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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

Over the past couple years, prom dresses have noticeably changed from attention-grabbing to more understated. Is this new era of simplistic gowns a threat to prom’s long held prestige, or is it merely a more eco-friendly way for today’s teenagers to express themselves?

Prom dress trends evolve: is simple the new way to go?

Kendall Wilson, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2025

Prom is around the corner, but its air of extravagance is seemingly not. All over social media, over the top prom dresses are out in lieu of a more casual, brunch-like dress. This is, of course, the exact...

Prom is right around the corner for Wakefield students: it's time to dress up and have a fun time. Take these personality quizzes to gain some insight into the night.

Personality quizzes: prom

Kendall Wilson and Yusha Ahsan May 15, 2025

For juniors and seniors, prom season is one of the most exciting times of the year. Teenagers get to dress up to the nines and have fun celebrating their high school experiences. Whether or not you’ll...

Prom is getting close, and it's time to start thinking about where to take your photos!

Picture perfect pictures for prom night

As the prom season continues to blossom, we all want the best pictures to make our outfits stand out and so we can hold on to the memory of this year's prom. With all the stresses that come along with...

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

LUX SALON 8470 Honeycutt Rd #106, Raleigh, NC 27615 and 8377 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 Are you looking for a friendly, professional and modern salon that will leave you feeling gorgeous and looking...

Top 10 perfect prom eats

Top 10 perfect prom eats

As prom quickly approaches, the night can’t begin without a delicious meal. Below we have compiled a list of the best places to eat for the night of prom, all relatively close to the Marriott City Center.  The...

Annually, before school begins, student council members have a retreat to become familiar with each other. They play games and participate in actives to connect with one another.

Wakefield student council plans to connect student body

Jami Ward, Staff Writer January 9, 2023

Many students don’t realize that Wakefield High School’s student council is responsible for planning exciting events that make Wakefield what it is. For example, homecoming week, the homecoming dance,...

Inspiration for prom 2022: enchanted forest

Inspiration for prom 2022: enchanted forest

Kaylee Jacobs, News Editor March 31, 2022

Struggling with ideas for this spring's enchanted forest prom? Check out this Pinterest board to get inspiration for color schemes, jewelry, makeup and more! Click here for the enchanted forest Pinterest...

A student struggles to focus on online assignments and grades.

The pandemic that changed high school

Daijah DeForge, Sports Editor May 11, 2020

Coronavirus. The pandemic that demolished any sense of normalcy in 2020. Many schools have taken action against its spread by closing their doors. This has changed everything for high school students...

A girl's guide to serving looks at prom

A girl’s guide to serving looks at prom

Emma Finn and Khaki McCrabb May 15, 2017
Every attendee aspires for a spectacular, magical night at prom, and it all begins with the outfit. Countless hours are spent choosing a prom dress, pairing accessories, touching up your hair-do and perfecting winged eyeliner. Hopefully this article helps you find some inspiration whether it be to decide on that latest style of a flowy dress or to show some self-expression through bold colors.
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