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

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

Heidi Williams, Reporter April 1, 2024

The sounds of sparks flying and metal hitting the floors is a daily occurrence in the welding classroom. Students scamper around, asking for help or even showing off their projects as they prepare for...

Setting up for her kick, junior and varsity forward, Meredith Koltz, swings her leg for the goal she is about to score. The varsity team is currently 7-2-1 and plays Buda Hays tonight on the home field at 7:15 p.m. “I think this team is full of amazing individuals who all have the same goal of wanting to compete with the best and play our best soccer,” Koltz said. “I have high expectations for this team and I know with our chemistry and worth ethic we can get just about anything accomplished.” Photo by Caroline Howard

A Prodigy Since Birth

Heidi Williams, Reporter February 27, 2024

Steam from the players rises up into the dark sky as the game continues. The ball gets thrown into the air, heading straight towards the huddle of players. One distinct player runs straight through, stealing...

Gazing into each others eyes, juniors Lauren Small and Mitchell Allen-Barnhart pose for homecoming dance photos. The two met in their eighth grade science class, and a couple years later they started dating. “I would say Valentine’s is definitely more special with a boyfriend because I get to buy him stuff and be super excited to give it to him,” Small said. “I also get to be surprised by what he’s getting me.” Used with permission by Lauren Small

Love is in the Air

Heidi Williams, Reporter February 14, 2024

High school relationships are like no other. Friends giggling in the hallway about their crushes and sharing stories at the lunch table start becoming a common occurrence once February hits. Some students...

“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

Heidi Williams, Reporter February 7, 2024

Hearing friends scream from across the railings becomes a typical occurrence almost every new landing. Out of the ordinary and exciting are the words to describe this new game, which puts players in these...

At the customized field, the teams huddle and congratulate each other after both winning. No scores are kept, and no rules are implemented, but at the end of the day, everyone comes out victorious. “The thing about miracle league is that it is not so self serious, it’s just for fun,” coach and CP Alum Lauren Kriss said. “Theres a huge emphasis on bonding. You know, when I 
coach, Im not over there yelling that they shouldve thrown the ball to third base. Its all about cheerleading and making people feel like they’re on a team.” Photo courtesy of Austin Miracle League, used with permission

The Next Inning

Heidi Williams, Reporter December 20, 2023

Two runners on base, two outs, bottom of the ninth and a tied ball game. The outfielders are playing duck, duck, goose, and first and second base are playing catch. A coach strides to the pitcher's mound...

In order to hide their phone from other people, they will lower their hand and place it near the steering wheel. At night, people sometimes lower their brightness just so others can’t tell whether they are really on it or not. Even though people have come up with many different ways to text and drive, the fact that there are different ways is just depressing.

Put It Down

Heidi Williams, Reporter October 2, 2023

It's at every stoplight that I see a driver on their phone. It seems almost essential for them. Whether the phone is set between the drivers legs or being held up by a phone holder, the small device always...

Striking a pose in front of the Tiger-Rock Martial Arts National Championship banner, junior Brooklyn Collinsworth shows off her flexibility and blue belt. The tournament was held at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio from July 20-23. “I end[ed] up getting bronze in the overall board breaking competition,” Collinsworth said. “My opponents were much older and had a lot more experience.”

A Different Kind of Art

Heidi Williams, Reporter September 6, 2023

Time seems to move slower once she straps the headgear on and walks onto the mat. She flips a switch in her mind, putting all her focus on her next move. Staring at her opponent, aggressiveness begins...

A picture of a replica of rider Fabio Quartararo’s racing bike at Circuit of the Americas during the MotoGP weekend which occurred from April 14-16. Quartararo won the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. He joined the Yamaha racing team in 2020 after replacing Valentino Rossi, a MotoGP legend. Quartararo is loved among fans and is currently placed in ninth with 49 points.

Rise of Motorsports

Heidi Williams, Reporter May 25, 2023

Whether it's the sound of a V10 engine in a Porsche, a rotary engine in a Mazda or a V4 engine in a Ducati, engines are all capable of turning the heads of many people for miles.  Though only those...

Standing in the cafeteria, senior Austin Jia uses lunch to prepare for his biology test. Jia invested his high school career pursuing robotics, where the team recently competed in Worlds. “We [didnt expect to do this well] at all,” Jia said. “It kind of came with just putting in the time  and it was really rewarding getting this far after you’ve put in that much time, knowing you can compete at that level. (Photo Courtesy of Austin Jia)

More Than a Machine

Heidi Williams, Reporter May 17, 2023

He spent his summer doing something other students would fear: coming back to the school campus. He and his teammates snatched up every opportunity to get inside to prepare themselves for a year surrounded...

“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...

The sign at the front of the school will soon be replaced with a new top designed by the students and teachers of the Agricultural classes. Seniors Thomas Chavez and Connor Ross plan to finish their project soon to be put up before they leave for their senior year. “I think it would be a good experience to get to see how to make things,” Chavez said. “So maybe down the road I can make something similar.”

Fiery Fuse

Heidi Williams, Reporter March 23, 2023

Sweat droplets slowly dripping down his face. Music blaring in the background. Sparks flying. Senior Thomas Chavez moving the electrode in a circular motion, careful for the right distance between it...

Ready to pounce at his opponent, sophomore Max Brandt considers each way he could pin his opponent. During his regular season, he went 24-3. “Wrestling is my whole life,” Brandt said. “I’ve done it since I’ve walked. It teaches you a lot of good stuff on how to be a better human, and you can definitely learn a lot rather than just how to pin someone. You can learn how to defend yourself - it just makes you a better person, I think.” (Photo Courtesy of Max Brandt)

Practice, Win, Repeat

Heidi Williams, Reporter March 15, 2023

After drinking his Liquid I.V. and finishing his sandwich, sophomore Max Brandt is ready to prepare for his upcoming wrestling match. He completes his routine - adjusting his headphones to start warming...

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