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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

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...

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...

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