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In this graphic, a blue and a red figure redraw Texas's boundaries and fight the other political party over congressional districts. Lawmakers passed a new map in August 2025, reshaping representation in Central Texas and sparking controversy over minority voting rights. “I was excited,” senior Omotayo Segun said. “Next year, I'll finally get to vote, but now it feels like my vote won't count as much. Voting is supposed to be about standing up for your rights and what you believe in, but this makes it belittled.”
Crossing The Lines
October 31, 2025
Running for the end zone, junior running back Lucas Viloria breaks free for a touchdown in the game against Glenn Friday night. Viloria rushed for two touchdowns in the 52-28 win. “It was a great confidence booster,” Viloria said. “It sets us up for the next game and shows the rest of the district what’s going to happen next.”
Goodbye, Grizzlies
October 22, 2025
Running with the ball, junior quarterback David Cooper attempts to escape the opposing pass rush during the homecoming loss against East View. The defeat was the first loss in the homecoming game for the Timberwolves in 20 years. “We just made too many mistakes,” head football coach Michael Quintero, or Coach Q, said. “There were too many missed opportunities that we didn’t capitalize on and they did, so that’s the outcome.”
Tradition Takes a Timeout
October 14, 2025
Senior Natalie Le working on College applications through Common app during a senior Workday Den. “I have so many meetings throughout the day and when kids ask for help with college applications I don't have time,” College transition coordinator Chriss Hexter said. “That’s when I tell them to portal to senior workday dens. ” Photo By Caius Asuncion.
Apply Texas Goes Free
October 14, 2025
Smiling with their crowns and sashes, senior homecoming queen LuLu Lynch and senior homecoming king Reid Cummins pose for a photo together. Lynch and Cummins won the title over senior princes and princesses Isla Powell, Ella Baker, Jacob Slaughter and Noah Levy. “It’s like a scrapbook moment,” Cummins said. “It feels really weird and cool. It’s really crazy to have all these people looking at you.”
Anchors Take The Crown
October 14, 2025
Smiling for the camera, girls' soccer players sophomore Ryan Haskins, juniors Anna Geertsema and Bella Ballenger, and senior Aerin Tryals-Meyer await visitors to their trunk. The team used a truck bed and filled it with candy, and covered the whole truck in spider webs to appeal more to the kids. “We have a scoring goal so you can shoot, or the kids can shoot,” Tryals-Meyer said. “Whenever they make it, they get candy.”
Tricks, Treats and Trunks
November 5, 2025
In this graphic, a blue and a red figure redraw Texas's boundaries and fight the other political party over congressional districts. Lawmakers passed a new map in August 2025, reshaping representation in Central Texas and sparking controversy over minority voting rights. “I was excited,” senior Omotayo Segun said. “Next year, I'll finally get to vote, but now it feels like my vote won't count as much. Voting is supposed to be about standing up for your rights and what you believe in, but this makes it belittled.”
Crossing The Lines
October 31, 2025
Halloween is coming up, teenagers are going home, dressed up and are getting ready to go to bed. At the age of 14-17, teenagers in high school believe they’re too old to trick-or-treat, and choose to either go out and party or skip Halloween entirely. I’m going to go trick-or-treating with my friends as Puss in Boots from the movie “Shrek”, and I will be discussing why I believe we are not too old to trick-or-treat, and why if you want to, you shouldn’t be ashamed of doing so.
A Bag Full of 100 Grand
October 31, 2025
Juniors Naomi Acuna and Sieun Jung, members of Sports Medicine, are posing together at the Meet the Timberwolves event right before it started. Earlier that day, the Sports Medicine team prepared with their group to help organize activities for the event. "It’s a really great time to socialize with everyone and get to see all these people and get recognition for our hard work," Acuna said.
Sideline Crew, Silent Strength
October 31, 2025
Six Flags Fright Fest is an annual Halloween-themed event held at various Six Flags parks across the United States, Canada and Mexico. It transforms the park into haunted attractions with scare zones, shows and mazes running on weekend evenings starting in mid-September and continuing until Nov. 2.
Horror and Haunts
October 31, 2025
Smiling for the camera, girls' soccer players sophomore Ryan Haskins, juniors Anna Geertsema and Bella Ballenger, and senior Aerin Tryals-Meyer await visitors to their trunk. The team used a truck bed and filled it with candy, and covered the whole truck in spider webs to appeal more to the kids. “We have a scoring goal so you can shoot, or the kids can shoot,” Tryals-Meyer said. “Whenever they make it, they get candy.”
Tricks, Treats and Trunks
November 5, 2025
Standing at a desk, senior FCS president Jaya Phillipose takes attendance at a weekly meeting. Phillipose was named one of two co-presidents alongside senior Bennett Patton for the upcoming school year. “I feel like me and my leadership team are very close,” Phillipose said. “We are able to make sure everybody else feels included in that.”
Fresh Faces, New Direction
October 23, 2025
Students gather for a Fellowship of Christian Students meeting, sharing faith and community during their weekly session. Senior club president Jaya Philipose discusses what idols are and how they affect students' view of God. “God wanted us to understand even from the beginning that nothing should take his place in our hearts," Philipose said.
Join the Club—If You Can
October 15, 2025
Broadcast, yearbook and newspaper combined for 66 Interscholastic League Press Conference awards this year. Yearbook won 43, newspaper won 14 and broadcast took home nine. “I think [the ILPC awards] are a great way to give the kids some acknowledgement for all of their hard work,” newspaper and yearbook adviser Paige Hert said. “They typically spend the year covering everyone else’s big moments, so it’s really cool for them to be celebrated so many times and in so many different ways.”
In The Headlines
May 15, 2025
Crowded around the newsdesk of KENS5, the broadcast class poses for a group photo. During the class's winter retreat in San Antonio, they visited the local news station for a tour. “When we're brought together, we have more ideas,” sophomore Drew Johnson said. “We have time to talk to each other about stories, and most of all, the winter retreat can be a story. I think bringing us together on the winter retreat really made us think about working together as a team.” Photo courtesy of Anthony Garcia
Behind The Camera
April 8, 2025
Smiling for the camera, girls' soccer players sophomore Ryan Haskins, juniors Anna Geertsema and Bella Ballenger, and senior Aerin Tryals-Meyer await visitors to their trunk. The team used a truck bed and filled it with candy, and covered the whole truck in spider webs to appeal more to the kids. “We have a scoring goal so you can shoot, or the kids can shoot,” Tryals-Meyer said. “Whenever they make it, they get candy.”
Tricks, Treats and Trunks
November 5, 2025
Juniors Naomi Acuna and Sieun Jung, members of Sports Medicine, are posing together at the Meet the Timberwolves event right before it started. Earlier that day, the Sports Medicine team prepared with their group to help organize activities for the event. "It’s a really great time to socialize with everyone and get to see all these people and get recognition for our hard work," Acuna said.
Sideline Crew, Silent Strength
October 31, 2025
One Soundtrack Mind
One Soundtrack Mind
October 23, 2025
Standing at a desk, senior FCS president Jaya Phillipose takes attendance at a weekly meeting. Phillipose was named one of two co-presidents alongside senior Bennett Patton for the upcoming school year. “I feel like me and my leadership team are very close,” Phillipose said. “We are able to make sure everybody else feels included in that.”
Fresh Faces, New Direction
October 23, 2025
A Season To Remember
October 23, 2025
One Soundtrack Mind
One Soundtrack Mind
October 23, 2025
Listening to the rehearsal behind her, Assistant Band Director Samantha Dimatteo poses for a picture. Dimatteo has been a band director for eight years, now leading the symphonic and concert bands. “I only really wanted to be a lawyer for the money but band I actually enjoy,” Dimatteo said. “I think that music is really important for people, especially kids from 5 to 18. I think it's a super developmental part of their lives, and I think it brings a lot not only to them but their community.” Photo courtesy of Cedar Park High School Band Booster Club
A Fresh Face Sets the Tempo
October 10, 2025
Looking down at his racket, junior Hasun Nguyen hits the green tennis ball. Hasun has played tennis since he was 9 years old, and he is on the varsity team. "I feel like it’s not really appreciated in America as much, but [tennis] is a really competitive and mentally challenging sport,” Nguyen said. “I’m really level-headed and can keep my cool during a match, and that helps me play a bit better under pressure.” Photo by Kyra Cox
Making a Racket
September 26, 2025
Sitting in his home dugout, senior Kyle McClure stares out onto the turf he has spent all four years of high school on. McClure has been working toward receiving his private pilot certificate throughout high school, and said baseball has helped him learn the leadership skills needed to be a pilot. “I’m really big on how baseball’s helped me grow not only as a player, but as a person,” McClure said. “When it comes to flying, as a pilot, you have to have leadership skills. You don’t want to just let someone else do it because 150 people, 200 people are relying on you to fly that plane. I think being a part of baseball and being a part of the team is really going to help me in my future.” Photo Courtesy of Kyle McClure
From Pop Flies to Solo Flights
May 13, 2025
Bringing her arm over her head and taking a quick breath, junior Lauren Lucas swims the final laps of the 500 freestyle at the regionals swimming competition on date. Lucas broke the school’s 18-year-old record for the 500 freestyle at regionals and again at state with a time of 4:58.63. “I’d had my eye on that 500 record since my freshman year, so I was really excited to see if I could get it at regionals or districts,” Lucas said. “ State is always a really fun experience and medaling for the first time was really great. It was a very very tight race, [so] I was a bit surprised [that I medaled]. [There were] a lot of fast girls at the meet in general, [and] it was like a dogfight back and forth, back and forth.” Photo by Kaydence Wilkinson
Breaking the Surface
March 18, 2025
A Season To Remember
October 23, 2025
Running for the end zone, junior running back Lucas Viloria breaks free for a touchdown in the game against Glenn Friday night. Viloria rushed for two touchdowns in the 52-28 win. “It was a great confidence booster,” Viloria said. “It sets us up for the next game and shows the rest of the district what’s going to happen next.”
Goodbye, Grizzlies
October 22, 2025
As her hair blows in the wind, senior Brianna Grandow runs the varsity girls 5K at the cross country district meet last Thursday. Grandow finished fourth in the event and led the varsity girls to regionals with a third place placement as a team. “I’m very excited [to go to regionals],” Grandow said. “I’m excited to race in Corpus Christi, and we get to go to the beach, so that’s really awesome.” Photo by Addison Bruce
Running the Gamut
October 15, 2025
Running with the ball, junior quarterback David Cooper attempts to escape the opposing pass rush during the homecoming loss against East View. The defeat was the first loss in the homecoming game for the Timberwolves in 20 years. “We just made too many mistakes,” head football coach Michael Quintero, or Coach Q, said. “There were too many missed opportunities that we didn’t capitalize on and they did, so that’s the outcome.”
Tradition Takes a Timeout
October 14, 2025
Running with the ball, junior wide receiver Jonah Johnson runs to the end zone for a touchdown at Friday's game against Rouse. Johnson scored two touchdowns during the game, which resulted in the Timberwolves' victory, 48-35. “We know when someone’s playing their homecoming game, that’s a sign that they’re trying to beat us,” Johnson said. “They’re 0-12 against us. They’re not going to beat us.” Photo by Natalia Saban
Rattling the Raiders
October 7, 2025
Halloween is coming up, teenagers are going home, dressed up and are getting ready to go to bed. At the age of 14-17, teenagers in high school believe they’re too old to trick-or-treat, and choose to either go out and party or skip Halloween entirely. I’m going to go trick-or-treating with my friends as Puss in Boots from the movie “Shrek”, and I will be discussing why I believe we are not too old to trick-or-treat, and why if you want to, you shouldn’t be ashamed of doing so.
A Bag Full of 100 Grand
October 31, 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong was released by Team Cherry on Sept. 4 after years of waiting. Although the controls are clunky at times, the world building and battle sequences make this game as good as, if not better than, the original.
New Song, Same Soul: The World Through Hornet’s Eyes
October 21, 2025
The Ugliest Summer
The Ugliest Summer
October 18, 2025
As summer rolls around every year, I always struggle to find the perfect book to read. So, to help others like me, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite books from all my summers spent reading. Here are my top five favorite books: “Edenbrooke,” “Skyward,” “The False Prince”, “Ender’s Game” and “On the Fence.”
Hot Reads for Hot Days
May 22, 2025
“The Amatuer” is a spy action thriller movie that has you screaming at the main character to run. Graphic by Ingrid Bonner.
No Badge, No Backup
May 22, 2025
Halloween is coming up, teenagers are going home, dressed up and are getting ready to go to bed. At the age of 14-17, teenagers in high school believe they’re too old to trick-or-treat, and choose to either go out and party or skip Halloween entirely. I’m going to go trick-or-treating with my friends as Puss in Boots from the movie “Shrek”, and I will be discussing why I believe we are not too old to trick-or-treat, and why if you want to, you shouldn’t be ashamed of doing so.
A Bag Full of 100 Grand
October 31, 2025
Six Flags Fright Fest is an annual Halloween-themed event held at various Six Flags parks across the United States, Canada and Mexico. It transforms the park into haunted attractions with scare zones, shows and mazes running on weekend evenings starting in mid-September and continuing until Nov. 2.
Horror and Haunts
October 31, 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong was released by Team Cherry on Sept. 4 after years of waiting. Although the controls are clunky at times, the world building and battle sequences make this game as good as, if not better than, the original.
New Song, Same Soul: The World Through Hornet’s Eyes
October 21, 2025
As summer rolls around every year, I always struggle to find the perfect book to read. So, to help others like me, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite books from all my summers spent reading. Here are my top five favorite books: “Edenbrooke,” “Skyward,” “The False Prince”, “Ender’s Game” and “On the Fence.”
Hot Reads for Hot Days
May 22, 2025
Posing at the Texas border, my brother, Riley, and my sister-in-law, Sarah, hold up a “T” and a “X” for “Texas.” We helped them move to Houston, Texas over the summer, and it’s safe to say that after copious amounts of Torchy’s queso and free access to H-E-B, they’ve been completely converted. Photo by Rachelle Wilkinson
God Blessed Texas
May 22, 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong was released by Team Cherry on Sept. 4 after years of waiting. Although the controls are clunky at times, the world building and battle sequences make this game as good as, if not better than, the original.
New Song, Same Soul: The World Through Hornet’s Eyes
October 21, 2025
The Ugliest Summer
The Ugliest Summer
October 18, 2025
“The Amatuer” is a spy action thriller movie that has you screaming at the main character to run. Graphic by Ingrid Bonner.
No Badge, No Backup
May 22, 2025
As part of a field training operation, my brother, Hunter Williams, sits on top of a joint light tactical vehicle, JLTV, after going through vigorous activities. Like it is portrayed in the movie ‘Warfare,’ soldiers go through moments that seem unreal to the normal human. After watching this movie, I hope the recognition of my two brothers, Hunter, who's in the Army, and Hayden, who's in the Space Force, will become more prominent as well as recognition of other soldiers in the military. Photo Courtesy of Hunter Williams
The Guts and the Glory
May 12, 2025
Netflix’s recent releases of sports documentaries following teams and athletes that are in-season, the most recent being The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox, which premiered on April 8 has brought attention to struggles athletes face such as mental health and fan interactions. These types of projects are created with an intent to give fans an inside look at the athletes and coaches.
A Look Beyond the Game
April 28, 2025
Spirit Slideshow
March 13, 2025
PackCast hosts, senior Rania Adil and sophomore Kasanadra Reynoso review the 2025 Golden Globes Award Show.
2025 Golden Globes Review Podcast
February 21, 2025
PackCast hosts, senior Rania Adil and sophomore Kasanadra Reynoso review the 2025 Golden Globes Award Show.
Deal With It
February 21, 2025
PackCast hosts, senior Rania Adil and sophomore Kasanadra Reynoso review the 2025 Golden Globes Award Show.
Right or Wrong?
February 6, 2025
2024-2025 Fall Recap
December 19, 2024
PackCast hosts, senior Rania Adil and sophomore Kasanadra Reynoso review the 2025 Golden Globes Award Show.
2025 Golden Globes Review Podcast
February 21, 2025
PackCast hosts, senior Rania Adil and sophomore Kasanadra Reynoso review the 2025 Golden Globes Award Show.
Deal With It
February 21, 2025
PackCast hosts, senior Rania Adil and sophomore Kasanadra Reynoso review the 2025 Golden Globes Award Show.
Right or Wrong?
February 6, 2025
Jonathan’s Corner
March 20, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor '20-'21
The Packchat 2-14-2024
February 15, 2024
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One Soundtrack Mind

One Soundtrack Mind

Safiye Yumusak, Reporter • October 23, 2025

The crowd moves to the rhythm of his tunes as he mixes and shuffles songs like a pro. Junior Isaac Scherer’s side gig, being a DJ, is evolving from a hobby into a more serious side hustle. One of...

Listening to the rehearsal behind her, Assistant Band Director Samantha Dimatteo poses for a picture. Dimatteo has been a band director for eight years, now leading the symphonic and concert bands. “I only really wanted to be a lawyer for the money but band I actually enjoy,” Dimatteo said. “I think that music is really important for people, especially kids from 5 to 18. I think it's a super developmental part of their lives, and I think it brings a lot not only to them but their community.” Photo courtesy of Cedar Park High School Band Booster Club

A Fresh Face Sets the Tempo

John Pinion, Reporter • October 10, 2025

A wall of sound pierces the air as band students march and play in unison, fighting back against the unforgiving heat. Down on the field level, Assistant Band Director Samantha Dimatteo makes sure the...

Looking down at his racket, junior Hasun Nguyen hits the green tennis ball. Hasun has played tennis since he was 9 years old, and he is on the varsity team. "I feel like it’s not really appreciated in America as much, but [tennis] is a really competitive and mentally challenging sport,” Nguyen said. “I’m really level-headed and can keep my cool during a match, and that helps me play a bit better under pressure.” Photo by Kyra Cox

Making a Racket

Skyler King, Assistant Editor • September 26, 2025

Standing in a library at the age of 9, junior Hasun Nguyen picked up a book about tennis called “Prince of Tennis”. Little did he know, the novel would spark a lifelong interest in the sport.  “I...

Sitting in his home dugout, senior Kyle McClure stares out onto the turf he has spent all four years of high school on. McClure has been working toward receiving his private pilot certificate throughout high school, and said baseball has helped him learn the leadership skills needed to be a pilot. “I’m really big on how baseball’s helped me grow not only as a player, but as a person,” McClure said. “When it comes to flying, as a pilot, you have to have leadership skills. You don’t want to just let someone else do it because 150 people, 200 people are relying on you to fly that plane. I think being a part of baseball and being a part of the team is really going to help me in my future.” Photo Courtesy of Kyle McClure

From Pop Flies to Solo Flights

Alyssa Fox, Reporter • May 13, 2025

One night he’s approaching the batter's box, staring down the pitcher, trying to predict his next move. The next he’s in the sky, flying over an unrecognizable Austin suburb. For senior Kyle McClure,...

Bringing her arm over her head and taking a quick breath, junior Lauren Lucas swims the final laps of the 500 freestyle at the regionals swimming competition on date. Lucas broke the school’s 18-year-old record for the 500 freestyle at regionals and again at state with a time of 4:58.63. “I’d had my eye on that 500 record since my freshman year, so I was really excited to see if I could get it at regionals or districts,” Lucas said. “ State is always a really fun experience and medaling for the first time was really great. It was a very very tight race, [so] I was a bit surprised [that I medaled]. [There were] a lot of fast girls at the meet in general, [and] it was like a dogfight back and forth, back and forth.” Photo by Kaydence Wilkinson

Breaking the Surface

Kaydence Wilkinson, Assistant Editor • March 18, 2025

Thrusting her arm through the water towards her legs, a bright red sign appears in front of the wall ahead of her, letting her know she is on the 20th and final lap of the 500 freestyle. The sight of the...

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...

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