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Wellesley residents welcome the season with the annual Holiday Stroll
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Wellesley residents welcome the season with the annual Holiday Stroll

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On December 6, Wellesley residents flocked to town center to participate in the annual Holiday Stroll. Townsfolk strolled up and down the streets of Wellesley’s […]

PRESS RELEASE: Wellesley Theatre Project mounts A Christmas Carol
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PRESS RELEASE: Wellesley Theatre Project mounts A Christmas Carol

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Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present, A CHRISTMAS CAROL Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20 at 2pm and 7pm.  All performances will take place at the […]

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OPINION: NHS requires unfair GPA

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The school’s requirement of a 4.3 GPA or higher in order to be accepted into National Honor Society (NHS) has sparked many debates, particularly concerning […]

D’Anieri captures state cross-country title
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D’Anieri captures state cross-country title

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If you were to brainstorm powerhouse sports at the high school, sports where you expect the Raiders to compete for state titles, cross-country might not […]

Boys hockey iced up for 2015-16 season
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Boys hockey iced up for 2015-16 season

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After finishing with a win-loss-tie record of 14-2-4 last year, the varsity boys hockey squad is determined for an even more victorious season. Senior captain […]

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OPINION: Home of the afraid

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Today, if America decided to rewrite The Star Spangled Banner, keeping “home of the brave” might be a tough sell.  In recent weeks, at least […]

PRESS RELEASE: Key Club rings in the holiday spirit with the Salvation Army
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PRESS RELEASE: Key Club rings in the holiday spirit with the Salvation Army

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December marks the beginning of the holiday season, which means that Wellesley High School Key Club members will once again ring bells for the Salvation […]

Opening a dialogue: Dr. Malcolm Astley to visit the high school
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Opening a dialogue: Dr. Malcolm Astley to visit the high school

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Four years after the tragic murder of his daughter, Dr. Malcolm Astley is taking a stand to promote healthy teen relationships, and, this Wednesday, he […]

Tech provides a chance to learn behind the scenes
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Tech provides a chance to learn behind the scenes

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Many students are aware of the long audition process required for the musical. They hear about the lengthy, daily rehearsals and strenuous performances. But few […]

New SAT set to be administered this fall
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New SAT set to be administered this fall

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College Board will release the redesigned SAT on March 5, 2016 to high school students across the globe. Over a million high school students each […]

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  • Lights, camera, action?
    By Evie Simon '27, Arts Editor
    “Stranger Things”, “Outer Banks”, and “Bridgerton” are just three shows that evoke feelings of both familiarity and agitation at the prolonged release of new seasons. All three, which have […]
  • Taboo isn’t a game: why political discussion belongs in the classroom
    By Katherine Xu '27, Editor-in-Chief
    In 2023, the high school vetoed a student-planned “USA Day” from spirit week. In an email sent to members of the community, Dr. Jamie Chisum, principal of the high school, explained that […]
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    By Ayesha Kapoor '26, Editor-in-Chief
    On January 20, 2025, the day of the presidential inauguration, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14151. The first of many executive orders regarding minority groups, it reads, […]
  • The high school’s spring artists of the month
    By Kaya Charoensiddhi '27, News Editor
    Each month, the Art department highlights outstanding student work by selecting two artists in 2-D and 3-D art. Sophie Kwan ’25 (2-D, Drawing and Painting), Katie Gallico ’25 (2-D, Drawing […]
  • New phone-free standard set for WPS
    By Katherine Xu '27, Editor-in-Chief
    On May 16, a message from Wellesley Public Schools (WPS) Superintendent Dr. David Lussier arrived in the inboxes of students, parents, and faculty, announcing a new cell phone procedure for […]
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