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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

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

Many high school teachers have different interests that shape who they are and what they teach. These interests appear not only in their classes but in their past careers as well. Every teacher has different...

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

For several years now, Wakefield’s agriculture department has put on a spring plant sale, which is normally their biggest source of income. This money is used to fund the Future Farmers of America (FFA)...

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

English and literature are an integral part of everyday life. People must learn how to read and write to effectively communicate, lead or express emotion. Despite its importance, some students struggle...

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

Schools are nothing without their teachers. They make school inviting, exciting and keep students engaged in the subjects they learn. While sitting in class for an hour and a half may be unexciting, it...

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

For any kind of restaurant, food waste is a big problem that only continues to get worse. One might be tempted to believe that places with bottomless ordering like buffets would only accelerate the issue...

Monterosso is a voluntary club advisor for Wakefield's Board Game Club. This photo was taken just after a Board Game Club meeting.

Alexander Monterosso brightens spirits at Wakefield

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Wakefield High hosts many teachers and various different interesting classes. Many teachers go above and beyond for their students, fellow teachers and community. One such recognized teacher is Alexander...

Audience watching Josie Geolas’ performance at North Carolina Museum of Art. This and many others were played for all to see to touch people’s hearts.  
(Photo Courtesy of Joyce Deaton)

Spoken Word Contest allows students to express themselves, tell stories

Jordan DeHart, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Students at Wakefield love to express themselves in many different ways. One such way is spoken word: the act of performing one's thoughts through poetry. Students are able to express their feelings through...

Wakefield High School senior Abril Catrain Mella opens the NC Teaching Fellows homepage. She plans to attend Appalachian State University in the fall as a Teaching Fellow.

NC Teaching Fellows Program paves the way for prospective teachers

Jackie Regan, Features Editor February 11, 2025

Teachers: an integral part of a system dedicated to educating and raising the children of the world. Most have a story or two detailing how an impactful teacher changed their life, or at least the quality...

Deja Moss addresses her AP African American class as they work on their final test preparations. Moss is very passionate about this class and wants to bring in new students to learn more about people of the African diaspora, with history as well as modern events.

AP African American Studies aims towards the future

Maya Schindler, Multimedia Editor January 29, 2025

In this day and age, schools everywhere are offering a multitude of new courses to their student body. Whether they're core classes or electives, these courses offer students the chance to grow their knowledge...

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...

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