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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

Since the beginning of time women have always been one step behind. In professional sports the unfair treatment females endure is striking. It is time to step up in the world of athletics and address the issues that make women and mens sports differ.

It’s time to start taking women’s sports seriously

Caroline Rhoad, Sports Photography Editor January 9, 2024

In recent years, there has been growing recognition in the importance of women's sports and how they are perceived. While notable progress has been made in promoting gender equality, women’s sports still...

Carolyn Reitz (right) stands with the 2016 women's golf team for Wakefield High School's yearbook. Reitz is a reason most of these women were able to go to college for golf.

Carolyn Reitz: The untold story of fighting for women’s athletics

Nic Cazin and Sophia Fisher February 13, 2023

Women’s sports are a staple in high schools around the Triangle, from basketball to volleyball. Yet not even 30 years ago, this wasn’t the case. In the mid-1990s, Wakefield’s golf coach Carolyn Reitz...

Varsity volleyball players huddled together on the court to prepare for their game against South Campbell.  Players dominate on the court at home games.

Wakefield women’s volleyball is crushing the game

Abby Dykes and Gaby Sciaudone October 4, 2022

The 2022-2023 volleyball season has been nothing short of successful for the Lady Wolverines. Their record is 12-5, and they are currently undefeated at home. While some teams would credit this success...

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