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The Wolfpack

The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

The Wolfpack

Sitting with her friend senior Sohpia Struve at last year’s Austin City Limits Festival, senior Ava Zuniga poses for a picture under a pavilion. They are frequent attendees at ACL, an annual music festival at Zilker Park. “I would recommend seeing a bunch of people,” Zuniga said. “This past year, we camped out for Chappell [Roan] for a really long time. I think the whole point of ACL, [which] is a lot of fun, is that you can go see so many different people, even if you don’t know them. So by camping by one person, it really limits yourself from being able to go see a bunch of people.” Photo courtesy of Ava Zuniga

Setlists and Survival Kits

Guest Reporter, Mily Suarez October 2, 2025

For first-time attendees, preparing for the annual Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park (ACL) can feel overwhelming. From choosing outfits and arranging transportation to navigating what items are...

Bumping the volleyball, senior outside hitter Joy Udoye plays against Glenn on Sept. 26. They ended up taking the win, with a score of 3-0. “I’m just super proud of our team,” Udoye said. “We just put in so much hard work. I think that our state game fuels us, going into every game wanting to win.”

Setting the Bar High

Jane Yermakov, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2025

The varsity volleyball team has gone undefeated thus far in their season, bringing them to first place in the district through six games. Last season, the team made it through all district games without...

Jumping off the ground, senior linebacker Bennett Patton snatches the ball out of the air for an interception at Thursday’s game against Chaparral. Patton had two interceptions in the 56-14 victory, tying the school record for interceptions in a game. “I was just playing the game,” Patton said. “[I’m] going to go into next week, forget about it and stay humble.” Photo by Harper Chapman

Bobcat Beatdown

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 29, 2025

The varsity football team prevailed over the Chaparral Bobcats, 57-14, on Thursday night in the first game of district play. “I thought we did great,” senior running back Trae Hill said. “We fought...

Looking down at his racket, junior Hasun Nguyen hits the green tennis ball. Hasun has played tennis since he was 9 years old, and he is on the varsity team. "I feel like it’s not really appreciated in America as much, but [tennis] is a really competitive and mentally challenging sport,” Nguyen said. “I’m really level-headed and can keep my cool during a match, and that helps me play a bit better under pressure.” Photo by Kyra Cox

Making a Racket

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 26, 2025

Standing in a library at the age of 9, junior Hasun Nguyen picked up a book about tennis called “Prince of Tennis”. Little did he know, the novel would spark a lifelong interest in the sport.  “I...

The fire department came to the school after students were evacuated when smoke started coming from the ceiling of a classroom. All students and staff are safe. “All of my friends left their stuff too, so we couldn’t contact our parents, and it was stressful,” senior Brynn Fowler said. “It was scary because I didn’t know [what was going on], and I couldn’t find anyone because it was a big crowd.” Photo by Anthony Garcia

Smoked Out

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 26, 2025

Students and staff are safe after being forced to evacuate the school at around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday when smoke started coming from the ceiling of a classroom during sixth period AP Chemistry due to...

Opening their backpack, a student puts away their phone. The Texas state legislature passed House Bill 1481 this fall, which banned phones in public schools. "Hopefully we'll see more engagement and instruction in the classroom and more consistent engagement throughout the lesson,” Dean of Instruction Jennifer Colman said. “People defaulted to using their phones, so hopefully it'll be more consistent in engagement, less distraction. And I think it's good for all of us to take breaks from our phones.”

Silenced Screens

Safiye Yumusak, Reporter September 19, 2025

Phones being hurriedly stuffed into backpacks as teachers walk by, secret trips to the bathroom to text friends, or the loophole of having a MacBook -- whatever it may be, many students have been asserting...

As he sprints with the ball, senior running back Trae Hill breaks a tackle during Friday’s 35-14 loss against the Vandegrift Vipers. Hill ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns during the game. “[Scoring] was electric,” Hill said. “It always feels good to score, but the O-line did everything.”

Battle of the Bite

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 8, 2025

The varsity football team lost to the Vandegrift Vipers in a 35-14 game Friday night at Monroe Stadium.  “Everyone wants to beat Vandegrift,” senior running back Trae Hill said. “They’re our...

Clutching the ball to his chest, senior running back Trae Hill takes a handoff from junior quarterback David Cooper in last year’s 49-46 victory against Vandegrift. This year, Cedar Park plays Vandegrift Friday at Monroe Stadium, with both teams entering the game at 0-1. “[There were] a lot of good things but also some bad things that we could work on,” Cooper said after last week’s loss. “Our offense is going to keep on working and so is our defense. We’re going to be a different team next week.”

Preparing for the Pit

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 3, 2025

The varsity football team will take on the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday at Monroe Stadium after a 52-35 defeat against Harker Heights Aug. 29. Both teams head into the rivalry game at 0-1 after Vandegrift...

After making a catch, junior receiver Brayden Jahns runs towards the end zone, dodging defenders at the football game against Harker Heights on Friday. Jahns scored a touchdown in the game, which the Timberwolves lost 52-35. “It was during crunch time,” Jahns said. “We needed a score, so I made sure I got to the end zone.”

A Knight to Remember

Skyler King, Assistant Editor September 2, 2025

The football team opened the season with a loss to Harker Heights, 52-35 at home Friday night. The Timberwolves started off strong with a touchdown less than two minutes into the first quarter. By the...

Captain Signing Out

Captain Signing Out

Kyndall Johnson, Guest Reporter May 22, 2025

Senior Mia Caldwell started dancing in middle school, and has been in dance ever since. She tried out for Celebrities in her freshman year to be a rookie and made the team. Caldwell was a line member and...

Holding his opponent to the mat, senior Max Brandt wrestles through the semifinals at Doc Hess, placing first. Brandt has been wrestling for 14 years and after qualifying for state sophomore and junior year he placed third in the 2025 UIL Boys State Championship . “Stepping onto the mat at state, I tried to remember to stick to my good stuff and don’t try new things,” Brandt said. “I had to remember to use the tools and moves I’ve practiced since I was four and I know I can do perfectly. Winning my last match at state, it didn't hit me that I just wrestled my final high school match, but I was happy I ended my high school career with a victory.” Photo courtesy of Max Brandt

Path to the Podium

Willa Pursley, Guest Reporter May 22, 2025

Eleven grueling hours into the second day of the tournament, after countless hours spent cutting weight, whistles screaming, coaches shouting, he steps on the mat to check in for his final match of high...

With her varsity jacket wrapped around her shoulders, senior Charlotte Adair smiles for her senior photos. She will attend the University of Texas at Austin with a major in theater and dance, specifying in stage management. “There's only so many regional and big productions out there, but the opportunities that I hopefully will be able to receive are going to be really awesome, fingers crossed,” Adair said. “We are very lucky at Cedar Park High School to be able to do so many shows and have a pretty good budget for most of them, but then you go and see Broadway shows and they have crazy projections and moving set pieces. The possibility of being able to help with that is something that I'm very much looking forward to.”
Photo by Melissa McKinney

The Final Cue

Jane Yermakov, Assistant Editor May 22, 2025

Sending out rehearsal schedules, checking attendance, calling cues for lighting and scenic changes during shows is all in a day's work for head stage manager and Thespian President senior Charlotte Adair....

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