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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

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....

Students volunteer in local Miracle League

     Most students are required to obtain a certain number of community service hours because of their involvement in various service clubs and organizations. Many of these students are branching out from the normal volunteer opportunities and are participating with Miracle League. This league is a baseball organization for physically and mentally challenged children, where they can come and play in a safe environment with buddies to help along the way. These buddies help the players while allowing them to play as independently as possible. Every player gets to hit the ball, run the bases and score, and each team is provided with an adult coach and at least one buddy per player. For most who participate, this league is more than an organization that provides the required hours.

     “I love helping out the kids and seeing how much joy and excitement it brings them and their families.” Hailey Grant, senior, said.

     There are no winners at the end of each game, as the league wants to support building players up rather than weighing them down with losses. These athletes get a sense of unity and teamwork they may not find elsewhere. The buddies benefit just as much, if not more than the player they are paired with.

     “I absolutely fell in love with the idea of helping kids play baseball and have fun.” Danielle Yero, senior, said. “These kids enjoy playing and laughing just like we all do. They deserve to know how it feels to hit a baseball, catch a baseball and connect with kids who have the same disabilities they do.”

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     Every person associated with Miracle League has their own reason for participating in this particular organization; community service hours, family ties, friends who volunteer, etc. However all buddies have one goal in common, to make a difference in a child’s life. This goal is what sets Miracle League apart from most other organizations.

     Along with the satisfaction of making a difference in someone’s life, there are many perks to Miracle League. Aside from community service hours buddies can receive scholarships for their volunteer work. The scholarships are not particularly substantial; however, most students agree that when saving for college, every penny counts.

     Miracle league teaches an assortment of values and morals to all players, buddies and coaches. It ultimately makes a person take a new perspective on things and their life. Once buddies participate in this program, they are in store of a long term bond between them and their player. That bond doesn’t fade away with the seasons ending.

     “I get the feeling of how much I take for granted. I remember after my first Miracle League game, I went and sat in my car after and just realized how little my issues and problems really are.” Yero, said. “These kids have lived through more hardship than I ever have or ever will, and these kids manage to go to these games with an open heart and a smile on our faces. I know how difficult just that can be for me sometimes. I get the feeling I am truly helping out someone, and it’s for a purpose.”

     Every participant can request a buddy, but for the most part it is a random pairing. Town and Country Optimist Club have already opened sign ups for the spring season.

     Every Saturday morning in the month of March when the games occur, the bonding between the player and buddy begins. Miracle League is a special organization where every person that walks off that Town and Country Field, disabled or not and leaves a better person. 

     If you are interested or know someone that is interested in joining Miracle League, visit miracle.tandcsports.org for more information.

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