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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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Katie Spampinato

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Katie Spampinato and this is my third year writing for The Howler. I am so excited to work with my fellow Co-Editors-in-Chief this school year! I have a strong passion for communications and writing and will hopefully turn my dreams of becoming a journalist into reality.

“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.”- Vincent Van Gogh

 

All content by Katie Spampinato
The Wakefield baseball team focuses on their relationships as teammates throughout the season. It is important to know each other in order to work together as a team. (Courtesy of Trevor Schock)

Wakefield baseball swings for success with teamwork at their core

Katie Spampinato and Kendall Wilson
March 28, 2025
Like the world, the fashion industry is changing rapidly. Fashion is always evolving and there are specific things that I believe will remain a staple in closets this upcoming summer season.

Fashion Finds: summer edition

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2025
A blank screen, a silenced community—millions of TikTok users are left in the dark as the ban takes effect. What starts with one app begs the question: How far will digital censorship go?

TikTok Ban: national security or censorship?

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2025
Best Trends of 2024

Best Trends of 2024

February 6, 2025
Best People of 2024

Best People of 2024

February 4, 2025
Best Albums of 2024

Best Albums of 2024

February 3, 2025
TROSA Provides Path to Recovery Through Support, Job Training, and Community Impact. Staff and residents work together to create lasting change through dedication and collaboration Courtesy of TROSA

TROSA provides path to recovery through support, job training and community impact

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2024
This season's Comedy Corner features comedian Sarah Sherman! Sarah Sherman has been a part of SNL for going on four years now, and already has a big influence on the comedy scene.

Comedy Corner: Sarah Sherman

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2024
Wakefield's FFA worked tirelessly to prepare their Lorax-themed display for the NC State Fair's Plant and Garden competition. Their efforts paid off though; with the display winning top prize in the contest.

[Photo] Wakefield FFA sprouts to the challenge: wins NC State Fair Plant and Garden competition

November 22, 2024
There is a stark contrast between the overall quality of food in European countries and the United States. Artificial additives in American food raises concern about consumer well-being.

The European gold standard in food safety: why America needs a food renaissance

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2024
Courtesy of Canva

Healthy-ish Starbucks drinks for your holiday adventures

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, and Donald Trump, the Republican candidate lay side by side on the cover of magazines. Voters are eager to see the result of this presidential election.

Generation Z’s rising influence in the 2024 presidential election

Caroline Rhoad and Katie Spampinato
October 29, 2024
Senior Izzie Cochran reviews homework in her AP Literature class at Wakefield High School. Students have been navigating both coursework and ongoing HVAC issues throughout the building.

Frustration grows as failing HVAC systems disrupt Wake County Schools

Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 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
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.

[Photo] Homecoming Pep Rally energizes beginning of school year

Seth Steiner and Abby Zimmerman
October 10, 2024
Elijah Matlock and Donovan Carey relay for varsity track.

Wakefield Track and Field athletes channel self-determination for the 2024 season

Keith Kamau, Seth Steiner, and Katie Spampinato
May 9, 2024
Wakefield's student-drop off lane has posed to be dangerous with the lack of direction and organization. A solution: move student-drop off lane to the carpool loop outside the school.

The problem with Wakefield’s student drop-off lane

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
April 23, 2024
Maria Regan is a vital member of the school community who works tirelessly at the front desk. She is the first person students, parents, and visitors encounter when they walk through the door, and she greets everyone with a warm smile and a willingness to help.

Maria Regan inspires Wakefield with a friendly smile

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
April 22, 2024
Kruger performs one of his many emotional ballads in his role as Jean Valjean.

The curtains open on Enloe High School’s “Les Misérables”

Caroline Rhoad and Katie Spampinato
April 12, 2024
Spring Break Bucket List Ideas

Spring Break Bucket List Ideas

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
March 22, 2024
Comedian and famous movie star Eddie Murphy has been a hilarious hit over the years. In honor of the new sequel of "Beverly Hills Cop," coming out on July 3, Comedy Corner presents to you Eddie Murphy.

Comedy Corner: Eddie Murphy

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
March 1, 2024
Adidas makes a comeback in 2024 fashion. These are the Adidas Campus ST, popular among several fashion trends. (Photo Courtesy of Richard IJzermans)

Adidas succeeds in modern fashion

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
February 27, 2024
A Wakefield student looks over his AP US History notes to prepare for his last test before break. Juniors rush to turn in missing assignments before the end of the semester.

Wakefield talks junioritis

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
February 7, 2024

[Video] Sarah Dudley earns Wakefield’s Teacher of the Year through dedication, relationships

Nic Cazin and Katie Spampinato
February 2, 2024
Best People of 2023

Best People of 2023

January 5, 2024
Best Trends of 2023

Best Trends of 2023

January 4, 2024
Best TV Shows of 2023

Best TV Shows of 2023

January 3, 2024
Sam Kuhlemeier works quietly in class while her teacher is away administering the Practice ACT. Kuhlemeier uses the free period to catch up on Chemistry homework.

Four-day school weeks: a possible solution to teacher retention

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
December 4, 2023
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is a stand-up comedian who commonly goes by the nickname Fluffy. He has been doing comedy for as long as 26 years.

Comedy Corner: Gabriel Iglesias

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
December 1, 2023
People all around the US come to drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway during the leaf-turning seasons. Driving on the parkway allows for many beautiful sights.

Leaving your car idling has more consequences than you may realize

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
November 10, 2023

El Niño: cold weather fronts on the rise

Katie Spampinato, News Editor
October 30, 2023
Wakefield's varsity cheer team practices stunts for the upcoming pep rally and homecoming game. The homecoming game will take place Sept. 29.

Spreading sideline spirit: cheer, dance, STEP teams take center stage

Hannah Kilian and Katie Spampinato
September 26, 2023
From finishing high school to graduation, students at Wakefield High School make life changing decisions that will set the scene for their future. While these Wakefield seniors go into different career paths, they all have one thing in common.

Wakefield seniors proceed to non-traditional paths

Katie Spampinato and Gaby Sciaudone
May 23, 2023
PEN America recorded 1,477 instances of individual books being banned, an increase of 28% compared to the six prior months. In recent events, Florida and Texas remain the top two states with the most banned books between July 2021 and June 2022.

The start of a war of words

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
May 22, 2023
Bucket list ideas for this 2023 summer

Bucket list ideas for this 2023 summer

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
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Reality vs. Expectations of High School

Katie Spampinato, Danielle Kirschner, Gaby Sciaudone, and Seth Steiner
April 25, 2023
Raleigh’s best places to get your hair and nails ready for prom

Raleigh’s best places to get your hair and nails ready for prom

Abby Dykes, Katie Spampinato, Jami Ward, and Kendall Wilson
April 20, 2023
A player swings in a one-on-one match against a Millbrook player.

Wakefield’s men’s tennis team aims for success for the 5th year in a row

Seth Steiner and Katie Spampinato
April 14, 2023
Students in a crowded AP Psychology class prepare for class to begin. Across the US, overcrowded classes are packed due to the nationwide teacher shortage.

Teacher supply: a local issue in desperate need of state attention

Emily Dudash and Katie Spampinato
April 10, 2023
Comedy Corner with Katie

Comedy Corner with Katie

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023
Zoe Ruden

Zoe Ruden

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
"The Crown" Season 5

“The Crown” Season 5

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
February 3, 2023
The boy's basketball team works together to defebd their home court. The final score of the game on January 10, was 75-68, with Wakefield taking the win.

‘The best has yet to come:’ Wakefield varsity basketball stands 5-2

Katie Spampinato and Angie Lee
February 1, 2023
Platform Converse

Platform Converse

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023
"The Car" by Arctic Monkeys

“The Car” by Arctic Monkeys

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
It is not every day that it snows so when it does, we must stay prepared. Farmer’s Almanac predicts that the coldest periods will be during early December, all throughout January, and mid-February.

Farmers Almanac predicts heavy snow for 2023

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
January 3, 2023
Spotify Wrapped came out on November 30th this year. Thanks to it's newest features, people are brought together by their results.

Brought together by Spotify Wrapped

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
December 19, 2022
Hi, we are Angie Lee and Katie Spampinato, and this is our new podcast If Only I Knew. In this podcast, we discuss topics we wish we knew about before we started high school and/or during our freshman years.

If Only I Knew: Prioritizing Your Future

Katie Spampinato and Angie Lee
December 13, 2022
A student reads the challenged book, "Harry Potter and The Order of Phoenix." The Harry Potter series as been challenged globally for inciting witchcraft and anit-family induendos.

Wakefield responds to banned books

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Leah Winn

Leah Winn

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
The evolution of Emma Chamberlain's success

The evolution of Emma Chamberlain’s success

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Top 5 shoes for the fall season

Top 5 shoes for the fall season

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
The Dance Team posed for a photo before the varsity football game against Leesville Road high school. They were on the sidelines the whole game cheering on the team as they played.

Dance team to raise funds for National Competition

Sky Morgan and Katie Spampinato
October 18, 2022
American Sign Language Club

American Sign Language Club

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer
September 22, 2022
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