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ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND 2024 - When Abby and Tavroop found out they would have to run “The Wingspan” as a club, they began recruiting new members to keep the newspaper afloat. They run workshops with their new staff and hold brainstorming sessions to come up with article ideas. PHOTO COURTESY OF “THE WINGSPAN”

Student Journalism perseveres

Amy Manzanares, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2024

Co-editor-in-chiefs Abby Rothrock and Tavroop Kaur received the devastating news last spring that Journalism would not be running as a class at Centennial for the 2024-25 school year. Now, the two have...

Ms. Marcy Leonard, past Wilde Lake principal, is the new Chief Operating Officer for Howard County libraries. PHOTO COURTESY OF MS. LEONARD

Ms. Marcy Leonard works for Howard County libraries

Miles Anderson November 19, 2024

After 30 years of dedicated work in the education system as a teacher, coach, vice principal, community superintendent, and principal, Ms. Leonard began an exciting new chapter. She exemplifies her leadership...

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND - Former Wilde Lake principal Ms. Marcy Leonard stands with her fellow 2023-24 administrators. They show off their spirit week hats. PHOTO COURTESY OF MS. LEONARD

Ms. Marcy Leonard waves goodbye

Michelle Boukanov, Staff Editor November 19, 2024

After 30 excellent years in the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), Ms. Marcy Leonard has ended the HCPSS chapter of her life as a Wildecat. Ms. Leonard’s time in Howard County began as a...

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 -- The senior class jumps out of their seats to cheer after their pep rally win was announced.

Seniors Secure Three-Peat Win

Bella Horvath, Molly Eagan, London Bruton, and Amy Manzanares September 25, 2024

Gathered on the bleachers in a sea of green, the senior class cheered as they celebrated their third homecoming week win.  Two years ago, the class of 2025 secured their first homecoming win as sophomores....

MD, DECEMBER 2, 2010 – Mr. Harrison led the football team to victory in the 2010 state championship. He is seen holding the team’s trophy high, as he celebrates their win over Franklin High with the players. COURTESY OF MR. HARRISON

Mr. Michael Harrison Waves Goodbye After a Lifetime at the Lake

Amy Manzanares, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2024

Mr. Michael Harrison has been a Wildecat since 1978 when he was enrolled as a freshman at the Lake, a school which was then only seven years old. Now, 45 years later with 30 excellent years of teaching...

(From left to right) Myles Brown, William Hess, and Kaycee Henderson represent their plans for next year. Their paths range from high wage jobs, military academies, and four year colleges.

Life After the Lake: 2024 Senior Features

In August 2020, amidst a pandemic, the Class of 2024 came to Wilde Lake as freshmen. Though many were unsure about their futures after graduation, they worked throughout their time at the Lake to find...

12 Seniors Progress to Round Three of Senior Assassin Game

Bella Horvath, Editor April 26, 2024

After the second round of “Senior Assassin,” 61 seniors have been eliminated from the water gun game over the course of two weeks. Only 12 seniors will progress into round three. During this round,...

31 Left After First Round of Annual Senior Assassin Water Gun Game

Bella Horvath and Amy Manzanares April 18, 2024

At the end of the first round of this year’s annual senior water gun game, “Senior Assassin,” 42 seniors have been assassinated. 31 seniors remain for round two.  73 seniors signed up for this...

COLUMBIA MARYLAND, FEBRUARY 21,2024 First teal ALS Student Will Feldwick plays piano as part of first group of students to work with Mr.Lally in the new music therapy program at Wilde Lake.

From Vision to Reality: Mr. Lally Brings Music Therapy to ALS Program

Caroline Sorensen, Web Editor, Photo Editor, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2024

For Academic Life Skills (ALS) paraeducator Mr. Kieran Lally, the best part of his day is watching his students unlock their musical abilities. Last year, when guitarist and singer Mr. Lally interviewed...

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, FEBRUARY 20, 2024 -- Ramsey Jenkins, a sixth year ALS student, and Assistant Principal Mr. Sillers sing Be Our Guest, from Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast" at A lunch. Their performances happen daily. Ramsey says singing on the microphone with Mr. Sillers is the best part of his day.

ALS Program Creates Pathways to Opportunities for Students

Arielle Levine April 9, 2024

For most of her life, junior Katie Yarrish witnessed her family grapple with the uncertainty of the future for her brother Ross, a fifth year ALS student at the Lake. Now, Katie says her family finally...

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, MARCH 
19, 2024 -- Speech and Debate captains  Aly Abel and Yasmin Roach discuss their debate season in the hallway Aly has  been on the team for four years and both  have earned multiple medals and awards  at Speech and Debate competitions.

Speech and Debate Program Thrives with Passionate Team

Faith Brown, Amy Manzanares, and Arielle Levine April 9, 2024

Within the walls of the Wilde Lake Speech and Debate classroom, students are often found talking to walls. Over the course of 29 years, Ms. Kelli Midgley has led the Speech and Debate team to victory...

Many of the students at Wilde Lake have immigrated from other countries throughout the world. Aisha Morillo immigrated from Venezuela at a young age, while Renato Serrano and Zulma Agullar immigrated from El Salvador.

Three Immigrants Reflect on Their Past Lives and How They’ve Grown

Amy Manzanares, Editor-in-Chief December 28, 2023

In Room 310 sits a group of students full of stories of growth within America. Many of these students were forced to leave their home countries for various reasons. Wilde Lake’s ESOL program welcomes...

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