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The student news site of Wake Forest High School

Forest Fire
The student news site of Wake Forest High School

Forest Fire
Mayla Gilliam

Mayla Gilliam, Managing Editor

Mayla is a senior and is currently serving her third year on the Forest Fire staff. In addition to being editor-in-chief, she is the President of Juniorette Club, Treasurer of the Leo Club, as well as many other extracurricular activities.

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Juniors Hailey Germann (left) and Rachel Cheeseman (right) perform during the May 11 dance concert. Cheeseman favors lyrical and contemporary dance while Germann cites modern dance as her favorite.

[Photo] Students, teacher find joy through dance

Jordan Nolan and Riley Saunooke
June 4, 2018
JPA Representative addresses the JROTC leadership. These cadets led the brigade to a Gold Star rating.

JROTC excels during JPA inspection

Mayla Gilliam, Editor in Chief
February 24, 2018
The fate of the game rests in their hands

The fate of the game rests in their hands

Mayla Gilliam, Editor in chief
April 28, 2018

Star Wars The Last Jedi review

Mayla Gilliam and Isaiah Brewer
February 12, 2018
Town Commissioner Jim Thompson with his portrait. Thompson is running for Mayor in the 2017 election.

Mayoral Candidate Jim Thompson looks for election

Mayla Gilliam, Editor
November 4, 2017
4 views of America

4 views of America

Mayla Gilliam, Managing Editor
February 8, 2017
The Holding Park Pool measures at 50 meters. It will remain empty until the summer of 2018.

Town sees $2.5 million pool expansion for summer 2018

Mayla Gilliam, Managing Editor
February 8, 2017
Students and teachers reminisce on Christmas memories

Students and teachers reminisce on Christmas memories

Mayla Gilliam, Managing Editor
December 21, 2016
Students Respond to the HB2 Act

Students Respond to the HB2 Act

Mayla Gilliam, Lifetime Editor
April 27, 2016

The modern Antebellum south

Mayla Gilliam, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2016
Star Wars Episode VII generates anticipation

Star Wars Episode VII generates anticipation

Mayla Gilliam
December 18, 2015
New version of SAT to be administered to students

New version of SAT to be administered to students

Mayla Gilliam, Life Editor
November 18, 2015
The girls' cross country team pose at the NCHSAA regional meet Oct. 31. The girls took the last qualifying slot from Broughton to be able to attend the state meet Nov. 7.

Girls’ cross country takes 9th at states

Mayla Gilliam, Life Editor
November 14, 2015
Senior Trelek Jones, who placed 1st for the Cougars at the Cap-8 conference meet, is cheered on by JV teammates in the closing stretch of the race.

[Photo] XC teams place highest in nine years at Cap-8 meet

Connor Cochrance, co-sports editor
October 28, 2015
Band excels at first two competitions of the season

Band excels at first two competitions of the season

Mayla Gilliam
October 13, 2015
Trentini stadium ready for fall season sports in Aug. 2015.

Athletics fields repaired over the summer

Mayla Gilliam, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2015
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