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The Paw Print

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The Paw Print

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The Star of David or known in Hebrew as a Magen David (shield of David) has long existed as the symbol for Judaism and can be cited back to the 12th century text of the Eshkol ha-Kofer, a work on the Ten Commandments. It was first used by Jewish printers to separate themselves from their competitors by marking their ancestry. During the Holocaust, the Star of David carried a new weight as the symbol on the badge Jews were forced to wear to be identified across Nazi Germany. Many Jewish people now wear the star with pride around their neck.

Another Year of Antisemitism Proves Words have Power

Arielle Levine and Lauren Kelly January 5, 2023

They say, “Don’t let history repeat itself.” The Holocaust ended 77 years ago. It started with words of hatred against the Jewish people. It did not start with the horror it is often remembered...

 Junior Elise Varoli describes Ms. Padgett as ‘communicative, kind, and creative.’”(Photo by Josh Cofie)

Curtains Open to the Padgett Era

Josh Cofie and Arielle Levine January 4, 2023

Enter stage left: Wilde Lake graduate, seasoned technical director, and history teacher of 13 years, Ms. Jessica Padgett. This year, Ms. Padgett filled the role of Wilde Lake’s theater director, left...

Ms. Owens practices full turns with her students. Freshman Sam Obregon describes Ms. Owens as hardworking, funny, and kind.”

Ms. Owens Pirouettes into the Wilde Lake Dance Department

Caroline Sorensen January 4, 2023

Ms. Caitlyn Owens has been a dancer for most of her life.  Starting at age five, she danced at a studio in New Jersey, and as she grew up her passion for dance grew as well. Now, for the 2022-2023...

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 January 2, 2023

This year, Wilde Lake’s Environmental Club planted a native plant garden in front of the school. The initiative was backed by the 15-20 person club, school administration, their sponsor Ms. Melissa Bell,...

We Need a Revised Discipline Approach

We Need a Revised Discipline Approach

Yasmin Roach, Staff Editor January 2, 2023

The worth of a school is measured in various ways. Some measures are unofficial, passed between students or staff. Others are more formal, such as the Maryland report card, which assesses the overall...

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 January 2, 2023

Dear Editor, In your last issue, I read your article titled "Advisory Chopped Down Again." Coming from Atholton last year, when I arrived at Wilde Lake, I loved Advisory at the start of the school...

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 January 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...

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 January 2, 2023

The Wilde Lake Speech and Debate team sent eleven students to Nationals in May this year after a record breaking season under coach Kelli Midgley and captains Lena Osborne and Aly Abel. At Nationals,...

An overlook that captures a large portion of the heartland, an area of Red Dead Redemption.  Photo from Rockstar Games.

The Loading Screen: “Red Dead Redemption II”

Marran Frigo, Staff Writer December 7, 2022

“Red Dead Redemption Two” follows Arthur Morgan as he moves with his group of outlaws: the Van Der Linde gang run by Dutch Van Der Linde. The gang is on the run after a heist in the fictional city...

On Saturday at 8:30 AM, thirty minutes before customers can come, Ms. Kirk (left) and a volunteer, Mr. Jacques Moutome (right), plan how they will organize the tables.

Columbia Community Care Grows to Meet Community Needs

Zoe MacDiarmid, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2022

On March 11, 2020, Wilde Lake High School Spanish teacher Erika Chavarria posted a tweet: “If they close HCPSS I volunteer to run meals to students and families who are in need, or help in locations...

Under the influence of Andrew Tate, some boys can be led down the wrong path. (Graphic by Greta Giuliano)

Why You Should Stop Listening to Andrew Tate

Greta Giuliano, Staff Editor November 18, 2022

Misogynist. Abuser. Scammer. Alpha male. The perfect man.  All of these words have been used to describe Andrew Tate, an International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) kickboxing champion. But more...

Students in the 1975-76 school year of Wilde Lake in the schools yearbook, The Glass Hour, four years after the school opened in 1971. The caption of the photo reads, “The joy of celebrating togetherness is what Wilde Lake and the ‘76 Glass Hour is all about!” At this point, Advisory was part of the school’s structure. (Photo courtesy of The Glass Hour staff)

Advisory Falls Short of Vision

Zoe MacDiarmid, Editor-in-Chief November 18, 2022

There’s a saying that goes, “A few bad apples can spoil the bunch.” In some ways, this applies to Advisory — a 20-minute time block between periods two and three on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On...

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