Winter Week. DeWitt shared his experience of discovering that he was one of the missing children taken from his family in El Salvador during the Salvadoran Civil War. "It’s important to put ourselves in other people’s shoes, but it is often very hard to do so,” DeWitt said.
WW ’16: Nelson DeWitt shares the story of reconnecting with his birth family
Aimee Larochelle, Abby Stoller, and Olivia Waldron • February 10, 2016
Pictured above is the Eppi Pen EP cover. Eppi Pen consists of seniors Evan Hughes and Anthony Schleppi. "I think Eppi Pen is a really cool group. We have a lot of different influences, and I think our general sound is pretty unique," Hughes said.
WW ’16: Eppi Pen Q&A
Janani Gandhi and Brian Cohen • February 9, 2016
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Winter Week 2015
WW '15: PFLAG discusses presentation
WW ’15: PFLAG discusses presentation
Julia Reck and Thomas Chan • February 15, 2015
WW '15: Hunt and Smith perform
WW ’15: Hunt and Smith perform
Whitney Halperin • February 5, 2015
WW '15: Seniors present "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (18 photos)
WW ’15: Seniors present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (18 photos)
Lauren Simon • February 4, 2015
WW '15: Students perform hip-hop music
WW ’15: Students perform hip-hop music
Thomas Chan and Angela Park • February 3, 2015
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Winter Week 2014
Pictured above are the PFLAG speakers. They spoke about their different LGBTQ stories. “If someone think they’re LGBT, they’ll know. Don’t listen to anyone else. Don’t let anyone tell you what you are and what you’re not,” speaker Zach Kerr said.
WW ’14: PFLAG speaks about experiences with LGBTQ youths
Thomas Chan and Angela Park • February 2, 2014
WW '14: Dr. Ritchie plays guitar and sings to close Winter Week
WW ’14: Dr. Ritchie plays guitar and sings to close Winter Week
Lauren Simon • February 2, 2014
Pictured above is republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker. Baker visited WHS this past Winter Week to talk about his journey into politics. “We need people that understand that governing and public service are not about getting your way 100 percent of the time,” Baker said. “It’s about hearing what other people have to say and finding your way to an agreement that works for the people you represent.”
WW ’14: Charlie Baker recounts journey into politics
Whitney Halperin • February 2, 2014
WW '14: A cappella groups perform
WW ’14: A cappella groups perform
Elena Erdekian • January 31, 2014
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Winter Week 2013
Above, Spooner speaks on the mainstage during Winter Week. Spooner is the only
WW ’13: Spooner shares life lessons on being unique
Jake Adelman • February 12, 2013
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) talked to the sophomores about how to support LGBTQ youths and understand their difficulties. One of the speakers, Ethan Sobel, spoke about his struggles with coming out in high school and college. “It wasn’t okay in the locker room, it wasn’t okay in the orchestra and it wasn’t okay in the classroom,” Sobel said.
WW ’13: PFLAG speaks about supporting LGBTQ youths
Mia Senechal • February 7, 2013
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WW ’13: Murphy and Teevens offer advice to WHS students
Chris Connell • February 1, 2013
Dr. Maureen Daye came to visit WHS students to discuss the world of medicine. “Not only do we diagnose problems, but we take care of problems,” Daye said.
WW ’13: Daye discusses road to career in medicine
Ben Porter • January 30, 2013
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Winter Week 2012
(Credit: Matthew Gutschenritter/WSPN)
WW ’12: Chitchat with Doug and Matt live
Jake Adelman • February 4, 2012
WW '12: A Cappella highlights
WW ’12: A Cappella highlights
Jake Adelman • February 4, 2012
Kiss 108 Dennis O'Heron. (Credit: Alex Erdekian/WSPN)
WW ’12: O’Heron discusses method to radio’s madness
Matthew Gutschenritter • February 4, 2012
WW '12: Irish step dancers lead workshop (10 photos)
WW ’12: Irish step dancers lead workshop (10 photos)
Matthew Gutschenritter • February 3, 2012
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Winter Week 2010
Winter Week: Convicted murderer tells students to consider actions carefully
Winter Week: Convicted murderer tells students to consider actions carefully
Basil Halperin • February 10, 2010
Sophomore Jonah Grennawalt and Freshman Jessie Vogel performed for audiences in the L1 performance hall during Winter Week. (Credit: Jake Adelman/WSPN)
10-minute play festival charms audiences
Kruti Vora • February 8, 2010
Heather Ernest (right) with WHS student and trainee Jen Berkowitz. (Credit: Melanie Barber/WSPN)
Winter Week: Basketball player goes abroad
Melanie Barber • February 8, 2010
Ben Wohlfarth (left) and TC Jaing (right) perform in L1 during Winter Week last year. (Credit: WSPN)
What’s in store for Winter Week
Allie Gold • February 1, 2010
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Winter Week 2009
Adam Ezra Sings
Adam Ezra Sings
Catey Oakley • February 22, 2009
WW ’09: Dance 360
Meredith Riley • February 22, 2009
Solo and Chamber Music Recital
Robin Kim • February 22, 2009
Winter Week poetry slam a hit
Kelsey Sommers • February 13, 2009
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Winter Week 2008
Hypnotist Show ’08 (5 Videos)
Robin Kim • February 29, 2008
Stotz Interviews from the Hypnotist Show
Robin Kim • February 26, 2008
Monkey’s Funny Moments (WW) (2 Videos)
Robin Kim • February 3, 2008
WSPN Interviews Adam Ezra (WW)
Robin Kim • February 3, 2008
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