The Howler

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...

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:...

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...

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...

NASA hosts naming contest for Mars 2020 rover

Sage Cooley, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 18, 2019

“Finding definitive proof of past microbial life would change how people view Earth, Mars and the universe,” Williams said. “People [may] reflect on how they view humanity, life and more.”

Teens worldwide tackle climate change

Kaylee Jacobs, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 16, 2019

“I didn’t think that young people cared so much,” Williams said. “I’m really proud that people my age are working towards something this important.”

Wakefield welcomes new administrator, teachers

Howler Staff • October 15, 2019

FFA continues BYOP event for a second year

Sienna Stock, News Editor • October 15, 2019

“BYOP is important because it brings our community together.” Maddie Dwyer, FFA President said. “It allows members and alumni to interact with each other which is unique to FFA.”

A sea of red floods Downtown Raleigh

Ryanne Howard, Co-Editor-In-Chief • June 3, 2019

“There’s lots of talk, lots of promises, lots of mention of change, but it’s all the same. North Carolina continues to go down in spending per child,” English teacher, Anthony Calabria said.

Wakefield’s animal family expands

Maggie Finn, Social Media and Business Editor • May 30, 2019

The students at Wakefield have a chance to get hands-on experience with farm animals for free. Wakefield provides classes where you learn responsibility and life long skills while caring for animals. We...

Mousetrap vehicle accelerates past the competition: Science Olympiad states tournament

Sage Cooley, Co-Opinions Editor • May 22, 2019

Wakefield was proudly represented on Saturday, April 27, at the state-level Science Olympiad competition for Mousetrap Vehicle and Designer Genes events — ultimately bringing home a gold medal for the...

Seniors show what they’ve got at this year’s talent show

Emily Silver-Campbell, Staff Writer • May 21, 2019

From prom to graduation, and the class picnic, seniors in high school have tons of exciting events to look forward to: a stark change of pace from stressful junior year. Out of all the events that seniors...