The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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Starting this school year many schools across the nation have suffered from a lack of teachers, which has lead to consequences for the rest of the school.

Wakefield responds to teacher shortage

Nico Lopez, Student Life Editor December 16, 2021

Recently, schools across the nation have suffered from a sudden drop in the supply of teachers available. Even for WHS, this teacher shortage has become a large handicap in the classroom and learning atmosphere. Among...

Australias Fire-Ravaged Forests Are Recovering courtesy of Nathan Rott Creative Commons

Australian forests in the process of restoration after devastating fires

Abby Dykes, Staff Writer December 8, 2021

Towards the end of 2019, the world was shaken by the catastrophic news of forest fires ravaging the eastern and southern coasts of Australia. An estimated 46 million acres of woodland were burned. But...

Increased LGBT representation and support will help queer teens feel more comfortable in their identities.

The rising importance of LGBT representation in film, literature

Millie Monahan, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

Trigger warning: Mentions of homophobia and suicide. Please read with caution.  Since the first open presentation of queer characters in The Dickson Experimental Sound Film, along with the series,...

Students wait in front of a firetruck on November 8 after Wakefield High School fire alarm was pulled during lunch.

Fire alarms led to disciplinary action against students

Erin Sockolof, Editor-in-Chief December 2, 2021

The first two weeks of November held many fire alarms for the students and staff at Wakefield High School (WHS). Between vaping in the bathrooms and students deciding to pull the alarms, 5 full evacuations...

Walt Disneys statue stands in front of Cinderellas castle decorated for the 50th anniversary.

Observing the changes for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary

Nic Cazin, Staff Writer November 17, 2021

On Oct. 1, 1971, only 10,000 people showed up to Walt Disney World’s opening day in Orlando, Florida. In 2021, the average number of people who attend Disney World each day is about 57,000 people, and...

Crowds at North Carolina State Fair

North Carolina’s State Fair makes a comeback

Maya Johnson, Copy Editor November 3, 2021

After deciding to withhold the North Carolina State Fair in 2020 in favor of encouraging COVID safety and proper protocols, the official “all clear” has been given to continue with the festivities...

Should Wakefield high school bring Pride Time back to the bell schedule?

Pride Time: Should it be brought back?

Max Rubino, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 14, 2021

Back in 2016, Wakefield High School (WHS) created a 35-minute block for students to have a remediation period. Pride Time was made because the school wanted to create an effective way for students to get...

The sun beams down on the buildings and admissions advertisements at Elon University, located in Elon, NC.

Preparing for college applications: The good, the bad and the ugly

Erin Sockolof, Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2021

This time of the year can be quite exciting for many high school seniors all across the country. However, college applications can be stressful for students too. Melissa Ansbacher knows this all too...

Schools suffer from bathroom vandalism TikTok trend

Schools suffer from bathroom vandalism TikTok trend

Kaylee Jacobs, News Editor October 7, 2021

The ‘devious licks’ trend began on TikTok as students competed to acquire the most obscure items from their school. Competitors took a variety of items from bathrooms and classrooms and dramatically...

Wakefield club guide

Wakefield club guide

September 24, 2021

This is a collage of artwork from three Wakefield High School students.

Wakefield High School students showcase their art

Erin Sockolof, Opinions Editor May 26, 2021

Wakefield High School offers a wide variety of visual art classes for its students to choose from. Everything from pottery to painting is covered in our art program. Many students who take those classes...

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