![Wayland Historical Society Executive Director Scarlett Hoey explains the history of the Cochituate Gatehouse.
"The exterior is still a nice monument to remember buildings [involved in] water history," Hoey said. "We all drink lots of water, and it's such an important resource that we kind of take for granted nowadays."](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_2024-1200x800.jpg)
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Class of 2025 participated in the annual “progressive dinner” where appetizers, entrees and desserts were each held at three different homes between 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Appetizers were served at senior Lily Thompson’s house, followed by dinner at senior Jared Lappin’s house and then to cap off the night, dessert was hosted at senior Ella Duffy’s house. Students walked from house to house for each meal.
Credit: Bella Schreiber
A group of senior girls pose at the appetizer house. "I loved trying all the different types of food that people brought," senior Katelyn Chirayath said.
![Small Batch Baking Co., a baking company, sold cookies, marshmallows and various baked goods at the marketplace. "Small Batch Bakery is [run by] a local mom in town who is just an incredible pastry chef," Gina Anderson of MGS Group Real Estate said. "Her stuff is always something that I think draws people here."](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_2019-1200x800.jpg)
