In 2019, Wakefield High School’s chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, known as FCCLA, was the largest club in North Carolina. After a sharp decline in membership following the...

In 2021, College Board announced that they would be developing a pilot program for a new Advanced Placement course: African American Studies. The first phase of the program launched at the beginning of...

On May 16, Wakefield High School’s (WHS) orchestra and band will perform their final concert of the school year. The two groups plan to excite the audience with songs from movies, full-orchestra pieces...

In 2018, thousands across North Carolina rallied together to advocate for improved statewide public education. The march, organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators, also known as the NCAE,...

When we think of school, we tend to think about the solo tests and classwork we do to strengthen our education, and one thing school requires is immense focus and attention. This requirement is not always...

Class registration is quickly approaching at Wakefield High School, and students are presented with many course options. Among these choices are academic, honors and Advanced Placement level classes. Both...

On the first day of the new semester, one thing stood out on every syllabus: the phone policy. Each phone policy varies from class to class but it is evident that teachers do not want to see students on...

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 stood out to staff at Wakefield High School. They were honored...

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...

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....

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...