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

Students from the ASL Honor Society attended this community event on Oct.12 to practice signing and immerse themselves in Deaf culture. Senior president of the honor society, Kristyn Stephenson, is no stranger to the event as well as other interactions with the Deaf community. “[They are] a wonderful community of people whose stunning language and bold friendliness have allowed them not only to bond with each other but also to open their arms to people of any other culture,” Stephenson said.

ASL Honor Society Attends Texas School For The Deaf Homecoming

Emily Mahoney, Reporter November 1, 2019

While weaving through crowds in a large courtyard lined with booths selling jewelry and t-shirts in addition to clamoring to order food and socialize, the last thing you might expect to hear is near silence. Under...

The Spanish Wolfcast, or El Wolfcast, is filmed on Thursdays and airs on the CPHS News YouTube Channel on Fridays. Broadcast students, with the help of broadcast adviser Anthony Garcia, created the Spanish Wolfcast in order to reach out to the Spanish-speaking community at Cedar Park. We have been testing [the Spanish Wolfcast] out and doing some practice shows this month, Garcia said. The goal [is] to do a full launch in the next few weeks and role it out and announce it to the school district, announce it to the campus, announce it to parents that way our Spanish-speaking community members and parents are able to feel connected to whats going on at this school and feel like they are informed as well. 

Good Morning, Buenos Días

Morgan Kasel, Reporter November 1, 2019

Most days, students start their mornings in Den with an episode of the Wolfcast where they have the opportunity to keep up to date with news going on at school as well as be entertained by shows like 'Doctor...

Celebrating the conclusion of the first Stage Parents performance, junior Victor Martinez gifts theater director Alisa Mirabella roses. One of the things that the cast members really appreciated was the audiences reactions. According to Martinez, the audience helps him really understand what his character, Ms. Robin, is supposed to be doing and how she’s supposed to be doing it. “Having an audience there that reacts to what you’re doing is an incredible feeling and it really helps shape your performance,” Martinez said. “I’ve always loved performing because as soon as I step out on stage my nerves go away and it’s just a place where I’m really free to make choices and express the character and story in new ways.”

From Script to Stage

Ally JohnPress, Reporter October 25, 2019

The world premiere. A high school theatre class. Names forever written on the playbill. Two nights of pure comical entertainment. The experience of a lifetime. On Oct. 18-19, the theatre department...

Timberwolves for the Environment members work on converting plastic bags to mats and pillows. These newly converted mats and pillows will be donated to the homeless. “You really feel good when you are making these things for other people because we get to deliver the mats and when we deliver it to the homeless and they are really appreciative of it,” junior club officer Savanna Laughlin said. “It’s really eye opening like, ‘wow we have it really good’ and just spending one hour after school can make such a difference in a person’s life.”

The Concept of Clubs

Ava Caldwell, Reporter October 18, 2019

Meet the Timberwolves brought in so many clubs for students to explore, but there is always more than meets the eye on a little pamphlet paper. Cedar Park is home to many clubs where students can join...

Finding the ball, junior WR Preston Scott prepares to catch the ball to put 6 points on the board. Scott and the timberwolves fought hard to beat Georgetown 38-15. We try and catch as many footballs as we can during practice and try to improve as much as we can during the week, Scott said.

Cedar Park Destroys Georgetown’s Momentum in First Test of Season

Noah Hedges, Reporter October 16, 2019

The game against Georgetown for the past few years has always been full of drama and excitement. In 2017, the Wolves were able to put up a comeback performance to win 28-27 after Mak Sexton fractured his...

Talking with students, senior FFA treasurer Jeffery Morphis shows the animals on display at Meet the Timberwolves on Aug. 22. With FFAs floral and entomology teams placing 37th and 19th at State last year, FFA members are off the a quick start this year with competition in mind. “I love competing in Entomology contests,” Morphis said. “I got 37th individual [at] state last year, and hopefully will get to the top ten this year. I’m also looking forward to the major stock show season, and hope to hit up all six Texas major shows.” 

FFA Preview: Competitions to Come, State Ahead

Morgan Kasel, Reporter October 11, 2019

While most students were relaxing and enjoying time away from school over the summer, FFA members were preparing for a competition in Belton, Texas as well as events taking place during the school year....

Senior student captains are entering their last game season of their high school career, and feeling all of the emotions along with it. Celebrities lieutenant Brynn Carr has been dancing since she was young and and said that she couldnt believe that this season would be her last. “I never thought I would be the person facing all of the lasts,” Carr said. “It is a crazy feeling knowing that it is my last season. I definitely want to take in every moment with this team and give my all in every practice and performance, because I know that I will miss it so much when it’s over.”

The Last Game

Kieren Garner, Reporter October 8, 2019

As the 2019-2020 school year continues, as well as game season, the class of 2020 is looking back and reminiscing on their high school years. Senior captains of all teams are looking at their last game...

Cedar Parks varsity boys football team emerges from their bust-out before facing Rouse on Sept. 27.  The importance of playing with total effort during practice and games is emphasized through the weekly earning of the leather belt. Whoever gets the most turnovers within the week during practice, that person gets to wear the belt before the game, senior DE Ben Bell said.

Tougher Than Leather

Addie Dawson, Reporter October 3, 2019

School parking lot attendant by day and an advanced leather tailor by night, Alan Gallagher stands as a well-known figure on campus. Gallagher’s involvement with the school began five years ago when...

Senior Faith Elliott and junior Izzy Castillo make bracelets for Rwanda during den on Sep. 17. After her trip to Rwanda last year, Elliott decided this year to bring with her handmade friendship bracelets. They are such an uplifting, happy community [in Rwanda], Elliott said. They love knowing that other people from across the world, like the kids, are thinking of them and making bracelets, thinking of them and for them. They love anything that came from the U.S. 

Bracelets for Rwanda

Morgan Kasel, Reporter October 2, 2019

Since 2001, the organization Africa New Life has educationally and economically supported families in Rwanda. The organization sends over 350 sponsors to the country each year, including students like...

Senior Olivia Meyer sets the ball in a game on Aug. 22 at the volleypalooza at Cedar Park. After going through a terrible injury that had hindered her participation in the sport since eighth grade, Meyer recently returned to playing the sport she loves.  I want to make the most of every moment with my team and coaches, Meyer said. I also want to ensure the district champion title in order to help us become successful once playoffs come around. With an amazing coaching staff and a heart to win, I truly believe that this team is capable of exceeding the limits and taking this program to the next level this season.

Sticks and Stones May Break Her Bones, But She is Unstoppable

Justin Ballou, Reporter October 1, 2019

After completing her mission to overcome an injury, senior setter Olivia Meyer, will play for the volleyball team this year at full strength for the first time since seventh grade. In eighth grade, Meyer's...

Students cheer during the home coming pep rally on Sept. 20.  The success of the pep rally was due to students like those in broadcast, who prepared the line up, the scripts and hosted the pep rally. ...Broadcast comes in... and they kind of host the whole pep rally, Evan [Vines] and Ella [Neel] do, broadcast adviser Anthony Garcia said. Then our sports director interviews the athletes during that portion to kind of ask about the games that night, and then a lot of our tech students help with kind of setting up the sound system, running the soundboard, the best that they can, in the gym.” 

Putting the Pep in Pep Rallies

Ava Caldwell, Reporter September 24, 2019

As the pep rally ends, pinky fingers are linked together swaying back and forth to the school song. But, what leads up to the success of a pep rally is something that is not well known. While cheer,...

Club president senior Loree Morin and treasurer and secretary junior Efrain Vera III pose with club members junior Sarah Lailson and sophomore Alfred Morin during Meet the Timberwolves on Aug 22. Morin created the mermaid club this year in hopes of promoting the importance of community service. Ive been really into mermaids for a really long time and I thought it would be fun to apply my interests and share [them] with other people and allow them to discover how much fun it is, Morin said. I really want to share [the club] and use it as a way to promote conservation. 

Swim and Service

Morgan Kasel, Reporter September 23, 2019

After years of pursuing her passion of being a mermaid, senior Loree Morin has decided to create a mermaid club this year in order to share her enthusiasm for community service and mermaids with others.  Morin...

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