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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

Cellphones placed in the commonly used holders. This is one of two commonly used methods to enforce the cellphone policy.

Wakefield High School pushes to be phone-free

Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer October 18, 2024

Throughout the United States, schools are implementing new phone policies with Wakefield following suit in its new phone policy. This year, the newest policy enforces that students do not have phones on...

Wakefield's Flag Football team outplayed the competition and won the County Championship in the 2023/24 season, their first season as a team. (Photo courtesy of Wakefield's Flag Football team)

Wakefield’s flag football team strives for another winning season

Gabriel Linnan, Co-Opinions Editor October 15, 2024

This fall, Wakefield High School’s flag football team is looking to make a name for themselves. As of last year, the girls shined both on and off the field. The flag football team’s first season went...

Senior Sierra Royalty prepares to serve the ball against her Knightdale opponent. Royalty's years of practice allow her to precisely aim the tennis ball.

Wakefield women’s varsity tennis serves up success in academics, athletics

Caroline Rhoad, Sports Editor October 9, 2024

This fall, Wakefield women's varsity tennis team is working to excel both in the classroom and on the court. With a team record of 5-8 and solid solo performances, it is clear that the girls display a...

The cheer and dance teams pose together before performing at a Friday night football game. The theme was neon out. (Photo Courtesy of the Wakefield Dance Team)

Cheer, dance spin into homecoming week

Yusha Ahsan and Jackie Regan October 8, 2024

With homecoming week starting on Oct. 7, the cheer and dance teams are putting in the work to prepare performances for the pep rally and the homecoming football game that will spark school spirit amongst...

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 time has come for Wakefield High School to prepare for the upcoming Homecoming dance on Oct. 12. Wakefield’s Student Council is working diligently to make for a memorable Homecoming dance this fall.  The...

Top row, from left to right: Stella Tekotte, Bella O'Janpa, Allison Lazzari
Bottom row, from left to right: Camryn Ledwith, Jessica OBerto

New Wakefield clubs focus on helping the community

Caroline Rhoad and Elana Ruff October 1, 2024

This year, Wakefield has a variety of new clubs looking to make an impact on the community. One Love Club, UNICEF, Operation Smile and Women’s Coalition of Wakefield are among these that have recently...

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...

Two of Wakefield High School's retiring teachers, Paul Orsett and Edward Lavan, will undoubtedly leave a mark on our community. They use their extensive teaching experience to pass on wisdom to upcoming teachers.

Retiring teachers leave behind an indelible mark on the Wakefield community

Kendall Wilson and Yusha Ahsan June 3, 2024

As the 2024 school year comes to a close, two of Wakefield High School’s beloved teachers prepare to retire. As they move forward with the next chapters of their lives, they leave behind not just their...

The flyers of the stunt team pose as they are lifted off the ground by their strong bases.

Flying high: Wakefield stunt team preps for conference

Yusha Ahsan and Kayla Allen May 3, 2024

With the end of the season right around the corner, Wakefield stunt team works hard with one another to prepare for their upcoming conference championship. The team has a strong dynamic that enables them...

Members from the team pose for a photo after they secured conference with a win. (Photo courtesy of James Doyle)

Driving success: men’s golf team soars to regionals

Kendall Wilson and Levi Holland May 1, 2024

After a third conference victory on April 16, Wakefield’s varsity men’s golf team once again caps their season by preparing for May’s regionals. The opportunity to participate in regionals is exciting...

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