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Language Department Drops Upper Level Classes, Lower Level Classes Reach Maximum Capacity

Language Department Drops Upper Level Classes, Lower Level Classes Reach Maximum Capacity

Sydney Cox and Sarah Rubin December 18, 2018

In recent years, there’s been a lack of enrollment in higher level language classes. Consequently, Wilde Lake’s language department has cut Italian III and IV in the 2018-2019 school year. With students...

Mr. Wallace in his classroom

Mr. Wallace Returns to Howard County as a Government Teacher

Hope Kahn December 14, 2018

Mr. Wallace was born and raised in Howard County, but moved to New Mexico when he was 21 years old. After 12 years in the “Land of Enchantment,” he returns as an American Government teacher. His...

Mr. Holzman with his family

Family History Impacts Mr. Holzman’s Career

Hope Kahn December 14, 2018

Ever since he was a child, Mr. Holzman has felt a connection to history. He brings that passion to Wilde Lake as the new AP Economics, Honors World History and U.S History teacher. The history of his...

Mr. Damseaux smiles next to a math equation.

Mr. Damseaux is Forever Going the Extra Mile

Rebecca Nason, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2018

Running an ultramarathon isn’t easy, but then again neither is earning two masters in math, and yet somehow, Mr. Damseaux has managed to do both. Mr. Damseaux counts himself lucky for all the fantastic...

Ms. Alcaraz instructing her students during a science lab.

Ms. Alcaraz Finds the Pleasant Surprises of Life

Rebecca Nason, Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2018

As a child growing up in Puerto Rico, Ms. Alcaraz wouldn’t have seen herself as a high school chemistry teacher in the US with an eight-month-old and four cats, but life has turned out better than she...

Mr. Green conducting in his penguin costume.

Mr. Green Waddles Into the Band Room With Happy Feet

Hope Kahn December 12, 2018

In 2012, Mr. Green was a student teacher for Wilde Lake’s veteran band director, Mr. Dutrow. Six years later, Mr. Green hopes to offer some of his personal ideas to the same program that is now his own....

All Around the World Cooking Pastries

All Around the World Cooking Pastries

Adriana Irizarry-Cruz, Writer December 12, 2018

From Montgomery County, to Germany, and finally to Howard County, Ms. Delaney has travelled the world following her enthusiasm for cooking. Currently working as the new FACS teacher at Wilde Lake, she...

Mr. Molin talking to Ms. Riley during a lunch shift.

Brett Molin Makes Safety His Priority as Assistant Principal

Maddie Sommers, Writer December 12, 2018

Since he was a child, Wilde Lake’s new Assistant Principal, Mr. Molin, knew he wanted to grow up to be a role model for students. He strives to ensure that students have the support...

Improvisational Performance of Peter and the Starcatcher Brings Cast Together

Improvisational Performance of “Peter and the Starcatcher” Brings Cast Together

Rebecca Nason, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2018

In the improvisational “Peter and the Starcatcher,” actors worked together to bring their whimsical vision to life. Unlike in previous plays where students have worked with director Ms. Adler to...

Mr. Penn is seen entering the building to oversee lunch duty.

Mr. Penn Leaves the Social Studies Department to Fill Athletic Director Position

Aenilah Watkins, Web Editor in Chief December 10, 2018

This year, the Social Studies department is losing one of its most-loved teachers, Mr. Penn, who is stepping into the position of Athletic Director. As a teacher, Mr. Penn was elected “teacher of...

“Hard Work Beats Talent” on the Football Field

“Hard Work Beats Talent” on the Football Field

Darae Lyles and Miriam Johnson December 10, 2018

Under the Friday night lights, the Cats proved themselves as a hardworking and successful football team  by achieving a 6-4 season record. This season was a triumph to the team compared to the 1-8 season...

Puerto Rican Native Brings Her Experience to Wilde Lake

Puerto Rican Native Brings Her Experience to Wilde Lake

Marian Isailovic, Writer December 6, 2018

Ms. Mendez-Crespo was inspired by her kindergarten teacher and has aspired to be a teacher ever since. “She was really fun, and I wanted to be just like her,” she said. She began her teaching career...

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