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

Dropshipping and You
Dropshipping and You
Mia Morneault, Reporter • March 25, 2024

I immensely dislike the TikTok...

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
Kaydence Wilkinson, Reporter • March 24, 2024

After taxiing lazily along the...

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
Julia Seiden, Reporter • March 21, 2024

As the wax begins to drip down...

Jonathan's Corner
Jonathan Levinsky, Reporter • March 20, 2024

Jonathan goes over some of the...

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
Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2024

Students are now expected to remain...

To combat the growing price on fast food, my family uses fast food apps. There are five apps we use the most: QuikTrip, Sonic, Chick-fil-A, McDonalds and Whataburger.
Apps for Frugal Foodies
Kassidy Wilkinson, Reporter • March 15, 2024

It’s a classic scene in my family....

Kelly Gallagher Senior Column

     High school is defined in the dictionary as a school attended after elementary school or junior high school and usually consisting of grades 9 or 10 through 12, that’s a pretty simple definition if you ask me. Of course, everyone has their own opinion of how they would define these four years. Some might say they were awesome or exciting, others might say dramatic and heart breaking and then there are those who would describe them as horrifying and bleak. Then there was me, and I was indifferent about the whole experience.

     Since second semester hit this year, the reality of graduation has hit me at random times, forcing me to look back and reflect on the past four years. I’ve had about eight different best friends, most of them who I don’t speak to anymore. I’ve been on the soccer team for four years, and am the only member who stuck it out. I’ve been in 12 different clubs and organizations, most of which I joined only to improve the appeal of my college application. But really, I don’t have huge regrets about my high school experience. Yes there are a few moments I wish I could erase, but I really believe everything happens for a reason. The mistakes I made in the past have only helped me be the person I am today. Yes that sounds completely cliche but it’s the truth.

     My first word of advice, don’t take high school too seriously. Nothing that happens now is earth shattering or will matter in the next 5 years. That backstabbing best friend will ultimately get what’s coming to her. That dumb boy who broke your heart will probably end up doing nothing with his life. Karmas a witch and what goes around comes around, these sayings are true, so watch how you treat people.

     My second word of advice, don’t have expectations. If you think high school should be wonderful, it will fall flat every time. It’s not a musical, there’s no Zac Efron as leading man, star of the basketball team and the best singer in school. There’s no fairy tale relationship that is without flaws, there is no perfect high school. There is no perfect anything actually; I found that when I just sat back I had the most fun.

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     It really doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. If you want to wear t-shirts and sweats every day, go for it. Actually I encourage it. Comfort really is the way to go. High school just doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Thanks to Hollywood, people think it’s supposed to be this grand experience, when in reality, it’s just another four years out of your life that really isn’t that significant.

     Don’t get me wrong, I did have fun in high school. I have some great memories to take with me in life and have made friends that I will never forget. Just remember, it’s just high school. Have fun while you can and don’t take anything too seriously. Try and work hard so you’ll be better prepared for the future but don’t stress out, and whatever you do, learn to jump a fence.

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Kelly Gallagher Senior Column