Boys varsity basketball plays Waltham at the TD Garden in Boston
John Gigian, Staff writer
February 12, 2020
The Weston Wildcats boys' varsity basketball team was granted a unique opportunity on January 25 as they faced off against Waltham. The game was a part of the Andrew Lawson Foundation Invitational at the TD Garden in Boston, which is the home of the Boston Celtics. While the Wildcats lost the ...
Senior plans to play baseball at Harvard
January 31, 2020
The crack of the bat, a base hit, reaching base, then doing it again. This has become a common trend for the Weston Wildcats senior center fielder and pitcher Peter Messervy. After his final season at WHS, Messervy will be attending Harvard University to play baseball in the Ivy League. After fo...
Diving into a new season with coach Mikaela Thompson
Graziella Vezza, Social Media and Photo Editor
January 28, 2020
The Red Tide is diving into the season with a new yet familiar coach. Taking a gap year before attending medical school, Mikaela Thompson is returning to WHS as a decorated collegiate diver to coach the next generation. “Coming into my first year coaching at Weston, my goal for the season is to su...
Varsity boys hockey team looks forward to a great season
Ava Dreyer & Kaitlyn Ewald, Staff writers
January 26, 2020
The dedicated Weston and Dover-Sherborn boys varsity hockey team consists of players from two different towns.They do a good job managing the difficult practice times and bonding all the players. “My favorite thing about the team is the level of dedication,” head coach Tom Bourque said. “Unlike ...
Boys Varsity Basketball team hopes to win state championship
John Gigian, Staff writer
January 2, 2020
The Weston Wildcats Boys Varsity Basketball team enters the 2019-20 season looking to improve on last season’s success. The team ended with a 13-11 record last year, finishing one win away from the final four and losing in the MIAA North Regional Final to Dracut. The Wildcats currently have a 3-1 r...
Q+A with new P.E. and Wellness Teacher, Matthew Laliberte
Livvy Yun, Arts and entertainment editor
November 27, 2019
Q: What classes do you teach at WHS? A: Currently I teach five sections of freshmen and one section of Recreational Games for grades 10-12. Q: What is your favorite unit of the year? A: My favorite unit is the swimming and pool safety unit. I like the idea that we are able to ...
Golf team swings to second-place finish in Division 3 State Tournament
John Gigian and Emilia Tutun, Staff writer and Sports Editor
November 27, 2019
The WHS varsity golf team ended their 2019 season with a second-place finish in the Division 3 State Tournament on October 28 in Harwich, Massachusetts. After a successful season, the Wildcats finished with a 9-4 record, additionally winning the Division 3 North Sectionals and the DCL Small Championship....
Powderpuff game brings senior girls together
Julia Lawlor and Graziella Vezza, Editors
November 27, 2019
As the chilly weather signals the end of the football season, the senior girls gather together to participate in one of their last events as a class: the Powderpuff game. On Wednesday, November 27 at 2:00 p.m., the Weston High School senior girls will face off the Wayland High School senior girls in a c...
Wildcats eager for win at annual Thanksgiving game
Graziella Vezza, Social Media and Photo Editor
November 27, 2019
On November 28, the WHS Football team will go head-to-head against the rival Wayland High School players on Proctor Field. Despite losses to Wayland in previous years, the Wildcats are hoping for a victory in this year’s game. “I’m not counting us out at all,” senior guard and defensive tackle Ma...
Boys Varsity Soccer prepares for new era
John Gigian, Staff writer
October 15, 2019
The Weston boys varsity soccer team continues the 2019 season rebuilding a team that graduated four captains, a leading scorer, and numerous other seniors from the previous season. The Wildcats have been in the process of restructuring and hope to reach the postseason in the near future. ...
Junior organizes new sailing club at WHS
Sarah Augustine, Photo Editor
October 1, 2019
Among the new and old club activities at WHS, a student-created sailing club will join the ranks this year. Looking to spread her passion, junior Katie Barlow is forming a sailing club that could eventually flourish into a varsity sport. “I just hope it gets off the ground and I think it will be r...
Senior plans to play baseball at Harvard
John Gigian, Staff Writer
June 7, 2019
The crack of the bat, a base hit, reaching base, then doing it again. This has become a common trend for the Weston Wildcats senior center fielder and pitcher Peter Messervy. After his final season at WHS, Messervy will be attending Harvard University to play baseball in the Ivy League. After fo...