The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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Students begin AP testing.

AP exams yield possibility of college credit

Emily Callahan, Features Editor • May 9, 2016
“If you’re a student who has done really well in honors classes, it's time to step it up and consider taking AP classes next year." -Inscoe
Sarah Panzau poses for the camera after she spoke to Wakefields seniors.

Lives on the line

Jillian Kerzner and Jenni Goldstein • May 9, 2016
“Just Think First raises awareness for drinking and driving,” said Wells. “The numbers of teenagers dying in car accidents is astronomical, whether it is a result of alcohol or not.”
Students begin to gather in the library for Operation Graduation after school.

Operation Graduation: helping seniors make the final leap

Rebecca Fiely, Arts and Entertainment Editor • April 21, 2016
“Operation Graduation is another way we can support seniors. It is to make sure everyone makes it across that stage in June.” -Alston
Wakefield Seniors line up down the hall of the school.

Seniors awaiting the future during the last weeks before graduation

Kate Meikle, Copy Editor • April 19, 2016
“I don’t take my backpack out of my car unless I absolutely have to." -Kimball

The current state of the United States presidential race

Jordon Myers, Staff Writer • April 5, 2016

 The 2016 presidential race is off to a hot start, with many polarizing candidates in the running. However, the race seems to be focused mainly on a few key candidates, ranging from the extremely liberal...

Winterguard members pose for a picture after Winterblast.

Winterblast energizes winterguard performers

Jenni Goldstein, Features Editor • March 23, 2016
“The most important thing that I like to see is students growing as performers. I really like being able to coach students who have done this for years because I really get to see how they reach their full potential.” -Johnson
The men and womens chorus poses for a photo.

Wakefield Chorus takes a bite out of the Big Apple

Emily Callahan, Features Editor • March 23, 2016

The men and women’s chorus ensembles made the long trek to New York City from Raleigh on March 16 for a trip with a detailed itinerary. From an invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall, to viewing a play...

Helen Vogiatzis is one of the many student teachers at Wakefield High School.

Aspiring teachers prepare for the future

Kate Meikle, Copy Editor • March 7, 2016

A 2016 report from WUNC North Carolina Public Radio shows that there has been a 30 percent decrease in education department applicants in the past five years. Although this statement is alarming, those...

Wakefield student uses his mobile device in class to assist him with his work.

Students respond to Wakefield’s new BYOD policy

Jenni Goldstein, Features Editor • February 10, 2016
“There are some downsides, such as technology not responding the way you want it to,” said Mason Hill. “It can be easier to get off topic or distracted since you have the whole internet right in front of you. However, the students would become more technologically advanced and perform better in future jobs, as most jobs are moving toward a more technologically advanced state.”
Senior, Owen Drugan received a letter of acceptance from The University of South Carolina.

Seniors anxiously await college acceptance letters

Jillian Kerzner, Copy Editor • January 7, 2016
“It's not just a letter, it decides the next four to six years of your life”

Wakefield Orchestra plays for North Carolina Symphony

Emily Callahan, Features Editor • January 7, 2016
“It was an amazing opportunity. Many of the symphony musicians were eager to learn about us and some of our students were able to ask them questions to help them improve their musicianship.” -Booth
Some of the senior early graduates pose for a photo.

School’s out, scream and shout

Kennedy Little, Business Editor • January 7, 2016
"I am counting down the minutes until I am out." -Megan Mallory
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