Switching it Up With Lani Manzano

Caleb Taylor and Anthony Luparello
December 13, 2022

In the debut episode of “Switching it Up”, Caleb Taylor and Anthony Luparello speak to senior Lani Manzano about her experience joining the color guard her junior year and how that transition came to be.

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Caleb Taylor, Reporter

Caleb is a senior and this is his first year on staff. He is the News Operations Manager of the Wolfcast & Director of Operations for Geography Club, as well as being involved in Tri-M and Quill & Scroll Honor Society. He enjoys writing and listening to music and spending time with his friends. He plans to attend the University of North Texas and study Journalism and Music.

Anthony Luparello, Reporter

Anthony Luparello is a senior and first year reporter. In addition to being a part of the Wolfpack, he is also a staff member for the Wolfcast, Cedar Park’s Broadcast Program. His favorite part about journalism is being able to write influential and impactful stories in hopes of inspiring others. After he graduates, Anthony wants to pursue and major in Broadcast Journalism at either the University of Oklahoma, University of North Texas or University of Texas at Austin. Outside of school, Anthony enjoys biking, filmmaking, cooking, going out with friends and listening to Black Midi, MF DOOM and Beyoncé.

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