The Paw Print

Through our Advice: “Find Your Purpose”

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief • May 21, 2020

Life is just beginning in the mind of an 18 year old. Whether you take the college path or not, you now have one of the biggest responsibilities this world could ask of you, to find your purpose. And for...

As Senioritis Kicks In, Seniors Reflect On Life Lessons Learned in High School

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief • February 24, 2020

With three more months to go, the senior Class of 2020 can't wait until they walk across the Merriweather stage in their caps and gowns. In the meantime, struck by senioritis, many are taking the opportunity...

HBCUs Admit Non-Black Applicants, Students Are Critical

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief • February 7, 2020

As Wilde Lake African American seniors are closing the chapter of their high school careers, many are preparing to continue their education in college, some have set their sights specifically on attending...

Friday Night Games Shine Light on School Pride

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief • February 3, 2020

As students line up outside of the auditorium to purchase their tickets to the Friday Night Basketball Game, they anticipate a showdown. They expect the Cats to give their all as they fill the stands with...

Mission and Values

January 23, 2020

Mission and Values: It is the mission of the Wilde Lake Paw Print to inform and educate the student body on relevant occurrences in the Wilde Lake community. We strive to demonstrate authenticity and reliability...

Hui Time Gives Students a Cafeteria Alternative

Nadyne Segbe, Writer • November 13, 2019

Remember recess? It’s back. Not everyone wants to spend their lunch period in the cafeteria. That’s why administration is implementing Hui Time, an alternative to a cafeteria lunch, where students...

Lateness Policy Creates Long Lines and Delays Instruction For Late Students

Aenilah Watkins , Web Editor in Chief • November 11, 2019

At 7:25am across Howard County, students are expected to be in school on time. However, this isn’t always the case for Wilde Lake seniors Selam Abebe, Bryan Shin, and Trea Jenkins. The trio often misses...

Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword

Bryan Shin and Erica Knight • June 18, 2019

Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook. These are just a few of the countless social media outlets used by teens that allows them to have an online platform to express themselves. Social media users...

For Some, Summer Vacation Leads to More Mental Health Challenges

Susie Osborne , Writer • June 18, 2019

Though summer is a time of freedom and fun for many, for others, the loss of easy access to school resources, especially in relation to mental health, can make summer seem unending. Losing the structure...

Student Resource Officers Seek to Repair Relationships Between Police and African American Students

Aenilah Watkins , Web Editor in Chief • June 18, 2019

On August 24th of his sophomore year, Erleans Joseph was stopped abruptly by police officers at the bus stop by the Columbia Mall. As he was roughly shoved on the deck of the officers car, Joseph was told...

Wilde Lake Says Goodbye To Long-Term Staff Members

Rebecca Nason, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2019

As the 2018-2019 school year comes to an end, Wilde Lake will be saying farewell to more than ten long-term, beloved staff members. Mr. Fairies, Ms. Koshy, Ms. Kipping, Ms. Martucci, Ms. Bullock, Ms....

Overworked and Overstressed: Past the Breaking Point

Sarah Rubin, Managing Editor • June 18, 2019

A few weeks ago, Wilde Lake sophomore Rachel Beall’s math teacher wasn’t in class for a few days, and, when he returned, there was a huge test. “I was so scared,” she said, “because not only...