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

Many people have strong opinions on whether to take AP or ACC classes. Read on to determine the positive and negatives of both AP and ACC to determine which one is superior.

AP vs ACC: Who Will Win?

Emily Mahoney, Reporter September 20, 2019

Life after high school varies for just about everyone. However, college prep classes offered at the high school begin and end at Advanced Placement (AP) and Austin Community College (ACC) dual credit....

As an opportunity to empower women, freshmen Paisley Schalles, Ava Manci, Ellie Keller and sophomore Katie Smith are teaming up with English teachers, Sarah Alarcon and Kim Vidrine, to host an All-Girls Considered (AGC) podcast chapter. Schalles first learned of AGC through a family friend who is on the AGC board and decided to join the organization this year. 
“I think thing AGC is a very interesting and empowering organization for young women to be a part of, or even just to listen to some of the podcasts,” Schalles said. “We feature strong girls who are making something of themselves in a male-centered economy, so it is truly inspirational to watch.” 

Paisley With a Pod

Estefani Rios, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2019

As an opportunity to empower women, freshmen Paisley Schalles, Ava Manci, Ellie Keller and sophomore Katie Smith are teaming up with English teachers, Sarah Alarcon and Kim Vidrine, to host an All-Girls...

Alumna Eunice Lee stands on stage during the first Meridiem Music Marathon in 2018. This year, Meridiem was able to raise over $15,000 for Variety- Childrens Charity of Texas. “It was incredibly overwhelming to receive the news that our funds were going towards building a playground at Variety’s Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children,” Lee said. “I just wanted to do something that would further our society toward building a bridge between communities...and I wanted to do that through music. I think that we’ve accomplished [our mission] with our partnership with Variety and the Meridiem Instrument Petting Zoo.”

Bringing Harmony

Estefani Rios, Editor-in-Chief September 17, 2019

As a freshmen, most are lost in a sea of people in the hallways, barely grasping the concept of what high school entails. However, as a freshman in 2014, alumna Eunice Lee was working on creating Music...

Playing on their phones, sophomores Vy Dao and Jillian Lach demonstrate how phones can often be a distraction from face to face interactions. Broadcast teacher Anthony Garcia said that he believes social media has had a major impact on personal relationships. “I think our society is being affected by this digital age in the way that we don’t see each other as people anymore,” Garcia said. We have become very divided. We have gotten ourselves into echo chambers online where we only hear the same topics and perspectives over and over again. Our society has really suffered in terms of being able to interact with one another in a way.”

Tech Takeover

Ally JohnPress, Reporter September 12, 2019

When thinking of technology, the mind tends to jump to science, innovation and social media. All these advancements developed communication across the globe and led to the spread of, well, everything everywhere....

Tucker In Tech

Katie Smith and Claire Mallet September 11, 2019

Over the years, the CPHS theatre program has put on countless shows. Every year, actors and tech students work hard to make their visions come to life, and this year, there’s a new face in the theatre...

Sophomore Ireland Weaver takes photos on Snapchat. Weaver says that the only reason she uses filters is so she can have fun with them herself.                           
“I think filters are like digital makeup,” Weaver said. “I put 
filters on my photos to make them pleasing to me, it’s not for 
anyone else.”

A Digital Mask

Lacie Perry, Reporter September 10, 2019

Today in society there have been recorded events of models, celebrities and teenagers having their pictures Photoshopped and then published with or without consent. Even though using filters and changing...

Mr.Madu teaches one of his engineering classes. Madu was an advocate for the school and sponsored seven clubs during his time at CPHS. He was a true inspiration to me, and he pushed me to be better than what I am today, Shipps said.

Actions to Last a Lifetime

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter September 9, 2019

Teachers often play an important part in many people's lives. Their lessons and teachings on responsibility and real-world issues can have a dramatic effect on society and how some grow as people. Former...

Juniors Stella Grispo, Andrea Medoro, Nele Stoetzner and senior Ronja Bosy all abandoned their comfort zones when they left their home countries and came to the U.S. The four exchange students will be spending the entire school year in Texas. “When I was younger, it was always my dream to live one day in the U.S,” Stoetzner said. “My neighbor [spent] one year in Australia and she told me a lot about [the exchange program]. I wanted to do an exchange to the U.S for the experience and to improve my English [and] to meet new people.”

Above and Abroad

Morgan Kasel, Reporter September 6, 2019

Spending almost an entire year in a new country, speaking a different language and attending an unfamiliar school is an ordeal that many people cannot vision themselves experiencing. However, juniors Nele...

Chalk recreation of the Greetings From Austin mural done by Sarah Nilson.  On instagram @imchalkinhere

Downtown on a Budget

Kaley Johnson, Reporter June 10, 2019

As we grow, so does the city we live in. With more and more people moving to Austin every year, new businesses, activities and things to do are constantly popping up, and we are fortunate enough to live...

Senior Kristin Knight is continuing her passion for health and service by studying nursing at The University of Alabama this fall. “They have a really great nursing school and Ive lived in Austin my whole life, so being able to go to a new state and experience new things is a great opportunity,” Knight said.

Aspiring Nurse Pursues Passion

Nithila Ilangovan, Reporter May 9, 2019

Throughout high school, senior Kristin Knight’s passion for serving her community has been fueled by her involvement in six honor societies and clubs such as HOSA, FCCLA and DECA – all of which brought...

Full speed ahead, senior Stryder Laster reflects on the pros and cons of being a dual sport athlete.

Dual Sport Athlete Balls Out One Last time

Noah Hedges, Reporter May 2, 2019

Students learn early that playing multiple sports isn’t easy, as planning and sleep schedule issues arise. There are only a few people that choose to keep fighting through hardship while being a dual-sport...

Gypsy Kids released their first single in October 2018. The band includes Jack Lambert (guitar), Elik Jazdzewski (bass), Carson Petocz (singer) and Jordan OConnell (drums).

Match Made for Success

Addy Bates, Reporter April 24, 2019

Over the past year, Gypsy Kids has gone from a garage band to venue entertainment, and in February, they released their first professionally produced single. The Gypsy Kids, a band consisting of Jack...

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