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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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After a rainy morning, the sun comes out to shine on the pumpkins at the North Wake Fire Station 2. The pumpkin patch opened Oct. 7, and with over 2,000 pumpkins, you are sure to find one to love.

Celebrate the Halloween season around Raleigh this fall

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2023

As a humid summer melds into a crisp fall, the Raleigh area is gearing up for the Halloween season. For people of all ages, this is the perfect time to experience the terrors of local haunted trails, go...

Ten iconic Halloween costumes that never go out of style

Ten iconic Halloween costumes that never go out of style

Kayla Allen, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to plan out those comedic, nostalgic and stunning costumes for this spooky season. Whether you’re bursting with ideas or struggling to find any, this...

Are you feeling the Halloween spirit this year? Take these personality quizzes all about the spookiest day of the year!

Personality quizzes: Halloween

Kendall Wilson, Co-Copy Editor October 23, 2023

With the beginning of the fall season, it’s safe to say that we’re all feeling the stress of adjusting back to our daily school and work routines after summer. However, this fall we can help you to...

What will win for the top spot? Howler’s Halloween picks for best movie!

Eight spooky movies to add to your Halloween watch-list

Tristan Lempka October 20, 2023

It's that time of year again; the weather is getting colder with the spooky breezes of Halloween upon us. It’s the perfect season to cuddle up with a blanket and watch scary movies. The Howler staff...

Clearly black cats are truly bad luck. These two couldn't make it through the night with their organs intact.

Usher in the Halloween season with these spirited houses

Sophia Fisher, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 25, 2022

Members of Wakefield Theatre Company collaborate on the set of Haunted House.  This year's 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...

The history of Jack-o-lanterns

The history of Jack-o-lanterns

Sky Morgan, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

As the temperature drops and Halloween approaches, we begin to see a familiar sight: porches lined with Jack-o-lanterns. But behind the spooky faces, lie years of history and tradition. The 18th-century...

Mainstream media has played an impact on people's costumes this spooky season. This event has brought on some old and new trends.

2022 media influences new Halloween costumes

Nara Hamburger, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

As Oct. 31 creeps nearer and nearer, many people begin to finalize what they will wear on the spooky holiday. Preparing a Halloween costume is one of the most important, and sometimes stressful, parts...

Maria Hoppough and Elijah Shore as baristas at a cafe called ¨Deadly Brews.¨

Page 13 guaranteed to thrill

Justin G Belmonte, Staff Writer October 26, 2021

As October winds down, the Wakefield High School Theatre is prepared to haunt the library with Page 13. The haunted library will be playing from Thursday, October 28th to Saturday, October 30th from 5:30...

Top 10 shows and movies to enjoy this fall

Top 10 shows and movies to enjoy this fall

Maddie Policastro and Nic Cazin October 15, 2021

Orange leaves covering the ground, large sweaters and pumpkin-spiced everything are some of the defining traits of the fall season. However, the truly best part is cuddling up under a warm blanket and...

Seven spooky books for Halloween

Seven spooky books for Halloween

Millie Monahan, Staff Writer October 5, 2021

Whether you enjoy curling up next to the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate or cowering under your covers in the middle of the night, a spooky book is always enjoyable. Either you’re perusing through...

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