In the wake of rising mental health concerns in teens, counselors, teachers, coaches and Wakefield’s Mindfulness Club have implemented new ways to help students who are struggling emotionally.
Juniors...
Being a first-year teacher can lead to many different experiences, some are exciting while others can be more difficult but Carolyn Plunkett and Selena Wallace stood out to staff at Wakefield High School....
Paula Adam, Wakefield High School’s 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year, has positively influenced her students along with her colleagues in more ways than one. Apart from her sense of humor and joking...
Max Rubino, Photography and Graphics Editor
• January 11, 2023
When people think of Twitter, they may picture meme reposts or Wendy’s annual roasts. Twitter is a social media platform that incorporates microblogging as a form of entertainment posted through tweets....
Emily Dudash, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• January 5, 2023
When Wakefield High School, WHS, announced their selection for the 2022 Teacher of the Year Award on Nov. 18 during fourth period, Kyle Bayer was initially caught off guard. Bayer —who has been teaching...
In 1982, First Amendment and library activist Judith Krug decided that due to the increase in book challenges, there should be a week in September to respond to these acts. Although Banned Book Week has...
Abby Dykes, Social Media and News Co-Editor
• December 6, 2022
The recent shooting in Raleigh has alerted all North Carolina residents of the danger lurking at any time in America: mass shootings. On October 13, the community of Raleigh was shaken to the core when...
Annie Furches is one of the most experienced Spanish teachers Wakefield has ever seen. As someone who has traveled to countless countries and witnessed many different cultures, Furches is able to use her...
Sophia Fisher, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• November 21, 2022
12 years ago, Wakefield High School experienced multiple student deaths that were alcohol and drug-related. Concerned parties at the school decided to take action to support students in this time of struggle....
Emily Dudash, Co-Editor-in-Chief
• November 15, 2022
Nearly seven years ago, on her 25th birthday, Wakefield High School alumna Maggie Kane anxiously sat in the waiting room at the Secretary of State office in downtown Raleigh. For Kane, months of intensive...
Some teachers leave a big impact on their students and help lead them to accomplish their goals. Lance Atkinson, a history teacher at Wakefield High School, is no exception. He has experienced a unique...
Max Rubino, Photography and Graphics Editor
• November 8, 2022
Voting is a democratic process that dates back to 1776 when only white men over 21 could participate. Now it is 2022 and the voting process has expanded providing people 18 and older with the opportunity...
