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By: Sophie Gubler East Wake Academy STEM teacher Taleena Sines hopes more funding will target STEM programs, especially those for young women. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is usually a class dominated by boys. Sines is hoping to change that. Sine's passion for STEM began when she was a young girl. One day, she was in class when a tornado touched down near her school. Sines thought of tornadoes as “monsters” and storm tracker

By: Reese Butler and Aiden Lynch National Teacher Appreciation Week ran from Monday, May 4th, to Friday, May 8th this year. But for Alison Johnson, Executive Director of the East Wake Academy Eagle Foundation, preparation for this celebratory week began months in advance. Around February, she laid out the theme for Teacher Appreciation Week and set specific engagement goals. “What we really want to do is make sure teachers and staff feel valued, while also building communi

By Carley Timerlake Coming off a successful baseball season, senior captain of the team, Dexter Benton, believes one of the team's biggest strengths is its leadership. Though there are six seniors, Benton also believes the juniors have a lot to offer, especially junior Robbie Johnston “He plays plays a major role in guiding the team, Benton said. He also added that Johnston is always reminding his fellow upper classmen that they are setting the example, so they should “provid

By: Ava Murray East Wake Academy hopes to add four new athletic fields to its campus by 2030. At the moment, the fields will be used for baseball and softball. The land is approximately located behind the current maintenance shed. According to athletic director Bradley Bowman, the project will benefit both the school and the Zebulon community by creating shared spaces for athletics. The arrangement would allow the school to host earlier practices and games, while Zebulon

By: Ava Brantley Juniors: Owen Walls, Kayla Johnson, and Samson Obe are looking classy in their pictures. With being involved with East Wake Academy’s prom for over 20 years, Emily Massey looks forward to seeing the students' faces when they walk into the Mardi Gras themed venue; “they all look so beautiful and handsome.” “ I have planned every prom in the last 10 years, so it gets easier,” says Massey. Starting early and being flexible were two things that kept the event su

By: Emily Castaneda The East Wake Academy Middle School golf team “exceled” through the season with a 2-3 record as of April 21, said 8th grader Kody Egan. “We’ve had a great season with great teamwork so far, he added. This season, Kody said he has worked with his team to improve by “critiquing others” and helping them “fix” what needs to be fixed.” Cooper Thorson swinging his club. Kody says his favorite match so far is the match where they played at Pasca

Written By: Emerson Morris and Travian Holloway Whitney Woolard “I want to make a difference in children’s lives.” That’s the mindset new middle school health and P.E. teacher Whitney Woolard brings to East Wake Academy, and it’s clear her goals go far beyond the gym. For Woolard, P.E. isn’t just about being physically active, but it’s about “sowing good seeds” and creating an environment where students feel excited to come to school. She hopes to build strong connections, h

By: Mayeline Hairo Everyone loves a book fair. As the air fills with enthusiastic chatter, students prepare to browse and purchase books and trinkets to their liking. As students build up this excitement, they create wish lists of books they would like to purchase. Elementary students reading at the book fair. This is Elizabeth Barnhill’s 27th year in coordinating the book fair. For elementary and middle school students, Barnhill said they gravitate towards graphic novels l

By: Emanuel Torres-Diaz The Middle School Girls’ soccer team's success at East Wake Academy reflects both individual growth and team growth, team members believe. “When Hadley, Bella, and Amalia scored, the whole team was so happy that we had won our first match,” recalls 8th grader Sephora, referencing a game early in the season. Gabriella Murillo kicking a penalty shot. This highlights “the shared excitement and unity among players,” said 6th-grade Sarah Johnson,

By: Ellington Butler Kelann Hawkins defends the ball from the opposing player. Despite having a couple of players sidelined with injuries, East Wake Academy’s Varsity Women’s Soccer team keeps plugging along. Team member Ainsley Ide, a freshman, still sees a lot of positives for the team. “We’ve gotten a lot closer, and we have a great coach encouraging us to improve daily, said Ainsley, adding that because of their dedication, improvement has been seen across the board. Ev

By: Maya Rodriguez Mason Brantley playing for Team Luekiemia. On April 23rd, East Wake Academy's gym was full of positive energy, competitiveness, and purpose. Seniors Ava Brantley and Emerson Morris, founders of the Cancer Awareness club, along with adviser Leigh Ann Lane, hosted their third annual Volleybros event. “The club has turned into a powerful movement," said Emerson. Volleybros is not just a simple win-or-lose volleyball game. Volleybros features multiple