The Howler

Earning while learning

Chinma Ngumoha, Staff Writer • December 20, 2016

I am trying to get the word out to the students about the program because it really is such a an amazing opportunity to give to a high school students. If you apply and get in not only do you get two free years but a job after college ~Sarah Joyner

The buzz around Wakefield

Ann Chen • December 1, 2016

Wakefield High School is holding its first-ever Beekeeping event. Fourteen students will be given the chance to have their first very own beehive. Science teacher Melissa Schug and Horticulture teacher...

Students explore college curriculum, campus life at Splash UNC

Chinma Ngumoha, Staff Writer • December 1, 2016

For many students, the daily rigors of living away from home and taking classes without parents monitoring every classwork grade a teacher enters into PowerSchool is a faraway notion. This past November...

Getting to the core of NC Honors Chorus

Paige Schepperley, Staff Writer • November 14, 2016

“The Wakefield chorus program has really helped me develop as a singer and prepare for being part of the Honors program,” Heinlein said. “I’m really excited to continue to develop as a singer and I believe I am on the right road to making this a potential career for myself.”

Pep Rally enlivens student body prior to homecoming game

Brendan Fusik, Sports Editor • November 7, 2016

“It is very good to have someone included especially when they're not often included. They were very excited when they first heard they would be performing in the pep rally.” ~Haddock

Soaring to the rank of Eagle

Rebecca Fiely, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 7, 2016

“Leadership is a huge thing. You can’t get the whole job done by yourself; you have to delegate jobs to other people. You never know when you’ll need to lead a group of people.” ~Nick Tharrington

Class of 2018 dominates in powderpuff football game

Isabelle Kozubowski, Staff Writer • November 7, 2016

With an unprecedented Powerpuff win, the junior girls beat the seniors by four points in Wakefield’s annual powderpuff football game held on October 19. Many fellow students and parents of the players...

Pride Time shakes up Wakefield

Michael Magnuson, Staff Writer • October 17, 2016

“We are able to, basically, capture all the kids who aren’t doing well in school. We don’t want to just give out diplomas. We want that diploma to mean something. We want kids career and college ready when they graduate.” ~Bazzell

Princes and princesses prepare for this year’s homecoming

Morgan DeHart and Ann Chen, Staff Writers • October 14, 2016

“It’s a school event, a once in a lifetime opportunity.” ~Nottingham

Fun in the sun: Summer concerts and Events

Yasine Mirmozaffari, Staff Writer • May 23, 2016

With summer approaching, many are planning their summers out and concerts are a hot topic. Here I’ve compiled a list of the most popular concerts: The High Road One of the most highly anticipated...

Students working over summer

Juliana Merzigian, Student Life Editor • May 23, 2016

“Employers right now want to see work experience from students." ~Joyner

Summer programs to dive into

Hannah Chaya, Editor-in-Chief • May 13, 2016

Students are anticipating summer as it is just weeks away, but while many have plans to travel, work or just simply relax, others intend to participate in summer programs offered through various universities....