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As the 2025-2026 school year comes to an end, seniors begin to reflect on their pasts and their futures. Tune in as they contemplate both the memories they've made in high school and what the next few years may hold.
Wakefield seniors commemorate their final year in high school
Abby Zimmerman and Amaya Thrasher • May 30, 2025

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News
Later this month, the Wake County School Board will vote on a new cell phone ban policy. If it goes into effect, the ban will severely restrict cell phone usage during class, requiring the devices to be off and stored away for the entirety of the school day.
Wake County School Board pursues new cellphone ban policy
Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor • May 19, 2025
The Wakefield community celebrates 25 years of educational excellence. Join the schools of Wakefield in the jubilee as we honor our legacy, reflect on our journey, and look forward to a future filled with growth, learning, and unity.
Wakefield celebrates 25 years of excellence
Katie Spampinato and Jackie Regan • April 24, 2025
ChatNDC is an AI platform meant to ease access to climate policy and data information. This tool holds great potential for breaking the current inequitable cycle of reliable information spread.
ChatNDC: AI going green
Monroe Huckaby, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025
Snow has affected North Carolina residents. Unexpected snowfall caused school and roads to shut down. (Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons via Dennis Ludlow)
North Carolina experiences unexpected snowfall this winter
Cali Clark, Staff Writer • February 18, 2025
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Opinions
Literature can help you interpret meaningful events in history, and understand human emotion. (Graphic created in Canva)
Literature should be a vital role in education
Gabriel Linnan, Opinions Editor • May 22, 2025
While the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end for school districts around the country, the senior class of 2025 in many of these districts has taken part in the yearly tradition of senior assassin. Despite certain instances of this game going too far and breaking laws, the fun it provides is invaluable and cannot be overlooked.
Senior assassin aims to provide laughter, lessons
Seth Steiner, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 12, 2025
Endless scrolling leads to empty comparisons. The pressure of curated perfection weighs heavily on the mind.
It’s not reality, but it’s still shaping ours
Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 6, 2025
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Sports
On May 1 at 6 p.m., Wakefield High School Athletics will hold its first Hall of Fame ceremony. The event is set to recognize past athletes as well as contributors to the school's athletic program. (Graphic by Caroline Rhoad)
Wakefield High School to honor legends in first-ever athletics Hall of Fame ceremony
Caroline Rhoad, Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
The Wakefield baseball team focuses on their relationships as teammates throughout the season. It is important to know each other in order to work together as a team. (Courtesy of Trevor Schock)
Wakefield baseball swings for success with teamwork at their core
Katie Spampinato and Kendall Wilson • March 28, 2025
The Wakefield women's lacrosse team runs drills during practice. Through their diligent work ethic and dedication, the team has high hopes for a successful season.
Wakefield women’s lacrosse utilizes empowerment, dedication to achieve their goals
Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor • March 27, 2025
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Student Life
Some friends come together to take pictures before their big night at Prom. Getting photos before and during Prom is a wonderful way to make the memories last. (Courtesy of Ainsley Barlow)
Wakefield prom unites community, brings excitement
Abby Zimmerman and Tenley Robinson • May 14, 2025
The "Chicago" cast strikes an ending pose with Skylyn Morgan, Drew Dawson and Jake Eisenberg front and center. The energy from the entire cast during "We Both Reached For The Gun" was impressingly maintained for the entirety of the show.
Wakefield Theatre Company set to ‘razzle dazzle’ its audience with “Chicago”
Caroline Rhoad and Tenley Robinson • April 24, 2025
Wakefield’s DECA club members pose for a photo at the State’s competition. Many portrayed above have won trophies and medals for their accomplishments during the competition. Photo Courtesy of Wakefield DECA.
DECA members eagerly anticipate Nationals
Yusha Ahsan, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 14, 2025
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Features
Teachers Eric Schacht (top left), Austin Tilley (top right), Jesse Kenyon (bottom left) and Jung Yu (bottom right) share how their past careers prepped them for teaching. (Photo Courtesy of Eric Schacht, Austin Tilley, and Cali Clark)
From career to classroom: Teachers bring real-world experience to students
Cali Clark, Staff Writer • June 2, 2025
The day before the plant sale, scaffolding was removed from the newly completed pergola. You can already see plants under it, ready to be sold.
Wakefield’s agriculture spring plant sale thrives
Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer • May 21, 2025
Christina Bradford is working hard to teach her class. She makes sure that everyone is following along as she completes the instructions step by step.
Christina Bradford works to inspire her students through English
Jordan DeHart, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
Bayer teaches his class during 4th period. Through his teaching, he has created a positive and effective work environment that helps students be productive with their work and prepare for the future.
Kyle Bayer guides students on paths to success through teaching
Maya Schindler, Multimedia Editor • April 21, 2025
Okome House on a Wednesday evening. Location at 11200 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest, NC.
Okome House: How an all-you-can-eat restaurant limits food waste
Elana Ruff, A&E Editor • April 11, 2025
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Multimedia
As the 2025-2026 school year comes to an end, seniors begin to reflect on their pasts and their futures. Tune in as they contemplate both the memories they've made in high school and what the next few years may hold.
Wakefield seniors commemorate their final year in high school
Abby Zimmerman and Amaya Thrasher • May 30, 2025
Prom is right around the corner for Wakefield students: it's time to dress up and have a fun time. Take these personality quizzes to gain some insight into the night.
Personality quizzes: prom
Kendall Wilson and Yusha Ahsan
Spring is the season of annual renewal and natural appreciation. What better way to celebrate this time of creation than with origami, the ancient art of paperfolding!
Fold into spring: seasonal origami
Monroe Huckaby, Staff Writer
An overview of the gallery portion of the Art Show set up in the media center. Art from high, middle, and elementary schoolers are displayed here.
Wakefield’s Art Show exhibits student artists’ masterpieces
Elana Ruff, A&E Editor
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Entertainment
"Sunrise on the Reaping" is the second prequel written for "The Hunger Games" trilogy. This novel has quickly become a fan favorite, and its corresponding movie is set to release in 2026.
“Sunrise on the Reaping” comments on media influence, excites readers
Jackie Regan, Features Editor • May 20, 2025
Over the past couple years, prom dresses have noticeably changed from attention-grabbing to more understated. Is this new era of simplistic gowns a threat to prom’s long held prestige, or is it merely a more eco-friendly way for today’s teenagers to express themselves?
Prom dress trends evolve: is simple the new way to go?
Kendall Wilson, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2025
“A Minecraft Movie” came to theaters on April 4. This film stars Jack Black, Jason Momoa, etc. (Graphic courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.)
“A Minecraft Movie” sparks chaotic trends across social media
Elana Ruff, A&E Editor • May 15, 2025
Summer break is right around the corner; make the most of it through these fun activities. North Carolina is known for having various unique places to visit over the summer.
5 fun activities to dive into summer
Yusha Ahsan, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 9, 2025
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