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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

Letters of Sunshine’s first meeting of the 2024-25 school year was held in the media center. With over 70 members, this club’s community has increased dramatically since it was founded. (Photo courtesy of Salem Luckett)

Letters of Sunshine club creates lasting impact in, beyond Wakefield

Abby Zimmerman, Co-Opinions Editor November 18, 2024

Death, disease, unemployment, poverty—in a world oppressed by hardship and uncertainty, optimism is at an all-time low, and a few words of kindness can make all the difference. Enter Letters of Sunshine...

Meet Wakefield's principals

Meet Wakefield’s principals

Sam Mills, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Malik Bazzell, Principal How long have you been working as a principal here? I started in 2015. What is your favorite vacation spot? Aruba. What type of music do you like to listen to? It’s...

Wakefield High School's Career Development Coordinator, Sarah Joyner, helps a student plan for their future. She has surely made her mark on everyone who has entered her office.

Joyner jumpstarts students’ careers at Wakefield

Jackie Regan, Features Editor October 29, 2024

In her 14 years working as the Career Development Coordinator at Wakefield High School, Sarah Joyner has been involved in most student’s journeys toward a successful future. From having basic conversations...

Two of Wakefield High School's 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

As the 2024 school year comes to a close, two of Wakefield High School’s beloved teachers prepare to retire. As they move forward with the next chapters of their lives, they leave behind not just their...

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

Wake Forest has grown immensely since its humble small town status in the 1980s and 90s, with its population increasing tenfold since 1990. Despite the monstrous growth, the heart of Wake Forest, centered...

Junior Lee Thompson arrives at the Gifts of Gold event, eager to find their group's 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

For their bipoc production “Amplify,” Wake Forest High School’s technical theater students crafted some incredible artwork, and on April 4, their work was showcased at the Gifts of Gold event at...

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

Several crucial aspects make up a school and how it functions. One part that most tend to overlook are those who work at the front desk. Every morning, students come rushing into the office, asking where...

Carolina Tiger Rescue is one of the thousand animal centered non-profits in North Carolina working to protect wildlife. Creatures from raccoons to tigers call this sanctuary home, and they have been part of numerous animal rescues nationwide.

North Carolina organizations go above and beyond in animal conservation efforts

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2024

Climate change has been on the forefront of political discussions for many decades, sparking conversations from renewable resources to recycling. One of the biggest movements include conserving wildlife,...

The vast collection of records at Record Krate in Wake Forest. Each meticulously wrapped and sorted in alphabetical order, the huge selection allows for anyone to find something they'd enjoy.

Beyond digital: the enduring legacy of vinyl and radio

Levi Holland, Photography Editor February 9, 2024

Music has existed for thousands of years, but more recently has become a constant for everyday life. Whether it’s playing in the background while shopping, in school through earbuds or Bluetooth connected...

The exterior of Klaystation, your go-to location for to-the-point creativity. Klaystation offers a multitude of classes and is open all week for simple day activities.

Behind the scenes of small businesses

Faith Abernathy, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor January 29, 2024

Small businesses are popping up around every corner, from young entrepreneurs entering the field as early as high school to those with years of experience. Behind every small business lies the captivating...

Meet Abby Lawson, the high school senior who published her debut novel

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2024

The number of people self-publishing and becoming indie authors has increased over the years, seeing a steady rise at the start of the decade. As self-publishing increases across the globe, small towns...

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