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The Paw Print
The Student News Site of Wilde Lake High School

The Paw Print
The Student News Site of Wilde Lake High School

The Paw Print
Arts
Jake Domenick-Urbansky performing Wind Ensemble latest piece, “Of Our New Day Begun” by Omar Thomas. (Photo by Charlotte Fetters)
Jake Domenick-Urbansky: A Jake of All Trades
Charlotte Fetters, Staff Writer • April 13, 2023

It isn’t uncommon for students to pick up an instrument at a young age. Whether it be through parental encouragement or in elementary school, many musicians start their...

Johanna Shin perfecting an assignment for her third period class, Music Theory with Ms. Spiro. (Photo by Charlotte Fetters)
Working her Way Up the Scale: Johanna Shin’s Piano Journey
Charlotte Fetters, Staff Writer • April 13, 2023
Samadhi Davis performing her original song, “Guardian,” on the Jim Rouse Theater Stage. (Photo by Charlotte Fetters)
Samadhi Davis: Dynamo on the Mic
Charlotte Fetters, Staff Writer • April 13, 2023
Wilde Lake Artists Find Growth and Emotion in Their Art
Wilde Lake Artists Find Growth and Emotion in Their Art
Charlotte Fetters, Staff Writer • April 13, 2023
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Sports
When I was a student athlete, playing my sport bettered my academics and my outlook on life.
Sports Pave a Positive Path for Students
Blaiz Blackston, Sports Writer • June 5, 2023

Sports have the power to better a person’s life. All it takes is attending that tryout.  For athletes who struggle in the classroom or...

Minjee will play for Longwood University in the fall.
Lacrosse Player Minjee Yi Signs to Longwood University
Darius Lewis, Staff Writer • June 2, 2023
Coach Tee and senior captain Justyce Richard bonding during a home game. “It kind of feels like a family. It’s very family oriented. We are all very close and just have that connection. Our coach creates that. We spend a lot of time bonding in practice and through games. We have to in order to win,” said Justyce.
Wilde Lake Softball Finishes Second In Region
Caroline Sorensen, Staff Writer • June 2, 2023
Assistant captain Johanna Shin playing her match against Oakland Mills on April 27, 2023. The Wildecats took down the Scorpions.
Game, Set, Match! Tennis Has Best Season in Five Years
Darius Lewis and Arielle Levine • June 2, 2023
News
Wilde Lake scored 4/5 stars on the 2023 Maryland State Department of Education report card. The report card makes their evaluations based on test scores, graduation rates, “readiness” for graduation, progress towards English language proficiency, curriculum, and a survey.
Wilde Lake Loses One Star on Report Card, Reflecting a Statewide Trend
Arielle Levine and Amy Manzanares • June 2, 2023

On the annual Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) report card, Wilde Lake lost one star this year, lowering their score from 4/5 stars to 3/5 stars. This fall is reflective of statewide trends, as “more than a...

Students after school on May 30, 2023 waiting to get into CVS. Students wait in line in order for the store to maintain their number restriction. Three to four students are allowed inside at a time.
Local Stores Impost Limitations on Teens
Amy Manzanares and Marran Frigo • June 2, 2023
On May 30, 2023, two high schoolers walk past the native gardens in front of Wilde Lake during third period.
Environmental Club Plants Native Garden
Zoe MacDiarmid and Arielle Levine • June 2, 2023
The walk area map for Wilde Lake shows that some students will have to walk up to 2.3 miles, or 50 minutes to school starting in the 2023-24 school year. This change is in response to the bus driver shortage that hit in the 2021 school year. MAP FROM HCPSS
County Expands Walk Area to Two Miles
Amy Manzanares, Staff Editor • June 2, 2023
In the 2023-24 school year, high school students will leave school at 2:45 due to the change in start times.
Start Times Pushed Back 35 Minutes Next School Year
Amy Manzanares, Arielle Levine, and William Brown • June 2, 2023
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Features
Since its creation, The Paw Print has gone through many different editors, writers, and designs, but it has always been the sole student news source at Wilde Lake High School. “The Paw Print” is the student newspaper of Wilde Lake High School, and has been written and published by students since the 1970s. The archive is composed of 87 past newspaper issues dating back to 1985.
Looking Back: Past Paw Prints Reveal Wilde Lake’s Yesterday and Now
Greta Giuliano, Staff Editor • June 2, 2023

Over 30 years after the first issue of "The Paw Print" was placed in the hands of Wildecats, “The Paw Print” staff has released a digital archive. The archive gives current Wildecats a look into...

Elijah Sow, who held a record this past season, has decided to take his talents to the Morgan State Bears.
Unc Is a Bear: Elijah “Unc” Sow Commits to Morgan State
Josh Cofie, Staff Writer • June 2, 2023
The Wilde Lake Speech and Debate team after their arrival in Louisville, Kentucky for Speech and Debate Nationals in May 2023.
Wilde Lake Speech and Debate Team Secures Historic Season
Lauren Kelly, Staff Editor • June 2, 2023
For Sneakerheads, They’re Not Just Shoes
For Sneakerheads, They’re Not Just Shoes
Matthew Cho, Staff Writer • April 11, 2023
Over Thanksgiving Break, ten Wilde Lake students went to the Slayton House to receive training in leading Peace Circles. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Collier)
First Students in County to Lead Peace Circles
Yasmin Roach, Staff Editor • March 31, 2023
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Opinions
When I was a student athlete, playing my sport bettered my academics and my outlook on life.
Sports Pave a Positive Path for Students
Blaiz Blackston, Sports Writer • June 5, 2023
According to Inside Higher Ed, 49% of students are distracted by phones and other gadgets in class.
Putting The Phone Down Can Change Your Life
Matthew Cho, Staff Writer • June 2, 2023
Cartoon by Yasmin Roach
Local Business’ Restrictions on Teenagers Decrease Racial Profiling
Yasmin Roach, Staff Editor • June 2, 2023
We Need a Revised Discipline Approach
We Need a Revised Discipline Approach
Yasmin Roach, Staff Editor • June 2, 2023
Emmanuel Dean is a junior at Wilde Lake High School. For his first two years of high school, Emmanuel attended Atholton High School. Now, at Wilde Lake, Emmanuel is a member of the Track and Field team, National Honor Society, and Alpha Achievers.
Advisory Makes Wilde Lake: Letter To The Editor
Emmanuel Dean, Contributor • June 2, 2023
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  • When I was a student athlete, playing my sport bettered my academics and my outlook on life.

    Opinions

    Sports Pave a Positive Path for Students

  • Wilde Lake scored 4/5 stars on the 2023 Maryland State Department of Education report card. The report card makes their evaluations based on test scores, graduation rates, “readiness” for graduation, progress towards English language proficiency, curriculum, and a survey.

    News

    Wilde Lake Loses One Star on Report Card, Reflecting a Statewide Trend

  • Minjee will play for Longwood University in the fall.

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    Lacrosse Player Minjee Yi Signs to Longwood University

  • Coach Tee and senior captain Justyce Richard bonding during a home game. “It kind of feels like a family. It’s very family oriented. We are all very close and just have that connection. Our coach creates that. We spend a lot of time bonding in practice and through games. We have to in order to win,” said Justyce.

    Showcase

    Wilde Lake Softball Finishes Second In Region

  • Assistant captain Johanna Shin playing her match against Oakland Mills on April 27, 2023. The Wildecats took down the Scorpions.

    Showcase

    Game, Set, Match! Tennis Has Best Season in Five Years

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