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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

Standing near the trees, senior Parker Huang poses for a senior picture. Huang was a member of the swim team, a math tutor and UIL Academics district champion in four different events. “I'm sure that I will look back on this time fondly,” Huang said. “And the people I met, the experiences I had, the ups and downs, they've made me the person I am today.” Photo courtesy of Joy Huang

Cedar Parker

Sebastian Farias, Reporter May 9, 2025

Wearing multiple hats is a common metaphor for someone who functions in many roles, and senior Parker Huang has worn them all, being a swimmer, a math tutor, UIL mathematician and computer scientist.  Huang...

For his senior photos Harrison Whitfield poses with his trumpet. Whitfield expressed his love for music and how it came to be in America. “It’s just so cool to me the piano and the organ came from Europe and then more rhythmic stuff like drums came from Africa,” Whitfield said. “They met through unfortunate circumstances, through the Middle Passage and like Triangle Trade, like these really tragic events, but people bonded over music and created new genres once they reached America.” Photo courtesy of Ralph Gonzales.

The Final Note

Ingrid Bonner, Reporter May 7, 2025

As the months wind down and the final concert arrives, a daunting realization is etched into the back of his head. Taking a deep breath, he knows this is the last musical performance he will have in high...

Sitting on a dock during her senior photo session, senior Kenzie Vo poses for the camera. Vo will attend the University of Texas at Austin next year and major in mechanical engineering after graduating as Valedictorian on May 23 at 2 p.m. at the HEB Center. “At the beginning, I wanted to be valedictorian just for the glory,” Vo said. “And then I realized that's not what's important. It's what you can give back to all those people who have given so much up for you. I have found fulfillment in that.” Photo by Natalie Cohen

Spell “S-U-C-C-E-S-S”

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2025

By the time they finally pulled her into Sloan’s office after sitting in the lobby, she had gone numb. She mindlessly sat across from him at his desk and waited as he cleared his throat to tell her the...

As senior Zane Claybrook catches the ball, the fans see the results of hours of practice and work. On and off the field, Claybrook has received help and motivation from people, along with all the work he put in. “Coach Hudson's always pushing me to be a better person, so that's helped [me become] better in football and better at life,” Claybrook said. “[My parents] made sure I got up when I needed to get up [and that] I wasn't late for anything. They’ve always pushed me to be the best person I could be.”

Claybrook’s College Playbook

Addie Johnson, Reporter May 6, 2025

From Austin to Odessa, from green and black to orange and blue, from high school to college. With all of these transitions coming up for senior Zane Claybrook, there is at least one thing staying the same:...

Smiling for the camera, seniors Jen and Rose Nguyen pose together for a photo while on vacation in San Diego. Jen and Rose have served as officers for multiple honor societies, started self-led initiatives and tutored other students for years. “I wasn’t always this involved,” Rose said. “People who used to know me in elementary school or even middle school would probably describe me as ‘the quiet girl’. Now that I’m in high school, I became involved in all of these clubs and took that leap. Talking to different people from all different backgrounds [has caused me to] grow so much.”
Photo courtesy of Jen Nguyen

Twins For The Win

Skyler King, Reporter May 5, 2025

It’s hard to ignore seniors Jen and Rose Nguyen. Whether they’re leading a club meeting, working on their passion projects or hanging out together, they stand out as a pair of strong leaders and accomplished...

Standing in front of the McCombs School of Business, senior Adhit Eswaramoorthi holds up the hand symbol for the University of Texas at Austin. Eswaramoorthi will be attending the University of Texas at Austin, where he plans to major in Finance with a minor in Data Science. “My high school experience has really shaped what I want to do in the future, which is either investment banking or consulting,” Eswaramoorthi said. “I’ve discovered my passion for numbers, fast-paced environments, presenting ideas, and the general field of finance.” Photo courtesy of Adhit Eswaramoorthi

Ad-hit to the List

Kassidy Wilkinson, Reporter May 2, 2025

From the Student Council, to the Investment Club, to the Science Honor Society, senior Adhit Eswaramoorthi has achieved many accomplishments since his freshman year. During his high school career, Eswaramoorthi...

Finishing her night out after attending a local concert, senior Grace Sauers smiles at the camera. She recently started a business, PrettySick, that takes photos as well as sells merch at local concert venues. Next year, she will attend Columbia Chicago College majoring in Graphic Design. “There's such a good communal scene because there [are] great venues in Austin,” Sauers said. “I'm gonna miss it in Austin, but I do know Chicago is good, it's not like I'm going to the middle of nowhere. I just have to find my footing again.” Photo Courtesy of Grace Sauers.

Moments Between The Music

Heidi Williams, Reporter May 1, 2025

Lights flash, the ground shakes and everyone shouts in unison. Hands are thrown in the air as the sound of drums, guitars, singers and all other forms of instruments echo throughout the venue. A photographer...

Zoey Bivens, middle left, rehreshing for the upcoming district panel with groupmates. Gathered around the fireplace, last minute modifcations were discussed by the CPHS team. "It was nice to have a calm, final look through of what we would discuss tomorrow." Photo courtesy of Sarah Martinez

Student Voice, Big Impact

Rania Adil, Reporter April 28, 2025

When sophomore grader Zoey Bivins stepped into the Galveston Island Convention Center on March 8, she wasn’t there for a vacation or a quick getaway. She was there to speak up—for herself, her peers...

Lining in front of the Cedar Lake Courthouse where people of all ages enter to receive the final decisions of the crime they committed enters teenagers meant to be the last voice heard before their peers are convicted. Teen Court has meetings on Mondays, twice a month. “I originally did [Teen Court] for the service hours that it offered but stayed because of the connections,” Edwards said. ”The skills I’ve learned in public speaking and argumentation have helped me so much.”

The Next Generation of Legal Minds

Ingrid Bonner, Reporter April 22, 2025

From being in the audience to a juror, or a bailiff to an attorney to judge, the courtroom is filled with people ready to participate in cases. The defendant walks into the courtroom expecting adults but...

Smiling at the camera, seniors Anastacia DeCuir, Eren Bassett, Charlie Lehman and Katie Young celebrate the results of the ProStart competition. They placed second after an hour of working together in a small area with minimal materials. “We weren't expecting or expected to place at all,” Bassett said. “So the fact that we got second and a bunch of our teams got shoutouts for our individual dishes is crazy. We had chefs individually coming up to us, congratulating us for our dish.”

Cooking Up the Competition

Addie Johnson, Reporter April 22, 2025

One hour. Two gas burners. No electricity. Four students. This is all that each team got during the competition to make a three-course fine dining meal with multiple components in each course. While the...

Holding up their ribbons, the Principles of Dance team poses for a picture. On March 12, the team participated in the Dance Educators Assessment of Learning (DEAL), where they earned a Division One rating. “For me, [a division one rating] shows the teamwork of our class and how we work together to dance,” freshman Sierra Thurber said. “[Participating in DEAL] benefits me because it teaches me a lot of skills and gives me a sense of determination in any type of category that I would go for in life.” Photo courtesy of Nikki Evans

Put a Spin On It

Kassidy Wilkinson, Reporter April 22, 2025

Stepping onto the stage, the dancers prepare to be evaluated on all the skills they have learned this year. They will be judged on their execution of dance moves, their classroom etiquette, timing and...

Giving sophomore Sebastian Farias a chemistry lecture on Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures, Chemistry teacher Lauren Buntin explains how to convert from 589 millimeters of Mercury to atmospheres. “I look forward to seeing my students and getting to see you guys learn and excel and advance and, you know, do something today that you couldn't do yesterday," Buntin said. "So, because chemistry is so much about skills, it's cool for me to get to see you guys get more skills." Photo courtesy of Sebastian Farias

Ion the Class

Sebastian Farias, Reporter April 8, 2025

Students in room 5001 have their notebooks out. Some are scribbling notes in their notebooks, some have given the teacher their full attention, some of them are half asleep, while others are fooling around....

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