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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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Staff profile

Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor

Hello! My name is Gaby Sciaudone, I’m a senior, and this is my third year on The Howler! I swim for Wakefield and also swim year-round for the Marlins of Raleigh. I love reading, writing and crocheting in my free time. I am super excited for newspaper this year; I can’t wait to write stories, make memories and have fun!!

“Every champion was once a contender that didn’t give up.”―Gabby Douglas

All content by Gaby Sciaudone
To repair the large bumps in the road when driving on and off the bridge on Falls of Neuse, the construction workers poured new concrete onto the problem areas. However, this project required closing the road for several weeks, which created a lot of frustration for students and staff travelling to and from school.

Falls of Neuse closures inhibit commutes to school for students, staff

Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor
December 18, 2024

Gardening with Gaby: Norfolk Island Pines Edition

Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor
December 9, 2024
The Hallmark Channel is notorious for its cheerful and light-hearted Christmas movies. As the festive season nears, it is likely that many people will soon relax and unwind with some joyful holiday films. (Adapted graphic courtesy of the Hallmark Channel)

Hallmark holiday movies spread cheer year after year

Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor
November 21, 2024
For Wake County Library card-holders, free tutoring is now just a few clicks away. Through Tutor.com, learners can access highly-rated help with over 200 different subjects from the comfort of their own homes.

Wake County Public Libraries introduce free tutoring services for residents of all ages

Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor
November 6, 2024

Depressing YA novels are the talk of Wakefield Book Club

Jackie Regan and Gaby Sciaudone
November 4, 2024
The Wakefield varsity cross country team prepares for a meet at Heritage High School. As their season progresses, their hard work and dedication continues to show. (Photo Courtesy of Gabby Lewis)

Wakefield cross country embodies resilience

Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor
October 16, 2024
Over the past few years, Wakefield has seen immense growth in their graduation rate. This has advanced the school's reputation and has brought a lot of hope for the future. (Photo Courtesy of Alexandra Cazin)

Wakefield achieves record-high graduation rates, among top in growth for N.C.

Gaby Sciaudone and Sam Mills
October 2, 2024

Gardening with Gaby: Marigolds Edition

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
May 31, 2024

Jay Cannon influences community in FCCLA leadership position

Caroline Rhoad and Gaby Sciaudone
May 20, 2024
The Wakefield High School Maroon Room will no doubt leave a lasting impact on the school. When it's finished, it will be a prominent feature of the athletic hallway and provide a better space for the athletes to work out and reach their full potential.

Wakefield Athletic Booster Club plans to expand athletes’ abilities with Maroon Room

Gaby Sciaudone and Lana Harrison
May 14, 2024
Junior Lee Thompson arrives at the Gifts of Gold event, eager to find their group's artwork at the museum. Gifts of Gold is a fantastic opportunity for Wake County students to have their art go into the NC Museum of Art.

From the stage to the museum: How Wake Forest’s tech students represent their community through artwork

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
The next total solar eclipse will hit the United States on April 8. In the meantime, there are several precautionary measures to keep in mind for the big day. (Total solar eclipse/ESA/CESAR/Wouter van Reeven/CC BY-SA IGO 3.0) from Wikimedia Commons.

A total solar eclipse is coming: here’s what to expect

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of Generative AI tools, such as Chat GPT, in writing. Sports Illustrated recently fired many of their writers for using AI in their articles, which shows how grim the future of sports journalism really is.

AI is destroying the authenticity of journalism

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024

Gardening with Gaby: Lilies Edition

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
A couple days following the Wakefield women’s flag football tryouts, the team celebrates the beginning of their first ever season. Alongside a representative from the Carolina Panthers, the team poses with their brand new uniforms.

Wake County introduces flag football league, provides unique opportunities for students

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Junior Jaya Hamilton jumps in the air, gearing up for a score at Wakefield's game against Broughton High School. Filled with the drive to win, these Lady Wolverines will stop at nothing to achieve their dreams.

Determination to improve drives Wakefield women’s basketball to victory

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
January 8, 2024
Best People of 2023

Best People of 2023

January 5, 2024
Best Trends of 2023

Best Trends of 2023

January 4, 2024
Swimmers take their positions to begin their event, in this case, the women's 100M backstroke. While this hasn't been Wakefield's strongest event, the points contributed from it have proven valuable in the team's hunt for the championship.

[Photo] Tenacity at the center of success for Wakefield swim and dive

January 10, 2024
Best TV Shows of 2023

Best TV Shows of 2023

January 3, 2024

Gardening with Gaby: Money Trees Edition

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
December 1, 2023
The Ears Tour movie has quickly become Swift's fans' new favorite documentary to watch from the artist. Here is a complete review of the movie from fellow "Swifties" here on The Howler!

Eras Tour movie review era by era

Maya Schindler, Tenley Robinson, Catherine Marley, Gaby Sciaudone, Kendall Wilson, Caroline Rhoad, Hannah Kilian, Jordan McIntyre, and Xavier Smith
November 17, 2023
Everything old is new again. Even though technology has become more and more advanced, many teenagers have drifted back to an old school way of listening to music.

Vinyl sales rise as teenagers forego streaming

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Elsa Weiner, Maya El-Kaissi, Coach Stewart, Maya Raftery, and co-captain Sophie Hanna line up for a picture at one of their matches. The close nature of this team drives the team to success both on and off the court. (Photo Courtesy of Julie Raftery)

Camaraderie shapes Wakefield women’s tennis season

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
October 16, 2023
The Lady Wolverines display their strong defensive capabilities in their September 26 game against Millbrook High School. The girls embrace the opportunity to compete against strong opponents, and have high hopes going into the rest of their conference plays.

‘We’re just good’: Wakefield women’s volleyball continues legacy with another dominant season

Gaby Sciaudone and Drake Williams
October 2, 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
This May, Wakefield's band and orchestra have been working hard to produce their final concert of the year. The concert will feature full-orchestra pieces, making the band and orchestra more unified than ever before.

Wakefield’s band, orchestra adapt to new challenges as they prepare for thrilling final concert

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
May 15, 2023
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Reality vs. Expectations of High School

Katie Spampinato, Danielle Kirschner, Gaby Sciaudone, and Seth Steiner
April 25, 2023
Where to shop to look WONDERful for Wakefield prom

Where to shop to look WONDERful for Wakefield prom

Emily Dudash, Jordan McIntyre, Gaby Sciaudone, and Danielle Kirschner
April 20, 2023

Gardening with Gaby: Orchids Edition

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Wakefield's Mindfulness Club spreads awareness to rising mental health issues in teens through this group of posters, which were created during one of their meetings. This club, along with counselors and teachers at Wakefield, are working to spread awareness and help students who may be struggling emotionally.

Wakefield counselors, teachers address mental health issues in teens

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
Stephen Sellick

Stephen Sellick

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
February 2, 2023
Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Four WHS committed athletes sit at the table on winter signing day. They are incredibly excited for what their futures hold.

For Wakefield’s committed athletes, college is only the beginning

Gaby Sciaudone and Seth Steiner
January 31, 2023
Flannels

Flannels

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
Big Dog Ranch Rescue Shelter, the largest no-kill animal rescue known to America, just opened in Alabama. This new facility provides a great deal of hope for dog lovers everywhere.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Shelter saves lives

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
In March, we set our clocks an hour forward, and in November, we set our clocks back an hour. However, the pros of daylight saving time far outweigh the cons, which is why we should switch to having daylight savings all year long.

Daylight Saving Time should be permanent

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
January 6, 2023
Students in Furches’ third-period class are captivated by the lesson. Every day, her Spanish students learn more and more from Furches, a teacher whom they find both inspirational and encouraging.

Furches travels and inspires

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
November 28, 2022
Rose Sciaudone

Rose Sciaudone

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
November 22, 2022
Staff graphic by Gaby Sciaudone

Large class sizes negatively impact students

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Wakefield's swimmers prepare to dive into the pool at the first meet of the season. The Triangle Aquatics Center's pool provides an uplifting and encouraging environment for all four teams in attendance.

Wakefield swimmers start off the season strong

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Bored in western North Carolina? Here are some fun activities you can do to explore the North Carolina Mountains

Explore the mountains of North Carolina

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
October 24, 2022

Dylan Tobias awarded Coastal Scholar Athlete

Gaby Sciaudone and Jami Ward
October 11, 2022
Varsity volleyball players huddled together on the court to prepare for their game against South Campbell. Players dominate on the court at home games.

Wakefield women’s volleyball is crushing the game

Abby Dykes and Gaby Sciaudone
October 4, 2022
TRAVIS DUNCAN, Assistant Principal

TRAVIS DUNCAN, Assistant Principal

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
September 19, 2022

Earth’s Natural Resources are Declining: We Need to Recycle and Shop Sustainably

Gaby Sciaudone, Guest Writer
February 28, 2022

Gardening with Gaby: Succulents Edition

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
January 2, 2022
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