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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
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
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
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
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
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
Typing away on her computer, junior Stephanie Manoel works on an assignment for her cybersecurity class. Being involved in DECA, which requires students to take CTE course, and having taken Computer Science I in her freshman year, this was the first course Manoel considered as she already felt familiar with the environment. “I’d definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in pursuing computer science or cybersecurity,” Manoel said. “The workload is manageable, but still gives you the knowledge you need. Overall, it’s the environment that keeps me motivated to come to class every time.”
Digital Defense
March 24, 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
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
Students gather around a table selecting ribbons, trinkets, and supplies as they work on creating their own homecoming mums during the Den activity period. The Den hosted a mum-making event where students could share materials and ideas while learning how to make their own mums from scratch. “For mums, to buy all the stuff to make your own from scratch is really expensive,” Librarian Keri Burns said. “But if everybody has a couple of little things to offer and then everybody kind of makes it a group activity and shares, then the cost is divided and the fun is multiplied.”
Texas-Sized Creativity
October 14, 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
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
High school is full of tests, friends, and a lot of change. Each year in high school is different from the last, leaving the question of what grade is better than the others?
Grading the Grades
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
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
“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
High school is full of tests, friends, and a lot of change. Each year in high school is different from the last, leaving the question of what grade is better than the others?
Grading the Grades
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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The Wolfpack
Smiling, senior Macy Alexander poses for a photo with the cheer team that she coaches. Alexander works as a junior coach at Tumble Tech, an all-star cheerleading gym. “I've always been someone that loves little kids and loves to work with children,” Alexander said. “I think my favorite part would probably be getting to see all the littles that I work with improve and get better day by day and see how dedicated they are to better themselves.”

Work Hard, Study Hard

Skyler King, Reporter • October 2, 2024

When asking teenagers about their favorite part of their job, some may say “the pay is good” or “it’s fun and easy.” But when asked about her favorite part of her job, junior Jenny Villarreal...

Flags Up, Stanced Down, State Cup and State Bound

Cason Johnson, Reporter • May 2, 2024

A subtle melody breaks the air as the crowd waits in anticipation. Without warning, flags fly gracefully through the air in a flurry of color and madness. The crowd can’t look away as the Winter Guard...

Beaming with delight, members of YoungLife flaunt their color-stained faces after participating in the Color War, held on Aug. 30. This color war is one of the many events that YoungLife holds in order to encourage everyone to come to their gatherings. “They want to gather high schoolers from Vista Ridge and Cedar Park, no matter what they believe in, to come together as a community,” freshman Emery Taylor said. “[They want us to] have just like an hour or two to hang out and just talk about what matters to them.”

Mondays Are For YoungLife

Isa Morgan, Reporter • October 27, 2021

Originally created as a way to get teenagers engaged in traditional church programs in the late 1930s, according to the website, YoungLife has evolved over the years to a club to help teenagers feel like...

New Foreign Exchange Students at CPHS

Amelia Kaza, Reporter • September 25, 2019

With many possible reasons of being an exchange student that interests people, the main one is experiencing a different culture other than their own. Cedar Park High School is very different than most...

New School Updates Aim To Improve Safety

Conner Smith, Reporter • September 16, 2019

Last year, the construction around campus was an unmistakable staple of our school that we greeted everyday, and it’s finally coming to a close this year. The addition to the science building is being...

Senior Alec Peal participates in Cedar Park's drumline. “I would say [drumline] is the part of the marching band that brings it all together,” Peal said. "Every section of the band is important and we all have our own role. Drumline’s role is to keep the time and keep the show going; it’s definitely an integral part of the marching band.” Peal plans to move to Utah to work with the Timpview High School drumline as a drum tech during college.

Alec Peal is the Real Deal

Callie Copeland, Reporter • May 30, 2019

“Do me a favor and have yourself a super night.” Each night as the curtains closed on Cedar Park Theatre’s "Legally Blonde," one character, dressed in tiny brown shorts and a UPS shirt, said these...

Senior Sydney Polishook stands with former student Rahul Kothari, who helped get her a spot at New York's Buzzfeed headquarters for COOL Week in February. “I would say to anyone considering COOL Week to do it,” Polishook said. “It’s an amazing opportunity to go to job sites and get your name out there. [COOL week] is the perfect opportunity to get your name in people’s heads for the future.”

Clocking In at Buzzfeed

Callie Copeland, Reporter • May 13, 2019

“Spend All Of Your Money At Urban Outfitters And We'll Reveal Which Ariana Grande Song Matches Your Personality.” “How Do Your Girl Scout Cookie Opinions Compare To Others?” These questions...

The construction zone ranges from the athletic complex to the science building.

Change is in the Air

John Pae, Reporter • November 13, 2018

Change is in the air as there are new construction plans en route to improve the student environment and offer new opportunities. As the construction begins, students and faculty can expect more bleachers...

Callie’s Declassified College Application Survival Guide

Callie’s Declassified College Application Survival Guide

Callie Copeland, Reporter • October 12, 2018

As I have walked around the halls, sat in classrooms and talked to my classmates, I have noticed that the seniors have one thing on their minds: college applications. I’d be willing to bet if you looked...

If you can take away anything from this let it be that although we may classify ourselves as introverts, we still like to be included. Being introverted is not a disease, and it does not define a person.

The Quiet Shall Speak

Estefani Rios, Reporter • October 3, 2018

As an introvert, there are certain questions that always seem slither their way into my conversations. Some are people asking why I’m quiet, and others question why my voice is soft when I do speak up....

Book Worms Take the Lead

Book Worms Take the Lead

Morgan Kasel, Reporter • September 27, 2018

After an addition of over 20 new members, this year in Book Club could be one for the books. Apart from meeting new book lovers, this year's members get to share their favorite books with the whole...

Volunteers lined up with computers to help with Rho Kappa's annual voter registration drive. These volunteers were able to register an estimated 60 new voters."It is so important for seniors to register to vote, because it shows [America's] true democracy," Rho Kappa President, senior Alyssa Fielding said.

Rho Kappa Voter Registration Drive: a Success

Callie Copeland, Reporter • September 26, 2018

In the spirit of National Voter Registration Day, Rho Kappa hosted their annual voting drive on Tuesday and registered an estimated 60 students. With their tables situated in the courtyard, volunteers...

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