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The Paw Print

The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

The Voice of the Wildcats

The Paw Print

Image of a man skateboarding in a graffitied skate park.

Skateboarding Culture

Hollin White, Beat Editor March 18, 2024

To some, skateboarding may seem like it’s just about doing cool tricks and flying through the air. However, skateboarding is a whole culture. For some, it's even a way of life. Skateboarding originally...

Students in the Footloose musical cast spend long hours rehearsing to prepare for opening night.

Behind the Scenes: Most Underrated Aspects of Theater

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor March 14, 2024

As the production for Woodside’s Spring Musical Footloose begins this week with the first show on March 15th, there are aspects of theater many wish to still share.  Being a part of a cast is a very...

Girls varsity soccer celebrates senior night with a win against Carlmont.

Winter sports ends with a strong showing from Woodside athletes

Kailyn Holty, Editor in Chief March 14, 2024

From basketball to soccer to wrestling, Woodside students competed in a variety of sports during the winter season.  During the 2023-2024 winter season, three sports teams or players qualified for...

60 juniors visit UCLA during a college trip to Southern California.

Juniors Embark On College Trip to Southern California

Patrick Van Hoven, Managing Editor March 12, 2024

60 juniors recently embarked on a three-day college trip to Southern California, visiting 6 schools along the way. From Feb 6th to Feb 8th, 60 Woodside juniors, accompanied by teachers and parental...

Patience and communication are some of the best qualities students have noted in making a good teacher.

Students explain the qualities of a good teacher

Samantha Marquez, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

In a learning environment, it's important to have a teacher who can support students well. Listening to students makes them feel like their ideas are acknowledged and know they’re heard. This helps...

There are many different types of Folklórico dance that the club explores every Friday.

Folklórico Club shows cultural appreciation for traditional dancing

Carmen Pinto, Staff Writer March 4, 2024

Many different cultures are incorporated into the Folklórico Club, where students can enjoy dancing and cultural appreciation.  In the Folklórico de Woodside club, held at lunch in J-11 on Fridays,...

In addition to the many clubs on campus, other opportunities to get involved include Woodside’s Academies, community service, sports, and performing arts.

“Getting involved” is important for college

Luisa Gapastione, Beat Editor March 4, 2024

High school is full of opportunities for students to branch out and learn more about who they are and what they’re interested in. Clubs, community service, student government, and sports are just...

While watching a lesson, students often become distracted by their phones.

The dubious distraction plaguing classrooms

Chloe De Leon, Multimedia/Online Editor February 29, 2024

A teenager’s phone can buzz hundreds of times in a day while teachers innovate strategies to keep students engaged in class and off of their cell phones. Different teachers take different approaches...

Freshman Evyn Ellis skis at Kirkwood in preparation for her freestyle skiing competitions.

Competitive skiers hit the slopes this winter

Kailyn Holty, Editor in Chief February 29, 2024

The wind whips through the air around freshman Evyn Ellis as she speeds down the slope. With the soft, white, powdery snow coating her skies, she races to victory, securing yet another gold medal as a...

Ten seniors committed to continue their athletic journeys after high school.

Ten Woodside students committed to continue to play sports in college

Coco Beck, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

On Wednesday, February 7th, ten seniors committed to play their sports in college. Some of these colleges included Brown, Chapman, and UC San Diego.  The seniors who have committed to collegiate sports...

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