Women’s March Inspires Students to Get Involved

Misbah Farooqi, 2015-2017 Editor-in-Chief

January 30, 2017

“This is what democracy looks like!” shouts thousands of women and men in pink knitted hats, famously dubbed “pussy hats,” holding signs with messages like “girls just wanna have fundamental human rights” and “there is no planet b.” This is the scene that took place at the Women’s March on Jan...

Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose Gives Wilde Lake Seniors Opportunity to Speak Their Minds

Anjali DasSarma, 2015-2017 Editor-in-Chief

January 11, 2017

Superintendent Dr. Renee Foose reached out to Principal LeMon to set up a meeting with Wilde Lake seniors on December 13, 2016. This meeting, which was organized with students voicing their concerns while Dr. Foose listened, was a continuation of Dr. Foose’s outreach to understand the climates of e...

Howard County Council Chairman Calvin Ball Visits Wilde Lake to Hear Student Feedback

Ihsaan Fanusie, News Editor

January 9, 2017

Dr. Calvin Ball, chairman of the Howard County Council, visited Wilde Lake on Wednesday, December 14 to hear the students give their opinions and ask questions about the social atmosphere in Howard County. Dr. Ball wanted to get a better idea of the day-to-day activities of the students and faculty...

SGA Hosts Student Leadership Conference to Unite Student Body

Gabby Christopher, 2015-2017 Opinions Editor

January 3, 2017

As a response to the high demand for more opportunities to celebrate and learn about Wilde Lake’s diversity from the students who attended the student voices discussion on November 14, the SGA put together a leadership conference during school on December 14. Students who attended the student voices...

Wilde Lake Teachers Disappointed by Election Results

Bryan Castillo, Photographer

December 15, 2016

At Wilde Lake, teachers just like the students, want to have their opinions heard on the results of the election. While some teachers feel satisfied with the results, others feel disappointed and shocked. Ms. Nichols, a government teacher feels disappointed with Donald Trump being elected. Ms. Nichols...

Post-Election, Wilde Lake Students Express Shock and Disappointment

Ihsaan Fanusie, News Editor

December 7, 2016

After the 2016 presidential election, Wilde Lake, just like the rest of the United States, was shocked and full of mixed emotions. On Tuesday, November 8, millions of people cast their vote in the presidential election. By early morning of November 9, it was declared by most major news stations that...

Student Voices Discussion Allows Students to Share Their Feelings About the Election

Gabby Christopher, 2015-2017 Opinions Editor

December 1, 2016

As a result of all the emotions students and staff have expressed due to the results of the election, administration and student leaders put together a student voices discussion after school on November 14, where students were encouraged to freely share their thoughts and opinions about the outcom...

Gwen Ifill Leaves Behind Legacy for Next Generation

Anjali DasSarma, 2015-2017 Editor-in-Chief

November 22, 2016

Gwen Ifill, an inspiring journalist filled with passion and spirit, made it her life’s work to share the truth with the world through journalism, even in a time filled with racially charged arguments and hatred. Her life was cut short at the pinnacle of her career, on Monday, November 14, 2016, afte...

Happy Birthday, wlhspawprint.com!

Misbah Farooqi, 2015-2017 Editor-in-Chief

November 2, 2016

Since 1971, The Paw Print has been a staple print publication at Wilde Lake. However, this year, The Paw Print staff made the decision to expand their online presence by launching a new and updated website. The new website, which can be accessed on wlhspawprint.com, features a renovated design and ...

Teachers Wear Red, Protest for Student Rights, Fair Pay

Anjali DasSarma, 2015-2017 Editor-in-Chief

November 2, 2016

Teachers at Wilde Lake participated in the national union walk in at 7 AM on October 6, holding signs with slogans stating “less testing more learning” and “smaller class sizes.” These teachers are a part of the 90 percent of Howard County teachers who are members of the Howard County Educators ...

County Requires Freshmen to Take PSAT

October 28, 2016

Freshmen took the 8-9 PSAT on October 19, along with sophomores and juniors taking the regular PSAT. The 8-9 PSAT focused on eighth and ninth grade subjects, while sophomores and juniors took the traditional PSAT. According to Mr. LeMon, the 8-9 PSAT is an opportunity from the county to expose ninth...

Governor Hogan’s Executive Order Causes Controversy Over Howard County School Calendar

Rachel Henry, Editor-in-Chief

October 7, 2016

In August, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, disregarding all county, and local level governments, ordered all Maryland public schools to begin after Labor Day and finish before June 15, effective next school year. In the past, the Howard County public school calendar has begun during the last few days...