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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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Amaya Thrasher

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer

Hello! My name is Amaya Thrasher and I am a junior here at Wakefield. This is my first year on the Howler, and I could not be more excited! Outside of school, I enjoy gardening, board games, and caring for animals!

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” –Albert Einstein

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Wakefield seniors commemorate their final year in high school

Abby Zimmerman and Amaya Thrasher
May 30, 2025
The day before the plant sale, scaffolding was removed from the newly completed pergola. You can already see plants under it, ready to be sold.

Wakefield’s agriculture spring plant sale thrives

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
May 21, 2025
Personal Space: Eco-brutalism

Personal Space: Eco-brutalism

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025
A silhouette drawing of Claude Monet. He is in front of arguably his most famous pieces, “The Water Lily Pod”, made in 1899.

Who is Claude Monet?

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
April 10, 2025
Personal Space: Art Deco

Personal Space: Art Deco

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
March 27, 2025
The Wakefield girls' softball team pose for a photo before a game. They hope to keep increasing their wins for this season.

Wakefield softball swings for the fences every day

Jackie Regan and Amaya Thrasher
March 14, 2025
Personal Space: Steampunk

Personal Space: Steampunk

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Monterosso is a voluntary club advisor for Wakefield's Board Game Club. This photo was taken just after a Board Game Club meeting.

Alexander Monterosso brightens spirits at Wakefield

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
February 14, 2025
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Best TV Shows of 2024

Elana Ruff and Monroe Huckaby
February 7, 2025
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Best Trends of 2024

February 6, 2025
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Best Movies of 2024

February 5, 2025
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Best People of 2024

February 4, 2025
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Best Albums of 2024

February 3, 2025
Notre Dame before the fire, fully operational. This photo displays the famous pillars, rose window, and just how many people go to see it. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Kramer via wikimedia commons)

To rise from ashes: Notre Dame’s Cathedral reopens

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Personal Space: Art Nouveau

Personal Space: Art Nouveau

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
The inside of My. Dong Yaxi Bubble Tea. This space is clean, pretty, and overall welcoming.

Walk and talk: local eateries for after school fun

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
December 4, 2024
Cage for reviving canary, with oxygen cylinder, made by Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd, London. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Science & Industry/Science & Society Picture Library

Canaries in Coal Mines: A Story of Safety and Care

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
November 15, 2024
Two Just Stop Oil protesters with a soup can in front of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers. They remain kneeling there with a hand on the wall and soup can in hand. Photo courtesy of Just Stop Oil. 

The confliction of art vandalism in protest: attention gained, message lost

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer
November 6, 2024
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
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
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