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

Smiling, senior newspaper Editor-in-Chief Estefani Rios poses for her senior photos. Rios said her experiences throughout high school has fully prepared her for her future and what’s next. Being Editor-in-Chief of the Wolfpack has been the most incredible experience of my life,” Rios said. “Im eternally grateful and thankful to Mrs. Hert and Deana Trautz for giving me the opportunity. The position has not only helped me develop as a writer and leader but also as a person. It will be weird to not have my day to day life surrounded by article deadlines to meet or stories to edit and publish, but Im ready for the next step in my life.

Wonder Writer

Abby Cheek, Guest Reporter May 21, 2021

As a freshman in high school, stepping into Lab 7, now 2102, senior Estefani Rios didn't know what she was getting herself into. Taking Paige Hert’s journalism’s class was an unexpected surprise, as...

Letterman jacket on and sunglasses on her head,  junior Barbra Sylvester smiles for her first day of junior year. Barbra has dedicated most of her time to Key Club for the past two years and has recently earned recognition for her efforts. The main idea of Key Club is volunteering, Sylvester said. They provide service opportunities and give members the chance to help give back to the community.

Leadership Through Service

Rachana Kommineni, Reporter May 21, 2021

Recently, junior Key Club webmaster Barbara Sylvester was granted two Kiwanis, or Key Club Awards: The G. Harold Martin Fellowship Award and the Distinguished Website Award. For The G. Harold Martin Fellowship...

Eyes on his target, senior Rahul Kannam prepares to hit incoming tennis ball at the match against Leander on Oct. 2. Alongside his involvement in tennis, Kannam also wants to get involved in the process of business, particularly the financial aspect of it. “I would like to work in the finance area for business and understand companies’ finances and logistics,” Kannam said. “I would like to start a business, and I have tried to start one about t-shirts with a friend which ultimately fell through. I still had fun planning and designing it with him, though. In the future, maybe starting a business is very possible, but I would like to rather join a startup so I can learn more about the growing process before starting my own business.”

Getting Down To Business

Ruchi Sankolli, Reporter May 20, 2021

Business has become a dominant factor in modern society, with its appeal reaching out to masses around the world, including young people. Senior Rahul Kannam is one of these students drawn to the attraction...

Next to hurdles, senior Erika Arthur poses during a team photoshoot. Arthurs main events, are the hurdles as well as distance events. I had the best time running with my teammates, Arthur said. It makes your accomplishments that much better when you have people to support you.

The It Girl

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter May 19, 2021

The modern high school experience is an experience, to say the least. Whether you spend your time focusing on being the best student you can be or making the most out of the last few moments of childhood...

Focusing on the path in front, senior Meghan Wilcox competes at the state track meet on May 7. Wilcox participated in multiple events, including 200m and long jump, and placed third in the 100m. “The 100m [has] always been my favorite,” Wilcox said. “It’s always pushed me to perfect my running and push myself to my top speeds. It’s also just a lot of fun to run that fast since you can’t maintain top speed past a 100m.”

Track Trek

Morgan Kasel, Assistant Editor May 18, 2021

Legs pumping, heart pounding, senior Meghan Wilcox pushes past the other competitors, the finish line in sight. After working to become the best she can be for the past few years, Wilcox will continue...

Showing off her commitment to the University of California at Los Angeles, senior Claire OKeefe smiles proudly. OKeefe plans to major in neuroscience on a pre-med track and become a psychiatrist or neurologist. For my future vocation, I aspire to be a doctor of some sort that can help save and impact lives, OKeefe said. Any specialty of doctor where I can save lives or the quality of life for people is rewarding.”

Healing Hands

Ally JohnPress, Reporter May 17, 2021

She’s got it all. From being the Varsity Debate captain to working with Music Eunited and being a juror at the municipal teen court, senior Claire O’Keefe is not short of passion and diligence for...

In her cheer uniform, senior Kaitlyn Armstrong poses for her senior pictures. According to Armstrong, to be a true cheerleader one must have the passion and willingness to adjust.  “To me, it’s essential to be dedicated, self-motivated and flexible to be a cheerleader,” Armstrong said. “Of course, skills are important, however, since our schedule sometimes is based around other sports, our schedules can change easily, thus flexibility.

Loud and Proud

Estefani Rios, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2021

During sporting events, the cheer team hypes up the crowd with their perfectly timed stunts and synchronized chants. From their own State Spirit Championships in Fort Worth on Jan. 13 and 14, they loaded...

Hiking with his family and dog on Spicewood Valley Trail, senior Kuba Bard poses by the creek. Him and his family went to this trail in January and enjoy hiking frequently. “Hiking helps me regain peace and harmony with nature away from the artificial, digital world,” Bard said.

Write Your Heart Out

Ally JohnPress, Reporter May 13, 2021

President of the National English Honor Society. Winner of the Gold and Silver Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. Enthusiast of poetry and writing and stories. Advocate of art and music....

Senior Aidan Brown has played the saxophone since the beginning of middle school. He plans to continue his music career at UT Austin, where he is majoring in Music Performance. In fifth grade, we had to make a choice on our instruments for middle school band, Brown said. Since then, practicing the saxophone and perfecting my craft has been my primary motivation.

The Cooler Sax

Jaden Kolenbrander, Reporter May 12, 2021

While some might have seen him during football game halftime shows, others might recognize senior Aidan Brown as the student featured in a viral 2017 video, where the then eighth grade saxophonist played...

Swimming her way to the finish line, senior Stella Shipps competes at the Belton swim meet on Dec. 16. Shipps has been swimming since she was nine and enjoys the sport to this day. “[Swimming] gives me the opportunity to do one of the things I love the most,” Shipps said. “[Through swimming] I am able to improve something about myself every day.”

Super Swimmer Steals the Show

Abby Cheek and Kaiya Wilkinson May 11, 2021

Gliding, treading and chopping, swimmers train day in and day out to travel through water the fastest. Swimming at the local pool over the summer is easy, but professional swimming takes a lot more skill....

Hadley listens to her podcast to ensure that everything is good to go before she uploads it. Davis said that they started the podcast during the pandemic as a way for them to connect with their friends and family who they don’t get to see or talk to too often. We wanted them to feel like they are right there with us having a conversation, Davis said.

On the Air

Rachana Kommineni, Reporter May 10, 2021

With equipment ready and apps opened, senior Hadley Davis prepares for another episode of her podcast, "Rambling Nonsense." Davis co-hosts the podcast with her sister on the Stereo app. The platform allows...

Senior Keyona Williams, poses for a picture with two of her fellow cheerleaders. Due to COVID-19 restrictions cheerleaders were required to maintain a distance as well as wear masks. Cheering this year was fantastic, Williams said. I really enjoyed our routines and getting to know the other girls on the team. Im glad I had the chance to experience this before I go.

Five, Six, Seven, Eight!

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter May 6, 2021

The sport of cheerleading has been traced back to Great Britain in the 1860s, according to EpicSports. Since then, the activity has had a major impact on American high school culture accorded the country....

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