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Standing for a group photo, Rho Kappa volunteers group together to run the Women’s History Month gallery walk in the library. “The members’ involvement was really nice to see,” Rho Kappa Vice President James Sanderson said. “I liked seeing our Rho Kappa members actively participate in community events, especially with something as important as women’s history. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Fortenberry
Walking Through Time
April 9, 2024
Robotics team 14361 holding their trophy after winning the UIL 5A State FTC competition on March 21 in Belton. “It felt amazing since we finally saw all of our hard work pay off,” junior Luyang Chen said. “Every single person on the team was overjoyed. For many, it was probably one of the best moments of the season.” Photo courtesy of Arav Neroth
Robolobos Go Loco
April 3, 2024
Holding up a visual representation of the solar system, Baylor Astronomy Professor and department head Dr. Barbara Endl, PHD. gives a presentation on the solar eclipse during DEN on March 22. Endl explained the proper safety precautions to take on April 8 when the solar eclipse passes through Williamson County. “Make sure you have the proper protection for the eyes,” Endl said. “In terms of other safety measures, if you are going to go somewhere, be prepared. For example, pack water and snacks. The travel on the way back can be very complicated because everybody goes at the same time, when the sun is out of the eclipse, everyone leaves at the same time, so there have been lots of traffic jams in the past.”
Here Comes the Sun
April 3, 2024
Walking through the tunnel created by the cheerleaders and Celebrities, senior Frances Tran smiles as the soccer team is sent off during DEN for their playoff game against Rouse tonight. Tran said the wins against Smithson Valley and Alamo Heights gave the team a morale boost to take on the Raiders tonight. “I know we were not 100% confident in those games,” Tran said. “But, Rouse is a big opponent for sure. We’re definitely going into tonight with a lot of morale [because of the previous wins].”
Crosstown Showdown
April 2, 2024
Jonathan’s Corner
March 20, 2024
Junior Abby Williams on the set of The One Act Play That Goes Wrong posing next to senior Noa Avigdor, juniors Evan Schmitt and Seth Loudenslager, and sophomore Ben Akers. “I still think that ‘The One Act Play That Goes Wrong’ has to be my favorite,” Williams said. “Its the show where I discovered my love for comedy and comedic acting, and where I found out that I have really good comedic timing, if I do say so myself. I got a round of applause in the middle of the show for a moment that I am very proud of.”
A Seasons Sensation
April 11, 2024
Posing with their “Featured Yearbook” banner, signifying that the 2022-2023 yearbook is used as an example for other yearbook classes, the yearbook team smiles at the camera. Yearbooks have been on sale for $80 all school year, with 90 left in stock. “Im really happy with this book,” content editor and senior James Sanderson said. “I think other people are going to be happy with it; all our pages look really cute. Issues are a thing, but we have them every single year and we dont let them get in the way. We work on a very, very tight schedule and theres no pushing deadlines back. It’s a lot of fun, though. It is such an amazing staff and a very engaging team. Its very fulfilling work.” Photo courtesy of Paige Hert
The Staff Behind the Spreads
April 10, 2024
Standing for a group photo, Rho Kappa volunteers group together to run the Women’s History Month gallery walk in the library. “The members’ involvement was really nice to see,” Rho Kappa Vice President James Sanderson said. “I liked seeing our Rho Kappa members actively participate in community events, especially with something as important as women’s history. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Fortenberry
Walking Through Time
April 9, 2024
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
April 9, 2024
Holding a bucket of materials in one hand and a roll of tape in another, anatomy and biology teacher Tyler Terry prepares for a lab. Terry said his proudest moments are when his students are happy to see him. “When I take my wife to a football game or something and a bunch of students want to say hi to me or they like to smile and wave and it just makes me feel good that the students are really kind and supportive of me,” Terry said. “[I’m also] proud when I see students perform really well in their extracurriculars because I can see how hard they’re working in my classes, [so] when I see that they’re also working so hard in other things. Like they’re winning band competitions or they’re getting awards for their theater productions, or I see them put on their choir shows, that’s like, wow, you guys are incredible.”
A Very Spleen-did Person
April 4, 2024
Posing with their “Featured Yearbook” banner, signifying that the 2022-2023 yearbook is used as an example for other yearbook classes, the yearbook team smiles at the camera. Yearbooks have been on sale for $80 all school year, with 90 left in stock. “Im really happy with this book,” content editor and senior James Sanderson said. “I think other people are going to be happy with it; all our pages look really cute. Issues are a thing, but we have them every single year and we dont let them get in the way. We work on a very, very tight schedule and theres no pushing deadlines back. It’s a lot of fun, though. It is such an amazing staff and a very engaging team. Its very fulfilling work.” Photo courtesy of Paige Hert
The Staff Behind the Spreads
April 10, 2024
Robotics team 14361 holding their trophy after winning the UIL 5A State FTC competition on March 21 in Belton. “It felt amazing since we finally saw all of our hard work pay off,” junior Luyang Chen said. “Every single person on the team was overjoyed. For many, it was probably one of the best moments of the season.” Photo courtesy of Arav Neroth
Robolobos Go Loco
April 3, 2024
Senior Ash Foster poses next to her project she built for to attend the San Antonio Ag Mech show. Her purple planter built for her mom earned herself a blue ribbon. “I think it was really fun to learn how to paint,” Foster said. “We used spray paint primer and then two coats of paint and I thought that was really fun. We had to clean the entire thing. We had to wire wheel it and there was still splatter after and I spent like 3 hours cleaning. I had to put a hazmat suit on with a respirator. I absolutely loved it. I feel like Im in Monsters Inc right now. All the projects were all black and the only way you could see mine was because it was purple.”
Blue Ribbon Season
April 1, 2024
Standing triumphantly with trophy in hand, the CPHS FTC Robotics team holds up their regional Motivate award. Although losing in regional semifinals, team 14361 will be moving on to compete in UIL State and FTC State. “It was the first time weve had two teams from Cedar Park make it to regionals,” Lovelace said. “Both teams made it to the playoffs which was really good. Last year we only had one team make it to regionals, so that was cool.”
FTC Robotics Teams Compete at Regionals
March 8, 2024
Reading together, juniors Ashley Blair and Amia De Leon lean over the Bible to study the chapters they have chosen to discuss as a group. Blair said that the Bible Study Club has benefitted her in many ways, and it can benefit other students as well by giving them a deeper understanding of the Bible. “This club increases the Christian community connection at our school, and provides students a place to ask questions about the Bible, pray for one another, and give each other strong, Christian-centered advice,” Blair said. “It truly makes me joyous to see the impact that this club has on some students, and encourages me to keep Christ at the forefront of my life.” Photo courtesy of Violet Harmon
The Calm in the Crazy
March 7, 2024
Catching a ball, junior Alivia Robinson plays at the Cedar Park vs Glenn game. Having played since she was 5 years old, she is dedicated to softball and has committed to UTPB for softball. “When I got my offer it took me a very long time to decide where,” Robinson said. “Softball has always been my dream for college, and UTPB is my fit. When [I committed] I knew I was going to be loved and supported.”
Swinging For Success
April 12, 2024
Junior Abby Williams on the set of The One Act Play That Goes Wrong posing next to senior Noa Avigdor, juniors Evan Schmitt and Seth Loudenslager, and sophomore Ben Akers. “I still think that ‘The One Act Play That Goes Wrong’ has to be my favorite,” Williams said. “Its the show where I discovered my love for comedy and comedic acting, and where I found out that I have really good comedic timing, if I do say so myself. I got a round of applause in the middle of the show for a moment that I am very proud of.”
A Seasons Sensation
April 11, 2024
Posing with their “Featured Yearbook” banner, signifying that the 2022-2023 yearbook is used as an example for other yearbook classes, the yearbook team smiles at the camera. Yearbooks have been on sale for $80 all school year, with 90 left in stock. “Im really happy with this book,” content editor and senior James Sanderson said. “I think other people are going to be happy with it; all our pages look really cute. Issues are a thing, but we have them every single year and we dont let them get in the way. We work on a very, very tight schedule and theres no pushing deadlines back. It’s a lot of fun, though. It is such an amazing staff and a very engaging team. Its very fulfilling work.” Photo courtesy of Paige Hert
The Staff Behind the Spreads
April 10, 2024
Holding a bucket of materials in one hand and a roll of tape in another, anatomy and biology teacher Tyler Terry prepares for a lab. Terry said his proudest moments are when his students are happy to see him. “When I take my wife to a football game or something and a bunch of students want to say hi to me or they like to smile and wave and it just makes me feel good that the students are really kind and supportive of me,” Terry said. “[I’m also] proud when I see students perform really well in their extracurriculars because I can see how hard they’re working in my classes, [so] when I see that they’re also working so hard in other things. Like they’re winning band competitions or they’re getting awards for their theater productions, or I see them put on their choir shows, that’s like, wow, you guys are incredible.”
A Very Spleen-did Person
April 4, 2024
Striding away from the Belvedere building complex, junior Addie Johnson and senior Cooper Johnson pose for a family picture in Vienna, Austria. The Johnson family lived in Austria for six years and while living there, Cooper said he enjoyed the freedom provided by public transportation. “I liked just the overall city and the public transportation,” Cooper said. “It gave me the ability to go anywhere I wanted whenever I felt like it.”
From Austria to Austin
March 24, 2024
Junior Abby Williams on the set of The One Act Play That Goes Wrong posing next to senior Noa Avigdor, juniors Evan Schmitt and Seth Loudenslager, and sophomore Ben Akers. “I still think that ‘The One Act Play That Goes Wrong’ has to be my favorite,” Williams said. “Its the show where I discovered my love for comedy and comedic acting, and where I found out that I have really good comedic timing, if I do say so myself. I got a round of applause in the middle of the show for a moment that I am very proud of.”
A Seasons Sensation
April 11, 2024
Jumping in mid air, sophomore Nabil Ismail takes the shot while being blocked by Glenn’s defense on Jan 30. Ismail was awarded Newcomer of the Year, which is given to a new varsity player across the district who is a standout. “In my first ever varsity game, I was nervous about a lot of things, the biggest was if I was going to be able to make shots in the game,” Ismail said. “I remember being nervous up until I made my first shot and then from there I felt really comfortable and confident out on the floor.”
Nabil, the Real Deal
April 5, 2024
Holding a bucket of materials in one hand and a roll of tape in another, anatomy and biology teacher Tyler Terry prepares for a lab. Terry said his proudest moments are when his students are happy to see him. “When I take my wife to a football game or something and a bunch of students want to say hi to me or they like to smile and wave and it just makes me feel good that the students are really kind and supportive of me,” Terry said. “[I’m also] proud when I see students perform really well in their extracurriculars because I can see how hard they’re working in my classes, [so] when I see that they’re also working so hard in other things. Like they’re winning band competitions or they’re getting awards for their theater productions, or I see them put on their choir shows, that’s like, wow, you guys are incredible.”
A Very Spleen-did Person
April 4, 2024
Striding away from the Belvedere building complex, junior Addie Johnson and senior Cooper Johnson pose for a family picture in Vienna, Austria. The Johnson family lived in Austria for six years and while living there, Cooper said he enjoyed the freedom provided by public transportation. “I liked just the overall city and the public transportation,” Cooper said. “It gave me the ability to go anywhere I wanted whenever I felt like it.”
From Austria to Austin
March 24, 2024
From gadgets and gizmos and everything in between, senior president Maci Tu (center) shares her experience in robotics, and what the future holds for her. “Im planning on majoring in either mechanical or electrical engineering,” Tu said. “Im hoping to do a minor in robotics or something of that sort.” Photo courtesy of Arav Neroth
Screws, Glue, and Maci Tu
March 14, 2024
Catching a ball, junior Alivia Robinson plays at the Cedar Park vs Glenn game. Having played since she was 5 years old, she is dedicated to softball and has committed to UTPB for softball. “When I got my offer it took me a very long time to decide where,” Robinson said. “Softball has always been my dream for college, and UTPB is my fit. When [I committed] I knew I was going to be loved and supported.”
Swinging For Success
April 12, 2024
Jumping in mid air, sophomore Nabil Ismail takes the shot while being blocked by Glenn’s defense on Jan 30. Ismail was awarded Newcomer of the Year, which is given to a new varsity player across the district who is a standout. “In my first ever varsity game, I was nervous about a lot of things, the biggest was if I was going to be able to make shots in the game,” Ismail said. “I remember being nervous up until I made my first shot and then from there I felt really comfortable and confident out on the floor.”
Nabil, the Real Deal
April 5, 2024
Walking through the tunnel created by the cheerleaders and Celebrities, senior Frances Tran smiles as the soccer team is sent off during DEN for their playoff game against Rouse tonight. Tran said the wins against Smithson Valley and Alamo Heights gave the team a morale boost to take on the Raiders tonight. “I know we were not 100% confident in those games,” Tran said. “But, Rouse is a big opponent for sure. We’re definitely going into tonight with a lot of morale [because of the previous wins].”
Crosstown Showdown
April 2, 2024
Jonathan’s Corner
March 20, 2024
With the ball in her possession, senior Brooker Kramer races against the opposing teams player to make it to the goal. Kramer plays high attack and the positions role is to score goals and set up the low attack to score. “I am really proud of our teamwork and overall attitude,” Kramer said. “For the most part we are all nice to each other and constructive about improving ourselves.”
Raising the Sticks
February 29, 2024
Ariana Grande released “eternal sunshine” on Mar. 8 along with a music video for her track “we can’t be friends.” With smooth instrumentals, melodic vocals and complex lyrics, I give this album a 9/10 stars.
A “Supernatural” Album
April 12, 2024
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
April 9, 2024
The British romantic drama series “One Day” released on Feb. 8 and now can be streamed only on Netflix. The series tells the journey of growing up/heartbreaking love story of a young couple. This movie would be perfect for anyone looking for a good cry.
Heartwarming, Heartache and Heartbreak
April 3, 2024
The Oscars In Review
The Oscars In Review
April 3, 2024
Released March 8, 2024, Kung Fu Panda was produced by DreamWorks Animation and is a sequel to Kung Fu Panda 3. It was directed by Mike Mitchell, with Po voiced by Jack Black and Zhen by Nora Lum (more commonly known as Awkwafina). Graphic by Jane Yermakov
With a Side of Dumplings
April 2, 2024
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
April 9, 2024
The Oscars In Review
The Oscars In Review
April 3, 2024
Dropshipping and You
Dropshipping and You
March 25, 2024
Jonathan’s Corner
March 20, 2024
DEN, a 35-minute-long free period students are given, is used in many ways for a variety of purposes. Students use this time to work on homework, make up missed tests and sometimes catch up with friends. Lots of students use DEN to run “errands,” as well, whether that means picking up an assignment from a teacher, visiting with a student teacher or asking the librarian about a tech issue. Students can no longer leave their designated classroom during DEN, even to go to the restroom.
DEN-tention for the Win
March 20, 2024
Ariana Grande released “eternal sunshine” on Mar. 8 along with a music video for her track “we can’t be friends.” With smooth instrumentals, melodic vocals and complex lyrics, I give this album a 9/10 stars.
A “Supernatural” Album
April 12, 2024
YouTube TV can be accessed on an array of devices without having to pay for a separate account.
Youtube on Televison?
April 4, 2024
The British romantic drama series “One Day” released on Feb. 8 and now can be streamed only on Netflix. The series tells the journey of growing up/heartbreaking love story of a young couple. This movie would be perfect for anyone looking for a good cry.
Heartwarming, Heartache and Heartbreak
April 3, 2024
Released March 8, 2024, Kung Fu Panda was produced by DreamWorks Animation and is a sequel to Kung Fu Panda 3. It was directed by Mike Mitchell, with Po voiced by Jack Black and Zhen by Nora Lum (more commonly known as Awkwafina). Graphic by Jane Yermakov
With a Side of Dumplings
April 2, 2024
Pictured above is Olivia Rodrigo performing “the grudge” at her “GUTS” Tour. I left this concert feeling grateful, nostalgic and just overall so happy that I had gotten to be a part of such an unforgettable experience.
Grateful All the Time
March 21, 2024
Jonathan’s Corner
March 20, 2024
“Lethal Company” skyrocketed to the top of many video game charts. A game of exploring and surviving, the best part is obviously the emotes. Always before entering, a quick dance break is key to ensuring the trip will go just right.
New Game on The Block
February 7, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor 20-21
1989 (Taylor’s Version) (Caroline & Julia’s Opinion)
February 6, 2024
Dribbling down the court, faculty captain Mark Tibbetts faces the student team in a student faculty basketball game for Blue Santa. Tibbets teaches U.S. History and was elected Captain of the faculty team for the game on Dec. 8. “I thought it would be cool for the students to see their teachers on the court,” Tibbetts said. “Building relationships, trust and memories is very important. I think it’s important that a bond is there so students feel comfortable being able to let out any hardships with their teachers.” Photo by Arav Neroth, Tracks Yearbook Staff
Take This, Teach!
January 29, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor 20-21
Jonathan’s Corner
January 28, 2024
Jonathan’s Corner
March 20, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor 20-21
The Packchat 2-14-2024
February 15, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor 20-21
1989 (Taylor’s Version) (Caroline & Julia’s Opinion)
February 6, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor 20-21
The Packchat – Jan. 24
January 31, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor 20-21
Jonathan’s Corner
January 28, 2024
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A list of 12 Christmas movies you should watch this holiday season!

The 12 Movies of Christmas

Mia Morneault, Reporter • December 6, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - again. My second personal favorite time of the year. Christmas is about the season of giving, and there is nothing more I would love to give you than my opinions...

In his documentary released on Sept. 12 on Amazon Prime Video, Philadelphia Eagles football player Jason Kelce, shows off different aspects of his life throughout the 2022-2023 NFL season. His brother, Travis Kelce, is the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, and defeated the Eagles during the last Super Bowl in February. The documentary gives insight on the popular Kelce family and provides some perspective on the struggles of being a professional athlete.

Big Reputation (Jason Kelce’s Version)

Penny Moreno, Reporter • November 16, 2023

This past weekend, my cousin and I jumped on the couch and browsed through Prime Video to see what had been recently released. Being big fans of the Dallas Cowboys, we love watching football, so when I...

Olivia Rodrigos newest album, GUTS was released in September. in All 12 songs included were rated from 1-10, and attached is my favorite lyric from each song. Graphic created by Kacey Miller

Cason’s Controversial Album Review

Cason Johnson, Reporter • November 7, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo’s new album "GUTS" has made quite a name for itself, mainly because I have to be reminded of “how good it is” every single day by my Olivia-Rodrigo-enthusiast classmates. Eventually...

A fan tradition of The Eras Tour is to make and trade friendship bracelets with other fans. At the end of the film, Swift shows her gratitude to her fans by displaying friendship bracelets to them. The Eras Tour concert film is a great way to relive the concert, experience it for the first time and have something fun to do for an afternoon.

In My Review Era

Julia Seiden, Reporter • October 30, 2023

As soon as I got that well-recognized notification that “Taylor Swift has made a post” on Instagram, I immediately clicked on it, just like I always do. When I saw that the post was announcing that...

Actor Ralph Fiennes playing British writer Roald Dahl sits in his office reading his stories to the audience. Wes Anderson’s short film series partnership with Netflix was released over the course of four days at the end of September and featured adaptations of Dahl’s stories. The office of Dahl portrayed in the film was based off of his actual office that Anderson had the opportunity to visit. Photo by Jane Yermakov

Wonder, Wistful, Whimsy and Wild

Jane Yermakov, Reporter • October 26, 2023

For the second time this year, filmmaker Wes Anderson has released a project. Partnering with Netflix, he released four movie adaptations of the beloved stories, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,”...

The app Letterboxd makes logging and reviewing movies super easy. I would be lying if I didnt say I had fun watching them. Please, give all of these movies a watch, especially Troll 2. Being the worst doesnt mean its unwatchable.

Spooky Season Smackdown

Mia Morneault, Reporter • October 24, 2023

It’s that time of year again, my personal favorite time of the year, Halloween. There are a lot of reasons why I love Halloween, the costumes, the parties, the razor blades in my apples, the community...

As part of Ben Rector’s Old Friends Acoustic Tour from 2023 to 2024, Rector made a stop in Sandy, Utah on Oct. 7. Performing in the concert were Ben Rector, Jordy Searcy, and Austin Goodloe. The concert took place in the outdoor Sandy Amphitheater with three musical instruments: the keyboard, guitar, and bass.

Extraordinary Magic

Kaydence Wilkinson, Reporter • October 18, 2023

The trunk of the car slammed shut with a resounding thump. It had been a long day climbing in the American Fork Canyon in Utah, and we were all ready to get home and shower. Our good mood, however, was...

Visiting his 17th city for his “It’s All A Blur” Tour featuring 21 Savage, Drake performs on Sep. 11 in Austin’s recently-built Moody Center.

It Truly Was All A Blur

Penny Moreno and Caroline Howard • October 6, 2023

“Beau is Afraid” is the third feature film from horror director Ari Aster, known for nail-biting films like Hereditary and Midsommar. Hhowever, unlike his previous horror-oriented films, Beau is Afraid is an odd mix between surrealist nightmare and shockingly funny comedy. With quite the mixed reception, a three hour runtime, and its status as a box-office bomb with reports of people walking out the theater, I was cautiously optimistic but had no idea what kind of wild ride I was getting myself into.

The Greatest Three-Hour Fever Dream I’ve Ever Watched

Jack Polishook, Reporter • May 24, 2023

"Beau Is Afraid" is so much to process in one sitting. Almost three hours long, this surrealist nightmare of a movie manages to combine so many emotions all at once. This movie would go from feeling downright...

Since being released by Nintendo in 1985, the Super Mario franchise has reached millions of people across the world and, according to IGN.com, has outsold every competitor in their industry. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” takes the Nintendo video game and bases a storyline off of it to create the animated film that came to theaters April 5.

It’s-a Me, Mario

Kacey Miller, Reporter • April 27, 2023

Since being released by Nintendo in 1985, the Super Mario franchise has reached millions of people across the world and, according to IGN.com, has outsold every competitor in their industry. It seems that...

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” directed by David F. Spielberg and starring Zachary Levi, released on March 17. The movie features a group of teenagers who are granted with the wizard Shazam’s power and decide to fight crime while hiding their superpowers from their parents. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the movie has grossed f $104.1 million since its release. (Heidi Williams)

High Expectations, Low Results

Heidi Williams, Reporter • April 18, 2023

Growing up, the best way my family would spend time together was at the movie theaters. No matter what genre, we booked tickets immediately. Since we moved, though, that sought-out family connection accompanying...

“Missing” is a film written and directed by Nicholas Johnson and Will Merrick, where a girl’s mother goes missing after a weekend vacation with her new boyfriend. It was released on January 20 and can be watched at multiple movie theaters as of right now. It can also be watched on Netflix, Roku, Disney+, and other streaming platforms in the future.

Where’s My Mom

Cyrus Van Sickle, Reporter • February 13, 2023

I feel like everyone has thought about their parents or other family members going missing at least once in their life. It’s bad enough that I get worried whenever they randomly go somewhere without...

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