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A leak forced the aging town pool built in the 1940s to close in 2016. Its new replacement is slated to open in early summer.

Town Pool project nears completion

Jada Caldwell, News Reporter May 5, 2018

If you love swimming, sitting by the pool and tanning in the sun, you are in luck. Holding Park Pool is currently being renovated and will be open this summer. “Opening! I’m excited about our opportunity...

Trumpeter invited to Lincoln Center

Colby Brown, Staff Reporter April 30, 2018

Senior and trumpet player T.J. Tucker has worked hard to get where he is today. Through his determination, inspiration and passion, Tucker has achieved the honor of playing at Lincoln Center. “I’ve...

Chorus instructor Julie Dale leads her second period choral students through a practice of Les Chansons des Roses. Dale is finishing her first year as the choral director.

Chorus students earn superior rating

Morgan Johnson and Sydney Savage April 28, 2018

The Advanced Chorus won the highest rating of superior and the Women's Ensemble was rated excellent at the NC Large Ensemble Music Performance Adjudication. For sophomore Eavan O’Keefe in the Advanced...

English teacher Rachel Vokally works with her second period sophomores. Vokally has taught English at WF for four years and has taught 11 years overall.

Vokally’s peers select her as Teacher of the Year

Hannah Kinstle, News Reporter April 27, 2018

This year English teacher and Intervention Coordinator Rachel Vokally won the teacher of the year award after her fourth year of teaching here. Throughout Vokally’s years of teaching, she has learned...

Students receive Military Academy nominations

Noah Pitarelli, Managing Editor April 22, 2018

Four seniors received nominations for appointments to the U.S. Military Service Acadamies from Republican Rep. George Holding in the 2nd Congressional district, which includes much of Wake County and portions...

Massey named finalist for National Merit Scholarship program

Noah Pittarelli, Managing Editor April 21, 2018

Senior Denver Massey is a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program, which rewards students with scholarships and recognition that score extremely well on their PSAT/NMSQT test. Massey felt...

Wake Up and Read book drive sends books home with elementary students

Joshua Short, Online Editor April 20, 2018

In her 1943 semi-biographical novel “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” author Betty Smith wrote, “Oh, magic hour, when a child first knows she can read printed words!” But for many Wake County children...

Student shares personal connection to Parkland shooting

Isaiah Brewer, Video News Editor March 16, 2018

While at the student walkout in support of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, freshman Karley Cosgrove read aloud the names of the victims to the silent crowd. Formerly living a half-hour away from...

An estimated 200 to 300 students attended the walk-out March 14.

Students participate in March 14 walk out to honor Parkland victims

Seventeen lives were lost Feb. 14 as a result of a school shooting in Parkland, Fla. Exactly a month later, students decided to take a stand. A voluntary walk-out took place of an estimated 200 to 300...

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