Wakefield students and teachers discuss 2020 election
Nina Cherry, Sports Editor
January 8, 2020
On Nov. 3, Americans will head to the polls and render their verdict on the upcoming presidency. Control of the US Congress, governorships and state legislatures are all in play. All eyes are on the Democrats and the candidate that they nominate to take on Trump. There are more than 20 Democratic candidates...
Winter concert for student dancers is ready to take off
Megan Simrell, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020
Every year Wakefield's dancers put on a winter concert where they showcase the dances they have been choreographing and practicing for the past few weeks. Each of the three dance classes will be putting on different dances with diverse themes and choreography. Each piece is being made with a combined e...
For the love of teaching!
Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 6, 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, students and staff reflect on their scholastic endeavors. For English teacher Janene Schneider, such efforts culminate in one fantastic accomplishment: recognition as Teacher of the Year. On Nov. 8, admin celebrated Schneider for her excellence in the classroom, effective lea...
Veteran volunteers voice how students can get involved in giving back
Jasanee Killins, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
“‘Tis the season of giving” is a phrase often ringing in the ears of locals as soon as the holidays usher their way into the Triangle. From serving up meals at local soup kitchens to participating at open toy drives to children’s hospitals, fulfilling the duty of giving back to one’s commu...
Are consumers ditching physical retailers for good?
Kaylee Jacobs, Arts and Entertainment Editor
December 18, 2019
Retail corporations and employees worldwide are facing a growing catastrophe as online shopping becomes the consumer favorite. Advancing technology has made online shopping convenient, as customers can make quick purchases from their phones and computers. “It’s all about the competition of each ...
“The Sound of Music” makes its way to the Wakefield stage
Sienna Stock, News Editor
December 6, 2019
The Wakefield High School Theater begins its production of the critically acclaimed play, “The Sound of Music” for its 20th anniversary. The play will be showing from Dec. 5-7 and will be charging $10 per person. The theater will be bringing the play back after Wakefield middle school’s last production...
Looking to the future through scholarship opportunities
Megan Simrell, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Want free money? Want to avoid thousands of dollars of debt? Well, scholarships may be the way! With many different types of scholarships, all students have the opportunity to combat the high costs of college. As, according to College Board, two-thirds of students paid for college with scholarships and grants. But scholarships are hard to find, let alone achieve, so ...
Women in engineering: evoking the movement
Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2019
As the college application season progresses, high school seniors across the nation consider their intended majors. In 2016—out of 20 million high school students—over a million pursued engineering while enrolled in postsecondary institutions, according to the Department of Education. Roughly 80 percent of th...
Spirit Week continues to unite Wakefield students
Nina Cherry, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
Homecoming: a week full of school spirit dressing up, pep rallies and a football game to wrap it all up. During spirit week, students and faculty come together and celebrate one thing we all have in common: the love we share for our school. However, homecoming wasn’t such an easy task to plan. T...
Local culture adds significance to the NC State Fair
Jasanee Killins, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
With mind-boggling rides, otherworldly foods and agrarian excellence as far as the eye can see, the North Carolina State Fair earns a mountain’s worth of crowds annually, thanks to the spontaneity of its character. It’s easy to get caught up within the excitement, but something much more essenti...
Governor Cooper bans NCFE tests
Felix Tuenker, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
On Sept. 7, Governor Roy Cooper signed the testing reduction act that will eliminate North Carolina high school exams (NCFE) all over the state. The state House and the Senate have both made a decision to get rid of over 20 state tests, this will include NCFEs and a variety of classes from mat...
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