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The choir students smile for a group photo at Region in November. The choir recently participated in the pre-area auditions, and the top 15 candidates (10 for voice parts and six alternates) advanced to the Area auditions. “I am immensely proud,” Assistant Choir Director Victor Torres said. “I am so proud of them. We’ve been having Sectionals in here just about every day. The kids have been showing up, really working on their music.
In For The Long Run
January 7, 2022
With green and white, senior Mckenna Lemons paints her picture of a splattered run over Plankton from ‘Spongebob’. She painted this in order to embrace her inner child even when she graduates high school and enters college. “I chose to paint Plankton because ‘Spongebob’ is one of my favorite shows,” Lemons said. “I felt that the splattered paint was humorous, as I would be parking on him every day, as if I ran over him.”
Painting Memories
December 7, 2021
Striking a pose, Celebrities lieutenant and senior Ava Caldwell performs her squad routine at the holiday show on Dec. 2. Caldwells team performed a high energy jazz routine to an All I Want For Christmas remix. “Leading up to the show, I was pretty nervous because I have a lot more dances and responsibilities as an officer during the show,” Caldwell said. “The holiday show is my favorite with the music, the groups featured and the styles of dance we typically get to do. This year was even more exciting because I had the chance of choreographing something for my squad as an officer.
Let it Glow
December 3, 2021
Running at the State Championships, Isa Conde De Frankenberg places third with a time of 17:26.3 minutes. Conde De Frankenberg advanced to State as an individual, and the varsity boys team competed as well, placing seventh. “I was really excited to come here for a second year in a row, and it was a little disappointing that the girls team didn’t make it, but I just had to keep training hard and be prepared for State, Conde De Frankenberg said. I was really excited, but also really nervous because there’s such amazing runners out here and it’s a really big competition. I definitely wanted a faster time or a better place, but overall, I’m just happy that I even got here and was able to place in the top three.”
A Date With State
November 5, 2021
Assembling lava lamps at the 2019 Trunk or Treat, Student Council makes crafts with the kids. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Trunk or Treat was canceled, but this year, it will return on Oct. 27. Trunk or Treat is a great opportunity to connect with the community and I feel thats super important, especially with everyone separated from COVID-19 these past years, senior Michael Peterson said. So Im glad its back so I can connect once again and serve the community.
Taking Back Trunk or Treat
October 26, 2021
Singing on the PAC stage, junior Brady Allen performs the song ‘God, I Hate Shakespeare’ from Something Rotten. In addition to ‘Something Rotten’ the theatre program has put on ‘Carrie’, a haunted house and the ‘Cabaret’. “We’ve done a lot of preparing since the Summer, rehearsals have been going really well,” Allen said. “I go out with the main cast a lot to do more prepping or just to hang out and build chemistry. Mainly we’re just trying to have fun with it, not take it too seriously but still put on a good show.”
What’s That Smell?
January 27, 2022
“Don’t Look Up” was released on Dec. 5, 2021 after around six months of filming. In this scene, Jennifer Lawerence, playing Kate Dibiasky, and Timothee Chalamet, playing Pule, are talking about a person who scammed them out of free snacks and charged them. I loved this movie, and I definitely recommend it to those who haven’t watched it yet.
I’ve Got My Eye on You
January 27, 2022
UIL Academics teams pose for a group photo four days after the Jan. 15 Burnet Invitational. Senior and captain of the UIL Journalism team Tristan Hernandez, who got first in editorial writing, third in headline writing and fourth in news and feature writing, said that the practice he’s acquired through invitationals and past UIL competitions has improved his writing almost as much as his time in journalism. “I decided to compete in UIL Journalism because I liked the format of the article prompts and wanted to improve further on my writing. While its possible in school, the timed format of UIL Journalism competitions makes you think quickly on your feet and really get your writing fundamentals down.”
A Match of Wits
January 27, 2022
The Wolfpack newspaper staff is a hardworking group of students who create and write fact-filled and interesting stories that cover a wide variety of topics. There are numerous reasons why you should join, with one of the main reasons being the pleasant environment and the positivity of the whole staff working together.
Part of the Pack
January 26, 2022
Driving is something that all students have come to rely on, especially during their senior year. The question of how interested modern teenagers are in driving is now being brought up in multiple studies, however, high school students still recognize and value the importance of driving as a whole, such as senior Jasmin Gonzales. “I think driving is a super important skill because it allows the person to run personal errands or help out others if they need a ride somewhere,” Gonzales said. “I think that is one of the best parts of high school is being able to start driving yourself to school. There’s something so maturing about it.”
To Take the Wheel or Not
January 26, 2022
The choir students smile for a group photo at Region in November. The choir recently participated in the pre-area auditions, and the top 15 candidates (10 for voice parts and six alternates) advanced to the Area auditions. “I am immensely proud,” Assistant Choir Director Victor Torres said. “I am so proud of them. We’ve been having Sectionals in here just about every day. The kids have been showing up, really working on their music.
In For The Long Run
January 7, 2022
Holding up her computer, psychology club president and senior Naomi Stein speaks about how people in the military are classically conditioned to do their job without medical consequences at a club meeting in November. Stein said that she liked how everyone is able to collaboratively discuss the topics at hand, and learn more about others opinions on those matters along the way. “I like how everyone gets to learn more about others perspectives, like their standpoint on nature vs nurture, which is a big topic in psychology,” Stein said.
Enter the Human Mind
December 14, 2021
Showing off his gold medal, senior Riley Pritzlaff poses for a picture alongside fellow UIL competitors and seniors Vyacheslav Adrianov and Aiden Seibel. Pritzlaff placed second in the UIL Congress Meet and will be advancing to the next round at the Texas State Capitol in January. “The first kind of debate that I got into when I first joined the Speech and Debate team was Congress,” Pritzlaff said. “So, making it to state my senior year is kind of a full circle for me, and owning my speech skills, learning this kind of thing, and having the opportunity and experience to debate all of these different ideas [with] these different people has been really cool.”
The ‘States’ Are High
December 9, 2021
Poetry club members sit down, and write words to plan a poem to write. During meetings, members have time to work on their work and share it with other members, in order to improve their work.“I believe many students write poetry, as I did as a young person, and they have no one to share it with,” club sponsor and English teacher Ms. Iskra said. “Poetry Club is an opportunity for students to meet other people who write poetry and share their own work in a supportive setting. [The club] is an opportunity for students who love and perhaps write poetry to share it with other interested students. We also seek to improve and promote the craft of poetry composition through practice and performance.”
To Write or Not to Write
December 9, 2021
Holding up their T-Wolf signs, volleyball girls and Wolves for Wishes ambassador, senior Ana-Kate Partridge, pose for a picture at the volleyball bake sale on Oct. 19. This was the clubs first fundraiser, and they raised a total of $1,750 for the Make A Wish Foundation. I was shocked at how much money [we] raised from the bake sale, Partridge said. Just knowing that we raised that much money and that [the team] was willing to do this made me really excited, and I was so grateful that all these people [donated].
Wolves For Wishes
December 1, 2021
Singing on the PAC stage, junior Brady Allen performs the song ‘God, I Hate Shakespeare’ from Something Rotten. In addition to ‘Something Rotten’ the theatre program has put on ‘Carrie’, a haunted house and the ‘Cabaret’. “We’ve done a lot of preparing since the Summer, rehearsals have been going really well,” Allen said. “I go out with the main cast a lot to do more prepping or just to hang out and build chemistry. Mainly we’re just trying to have fun with it, not take it too seriously but still put on a good show.”
What’s That Smell?
January 27, 2022
UIL Academics teams pose for a group photo four days after the Jan. 15 Burnet Invitational. Senior and captain of the UIL Journalism team Tristan Hernandez, who got first in editorial writing, third in headline writing and fourth in news and feature writing, said that the practice he’s acquired through invitationals and past UIL competitions has improved his writing almost as much as his time in journalism. “I decided to compete in UIL Journalism because I liked the format of the article prompts and wanted to improve further on my writing. While its possible in school, the timed format of UIL Journalism competitions makes you think quickly on your feet and really get your writing fundamentals down.”
A Match of Wits
January 27, 2022
Driving is something that all students have come to rely on, especially during their senior year. The question of how interested modern teenagers are in driving is now being brought up in multiple studies, however, high school students still recognize and value the importance of driving as a whole, such as senior Jasmin Gonzales. “I think driving is a super important skill because it allows the person to run personal errands or help out others if they need a ride somewhere,” Gonzales said. “I think that is one of the best parts of high school is being able to start driving yourself to school. There’s something so maturing about it.”
To Take the Wheel or Not
January 26, 2022
Painting utensils and knowledge about art are both equally important to become a well-rounded artist. The art history course combines these two, giving students the opportunity to explore different art styles and time periods. Im excited to be able to study about different eras of art that I dont know much about, junior Meg Wells said. And be able to later connect them to my own art works.
The World is Our Canvas
January 25, 2022
Standing together, all nine members of the Wilkinson family pose for a picture. Among the quintuplets include Kassidy, Kaydence, Rustin, Kyndall and Ryder, who all started their first year of high school this 21-22 school year. “When I’m laying in bed at night before I fall asleep, after my prayers, I just think ‘wow, I like being a quintuplet, Kassidy said.
It Takes a Village
January 24, 2022
Coaching the Cedar Park Bulldogs, a youth football team, senior Eric Skinner discusses the plays with the team. As part of his training company, Skinner Elite Training, Skinner develops the skills of the next generation of football players. “‘Next play’ mentality means if you make a mistake that’s okay,” Skinner said. “The play is over and move on. It’s not about if you make a mistake or not, it’s about how you react and recover from that one mistake.”
My Turf is Yours
January 5, 2022
Unyielding to the opposing team, junior shooting and point guard Gisella Maul dribbles down the court. On Nov. 30, the varsity girls won their non-conference, home game against Waco University 59-29, adding to their overall 17-0 ranking but not contributing to district. “I feel like we’ve had a pretty tough schedule and they are all really good teams that we’ve played,” Maul said. “If anything the focus is more real [this year]. We still have something to prove and so we’ve been more focused and more determined because we know that we’re not just satisfied with winning one state championship, we have bigger goals in mind.”
Game on Fire
December 16, 2021
Showing off his gold medal, senior Riley Pritzlaff poses for a picture alongside fellow UIL competitors and seniors Vyacheslav Adrianov and Aiden Seibel. Pritzlaff placed second in the UIL Congress Meet and will be advancing to the next round at the Texas State Capitol in January. “The first kind of debate that I got into when I first joined the Speech and Debate team was Congress,” Pritzlaff said. “So, making it to state my senior year is kind of a full circle for me, and owning my speech skills, learning this kind of thing, and having the opportunity and experience to debate all of these different ideas [with] these different people has been really cool.”
The ‘States’ Are High
December 9, 2021
Holding up their T-Wolf signs, volleyball girls and Wolves for Wishes ambassador, senior Ana-Kate Partridge, pose for a picture at the volleyball bake sale on Oct. 19. This was the clubs first fundraiser, and they raised a total of $1,750 for the Make A Wish Foundation. I was shocked at how much money [we] raised from the bake sale, Partridge said. Just knowing that we raised that much money and that [the team] was willing to do this made me really excited, and I was so grateful that all these people [donated].
Wolves For Wishes
December 1, 2021
Posing for senior pictures, senior Callie Hobbs shows her dedication to FFA with her District Officer jacket. Hobbs started FFA in the fall of 2016 when she was in seventh grade, and as a Junior FFA member, she raised show swine and went to shows around the county as well and around Texas. “I wanted to take pictures with my cattle to show off the livestock projects that I have spent months training, preparing, and showing,” Hobbs said. “These pictures serve as a way to look back on past memories and to give me a chance to see what my animals look like when the judge sees them from a different angle. Sometimes it is hard to know what to change or fix about my animal until I can see them from a different angle, but it’s hard to do that when I’m walking them so the pictures can help to show me what to improve.”
Lovin’ the Farm Life
October 19, 2021
Senior Diego Salazar Lopez competes in the 50 yard butterfly on Nov. 5 at the Leander and Gateway Tri Meet, where he won fourth place out of 22 other boys. Salazar is one of the top swimmers in the boys division, and one of the qualifiers for the Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association meet. Since freshman year, it feels that I have received more respect than how I was my previous years, more trust in the team, and more relaxed, Lopez said. I feel as though I have improved greatly each year. I’ve gotten faster and stronger physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Something Bigger Than Yourself
November 23, 2021
Eyes on the end zone, senior running back Kevin Adams scores a touchdown in overtime on Nov. 12 against Johnson. According to Max Preps, Adams had 120 total yards and two touchdowns. “My two touchdowns felt pretty good, especially my overtime touchdown where we snatched the lead and having their fumble felt pretty good, Adams said.
Why Not Us
November 19, 2021
As winners of the BeYOUtiful Tournament on Nov. 13, the varsity team smiles with their medals. After earning a state title last year for the first time in school and district history, the team has their sights on winning again this year. “The two main goals this season is another district championship and another run at state with high hopes to repeat,” junior Molly Ly said. “I think our teams strongest attribute is our ability to play selflessly and our ability to play hard. We do an awesome job of sharing the ball, and we always go one hundred percent even if we are up by 20.”
Taking Their Shot
November 18, 2021
Hitting the golf ball, senior Ryan Breed plays at the varsity boys tournament on Oct. 19. Both the varsity boys and girls teams have been competing in tournaments since Sept. and will continue competing through Dec. “The varsity boys team has been doing well, and the girls varsity team is doing good, too,” Breed said. “I hope that we can go to State and compete.”
In Full Swing
November 10, 2021
Running at the State Championships, Isa Conde De Frankenberg places third with a time of 17:26.3 minutes. Conde De Frankenberg advanced to State as an individual, and the varsity boys team competed as well, placing seventh. “I was really excited to come here for a second year in a row, and it was a little disappointing that the girls team didn’t make it, but I just had to keep training hard and be prepared for State, Conde De Frankenberg said. I was really excited, but also really nervous because there’s such amazing runners out here and it’s a really big competition. I definitely wanted a faster time or a better place, but overall, I’m just happy that I even got here and was able to place in the top three.”
A Date With State
November 5, 2021
“Don’t Look Up” was released on Dec. 5, 2021 after around six months of filming. In this scene, Jennifer Lawerence, playing Kate Dibiasky, and Timothee Chalamet, playing Pule, are talking about a person who scammed them out of free snacks and charged them. I loved this movie, and I definitely recommend it to those who haven’t watched it yet.
I’ve Got My Eye on You
January 27, 2022
The trailers for Sing 2 brought great promises for a fun and comical film. However, after the first thirty minutes it was clear where the film was heading. I just hope this franchise wont be back anytime soon.
A Furry Fever Dream
January 23, 2022
The new Lost in Space series was recreated around 50 years after the original, and around 25 years after the movie. This time, its with a TV Series adaptation on Netflix. I personally wish there was another season, as I absolutely love the show, from the plot to the acting.
Entertainment Amongst the Stars
December 20, 2021
The movie “Encanto” showcases a magical home with a magical family. The story takes place in rural Colombia where the family uses their powers to help others in their town, except the main character who is not gifted any powers. The movie is only in theaters, Nov 24. through Dec. 24, after it will be available to stream on Disney Plus.
The Magical Madrigals
December 19, 2021
“King Richard,” the new biographical film about Richard Williams, is an interesting and entertaining dive into the man who coached future tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams through watching instructional videos about the sport. Portrayed throughout the movie are his strengths, weaknesses and quirks which enabled him to coach his daughters while living in the streets of early 1990s Compton, California. This film is easily one of 2021’s highlights, and anyone looking for an inspirational tennis story about the bond of family should check it out.
Raising Success
December 16, 2021
The Wolfpack newspaper staff is a hardworking group of students who create and write fact-filled and interesting stories that cover a wide variety of topics. There are numerous reasons why you should join, with one of the main reasons being the pleasant environment and the positivity of the whole staff working together.
Part of the Pack
January 26, 2022
As winter approaches, Texans should start taking action on preparing their houses and families for another serious winter storm. Being caught in a storm without the necessary resources can be life threatening, and you must take the needed precautions to ensure everyone’s safety this winter.
Snowmageddon Survival Guide
December 21, 2021
While Die Hard isnt your typical Christmas movie, it is set during the Holidays and is iconic and thrilling. If you havent seen this movie yet, I would consider it a must-see, and Christmas season is the perfect time to watch it.
Winter Weather Hits
December 15, 2021
This year, for Class of 2025, only core classes are utilized to calculate weighted GPA. According to LISD, the official weighted GPA includes up to eight semesters in English/language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and four semesters in languages other than English (LOTE).
The First Hurdle
December 13, 2021
Walking down the street and looking at the lights have always been a fun tradition during the Holiday seasons. However, traditions have evolved into Christmas-themed amusement parks, drive-through light shows and even cafes that get in the spirit. There are various places to consider going to this holiday season, and that can range from walking through your local neighborhood or traveling further to a drive-through light show, blasting Christmas music and drinking hot chocolate.
A Little Christmas Spirit
December 2, 2021
“Don’t Look Up” was released on Dec. 5, 2021 after around six months of filming. In this scene, Jennifer Lawerence, playing Kate Dibiasky, and Timothee Chalamet, playing Pule, are talking about a person who scammed them out of free snacks and charged them. I loved this movie, and I definitely recommend it to those who haven’t watched it yet.
I’ve Got My Eye on You
January 27, 2022
The trailers for Sing 2 brought great promises for a fun and comical film. However, after the first thirty minutes it was clear where the film was heading. I just hope this franchise wont be back anytime soon.
A Furry Fever Dream
January 23, 2022
Inspired by Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet,” “West Side Story” started off as a Broadway musical in 1957 and was then made into a film by the same name in 1961. Only recently has the film been remade with Steven Spielberg as director, starring actors Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler.
Something’s Coming, Something Good
December 21, 2021
The new Lost in Space series was recreated around 50 years after the original, and around 25 years after the movie. This time, its with a TV Series adaptation on Netflix. I personally wish there was another season, as I absolutely love the show, from the plot to the acting.
Entertainment Amongst the Stars
December 20, 2021
The movie “Encanto” showcases a magical home with a magical family. The story takes place in rural Colombia where the family uses their powers to help others in their town, except the main character who is not gifted any powers. The movie is only in theaters, Nov 24. through Dec. 24, after it will be available to stream on Disney Plus.
The Magical Madrigals
December 19, 2021
Native American Heritage Month
January 24, 2022
The Yerd Life: Back in School
The Yerd Life: Back in School
January 21, 2022
With pompoms in hand, sophomore Phoebe Solberg dances to Underneath the Tree in the Luminaries performance during the Holiday Show. The show was held on Dec. 2 in the PAC after a years hiatus due to COVID-19. My favorite part of the holiday show was getting to spend time with my friends and getting to see everyone else perform as well, Solberg said. I love being on Luminaries because I get to spend a lot of quality time with my friends and grow as a dancer.
2021 Fall Fine Arts Recap Slideshow
January 10, 2022
Striking a pose at halftime, Celebrities captain and senior Katie Kim performs in front of the crowd at the Homecoming game. Kim, who started on the Emeralds JV Dance Team as a freshman and has been a Celebrities member since her sophomore year, is in her final year of dancing on the high school team. “It was definitely an unforgettable experience,” Kim said. “Im so grateful to have been a part of it all for the past three years.”
2021 Homecoming Slideshow
October 20, 2021
Surrounded by a blanket of snow, Ryan Pribyla plays makes a snow angel while his older sister, sophomore Anna Pribyla takes pictures of him on Feb. 15. Anna said that the best part of the snow days was how pretty it was. “I loved going outside and taking pictures,” Anna said. “The worst part was not being able to drive anywhere. I had gotten my license the day before the snow and I had to wait a week before I could actually go anywhere because of the ice roads.”
Texas- A True Winter Wonderland
March 9, 2021
With pompoms in hand, sophomore Phoebe Solberg dances to Underneath the Tree in the Luminaries performance during the Holiday Show. The show was held on Dec. 2 in the PAC after a years hiatus due to COVID-19. My favorite part of the holiday show was getting to spend time with my friends and getting to see everyone else perform as well, Solberg said. I love being on Luminaries because I get to spend a lot of quality time with my friends and grow as a dancer.
2021 Fall Fine Arts Recap Slideshow
January 10, 2022
Coming off a tough non-district schedule and loss to Round Rock, varsity football won its first district game of the season against Georgetown 49-45. The game came down to the final minute, with the T-Wolves’ play cementing their lead. “Winning our first district game definitely helped us because we had just beat one of our toughest district opponents in a big way,” junior linebacker Isaac Barksdale said. “The mood was almost frustrated because it was that close of a game. But, it was also like ‘Okay, we know what we have to do, so let’s go do it.’
2021 Fall Sports Recap Slideshow
January 9, 2022
Striking a pose at halftime, Celebrities captain and senior Katie Kim performs in front of the crowd at the Homecoming game. Kim, who started on the Emeralds JV Dance Team as a freshman and has been a Celebrities member since her sophomore year, is in her final year of dancing on the high school team. “It was definitely an unforgettable experience,” Kim said. “Im so grateful to have been a part of it all for the past three years.”
2021 Homecoming Slideshow
October 20, 2021
Surrounded by a blanket of snow, Ryan Pribyla plays makes a snow angel while his older sister, sophomore Anna Pribyla takes pictures of him on Feb. 15. Anna said that the best part of the snow days was how pretty it was. “I loved going outside and taking pictures,” Anna said. “The worst part was not being able to drive anywhere. I had gotten my license the day before the snow and I had to wait a week before I could actually go anywhere because of the ice roads.”
Texas- A True Winter Wonderland
March 9, 2021
Looking to the side, senior Sydney Poulsen extends her leg while en pointe at the Celebrities holiday show on Dec. 13. This performance was the first time Poulsen had performed while en pointe in two years. It was fun to be able to perform en pointe again,” Poulsen said. “I also loved getting to wear my old tutu because they are super pretty. It was definitely difficult to perform because I had a tiny piece of marley and I [couldnt] travel as far as I normally would. Overall though, the variation went super well and I felt strong on pointe.
Celebrities Winter Show
February 1, 2021
The Yerd Life: Back in School
The Yerd Life: Back in School
January 21, 2022
Varsity Mixed Choir Selected for ACDA Competition
Varsity Mixed Choir Selected for ACDA Competition
March 1, 2021
Virtually Together
Virtually Together
February 8, 2021
The Yerd Life
The Yerd Life
January 19, 2021
Look Out Broadway, Here Comes Evan Vines
January 29, 2020
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