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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Wakefield Wolverines huddle up to talk strategy during halftime. The team displays a strong effort to excel.

Wakefield varsity volleyball team displays strong willpower, advances to playoffs

Shanlee Whitehead, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Wakefield High School’s varsity volleyball team has hit the ground running, starting the season with an array of exciting matches and a record of 11-12. The volleyball team is a group of passionate student-athletes....

The Wakefield Women's golf team poses for a picture during a match. The girls work hard to lower their scores and build lasting connections. (Photo courtesy of Arieliz Reyes)

Small but mighty: Wakefield women’s golf aims for a successful season

Nara Hamburger, Student Life Editor October 22, 2024

The Wakefield women's golf team is heading into a strong season as they compete in local matches and work to shed more light on their hard work and determination. With a record of 0-1, the small but mighty...

The Wakefield varsity cross country team prepares for a meet at Heritage High School. As their season progresses, their hard work and dedication continues to show. (Photo Courtesy of Gabby Lewis)

Wakefield cross country embodies resilience

Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor October 16, 2024

This fall, the Wakefield High School cross country team has had a solid season, with hopes of even greater success later on. The team and sport itself represent determination, perseverance and, most of...

Wakefield's Flag Football team outplayed the competition and won the County Championship in the 2023/24 season, their first season as a team. (Photo courtesy of Wakefield's Flag Football team)

Wakefield’s flag football team strives for another winning season

Gabriel Linnan, Co-Opinions Editor October 15, 2024

This fall, Wakefield High School’s flag football team is looking to make a name for themselves. As of last year, the girls shined both on and off the field. The flag football team’s first season went...

Varsity Football prepares to go for the victory out on the field for the big homecoming game! The game will be on October 11th!

Wakefield football on the prowl to reclaim the predatory trophy

Tenley Robinson, Shanlee Whitehead, and Cali Clark October 11, 2024

Homecoming week is full of school spirit that both staff and students can enjoy. The homecoming dance and spirit week are fun for all staff and students, but nothing compares to the football game that...

At the heart of every game Wakefield's men's soccer team plays is their chemistry. From on-field pep talks to communicating plays, making sure everyone is on the same page is vital to the quality of their game. (Photo courtesy of Carter Kinsman)

Wakefield Men’s Soccer satisfies their appetite for victory

Seth Steiner, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2024

Wakefield High School’s varsity men’s soccer team is no stranger to success. With a current record of 14-1 overall and 5-0 in the conference, it’s safe to say that this tradition of success has endured...

Senior Sierra Royalty prepares to serve the ball against her Knightdale opponent. Royalty's years of practice allow her to precisely aim the tennis ball.

Wakefield women’s varsity tennis serves up success in academics, athletics

Caroline Rhoad, Sports Editor October 9, 2024

This fall, Wakefield women's varsity tennis team is working to excel both in the classroom and on the court. With a team record of 5-8 and solid solo performances, it is clear that the girls display a...

The Juniors run onto the field with excitement ready to start the Junior vs. Senior Powderpuff match. It is a highly anticipated game that many enjoy.

Powderpuff strives to highlight women on the field

Maya Schindler and Monroe Huckaby October 9, 2024

Powderpuff, the annual women’s flag football game, is one of the prominent events that homecoming week brings for students, helping to draw big crowds to play and cheer on Wakefield. The game is on Oct....

The cheer and dance teams pose together before performing at a Friday night football game. The theme was neon out. (Photo Courtesy of the Wakefield Dance Team)

Cheer, dance spin into homecoming week

Yusha Ahsan and Jackie Regan October 8, 2024

With homecoming week starting on Oct. 7, the cheer and dance teams are putting in the work to prepare performances for the pep rally and the homecoming football game that will spark school spirit amongst...

Wakefield seniors commit to pursue their athletic careers in college

Catherine Marley and Tristan Lempka, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor and Multimedia Editor May 15, 2024

The Wakefield High School Maroon Room will no doubt leave a lasting impact on the school. When it's finished, it will be a prominent feature of the athletic hallway and provide a better space for the athletes to work out and reach their full potential.

Wakefield Athletic Booster Club plans to expand athletes’ abilities with Maroon Room

Gaby Sciaudone and Lana Harrison May 14, 2024

This summer, the Wakefield High School Athletic Booster Club will expand the weight room in the athletic hallway to create the Maroon Room. This room will create a better space for athletes to train and...

A collection of legacy brick line the football stadium entrance. Patrons of games can walk in and see the legacies past students and staff of the school.

Wakefield’s ‘Buy a Brick’ program allows students to leave a legacy, promote community

Maya Schindler and Hannah Kilian May 10, 2024

Wakefield’s football stadium is home to championship games, pep rallies and various other school events, but its familiar brick entrance is also home to many legacy bricks. These bricks have been purchased...

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