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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
Caroline Sorensen

Caroline Sorensen, Web Manager

If I could have any super power, it would be 

mind reading.

My favorite quote/song lyric is 

“I’ve learned as time passes, all the things that you’re afraid of will come and they will go, and you’ll be alright” by Stevie Nicks.

 

All content by Caroline Sorensen
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, OCTOBER 11, 2024 - GT Orchestra member Keegan Collins-McCarthy plays his cello at the Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly. He aims to spread joy through music.

[Photo] Wilde Lake’s Top Cats: Arts Edition

Cortez Butler, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
A teacher monitors the bathroom and watches as a student walks into the bathroom with their lanyard pass.

[Photo] Students continue to misuse bathrooms

Kristian Smith, Staff Writer
November 19, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - Students crowd into the lunch line during B lunch and wait up to 15 minutes to get their food. The new lunch schedule has led to longer lines and wait times.

[Photo] Overcrowded lunch shifts lead to excessively long lines

Liz Cho, Staff Editor
November 19, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - Wilde Lake’s new Principal Mr. Michael Brown held his first Meet and Greet of the school year on November 7. All staff was encouraged to sit down with Mr. Brown to voice their thoughts and concerns. Ms. Kazandra Anderson, the school social worker within the Teen Parenting Program, talks about the program with Mr. Brown.

[Photo] Wilde Lake welcomes Mr. Michael Brown

London Bruton and Liz Cho
November 19, 2024
MAY 20 , 2024 - Beyonce’s new "Cowboy Carter" album has received numerous reviews from well known newspapers, such as The Washington Post, who wrote that the album "demands respect." According to The New York Times, "Cowboy Carter" is "America: Every bit of it."

With “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé Redefines Herself and Country Music

Caroline Sorensen, Web Manager
May 20, 2024
GAITHERSBURG, MD, MAY 10, 2024 - Coach Saquan Maxwell gives midfielder Riyadh Assani words of encouragement as he comes off of the field during the Boys' Varsity Lacrosse regional semifinals.

[Photo] More Than a Coach: Saquan Maxwell Inspires Teens with PUSH Program

Talik Butler, Writer
May 16, 2024
COLUMBIA MARYLAND, FEBRUARY 21,2024 First teal ALS Student Will Feldwick plays piano as part of first group of students to work with Mr.Lally in the new music therapy program at Wilde Lake.

From Vision to Reality: Mr. Lally Brings Music Therapy to ALS Program

Caroline Sorensen, Web Manager
April 9, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 -- Antonio Hardy (left) and Aly Abel (right) discuss the impacts of the budget cuts at an HCASC meeting.

The Budget Cuts Impact You

Caroline Sorensen, Web Manager
April 9, 2024
COLUMBIA MARYLAND, February 1, 2024 -- Wilde Lake varsity cheer celebrates after winning first place at the County championship.

Wilde Lake Cheer Crowned County Champions Once Again

Blaiz Blackston, Talik Butler, and Caroline Sorensen
April 9, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, APRIL 4, 2024 -- ARL students Liam Hoagland and Jathan Nguyen walk in through the front entrance after returning from their ARL classes. Per the new policy, students are only allowed to use this entrance.

[Photo] Administration Limits Entrances to One

Blaiz Blackston and Amy Manzanares
April 9, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 -- HCASC president Allie Liu (left), Hemant Kantheti (left), and Cristian Allen (right) discuss the budget plan.

[Photo] Budget Slash Leads to Overcrowded Classrooms

Faith Brown, Bella Horvath, Arielle Levine, and Amy Manzanares
April 9, 2024
COLUMBIA, MARYLAND February 21, 2024 Gabe Gaetano shows his passion for music while singing and listening to songs on his piano. He has been able to further his passion with the help of Mr. Lally and Mr. Crouch

MCAP scores will count for 20% of the final grades for the classes of 2026 and 2027. Graphic by Bella Horvath & Artumn Neil.

MCAP Test Scores To Count as 20% of Final Grade

Bella Horvath, Caroline Sorensen, Lee Lewis, William Brown, Talik Butler, and Artumn Neil
December 21, 2023
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.

[Photo] Phone Addictions Consume Students, Poll Shows

Arielle Levine, Editor in Chief
December 21, 2023
We Saw the Peace Room Rise and Fall, and Rise Again

We Saw the Peace Room Rise and Fall, and Rise Again

Caroline Sorensen, Web Manager
December 20, 2023
Coach Tee and senior captain Justyce Richard bonding during a home game. “It kind of feels like a family. It’s very family oriented. We are all very close and just have that connection. Our coach creates that. We spend a lot of time bonding in practice and through games. We have to in order to win,” said Justyce.

Wilde Lake Softball Finishes Second In Region

Caroline Sorensen, Web Manager
June 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
Despite the fact that many people find rock to be an aggressive genre, it has helped me throughout my life. These are some of the albums that have helped me along the way. (Graphic by Zoe MacDiarmid)

Rock Saved My Life

Caroline Sorensen, Web Manager
March 31, 2023
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, Web Manager
January 4, 2023
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