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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

Cellphones placed in the commonly used holders. This is one of two commonly used methods to enforce the cellphone policy.

Wakefield High School pushes to be phone-free

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

Throughout the United States, schools are implementing new phone policies with Wakefield following suit in its new phone policy. This year, the newest policy enforces that students do not have phones on...

The Homecoming Pep Rally fosters a sense of school pride and unity at Wakefield. It's through this event that students are recognized for their accomplishments, both on and off the field.

Homecoming Pep Rally energizes beginning of school year

Seth Steiner and Abby Zimmerman October 10, 2024

The beginning of the school year is daunting for both students and staff, as work goes underway and life goes from calm to crazy for many. Having a way to let loose a little and participate in fun activities...

Wakefield's annual Homecoming dance is set to take place on October 12 at 8 p.m. Wakefield's student council works hard to plan for an exciting night of fun.

STUCO preps for ‘The Seasons of Wakefield’

Katie Spampinato and Amaya Thrasher October 4, 2024

The time has come for Wakefield High School to prepare for the upcoming Homecoming dance on Oct. 12. Wakefield’s Student Council is working diligently to make for a memorable Homecoming dance this fall.  The...

Top row, from left to right: Stella Tekotte, Bella O'Janpa, Allison Lazzari
Bottom row, from left to right: Camryn Ledwith, Jessica OBerto

New Wakefield clubs focus on helping the community

Caroline Rhoad and Elana Ruff October 1, 2024

This year, Wakefield has a variety of new clubs looking to make an impact on the community. One Love Club, UNICEF, Operation Smile and Women’s Coalition of Wakefield are among these that have recently...

Six of the Head Wackos pose for a photo on the bleachers of the stadium. They prepare for an exciting new year. (Photo courtesy of Wakefield Wackos)

Wakefield Wackos rally school spirit for a memorable year

Jordan DeHart and Nara Hamburger September 27, 2024

Every year, six seniors are chosen as Head Wackos, leaders of the Wakefield Wackos, to help raise school spirits and cheer on our sports teams. They attend events from football games to pep rallies with...

The Wakefield Student Council gathers around the commons glowing with school spirit. They eagerly await the events of the 2024-2025 school year. (Photo Courtesy of Wakefield Student Council)

Student Council revs up for an impactful school year

Kendall Wilson and Gabriel Linnan September 25, 2024

Wakefield High School’s Student Council is setting out to get the student body pumped for this new school year. Taking lessons from years prior, they are committed to testing new ideas to promote school...

Wakefield Theatre's theatre two and three class put on "An Audition for Murder" to show off what they have been working on for only a few weeks! The show opens Thursday at 7pm and has another show on Friday at 7pm. Photographed by Paul Orsett

Wakefield Theatre Company presents “An Audition for a Murder”

Tenley Robinson, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

Wakefield Theatre Company has been busy this year with shows like “How I Became a Pirate” to “Guys and Dolls.” As the school year comes to a close, Wakefield Theatre has one last show to put on....

Evan Calabria is selling his seaside succulents at the 2024 plant sale. FFA and horticulture class members are also taking care of the plant and selling their amazing products.

Wakefield’s blooming success: 2024 plant sale

Jordan McIntyre, Co-Opinions Editor April 22, 2024

As the weather becomes warm and plants begin to bloom, Wakefield students take advantage of the season by hosting their annual plant sale. From a variety of plants to raffles and small businesses, the...

Every day, hundreds of students of different ages with different levels of driving experience all convene in the parking lot. This often leads to incidents, ranging from minor bumps to expensive accidents, all of which causing headaches for those involved.

Parking problems: The shortcomings of Wakefield’s student parking lot

Seth Steiner, Features Editor April 11, 2024

Any student who has driven through the parking lot at Wakefield High School this year knows how chaotic it is. From speeding cars to inattentive drivers, it’s far more dangerous than it needs to be,...

The Wakefield Choir class has their first performance out in one of the stairways, one of many to come. Paul Orsett can be seen in the front directing the music for all the students to have an example. Photo Courtesy of Icarus McGrath.

Choir class crescendos back into Wakefield

Yusha Ahsan, Co-Copy Editor April 9, 2024

After not offering choir for several years due to not enough students signing up for it during class registration, Wakefield High School has stepped off the brakes for the 2023-2024 school year and brought...

FCCLA is a leadership club that teaches students some very useful information that will be essential to their lives outside of high school. It gives them opportunities that other club organizations may not give them. (Photo Courtesy of Jane Flanagan)

FCCLA prepares students for life after high school

Maya Schindler, Multimedia Editor April 2, 2024

The four years spent in high school are some of the most crucial parts of a student's education because they allow them to explore classes and clubs that appeal to their interests and can eventually lead...

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