The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

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
Elise Corson and Kyle Yeomans will perform at Pieces of Gold.

Wakefield’s Peter Pan flying high to Pieces of Gold 2016

January 7, 2016

Peter Pan stars Kyle Yeomans and Elese Corson will be performing “Big Adventure” at the Pieces of Gold showcase at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium this March. Yeomans, who plays Peter Pan, and Corson,...

Students review for their final exams in class.

How we cram for exams

Alexa Cook, Staff Editor January 6, 2016

With the semester almost over preparations for the New Year are beginning with anticipation. Only one thing stands in the way now: finals. Exams are notorious for draining most students’ minds of joy...

Duffy puts her feet in the Hudson Bay to mark the beginning of her new polar bear expedition.

Retirement gives Duffy a new philosophy on life

Laurie Diggett, Staff Writer December 9, 2015

Jean Duffy, a former media specialist at Wakefield High School, has begun to cross things off of her bucket list. In the past year alone, Duffy has been to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, allowing the different...

Technology takes a turn with BYOD

Jenni Goldstein and Jordon Myers December 8, 2015
“Currently, the use of electronic devices is at the discretion of the classroom teacher,” said Stockdale. “BYOD just reinforces that – but also eliminates the guess work of whether it is okay to use electronics on any given day.”
A table is prepared for Thanksgiving.

Community celebrates Thanksgiving festivities

Jillian Kerzner, Copy Editor November 16, 2015
“It is a much needed break and a good time to acknowledge how lucky and grateful I am for the life I have.”
Members of the anti-bullying club gather around for a group photo during anti-bullying week.

Anti-Bullying Week aims to heal

Kate Meikle, Copy Editor November 13, 2015

Anti-Bullying Week is a world-wide week of recognition during the third week of November aimed to raise awareness about the bullying of children and the general youth. The week is dedicated to highlighting...

Partridge leaves a lasting legacy at Wakefield

Jenni Goldstein, Features Editor October 21, 2015
"She had a hard life growing up," said Lipscomb. "So I think for a lot of the students who have complicated family lives, come from impoverished homes or have had to deal with adult things at a really young age, she connected with them in a way that no one else could."
The ferris wheel at the State fair stands tall among the other attractions.

Experiencing the culture of the North Carolina State Fair

Kate Meikle, Copy Editor October 21, 2015

The month of October always introduces one of most significant fall festivities to the Raleigh-Durham area: The NC State Fair. Thousands of men, women, and children flood the NC State Fairgrounds each...

Kayla Pierce, Natalie Collier, and Katherine Sumner were accepted into the North Carolina Honors Chorus.

Three Students from Wakefield accepted into NC Honors Chorus

October 16, 2015

NC Honors Chorus   For the first time in all of Wakefield high school history, three students have been accepted into the North Carolina Honors Chorus in one year alone.   The North...

Getting to know the new staff of Wakefield

Alexa Cook, Staff Writer October 12, 2015

Ms. Coggins: Q1: Where did you attend college? I went to UNC Charlotte as a freshman, initially as a dance major, and later transferred to Meredith for home education. Q2: What subject do you teach? I...

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