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Senior Issue
Faith Abernathy, Emily Dudash, Nic Cazin and Levi Holland share a moment together on Senior Day.
Howler staffers pen one last word
May 30, 2024

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Sports
Seniors committing to play sports in college commitment on their experiences and advice for aspiring college athletes. Wakefield´s Athletic Director also shares thoughts and advice on the topic.
Wakefield seniors commit to pursue their athletic careers in college
Catherine Marley and Tristan Lempka, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor and Multimedia Editor • May 15, 2024
The Wakefield High School Maroon Room will no doubt leave a lasting impact on the school. When its finished, it will be a prominent feature of the athletic hallway and provide a better space for the athletes to work out and reach their full potential.
Wakefield Athletic Booster Club plans to expand athletes’ abilities with Maroon Room
Gaby Sciaudone and Lana Harrison • May 14, 2024
A collection of legacy brick line the football stadium entrance. Patrons of games can walk in and see the legacies past students and staff of the school.
Wakefield’s ‘Buy a Brick’ program allows students to leave a legacy, promote community
Maya Schindler and Hannah Kilian • May 10, 2024
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News
The Wakefield sports medicine team poses for a photo after being awarded the Safe Sports School Award. The award recognizes the hard work the students have put into the program.
Sports medicine team receives the Safe Sports School Award
Nara Hamburger, Student Life Editor • April 30, 2024
This November, many high school students will be able to vote for the first time, but deciding between candidates can be surprisingly complicated.
High school students decide who to support in NC Governor’s race
Hannah Kilian and Seth Steiner • April 26, 2024
TikTok, an immensely popular social media app, is being investigated by the U.S. government due to national security concerns. This has raised questions among U.S. citizens who rely on the platform for income.
How a potential TikTok ban will affect creators, the public
Kendall Wilson, Co-Copy Editor • April 15, 2024
In an article ranking the top metros for women in STEM, the Raleigh-Cary area was ranked second in the nation.
Raleigh-Cary area ranks second in the nation for women in STEM
Faith Abernathy, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 5, 2024
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Features
Two of Wakefield High Schools retiring teachers, Paul Orsett and Edward Lavan, will undoubtedly leave a mark on our community. They use their extensive teaching experience to pass on wisdom to upcoming teachers.
Retiring teachers leave behind an indelible mark on the Wakefield community
Kendall Wilson and Yusha Ahsan • June 3, 2024
South White Street before the leaves regained their color. The buildings in downtown Wake Forest are several hundred years old, being renovated time and time again to make way for local businesses.
Wake Forest's balancing of growth and preservation
Levi Holland, Photography Editor • May 1, 2024
Junior Lee Thompson arrives at the Gifts of Gold event, eager to find their groups artwork at the museum. Gifts of Gold is a fantastic opportunity for Wake County students to have their art go into the NC Museum of Art.
From the stage to the museum: How Wake Forest’s tech students represent their community through artwork
Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor • April 24, 2024
Maria Regan is a vital member of the school community who works tirelessly at the front desk. She is the first person students, parents, and visitors encounter when they walk through the door, and she greets everyone with a warm smile and a willingness to help.
Maria Regan inspires Wakefield with a friendly smile
Katie Spampinato, News Editor • April 22, 2024
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Opinions
Catherine Middleton waves to a fan in the crowd. (Ricky Wilson via Creative Commons License)
Royal family inspires debate on privacy
Emily Dudash, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2024
The great college debate: balancing cost and career prospects
The great college debate: balancing cost and career prospects
Bobby Etters, Guest Writer • May 8, 2024
Country musics modern day comeback
Country music's modern day comeback
Seth Steiner, Features Editor • May 7, 2024
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Student Life
Wakefield junior and FCCLA State VP of Public Relations Jay Cannon gives a speech at one of FCCLAs many competitions throughout the year. In these speeches, Cannon exercises his strong public speaking capabilities, one of the many qualities he’s obtained in this leadership role. (Photo courtesy of Davis Photography)
Jay Cannon influences community in FCCLA leadership position
Caroline Rhoad and Gaby Sciaudone • May 20, 2024
Wakefield Theatres theatre two and three class put on An Audition for Murder to show off what they have been working on for only a few weeks! The show opens Thursday at 7pm and has another show on Friday at 7pm. Photographed by Paul Orsett
Wakefield Theatre Company presents “An Audition for a Murder”
Tenley Robinson, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024
Evan Calabria is selling his seaside succulents at the 2024 plant sale. FFA and horticulture class members are also taking care of the plant and selling their amazing products.
Wakefield’s blooming success: 2024 plant sale
Jordan McIntyre, Co-Opinions Editor • April 22, 2024
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Entertainment
This seasons Comedy Corner features Generation Z comedian Marcello Hernandez! Marcello Hernandez. Hernandez has been a part of SNL for roughly two years, and already has a big influence on the comedy scene.
Comedy Corner: Marcello Hernandez
May 22, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Geffen Records
5 new songs on GUTS (spilled): ranked
Faith Abernathy, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 3, 2024
Need some new movies and TV shows to watch this year? Look no further than this article!
Movies, TV shows you need to watch out for in 2024
Lana Harrison, Staff Writer • April 22, 2024
Famed singer-songwriter Conan Gray released his third studio album Found Heaven on April 5th. This album is incredibly different from Grays previous work, adopting a unique 80s pop sound.(Courtesy of Republic Records)
Every song on “Found Heaven:” ranked
Catherine Marley, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 19, 2024
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Multimedia
As the year comes to an end, the Howler staff says their goodbyes. Each senior is congratulated with a custom cupcake of their future college.
Baking people happy: college decision cupcakes
Jordan McIntyre, Co-Opinions Editor • June 6, 2024
The Yard brings new experiences and great ice cream to Raleigh, NC
The Yard brings new experiences and great ice cream to Raleigh, NC
Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Watch episode five of Gardening with Gaby to learn how to re-pot and care for marigolds. Marigolds are a fun and easy plant to grow this summer.
Gardening with Gaby: Marigolds Edition
Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
Listen to learn more about adjusting to change. From reflecting on ways to respond to change to reviewing types of change, this episode provides a deep dive into change and how to handle it.
The mindfulness minute: Adjusting to change
Catherine Marley, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor
Hannahs Bookshelf
Hannah's Bookshelf
Hannah Kilian, Co-Opinions Editor
Welcome back to our podcast “Let’s Talk Broadway!” On this issue, we chat about the popular musicals Sweeney Todd and Rent!
Let's Talk Broadway!
Maya Schindler and Tenley Robinson
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