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OPINION: Mind over matter – why we need pass/fail classes

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As a freshman, World History was always a bit of a nerveracking class for me. With constant memorization of events, leaders, dates, vocabulary words, and […]

PRESS RELEASE: DISNEY’S 101 DALMATIANS, KIDS! WAGS INTO WELLESLEY
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PRESS RELEASE: DISNEY’S 101 DALMATIANS, KIDS! WAGS INTO WELLESLEY

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Paws what you’re doing right now, because Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present the musical, Disney’s 101 DALMATIANS, KIDS! Friday, July 10 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, July […]

Beyond the crease – in loving memory of Connor Darcey ’12
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Beyond the crease – in loving memory of Connor Darcey ’12

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In the early morning of June 12, tragedy struck the town community when a fatal car accident took the life of beloved Wellesley High School […]

High school embarks on 1:1 device initiative
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High school embarks on 1:1 device initiative

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The days of checking out antiquated, white MacBooks and waiting for desktop computers to login will soon be behind us as the Technology Department begins […]

Visitez la France! Art department takes students abroad
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Visitez la France! Art department takes students abroad

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Interested in authentic French pastries, historical sites, and famous artwork? During April break of 2016, the Art Department will be taking thirty six students to […]

Nathan Chiu proves leadership ability by winning NextGenVest contest
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Nathan Chiu proves leadership ability by winning NextGenVest contest

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NextGenVest is an organization which claims to be the “Money Mentor for every student.” They help students to become aware of the financial components that […]

Crew of high school students row towards national accomplishment
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Crew of high school students row towards national accomplishment

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According to Boston-based Community Rowing Incorporated (CRI)’s website, the organization seeks “raise the standard of rowing through internal excellence.” Members of the high school community […]

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OPINION: Two is better than one – bring languages to the elementary schools

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For  most Wellesley Public Schools students, foreign language instruction begins in the 7th grade. In this sector, Wellesley is lagging. According to the U.S. Committee […]

Students elect new class officers for next year
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Students elect new class officers for next year

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Every spring, freshmen, sophomores and juniors elect four officers to represent their class in the upcoming year. On May 18, after sophomore candidates presented speeches […]

PRESS RELEASE: WTP Third Annual Cone Crawl Sunday June 7
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PRESS RELEASE: WTP Third Annual Cone Crawl Sunday June 7

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Wellesley Theatre Project, is excited to announce its third annual Cone Crawl to be held on Sunday, June 7 from Noon–5pm. Community supporters, students, parents, […]

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The Latest

  • 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 […]
  • The Bradford investigates: is DEI ‘DOA’?
    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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