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The Student News Site of Wilde Lake High School

The Paw Print

The Student News Site of Wilde Lake High School

The Paw Print

2025-2026 Staff

Ella Nester
Editor In-Chief

Ella Nester

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is my sophomore year fall pep rally and homecoming because of the energy, competition, and dance Song Lyric or Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela Brief Biograph...

Somara Whitney
Social Media/Website Manager

Somara Whitney

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory was watching my older brothers graduate. Song Lyric or Quote: “Everybody keeps tellin’ me how my story is supposed to go. Nah, imma do my own thing.” - Miles Morales Brief Biography: I’m Somara, a 10th grader here at the L...

Lindsey Doggette
Social Media/Website Manager

Lindsey Doggette

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake Memory was playing tug of war against the junior class my sophomore year during the fall pep rally. My class ended up winning first place which was very fun and exciting. Song Lyric or Quote: "Believe you can and you're halfway there" – The...

Sammy Yoo
Editor

Sammy Yoo

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: Decorating the Class of 2027 hallway last year. Song Lyric/Quote: “An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind” by Mahatma Gandhi. Brief Biography: I’m in 11th grade. I love to swim, listen to music, and spend time with the people I love. I joine...

Abby Manzanares
Editor

Abby Manzanares

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is winning Gold in Lincoln Douglas Debate and being able to celebrate it with my best friend. Song Lyric or Quote: My favorite lyric is “the best people in life are free” by Taylor Swift. Brief Biography: My name is Abby and...

Adam Osman
Editor

Adam Osman

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake Memory would probably be performing several shows, such as 2023’s “The Play That Goes Wrong.” and the after show parties we had. Made my year so much brighter! Song Lyric or Quote: “I’m like the falling rain, searching through the...

Tommy Sommer
Editor

Tommy Sommer

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory was going to graduation last year and celebrating the graduating class of 2025. Song Lyric or Quote: "Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud." - Homecoming, Kanye West (feat. Chris Martin) Brief Biography: My ...

London Gaines
Business Manager

London Gaines

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: I don't really have a lot of memories because this is my first year but in Wilde Lake, but I would say meeting new people everyday and building new connections Is something I look forward to. Song Lyric or Quote: "Were Bikini Kill and we want revolution, Girl-Sty...

Sophia Solomon Feliz
Staff Writer

Sophia Solomon Feliz

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is my Sophomore year going to homecoming with my friends, eating snacks, and dancing. Song Lyric or Quote: "Giving kisses in the morning, while I’m mourning, over my past self.”- Jazmin Bean, Stockholm Butterfly Brief Biograph...

Lailani Strickland
Staff Writer

Lailani Strickland

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde lake memory was my first ever pep rally when I was a freshman and participating in it.  Song Lyric/Quote: My favorite song lyric is “But I crumble completely when you cry “ 505 by arctic monkeys Brief Biography: I am Lailani Stricklan...

Morgan Williams Boyd
Staff Writer

Morgan Williams Boyd

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is the black history month assembly last year. Song Lyric or Quote: "Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.” - Maggie Kuhn Brief Biography: I’m in 12th grade and this is my second year taking journalism! I love reading and writing (my favorite...

Annalie Osei-Bonsu
Staff Writer

Annalie Osei-Bonsu

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is my first homecoming with my friends(9th grade homecoming). Song Lyric/Quote: “The key to success is not by winning, it’s by trying your best even when you fail.” - Me, and my Mom Brief Biography: My name is Annalie. I’...

Madison Marchant
Staff Writer

Madison Marchant

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is winning the regional girls soccer championship my junior year.   Song Lyric or Quote: My favorite quote is “Everything meant to be is bound to stay” by Zach Bryan.   Brief Biography: Hi, My Name is Madi. I ...

Hasiana Mohammed
Staff Writer

Hasiana Mohammed

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite memory is being a part of Class Council.   Song Lyric or Quote: “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." - Earl Nightingale   Brief Biography: Hello! My name is Hassie. ...

Hirbod Baraghizadeh
Staff Writer

Hirbod Baraghizadeh

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is 10th grade Biology class because I was with my friends in that class. Song Lyric or Quote:  “Havin’ conversations with your car alarm” - Hacker, Death Grips Brief Biography: I’m a Junior in WLHS, and I picked Journalis...

Ashley Avila Almendares
Staff Writer

Ashley Avila Almendares

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory was the celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, and the performances. Song Lyric or Quote: "Pay attention, pay attention, finna show you how to get it” - One Call, Rich Amiri Brief Biography: My name is Ashley Avila Almendar...

Alexa Julian
Staff Writer

Alexa Julian

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is winning regionals in soccer and basketball my freshman year, and getting to celebrate with my friends. Song Lyric or Quote: "We're all running from the things inside” - Traveling Man, Zach Bryan Brief Biography: My name is Alex...

Rachel Kostelec
Advisor

Rachel Kostelec

Favorite Wilde Lake Memory: My favorite Wilde Lake memory is participating in the staff band at the Lunch Jams. Song Lyric or Quote:  "I cry a lot, but I am so productive. It's an art." - Taylor Swift Brief Biography: I am honored to carry on Mr. Townsend’s legacy as the next adv...

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