The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School

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

With changes due to COVID-19, students are now expected to complete a series of virtual assignments and attend meetings as needed. Given the status quo, academic learning has been modified to better fit the variety of situations students are in. “For the most part, and for the majority of the students I would say [that they are meeting expectations],” AP Human Geography and AP Seminar teacher Cassandra Gray said. “I teach both AP Human Geography and AP Seminar and AP Exams are still happening, so there is a lot of review and prep work going into the next few weeks. For the most part, [the] majority of the students are completing the assignments as they are intended and are trying their best on them in order to get accurate feedback.

Teaching Blues

Ruchi Sankolli, Reporter May 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all people equally, from closed schools to confinement at home. Although the response towards this unfortunate disaster is common, the ways people have been affected...

Smiling, senior Lindsay Doves poses for the camera. Dove has played eight theatre roles in her high school career, all varying in genre. However her favorite was Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. “I got to perform as a character I wouldn’t normally play,” Dove said. “Altering my appearance and personality was probably the most difficult part of playing Elle Woods. I prepared by seeking constructive criticism from my directors and walked in heels for the entirety of rehearsal to get used to Elle’s energy.” 

Taking the Lead

Estefani Rios, Editor-in-Chief May 22, 2020

As the curtains rise, she checks for all her props and costumes one last time and takes a deep breath. When she walks out of the wings and as steps on stage, she transforms into Dorothy or Ursula or Ambrosia...

Posing in character, senior Nathan Wright helps to promote the musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder on Jan. 17. “I love performing and I basically never left the stage for this production, Wright said, It was really a dream come true to be able to perform with such incredible people for such incredible people. The whole experience was life changing.”

Pursuing Voice

Ximena Martinez, Guest Reporter May 21, 2020

From the moment he could sing, get on stage, be the class clown, or catch people’s attention, senior Nathan Wright has been passionate about performing. Wright has performed on many stages, but his...

Demonstrating the start of a front choke defense, owner of The Mat and instructor Alec Rains teaches a defensive options class. This class is all about the fundamentals of Krav Maga, or self-defense, and is a great opportunity to begin learning specialized techniques and training the mind. “[Self-defense is] the foundations of what we call “life skills” that build character and good habits for living,” Rains said. “[These] life skills develop into awareness of the self and those around us. Having knowledge in protecting yourself physically plays a part [in training self-defense], but the actual reality of needing any physical skills to the degree we practice is nearly 100% avoidable.”

The Next Trending Elective

Ally JohnPress, Reporter May 20, 2020

On a day to day basis, many people face threats they aren’t even aware about. A person of any age, gender, or status is susceptible to harm in today’s social climate. As much as it is beneficial to...

Senior Tiras Parker-Pie runs the two mile race in the teams first track meet of the season on Feb. 6. The team got first place in the meet against Rouse. This was one of the few races I was able to participate in before quarantine, but I still gave it my all, Parker-Pie said. I will be committing soon to run in college which I am very excited about and hope to take this sport as far as I can.

Running Cross The Country

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter May 20, 2020

Making varsity cross country is never easy, especially when it’s on as competitive of a team as Cedar Park. That’s why senior Tiras Pie had to fight in order to cement himself as an integral part of...

Seniors Iriyana Lipkin and Mallory Ramos show school spirit at the first white-out football game of the season in August. Ramos said that moments like these mean everything to seniors looking back on their high school experience and to the year that was left unfinished. I look forward to any chance we have to celebrate all we’ve been through and to be able to do it together,” Ramos said.

Senior Slump: The Favorable, The Dreadful and The Disheartening

Addie Dawson, Reporter May 19, 2020

This 2020 school year is the most unique year that many of us have ever lived through, with a global pandemic breaking out right before school let out for spring break on March 13. Little did the students...

Holding up a Timberwolf, senior Romeela Kar shows her school spirit during the homecoming game against Cinco Ranch. Kar said she has never missed a football game during her senior year of high school due to her being a dance and cheer manager and being the football teams’ photographer. “I love CP football because of how it brings our entire community together,” Kar said. “Nights like the spring game are my favorite because the entire community comes out to support the T-Wolves.”

Behind the Screen

Aja Steiner, Guest Reporter May 19, 2020

Senior year is the year to make your final memories, decide what college you are going to, and some seniors start to lose motivation to finish school. However, senior Romeela Kar kept herself busy all...

Senior Marlowe Lynch plans on attending Texas A&M University on a pre-med path after taking a three-year course at CP with training to become CNA certified.  “I got to see lots of cool things that many people don’t see until nursing or medical school,” Lynch said. “I learned that I really do want to go into the medical field, even more than before I joined this class.”

She Be-lungs in Healthcare

Shelby Lee, Guest Reporter May 18, 2020

For years, senior Marlowe Lynch knew she wanted to someday work in the medical field. Now, soon to graduate high school, Lynch has acquired experience in medical workplaces. During her sophomore year...

Julia Meyer and Kendee West practice social distancing while having their own senior prom at The Oasis. “My sweet family helped me get ready and my sister took pictures of me and my best friend Julia and we just talked and laughed,” West said. “It wasn’t exactly how I imagined senior prom, but I was happy that I could still spend time with my best friend even from 6 feet apart.”

Senior Prom, Quarantine Style

Ava Caldwell, Reporter May 18, 2020

As more and more plans have been canceled at the end of the year, some seniors have become more creative with their plans, including prom.  Seniors Julia Meyer and Kendee West decided to throw...

Posing for senior pictures, senior Cally Hall describes her excitement to continue her 16 year dance journey at Texas A&M. “I decided A&M was best for me partially because it’s the only school in Texas with a dance science degree, but I also was really excited about being part of the massive Aggie network,” Hall said. “People are connected all over the world because they’re Aggies, and I am super excited to be joining and carrying on that tradition.”

Passion Driven Future

Ava Caldwell, Reporter May 15, 2020

At two years old she was already dancing. By second grade she was competing. Now a senior, Cally Hall became one of the 20 people in the nation to be accepted into the Texas A&M Dance Science Program.  Hall...

Author Ransom Riggs released the fifth book of Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children on Jan. 14.

Book Review: “The Conference of Birds”

Morgan Kasel, Reporter May 15, 2020

After over a year of waiting, author Ransom Riggs released his book “The Conference of Birds” on Jan. 14. This is the fifth book in the “Peculiar Children”series, but it is obviously not the last. “Miss...

Having joined choir in the second semester of his junior year, senior Ryan Sawicki does not let anything hold him back in pursuing what he loves to do. “Joining choir completely changed my high school experience,” Sawicki said. “Having something to work towards was really exciting and it finally felt like I had a purpose. On top of that, I made so many new amazing friends and memories in the time I was in choir that I’ll always cherish.”

Singing Sawicki

Emily Mahoney, Reporter May 14, 2020

From tenor to soprano, the sweet melodies of the CPHS choir have not always been a part of senior Ryan Sawicki’s life, but coming together as one unified chorus with fellow passionate performers, in...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

Comments on The Wolfpack must be approved before posting.
All The Wolfpack Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
The student newspaper and broadcast of Cedar Park High School
Recent Stories