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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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Emmett Kelly and his wife attend the Renaissance Fair in full regalia. (Photo courtesy of Emmett Kelly)

The Renaissance Fair: a living history experience for modern audiences

Sam Mills, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

Every year from October to November, the Ren Fair, in Kinston, NC vividly brings back a time long past; blending history, fantasy and entertainment. It’s not just a festival, it’s a vibrant escape...

Every Saturday at the Wake Forest Farmers Market, vendors set up their stalls in the open air. Consumers are free to roam, shop, converse, and grab a bite to eat at this diverse market. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Fryman)

Wake Forest Farmers Market brings sustainability, community to Wake Forest

Jackie Regan, Features Editor December 5, 2024

Over twenty years ago, the Wake Forest Farmers Market was founded with the goal of bringing local, sustainably produced foods to the area. Today, small businesses from all over North Carolina bring their...

This is Rosemary, one of SAFE Haven For Cats’ many adoptable cats. She, along with many others, was rescued from Florida after Hurricane Milton.

Local rescue organizations, shelters tackle North Carolina’s pet overpopulation crisis

Caroline Rhoad, Sports Editor December 2, 2024

In recent years, there has been a rising issue with the overpopulation of dogs and cats in North Carolina. The abundance of pets and scarcity of homes can be traced back to the high number of unspayed...

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,...

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