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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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Four-day school weeks are the buzz as of late, especially among high school students. Their reimplementation would significantly improve the school system as a whole.

Is the four-day school week worth it?

Abby Zimmerman, Co-Opinions Editor October 23, 2024

As a high school student, I often find myself burnt out by the end of a long week, the intensity of the last five days leaving me exhausted. Despite having additional time to rest over the weekend, I often...

The Wakefield Student Council gathers around the commons glowing with school spirit. They eagerly await the events of the 2024-2025 school year. (Photo Courtesy of Wakefield Student Council)

Student Council revs up for an impactful school year

Kendall Wilson and Gabriel Linnan September 25, 2024

Wakefield High School’s Student Council is setting out to get the student body pumped for this new school year. Taking lessons from years prior, they are committed to testing new ideas to promote school...

The Wakefield sports medicine team poses for a photo after being awarded the Safe Sports School Award. The award recognizes the hard work the students have put into the program.

Sports medicine team receives the Safe Sports School Award

Nara Hamburger, Student Life Editor April 30, 2024

Students at Wakefield High School are given the special opportunity to obtain first-hand athletic medical experience both on and off the field. This year, Wakefield received the Safe Sports School Award...

 AP classes are a fantastic way for students to expand their knowledge and even gain college credit while in a high school setting. However, these rigorous courses are not a walk in the park and should be selected thoughtfully.

AP students, teachers share advice for success in advanced courses

Catherine Marley, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor March 19, 2024

As Wakefield students begin class registration for the 2024-2025 school year, many are choosing to enroll in their first advanced placement classes. Advanced placement classes, commonly referred to as...

With winter break over, students are now preparing for their upcoming finals. With this, a question is raised about whether finals should be moved to before winter break or not.

Should the timing of finals be shifted?

Yusha Ahsan, Co-Copy Editor January 11, 2024

As Wakefield High School's first semester comes to a close, finals approach students with full force, raising the question amongst students and staff: should finals be before or after winter break? Currently,...

The creative writing club meets in the library. The club practices writing and diligence in preparation of a career in authorship.

The Wakefield writers of NaNoWriMo

Tristan Lempka, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

Every November since 1999, many writers of all ages participate in National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. In 2022, over 400,000 writers participated in this competition, after which the...

The Wakefield band practices outside in preparation for their Homecoming performance. The brass section gets ready for both playing and marching.

Wakefield band marches to homecoming

Tristan Lempka and Tenley Robinson September 28, 2023

Tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 29, the Wakefield band will perform for the school at the Homecoming football game. The band cultivates a nostalgic feeling when the halftime show begins and the audience can hear...

Wondering which after school club you should join, or which member of The Howler staff you are? Take these fun personality quizzes to find out!

Personality quizzes: Wakefield

Kendall Wilson and Yusha Ahsan May 22, 2023

Whether you are a student or a teacher at Wakefield High School, or if you are neither and just love The Howler, these personality quizzes will be sure to boost your school spirit! Each quiz is specifically...

The bulletin board outside of Wakefield High School's Student Services repping a Black History Month tapestry to show Black pride.

Wakefield High School shows Black pride through month-long Black History celebrations

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2023

Every February, the United States and Canada celebrate Black History Month. This month serves as a celebration of Black culture and history while highlighting the contributions of civil rights leaders...

Students cross the street to get to Schoolhouse Street by foot, while some students also depart in their cars. This is what you'll find in the intersection of Wakefield Pines Drive, Schoolhouse Street and the school's driveway on a typical Wednesday afternoon.

Over student drivers and crossing the street: a traffic light needs to be installed outside Wakefield

Seth Steiner, Staff Writer December 13, 2022

Every morning, thousands of students attend school at Wakefield. Many students walk to school, some are driven in carpool, others take the bus and many upperclassmen drive themselves. While transportation,...

Tayce Todd

Tayce Todd

Jami Ward, Staff Writer November 29, 2022

Going through a bumpy path can lead us to find concrete roads. This is a lesson, Tayce Todd, a freshman, knows to be true. When she went through a rough patch in her life, she discovered a newfound...

Levi Siler

Levi Siler

Tristan Lempka, Staff Writer November 18, 2022

Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Levi Siler, a senior, to discuss the relationships that have made an impact on him. And, how they have affected his life trajectory.  I asked him...

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