Heart over height
June 3, 2019
Filed under Sports
"I have to play with a chip on my shoulder because of my height". -Ja'Ques Shields
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 varsity coaches trained the team very well to prepare for the season that was ahead of them. P...
I’d rather watch a highlight tape instead of a highlight tutorial
Jasmine Wilson-Johnson, Staff Writer
May 28, 2019
Filed under Sports
"Not every little girl’s dream is to be a ballerina or singer, some dream to interview sweaty athletes after a star-studded game."
Wolverines launch highly anticipated year two of Volleybros
Jasmine Wilson-Johnson, Staff Writer
April 23, 2019
Filed under Sports
"A lot of guys are very competitive and have always been big supporters of the Wakefield varsity volleyball team. My goals are to increase friendly competition between the juniors and seniors, and bring my team to victory" - Ryan Griffin
Hockey could be Wakefield’s new sport
Maggie Finn, Social Media and Business Editor
April 11, 2019
Filed under Sports
Wakefield has over 35 sports teams but seems to be missing one that a lot of students play--hockey. Students learn street hockey in gym class, but if they take an interest in the sport they have to play it outside of school. For many Wakefield hockey players, the lessons they learn on the ice make this...
The Legend of Zion
Elijah Shabazz, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
Filed under Sports
Whether or not he has a great professional career is yet to be seen, but one thing is for sure, the legend of Zion Williamson will be stamped in basketball folklore for eternity
Dance team places 14th in the nation at UDA Nationals
Anthony Howard, Co-Editor-In-Chief
March 25, 2019
Wakefield’s dance team traveled to Orlando, Fla. to take part in the the 2019 National Dance Team Championship (NDTC), at Walt Disney World Resort. Over the course of three days, the dance team competed against teams across the nation. They left their mark upon the championship, as they were the first team fro...
Leading in school spirit: cheerleaders energize student body
Elijah Shabazz, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
“A lot of my teammates have become sisters to me and our relationships will last way beyond high school.” -Logan Brown
Did North Carolina produce the greatest rivalry?
Jasmine Wilson-Johnson, Sports Writer
March 20, 2019
Filed under Sports
“Separated by a mere 10 miles, these fiercely competitive schools are always battling it out for the ACC title... or more,”-collegesportslive.com
Seniors reflect on their basketball accomplishments
Maggie Finn, Social Media and Business Editor
March 19, 2019
At Wakefield High School, basketball season has come to an end. Both the men’s and women’s teams left outstanding records. The boys had a record of 24-5 and the girls had a record of 27-2. As the seniors walk away from a great season, they reminisce on how the season turned out. Trae Smith, a...
Dedication pushes swim team to first conference championship win
Ryanne Howard, Co-Editor-In-Cheif
February 14, 2019
“We got faster, we all improved a lot. Even though we lost some good swimmers we gain[ed] some good swimmers too. This year we have some really good swimmers, it allows us to score more points,” Brown said.
Wolverines elevate to reach an extraordinary mid-season record
Jasmine Wilson-Johnson, Staff Writer
February 11, 2019
“We have the physical tools to beat anybody in the state, but it's a mental aspect of whether we are going to dial in and do it collectively.” - Assistant Coach Trent Wilson Sr.
