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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...

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

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor • May 15, 2023

On May 16, Wakefield High School’s (WHS) orchestra and band will perform their final concert of the school year. The two groups plan to excite the audience with songs from movies, full-orchestra pieces...

Bucket list ideas for this 2023 summer

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer • May 4, 2023

Raleigh’s best places to get your hair and nails ready for prom

Abby Dykes, Katie Spampinato, Jami Ward, and Kendall Wilson • April 20, 2023

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...

Wakefield’s stunt team flips into their debut season

Nara Hamburger and Yusha Ahsan, Staff Writer and Co Opinion's Editor • April 17, 2023

Now introducing… the Wakefield stunt team. With a new coach, these sixteen Wolverines have been consistently working alongside each other for five weeks, always putting in their best efforts. The girls...

New women’s lacrosse coach clears players to the goal

Sophia Fisher and Kendall Wilson • April 13, 2023

On Dec. 8, 2022, Wakefield High School’s women’s lacrosse team brought on a new coach. Coach Sasha Mohar, or as the team now calls her, Coach Mo, has taken on the task of leading her team through a...

Comedy Corner with Katie

Katie Spampinato, Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

Collaborative spaces around Wakefield provide students with stress-free zones

Maya Schindler, Staff Writer • March 13, 2023

When we think of school, we tend to think about the solo tests and classwork we do to strengthen our education, and one thing school requires is immense focus and attention. This requirement is not always...

Wakefield counselors, teachers address mental health issues in teens

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor • February 28, 2023

In the wake of rising mental health concerns in teens, counselors, teachers, coaches and Wakefield’s Mindfulness Club have implemented new ways to help students who are struggling emotionally. Juniors...

Abigail Weaver

Yusha Ahsan, Co-Opinions Editor • February 27, 2023

Abigail Weaver is a diligent and involved junior who is passionate about helping and educating others about the environment. Creating and leading the Forces of Nature Club, which aims to improve the...

Digging into the bond of Wakefield High School’s wrestling team

Tristan Lempka and Maya Schindler • February 9, 2023

Wakefield High School’s wrestling team is not quite what you would expect for a sport that is seen as very solitary. From the outside, wrestling is perceived as a very individual sport that consists...

Wakefield swim dives into a successful season

Nara Hamburger and Yusha Ahsan • February 7, 2023

As winter sports push through the season, athletes and coaches strive to accomplish their personal and team goals. While swimming may be a team sport, it is also heavily focused on self-improvement. Wakefield...