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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Austin Won from Mr. Calabrias Speech class sits among new friends.  Won was conducting a social experiment for the class.

Wakefield’s wallflower project encourages students to socialize beyond their comfort

Danielle Kirschner, Staff Writer December 19, 2022

Students are constantly on their cellular devices, whether for school, personal entertainment or communication. The most common use of devices is for social media, which can have many positive but also...

Do you want to travel the world? Get to know about the trips Wakefield has to offer!

Opportunities to travel abroad excite students, staff

Maya Schindler, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

Exploring the world is a very exciting and surreal experience, and doing it with friends and peers can be very enjoyable. In the upcoming year, students and staff have a variety of international trips...

As sophomores begin to drive, the debated topic of going off campus is discussed. Staff and students express their opinions on the topic.

Wakefield’s great debate: should sophomores be allowed off-campus?

Nara Hamburger, Staff Writer December 8, 2022

As sophomores begin to get their license, the hot topic of off-campus lunch is often discussed. With many differing opinions, it is inevitable that there will be some debate. Every year, as a new wave...

Student writers Angie Lee and Katie Spampinato sit in the hallway on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. Theyre writing their articles for the newest issue on The Howler.

Wakefield invigorates student writers through annual story competitions

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2022

For the past four years, the library at Wakefield High School has held a horror short story competition for the entire school to participate in. Writing as an art is typically underrated, so this event...

Wakefields first Winter Wonderland performance is bound to wow all of the community as the holiday months get closer every day!

Wakefield’s Winter Wonderland is coming to town

Millie Monahan, Opinions Editor November 30, 2022

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the spirit is in the air. This is no exception for Wakefield High School’s arts departments. WHS is planning to present a holiday showcase, called 'Winter...

Volunteers help out with the bake sale at Mistletoe Market.

Annual Mistletoe Market brings benefits to all aspects of Wakefield community

Sky Morgan, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

Over the years, Mistletoe Market has become one of the most popular and highly anticipated events at Wakefield High School. People from all over the community come to Mistletoe Market to shop from a plethora...

Students engage with their peers and move around in the busy cafeteria during Wolverine Hour. Wolverine Hour serves as an opportunity for students to not only enjoy their lunch, but also engage in academic and social activities.

Wolverine Hour provides new opportunities for students, staff

Seth Steiner, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

This year at Wakefield High School, the administration has decided to introduce “Wolverine Hour,” a once-monthly hour of time that takes place during students' lunch and provides a time to makeup work,...

The cast and crew of Wakefields Sleeping Beauty brainstorm together during rehearsal. They discuss the blocking of one of the scenes.

Pressure’s on for Wakefield’s fall musical, “Sleeping Beauty”

Kendall Wilson, Student Life Editor November 2, 2022

Wakefield Theatre Company’s fall 2022 production is sure to be an exciting experience for everyone involved. They are bringing the beloved, classic fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” to life. However,...

FFA president, Brooklyn Talbert, leads the first FFA meeting of the year. She will promote different agricultural events for the members to participate in.

Student leaders of Wakefield reflect on their roles

Yusha Ahsan, Co-Opinions Editor October 26, 2022

One of the numerous extracurricular activities that high school offers is being president of a club. Other forms of leadership consist of being vice-president, manager, secretary and many more. While leading...

Members of Wakefield Theatre Company collaborate on the set of Haunted House.  This years theme is a haunted circus called Cirque du Slay.

Wakefield students prepare to haunt in annual production

Jami Ward, Staff Writer October 25, 2022

Every year, Paul Orsett, the supervisor of the theatre department, teams up with students in the International Thespian Society, ITS for short, to give a fright to Wakefield’s student body through the...

Students pose holding up Ws and showing off their jerseys during Homecoming spirit week (Jersey Day).  This years theme was No Place Like Home.

Spirit days bring students together one outfit at a time

Camryn Ledwith, Staff Writer October 20, 2022

School spirit days occur in many schools throughout the world. These days give students a chance to dress up and bring them together. Here at Wakefield High School, these days are a big deal for students,...

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