The Howler

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.”

Trackstar Makenna Castor receives Student Athlete of the Week

Nina Cherry, Sports Editor • October 14, 2019

“Makenna brings leadership, has enthusiasm for the sport and is able to lead the team when I am not there.”~Turchetti

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...

Varsity men’s lacrosse team sweeps the conference

Angelina Ramirez, News Editor • May 29, 2019

Two seasons in a row, the varsity men’s lacrosse team has taken top of the conference. Better yet, they won each game consecutively, resulting in back-to-back years of being undefeated in the conference. The...

Endgame: A fantastic end to The Avengers

Audrey Delgado, Graphic Editor • May 28, 2019

Warning: This review contains spoilers Part of the journey is the end, and what a journey it has been. The 22nd movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), "Avengers: Endgame", serves as an end to...

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...

Catching Fireflies 2019: Bringing light to the community

Gabrielle Donaldson, Sports Editor • May 16, 2019

FS Series, a locally owned business that hosts races for “Charity, Fitness, and Fun,” is hosting its 8th annual Catching Fireflies 5k Run/Walk on May 17th, 2019. The Catching Fireflies race has...