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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Wakefield womens wrestlers Rohama Gebremichael and Olivia Sadowy warm up before a match.

Women wrestlers take to the mat

Millie Monahan and Erin Sockolof March 10, 2022

As the first season of Wakefield’s first women’s wrestling season comes to a close, the team takes time to reflect on their achievements and places for growth. While there is technically no sanctioned...

Student athlete, Bella Lowery, signs on to Barton College for Softball.

Committing on the collegiate level

Justin G Belmonte, Staff Writer March 8, 2022

As graduation nears for the school year of 2021-2022, many students have taken different choices in what their futures may be. A few lucky student-athletes around Wakefield High School have managed to...

Students make the case for a hockey team at Wakefield High School.

The future of hockey at Wakefield

Max Rubino and Nic Cazin March 7, 2022

At Wakefield High School, student-athletes certainly aren’t lacking in sports teams to try out for. However, there is a certain athletic group that is missing out – hockey players. Wakefield has lots...

The swim team prepares to hang the team banner before the championship meet.

Wakefield swim team inspires unique community

Maya Johnson and Lauren Rochelle March 4, 2022

When asked to explain their success, most athletes will attribute their accomplishments to hard work, practice, or sometimes even pure skill. However, only a few athletes are able to acknowledge the...

The cheerleaders raise their pom-poms high during an intense football game.

Varsity cheerleaders strive to break stereotypes through new stunt team

Emily Dudash and Jordan McIntyre March 2, 2022

They are the symbol of excitement and anticipation at every sporting event, the hope of succeeding and the desire to win. Even when your favorite team is in dead last place, they continue to keep the...

A Wakefield wrestler is in the middle of a match with his opponent, focused on obtaining victory.

Continuing an undefeated season, the rebirth of wrestling

Kaylee Jacobs and Allie Chiu March 1, 2022

Wakefield's Men's Wrestling team has been unbeatable not only this season but last season as well. They have won the NAC VI Conference two years in a row, which means they have been undefeated against...

The gymnasium is alive with movement, in the middle of a Senior Night basketball game.

Women’s varsity basketball players reflect on the season

Kendall Wilson and Yusha Ahsan February 28, 2022

As Wakefield High School’s Women's Basketball team ends their 2021-2022 season, their hard-working players get a chance to reflect on their eventful season. These girls, ranging from freshman to...

The Wakefield High school basketball team attempts a basket vs Franklinton high.

Wakefield varsity basketball, ready to take it all

Allie Chiu, Sports editor December 14, 2021

Practicing six days out of the week, the Wakefield high school varsity basketball team is ready for anything. Throughout the summer, the team practiced with multiple camps.  Some of the camps included...

Wakefield seniors Kyle Anderson, Coleman Kraske, Caleb Kerins, and Jackson Froh get ready for their last game against New Bern High School

Wakefield football players recover from negative impacts of COVID-19

Lauren Rochelle, Opinions Editor December 9, 2021

Playing a sport during COVID can be a struggle. But what about playing with COVID? Jackson Froh and Caleb Kerins, two varsity football players, tackled playing during the pandemic this past pre-season.  Froh...

Womens golf players smile in front of their first place finish.

Women’s golf ends season in states

Lauren Rochelle, Opinions Editor December 6, 2021

Carolyn Reitz, this year’s women’s golf coach, and her players strived as a team this past season even under unfamiliar circumstances. The team was hit with several problems, but the players learned...

Senior Lauren Carter warms up for Wakefields match against Millbrook High School.

Women’s tennis overcomes adversity-plagued season

Emily Dudash, Staff Writer November 16, 2021

The women of Wakefield high school’s varsity tennis team are optimistic despite a challenging 2021 season. In 2020, the ladies managed to pull off a near-perfect record; going 9-1 for the shortened season....

Athletic cross-country member runs on course during meet.

Cross-country runners have grit

Emily Dudash, Staff Writer November 16, 2021

One common theme prevails among Wakefieldl’s cross-country team; the love they have for one another. When asked about how cross-country has impacted her life, captain Gabriella Turchetti’s response...

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