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David Gavron: Family first, school second and soccer third

Whether he’s on the soccer field or in front of his classes, Wayland High School History teacher and boys varsity soccer coach David Gavron strives to create a collaborative and fun environment...

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Lincoln-Sudbury’s Alex Taylor skis to the Youth Olympics and shoots to the...

The euphoric crowd fades to a blur as Lincoln-Sudbury sophomore Alex Taylor focuses on her targets, gripping her rifle as the cool wind slaps her skin. After only starting the sport of biathlon two...

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Venezia Sebastianelli: Meet WHS’s new Student Council president

wspn · Venezia Sebastianelli: Wayland High School’s new Student Council President Join WSPN’s reporter Jessi Dretler as she speaks with newly-elected Wayland High School Student Council President...

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Chris Fay: Swinging for success this baseball season

As the spring sports season commences, teams begin setting goals for how they want their season to look. Wayland High School wellness teacher and boys varsity baseball coach Chris Fay hopes to lead...

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Steeples and Satellites: Banding people together through music

With a sound that blends rock, R&B, alternative, folk and pop music together, the Weston-based band Steeples and Satellites has made an impact on the indie rock scene and the local community...

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Annabelle Zhang: A lifetime devotion to badminton

Badminton is the kind of sport that some people don’t hear about often, but senior Annabelle Zhang has found her niche in the sport. For Zhang, badminton has been a huge part of her life since before...

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A discussion with Peggy McIntosh: The importance of reflecting on one’s...

WSPN staff reporter Marissa Mendoza sat down with educator, advocate, writer and scholar Dr. Peggy McIntosh to discuss her recent induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame (NWHF) on March 5....

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Missy Prince: Incoming freshman at Harvard University

With an acceptance rate of 3.2% and a reputation of being one of the top schools in the United States, Harvard University is a highly selective school, accepting very few, if any, Wayland High School...

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WHS Gymnastics Team: Starting the winter of 2025

At the start of the 2025 winter sports season, there may be a new gymnastics team at Wayland High School. In order to make the team large enough to compete, WHS will need to join forces with Weston...

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Lavery Greenfield: Lifting up young female powerlifters

When it comes to sports, powerlifting isn’t the first one most people think of. For a teenage girl, it’s even less likely. But for five foot seven inches Lavery Greenfield, powerlifting is something...

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PJ Maher: The new WHS baseball team manager

If you look at the dugout at Wayland High School while attending a baseball game, you might see the new manager of the varsity baseball team, sophomore PJ Maher. Whether it’s catching up with his...

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“Growing Pains”: WHS graduate’s feature film premieres

Two years after she saw a casting call for the coming-of-age feature film “Growing Pains,” Molly Morneweck finally got to see the efforts of her high school summer of stardom come to fruition. She got...

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Elliot Xu: Expression of passion through the music industry

From as long as he can remember, junior Elliot Xu has expressed his passion for music by singing, playing the drums, cello and piano. Xu’s devotion to improving his skills and pursuing his interest...

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Alex Crawford: The comeback kid

For some athletes, the worst imaginable scenario is an injury that jeopardizes future opportunities with their sport. For junior soccer player Alex Crawford, this nightmare became a reality his...

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Wayland Little League: Hitting it out of the park

Wayland Little League is composed of 24 baseball teams and 10 softball teams that allow players from ages six to 15 years old to step up to the plate. The little league season starts in early April...

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Eliza J. Norton Foundation: Bringing a community together

With the support of the town of Wayland, the Eliza J. Norton Foundation (EJNF) has been able to make an immense impact on improving children’s sports while also bringing the community together. The...

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Jackie Rainville shoots her way to Williams College

With dirt kicking up behind her and the bleachers full of spectators, senior Jackie Rainville is in her element. Starting with Super Soccer Stars in preschool, Rainville has been a soccer player since...

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Elizabeth Lee brings a unique look to fashion

Elizabeth Lee, found at 234 Boston Post road, is a small, woman-run boutique which can be a peaceful oasis for shoppers. For 18 years, the boutique has been owned and run by Elizabeth Ranney Lawless,...

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Eye spy New England Family Eye

The New England Family Eye opened in Wayland Town Center at 41 Andrew Ave. on June 28. The optometry practice is run by Dr. Erin Civetti. Prior to working in optometry, Civetti received a Bachelor of...

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