![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)
The student governments at Wayland High School take on responsibilities that include fundraising, planning grade-wide events and selling class merchandise. However, some students feel this work could be carried out by faculty.
With the necessity of student government in question, WSPN asked students whether or not they take elections seriously and their feelings on the importance of our student governments.
