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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

As the support team sits and poses for a photo in the cafeteria with the counseling team they eagerly wait to start their day. "We [all] seem to be a team, I get up every day and there's days where I don't want to go to work today, but I'm thankful that I have a job and I'm blessed to have what I have," Christopherson said. Photo Courtesy of Julie Weltens.

Heart of the Campus: The Fantastic Five

Heidi Williams and Ingrid Bonner February 6, 2025

Scattered throughout the school, each person is entitled to a specific job that improves the physical and mental well-being of students and makes high school careers run as smoothly as possible. Though...

Officer Stephanie Cash is in her second year as an SRO at CPHS. “Seeing [students] grow over the years has been kind of cool,” Officer Cash said. “Freshmen that [are] all over the place and then in the next couple of years get a little more squared away and go to class and do work and start thinking about the future. Being a part of a student's growth is the best way to measure my success as an SRO.” Photo Courtesy of Cedar Park Police Department's PIO, Alicia Gallagher.

Securing the Future

Ingrid Bonner February 4, 2025

Before students flood the halls in the morning, a Student Resource Officer has already entered the school. They’ve scoped out the halls, checked the door and made sure that those only allowed on campus...

Smiling at the camera, senior Nathan Rechtfertig reflects on how the NROTC scholarship program will affect his life in the future. Because he is a recipient of this scholarship, he will join the marines. “It means a lot [to receive this scholarship,” Rechtfertig said. “It’s very calming because a lot of the colleges I applied for are out of state which is expensive and this scholarship pays it off. And I want to serve so it gives me the ability to both go to school and then serve after.”

Nathan Rechtfertig – Future Marine

Addie Johnson, Reporter February 4, 2025

Thousands of colleges. Tens of thousands of dollars. Over a million scholarships. There are many students who are anxiously awaiting scholarship and college acceptance letters that will determine where...

As the support team sits and poses for a photo in the cafeteria with the counseling team they eagerly wait to start their day. "We [all] seem to be a team, I get up every day and there's days where I don't want to go to work today, but I'm thankful that I have a job and I'm blessed to have what I have," Christopherson said. Photo Courtesy of Julie Weltens.

Half Dozen Heroes

Ingrid Bonner and Heidi Williams January 27, 2025

They sit at their desks with secrets that are never to be told. They relieve pressure off students’ backs. They are the ones to help you, make you feel safe, and above all else, listen to you when no...

Standing in front of the field at a freshman football game, cheerleader freshman Jacob Gaudreau along with teammate freshman Bella Gibson pose for a photo during halftime of game. “[Cheer has] definitely given me a much more  outgoing personality,” Gaudreau said. “I used to be very introverted, so it's definitely made me more extroverted towards people.”

Breaking Barriers

Ingrid Bonner, Reporter October 23, 2024

The cheering from the stands engulfs freshman Jacob Gaudreau as he performs for the crowd, showing off his title of the first male cheerleader at Cedar Park in 25 years. Thus, Guadreau follows the path...

Staring at her monitor, APUSH Teacher Ms. Anderson starts working on her next lesson to keep students engaged. "History is a lot more interesting when you're not bored." Anderson said. "It's also something that teaches you how to look at the world in different ways, and it teaches you how to think critically. It's more than just learning about facts and dates and stuff like that. It's about learning how life works around you, and when we come at history that way, and we invite kids to engage in that discussion in that thought process, and to see how even though this happened 100 and some years ago, it's still relevant."

Ms. ‘Andor’-son

Mia Morneault, Reporter October 16, 2024

As the new school year has started, many new faces have appeared in staff and faculty. One of these new faces is AP U.S. History teacher Andie Anderson. Anderson brings a new perspective to the world of...

After one of the festivals held in Mbeya, senior Novali Elvelyck poses alongside two of her church leaders and a Tanzanian man. During her summer, Elvelyck traveled to Tanzania during a mission trip, organized by her church, to share the gospel. "There was a lot of dancing and singing and someone preached," Elvelyck said. "We got to dance and sit and listen with the kids and many of them were so curious and wanted to come up to us." Photo by Novali Elvelyck

A Gospel in the Tanzania Breeze

Rania Adil, Reporter October 10, 2024

The sandy breeze envelopes senior Novali Elvelyck as she moves alongside the ocean of kids. Traveling through continents, her summer journey ends with her two-week trip to Africa. As Elvelyck sees her...

Smiling at the camera, assistant principal Jeremy Fry poses for the picture. Fry is new at Cedar Park this year. "I'm excited to be here. I'm excited because we have amazing kids here, and I live close to this area. I've been in this area since I got out of the Marine Corps in 2007, so this is my community, too," Fry said.

The New Guy, Fry

Addie Johnson, Reporter September 19, 2024

He has traveled the world, from places like the Mojave Desert to the Suez Canal. He has coached several sports, from football to track. He has been an assistant principal. A Marine. A Father. And now,...

Holding a wooden pizza toy, senior Taylor Peterson plays with small children in Bucaramanga, Colombia. During the summer, Peterson traveled to Colombia to help build an elementary school that only had two classrooms but five or six grades with one teacher. “We add[ed] two more classrooms,” Peterson said. “It’s kind of hard when you have two or three grades in one classroom and you only have one teacher. It’s very hard to actually get some beneficial learning. [The extra classrooms will give the students] a better quality of education because they’ll actually have a place specific for their learning.” Photo by Taylor Peterson

A Groundbreaking Adventure

Kassidy Wilkinson, Reporter September 11, 2024

The heat from the sun surrounds senior Taylor Peterson as she uses her shovel to mix cement. At the end of her two-week journey, Peterson is happy to see all the progress she has made on the school she...

Smiling during the annual Decals with Dads, varsity starting quarterback and sophomore David Cooper and his dad Jim Cooper pose for a picture. During this varsity event, players and their dads get together to put new decals on their helmets. This year, in addition to being announced QB 1, David was also voted as one of six captains on the varsity team, a role that he had difficulty adjusting to as a younger player on varsity. “It was a struggle for me, being younger than everyone else and being a leader,” David said. “I wondered if [the team] would respect me, or if they would just see me as a younger person from a younger class. I think I've become a leader, [though] and let people know that even though I'm younger, I'm still going to lead them well.” Photo courtesy of Cedar Park Football SmugMug.

Quarterback Keeper… I Mean Cooper

Kacey Miller, Editor-in-Chief September 6, 2024

Distorted stadium lights and reflections of waving arms bounce off the shiny curves of the green helmets worn by the varsity football team. Everyone is loud and excited, but a few individuals further encourage...

Smiling with her hands on the wheel in her Camaro z28, senior Brooklyn Collinsworth savors these short moments until the car returns back to the shop. “I knew there would be work to be done, but there were too many problems with the engine in the car that they didn't address originally,” Collinsworth said.  “The more [SW] takes it apart, the more they realize the issues with it, but I want to keep that car forever so I'm willing to deal with that stuff so I can have a better experience later.” Photo Courtesy of Brooklyn Collinsworth.

Oldies, But Goldies

Heidi Williams, Reporter September 5, 2024

The elegant curves and lines along with its roaring noise quickly attracts everyone's attention. Phones are quickly pulled out of pockets to film the beauty of this car. There are always a couple of photographers...

After running 5 kilometers, senior Sanil Desai finishes his cross country race at Vista Ridge. Desai will be attending Brown University in the fall to pursue an education in medicine. “The feeling of finishing a race is so rewarding,” Desai said. “Being involved in a variety of extracurriculars has taught me how to balance my time and be well rounded. These activities have also allowed me to be involved in my interests and the school."
Photo by Mai Cachila

Time to Scrub in

Mai Cachila, Reporter May 24, 2024

His cursor hovers over the email containing his decision that could decide the next four years of his life. His anticipation fills the room as he reflects back on his hard work and experiences. Giving...

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