![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)
In the weekly series, “In Case You Missed It,” Co-News-Editor Ainsley Jay summarizes stories from the past week with links to the corresponding WSPN article.
News:
WSPN’s Maddie Zajac, Molly Bergeron, Marissa Mendoza and Natalie Greenaway reported and photographed Raising Cane’s opening in Framingham on Tuesday, May 20. Co-Editor Annabelle Hage and Staff Reporter Nina Gandhi broke down Loker Elementary School’s installation of solar panels on May 12, which was a years-long project in Wayland.
Features:
WSPN’s Grace Zocco and Kyle Zhang spotlighted a lawn mowing business run by WHS student Maxwell Tharpe: “I was really impressed with his work ethic for being 15 years old,” new client of Tharpe’s Jennifer Pearlman said. “I definitely am willing and happy to have them come back.”
A&E:
Staff Reporters Mischa Lee and Elyssa Grillo produced WSPN’s first fashion magazine, giving tips on how to find your style in the spring months. Zhang showcased freshman Sophie Chen’s artwork.
Multimedia:
Staff Reporters Sasha Libenzon, Carolina Sdoia and Mack Young, WSPN’S Abby Bergeron and Zocco photographed the junior prom that took place on May 17 at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. Libenzon and Zocco also photographed the girls lacrosse team senior night and game against Nipmuc Regional High School, which WHS won with a final score of 16-9.
