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

Mai Cachila

Mai Cachila, Reporter

Mai is a senior and a first year reporter. In addition to being a member of The Wolfpack, she is also a part of the Tracks Yearbook staff. In her free time she likes to read and take photos. She enjoys writing about people’s interests and meeting new people. She is unsure where she will attend college, but wants to study Criminal Justice. She loves hanging out with friends and trying new things.

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Jumping in mid air, sophomore Nabil Ismail takes the shot while being blocked by Glenn’s defense on Jan 30. Ismail was awarded Newcomer of the Year, which is given to a  new varsity player across the district who is a  standout. “In my first ever varsity game, I was nervous about a lot of things, the biggest was if I was going to be able to make shots in the game,” Ismail said. “I remember being nervous up until I made my first shot and then from there I felt really comfortable and confident out on the floor.”

Nabil, the Real Deal

Mai Cachila, Reporter
April 5, 2024
With the ball in her possession, senior Brooker Kramer races against the opposing teams player to make it to the goal. Kramer plays high attack and the positions role is to score goals and set up the low attack to score. “I am really proud of our teamwork and overall attitude,” Kramer said. “For the most part we are all nice to each other and constructive about improving ourselves.”

Raising the Sticks

Mai Cachila, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Kicking the ball down the field, junior Jake Briseno punts to his teammates during their district match on Feb. 9 against Leander. The team battles through the second round to secure a spot in the postseason. The little things we do definitely contribute to the chemistry we have with each other, Briseno said. This year it has been continuing and I think we can go far with how close we are.” Photo by Mai Cachila

[Photo] Get Your Kicks Up

Penny Moreno, Reporter
February 28, 2024
The movie “The Boy and the Heron” released on Dec. 8 in theaters tells the story of a young boy coping with the loss of his mother and the secrets he discovers about his familys past, which ultimately bring him closer to accepting his mothers absence. The film is heartwarming and is the perfect final film from the director Hayao Miyazaki.

Miyazaki’s Final Goodbye

Mai Cachila, Reporter
February 14, 2024
Standing in front of the UIL banner, senior Nathan Li poses for a picture at the state debate competition held on Jan 10-11. Li competed in the Congressional debate event and out of the 18 competitors Li went up against he placed 9th and did not make it to the final round. “In terms of what it offers to everybody, congress is a good lense into how our government works,” Li said. “We use actual congressional procedure and it helps people stay informed because people have to look at a lot of different topics.”
Photo courtesy of Josh Marsh, used with permission

One-Man Show

Mai Cachila, Reporter
January 31, 2024
Taking control of the ball, junior striker Riley Baroldy plays during one of last season’s Varsity soccer playoff games. That season was his last one playing for the school, as he is now playing for Capital City’s MLS Next team. “I miss spending time with my teammates on the Cedar Park soccer team,” Baroldy said. “Im excited for the rest of junior year though because Im an upperclassman so I feel like its easier and I have more rights so it’s more fun.”

Taking the Next Step

Mai Cachila, Reporter
December 15, 2023
Crossing the finish line, senior Isabel Conde De Frankenberg secures first place at the Cedar Park invitational on Sept.9. This was Conde De Frankenberg’s first race of the season and she has won this race every year since she was a freshman. “Winning felt good because it’s good to represent your school,” Conde De Frankenberg said. “Being able to run on your own campus is really exciting and I had fun.”

From Start to Finish Line

Mai Cachila, Reporter
December 4, 2023
Preparing to dive in the pool, junior Parker Huang waits for the 100-yard breaststroke to begin at the CPHS v. Leander v. Vista Ridge meet on Sep. 21. The boys swim and dive team finished in second place at the meet.    I also try to be positive and encourage everyone on the team, Huang said. I love the team. I love the people on the team. Its more team based, so if you dont necessary do well at a swim meet youre still having fun cause youre hanging out with your friends.

[Photo] Hold Your Breath

Penny Moreno, Reporter
October 27, 2023
Holding the film tripod, varsity manager, junior Hadrian Hurn, helps the team by moving the film iPad in between sets against Leander on Oct. 17. The varsity volleyball tell battled against Leander and ended the match with a victory in the fourth set. My favorite thing about being a manager is being able to help out with practices and going to watch all the games,Hurn said. Being a manager helps me as a player because I can watch high level volleyball and watch how people better than me play, and apply the playing style or techniques and form to how I play in my practices and games.

[Photo] Made for the Game

Penny Moreno, Reporter
October 19, 2023
Starting his second lap of the race, senior Sanil Desai continues through the course at the Vista Ridge cross country invitational on Aug. 25. This was the second meet of the season and Desai finished in 19th place. “I was thinking about the team placements,” Desai said. “A lot of the schools at the Vista meet will be at districts so I was trying to pass as many people as I could, I’m mostly worried about Leander because they have an all around strong team.”

In It For the Long Run

Mai Cachila, Reporter
September 21, 2023
The sign at the front of the school will soon be replaced with a new top designed by the students and teachers of the Agricultural classes. Seniors Thomas Chavez and Connor Ross plan to finish their project soon to be put up before they leave for their senior year. “I think it would be a good experience to get to see how to make things,” Chavez said. “So maybe down the road I can make something similar.”

[Photo] Fiery Fuse

Heidi Williams, Reporter
March 23, 2023
The wrestling team prepares for their district matches, which will take place on Jan. 27 for junior varsity wrestlers and Feb. 3-4 for varsity wrestlers. The team continues to work on perfecting their techniques and growing their bond as a program. “My favorite thing about the team is definitely the brotherhood that comes with it,” sophomore Miles Jones said. “We are a big family. Knowing you always have your team backing you up is one of the greatest feelings ever.”

[Photo] Pin It To Win It

Penny Moreno, Reporter
December 8, 2022
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