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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
Arielle Levine '24

Arielle Levine ’24, Editor-in-Chief

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(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

Arielle Levine, Amy Manzanares, and Bella Horvath
May 13, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 -- HCASC president Allie Liu (left), Hemant Kantheti (left), and Cristian Allen (right) discuss the budget plan.

Budget Slash Leads to Overcrowded Classrooms

Faith Brown, Bella Horvath, Arielle Levine, and Amy Manzanares
April 9, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, MARCH 18, 2024- Abisola Ayoola and Hannah Boyer discuss Abisola's research project for the AP African American Studies exam. Abisola's project is on the evolution of fashion across the diaspora.

Recruitment for African American Literature Class Falls Short

Joseph Ortiz-Rivera, Lee Lewis, Bella Horvath, Arielle Levine, and Amy Manzanares
April 9, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, MARCH 15, 2024 -- Senior track captain Emmanuel Dean runs laps during after school practice to train for the upcoming outdoor track season.

Senior Emmanuel Dean Breaks School 300m Record

Talik Butler, Amy Manzanares, and Arielle Levine
April 9, 2024
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
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 -- Sophomore Jathan Nguyen writes a list while contemplating whether or not he should take the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). As more colleges revert their SAT requirement policies, students grow more unsure about whether or not the test determines their futures.

As Colleges Remain Test Optional, Students Debate Over Impact of the SAT

Arielle Levine and Bella Horvath
April 9, 2024
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
Freshman Jamar Addison sits in Mr. Bell's classroom on his phone during instructional time. Teachers say that it is hard to balance teaching and phone management in the classroom.

Phone Addictions Consume Students, Poll Shows

Arielle Levine, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2023
“Coach Nesbitt was a huge family guy. I saw him with his family: his wife and sons. Seeing that was also hugely impactful for me,” said Coach Justin Thomas. Photo Credit Mr. Pickett.

Lake Bids Farewell to Beloved Coach, Mentor, and Friend

Joseph Ortiz-Rivera and Arielle Levine
December 8, 2023
Resilient Senior Class Battles in Final Pep Rally

Resilient Senior Class Battles in Final Pep Rally

Arielle Levine, Amy Manzanares, Blaiz Blackston, and Bella Horvath
November 1, 2023
Wilde Lake scored 4/5 stars on the 2023 Maryland State Department of Education report card. The report card makes their evaluations based on test scores, graduation rates, “readiness” for graduation, progress towards English language proficiency, curriculum, and a survey.

Wilde Lake Loses One Star on Report Card, Reflecting a Statewide Trend

Arielle Levine and Amy Manzanares
June 2, 2023
Assistant captain Johanna Shin playing her match against Oakland Mills on April 27, 2023. The Wildecats took down the Scorpions.

Game, Set, Match! Tennis Has Best Season in Five Years

Darius Lewis and Arielle Levine
June 2, 2023
According to "Inside Higher Ed," 49% of students are distracted by "phones and other gadgets" in class.

[Photo] Putting The Phone Down Can Change Your Life

Matthew Cho, Staff Writer
January 2, 2023
On April 26, 2023, the Cats and their coaches (Coach Bell, left) hudle during their game against Marriotts Ridge. Junior Lewis Collora says that the new coaching staff has lead to the team’s overall improvement. “Our coaching has improved. We have a lot of new, good, strong coaches,” he said.

With New Coaching Staff, Boys Varsity Lacrosse Makes Strides

Blaiz Blackston, Arielle Levine, and Caroline Sorensen
June 2, 2023
In the 2023-24 school year, high school students will leave school at 2:45 due to the change in start times.

Start Times Pushed Back 35 Minutes Next School Year

Amy Manzanares, Arielle Levine, and William Brown
June 2, 2023
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.

[Photo] Advisory Makes Wilde Lake: Letter To The Editor

Emmanuel Dean, Contributor
January 2, 2023
A sign hangs on the Peace Room’s door, reminding students of Ms. Wright’s message. She reminded her students to always find the soft people. According to Mr. Blount, a soft person is “somebody that meets you where you are with kindness and not any sort of preconceived notions or any sort of judgment or rule setting.”

Peace Room Adjusts To Staff Changes

Arielle Levine, Editor
March 31, 2023
Student democracy leaders know that students at Wilde Lake are ready to talk, according to SGA President Sajana Vigna Mclaughlin. Abisola says it is important for Wilde Lake to create a student democracy environment that is “not exclusionary and has everyone’s opinions present.” [From left to right: Abisola Ayoola, Oliver Song, Gabby Oshadiya, Sajana Vigna Mclaughlin, Aly Abel, Liz Cho, and Logan Peyton]

Wilde Lake Student Democracy Leaders Create Accessibility for Student Voice

Arielle Levine
February 16, 2023
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
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
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
Aitya Ba’th (left), Jola Ojifinni (center), and Nalia Ba’th (right) spend time together during their Advisory period in the media center.

Staff and Students Compromise on Decision for 3-Day Advisory

Arielle Levine
November 17, 2022
Sun Shines on Wilde Lake for Pep Rally

Sun Shines on Wilde Lake for Pep Rally

Arielle Levine, Zoe MacDiarmid, and Matthew Cho
October 7, 2022
Ezra playing "Sims" on a Sunday afternoon. He says the reason he plays varies from "checking on [his] households" or as a form of escapism.

COVID Has Caused a “Rollercoaster” of Mental Health

Zoe MacDiarmid and Arielle Levine
June 17, 2022
The wildecat statue, built out of paper-mache by then-senior Kurt Muller in 1998, sits outside of the media center.

The Spirit of Wilde Lake in a Statue

Lee Lewis and Arielle Levine
June 15, 2022
Laura Lippman (center) and her “It’s Academic” team. Laura was the captain of her team.

Old Wilde Lake as Remembered by Novelist Laura Lippman

Arielle Levine and Zoe MacDiarmid
June 10, 2022
Long Delayed Pep Rally Revives School Spirit

Long Delayed Pep Rally Revives School Spirit

Zoe MacDiarmid and Arielle Levine
March 31, 2022
Ms. Franckowiak (left) overlooks the crowd as Xavia Worsham speaks about increased depression and suicide rates among LGBTQ+ teenagers.

GSA Stages Walkout of Class in Protest of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Zoe MacDiarmid, Arielle Levine, Lauren Kelly, Charlotte Fetters, and Hannah Boyer
March 29, 2022
Core Subjects Introduce Three New Members to Their Teams

Core Subjects Introduce Three New Members to Their Teams

Arielle Levine and Marran Frigo
February 13, 2022
Many students rely on the privacy of gender-neutral bathrooms.

[Photo] Gender-Neutral Bathrooms: Used and Abused, Students Report

Cameron Franks and Lee Lewis
February 13, 2022
Nick Shidle discusses the outcome of homecoming with Johanna Shin. (Photo by Arielle Levine)

General Assemblies Introduced to Uplift Student Voices, says SGA

Arielle Levine
December 15, 2021
Ms. Morningstar teaches her Art 1 students. (Zoe MacDiarmid)

Arts Program Welcomes Two New Staff Members

Arielle Levine
November 30, 2021
Mr. Sillers on Main Street.

Wilde Lake Administration Adds Sillers to the Team

Arielle Levine
November 22, 2021
Sophomore Cross Country runner, Myles Brown (front), running a course. (Photo by Pamela Cheung).

Wildecat Athletes Return to the Field with Full Course Load

Arielle Levine
November 3, 2021
Homecoming Celebrations Energize Wilde Lake

Homecoming Celebrations Energize Wilde Lake

Ben Townsend, Zoe MacDiarmid, and Arielle Levine
October 29, 2021
Highlight mental health every year, make mental health days excused absences, and offer parent seminars on mental health. It is that easy.

Student Mental Health Accommodations: We Need More

Arielle Levine
March 2, 2021
Rabbi Axler leading services in the parking lot in front of Temple Isaiah.

Worship Through a Pandemic: Fulton Rabbi Finds A Silver Lining

Arielle Levine
January 8, 2021
Advice for the freshmen class from Sarah Rubin, Ms. Volpe, Ms. Henderson, and Ms. Riley.

Words for Freshmen: A Message to the Class of 2024 from Experienced Wilde Cats

Arielle Levine
January 5, 2021
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