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The student news site of Claremont High School

The Wolfpacket

The student news site of Claremont High School

The Wolfpacket

Kikesa Kimbwala, Reporter

Kikesa Kimbwala is a freshman at Claremont High School and is a first year Reporter on The Wolfpacket. Aside from writing for Wolfpacket, Kimbwala is a member of Claremont High School’s Speech and Debate team where she competes in Original Oratory and various other types of debate. Outside of school Kimbwala enjoys playing soccer, creating art, playing the piano, and listening to music.

“Although this is only my first year at CHS I have already gained so much from being part of  Wolfpacket. It allows me to write using both research and my own creativity, and makes me push myself in order to write the best article possible. Each issue wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration between everyone on the staff,” Kimbwala said.

 

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“Rest Easy” Cassidy Rose

“Rest Easy” Cassidy Rose

Michelle Wang, Editor in Chief
May 22, 2017

On the early morning of March 27, the class of 2017 lost one of its own as senior Cassidy Heller passed away. To those that knew her, Heller was famous...

Looking at the Little Late-Night Show That Dared To Be Different

Looking at the Little Late-Night Show That Dared To Be Different

Michelle Wang, Head A&E Editor
February 4, 2016

It has been one year, one month, and 10 days since Dec. 19, the night in which we said our final goodbye to the late-night talk show that audiences needed...

ICHEON: Reviving the Korean Ceramics Tradition

Michelle Wang, Reporter
November 1, 2014

At a city near CHS, the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) is proud to present “The Exhibit of International Importance,” ICHEON: Reviving the...

The only CHS retiree this year, English teacher Becca Feeney has been teaching for 18 1/2 years.

Long-Term CUSD Employees and Retirees to Be Honored in May

Chrissie Meyer, Reporter
May 16, 2014

On Thursday, May 22, at the Alexander Hughes Center, long-term employees, as well as those retiring from the Claremont Unified School District (CUSD),...

Varsity Baseball Players Bernstein and Witt Hit it Out of the Park

Chrissie Meyer, Reporter
April 29, 2014

Even though the CHS varsity baseball team has suffered with inconsistency due to the loss of seniors from the previous year, the team still works hard...

The Good, the Bag, and the Ugly: The Tale of the Three Bags

The Good, the Bag, and the Ugly: The Tale of the Three Bags

Michelle Wang, Reporter
April 28, 2014

When asked the question, “Paper or plastic?”, the typical reaction is to pause and say paper, thinking that it is the environmentally correct and obvious...

Zombie Apocalypse Hits Home

Jacob Landsberg, Reporter
March 21, 2014

For the first time in Claremont history, on May 3, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens will be transformed into a zombie infested...

Zoning Ruins City Reputation

Michelle Wang, Reporter
March 21, 2014

Packed to the brim with high-density residential centers, the city of trees is quickly becoming an urban mecca. Claremont is running short on room and...

The Curtain Closes on Maples’ CHS Career

Michelle Wang, Reporter
March 3, 2014

Ken Maples is Claremont’s very own fedora-wearing, gig playing, suave, hard-rock idol. When not belting out songs or diligently writing music, Maples...

Participating seniors and staff gather in front of Claremont City Hall.

City Council and CHS Collaborate for Student Government Day

Chrissie Meyer, Reporter
March 3, 2014

On Feb. 25, fifteen CHS seniors participated in Student Government Day along with the city council members and staff at Claremont City Hall. During the...

Residential Burglaries Promote Awareness

Michelle Wang, Reporter
February 28, 2014

Over the course of 2013, a number of residential burglaries have occurred in the Claremont area. The targets of the burglaries included the homes of several...

Freshman Jesse De La O swings his racquet in an attempt to hit the wiffleball in a pickleball match.

Pickleball Becomes Brand New Frontier in Racquet Sports at CHS

Michelle Wang, Reporter
February 2, 2014

Forget tennis and forgo badminton. Pickleball is moving through the nation one shortened tennis court at a time. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines...

Bivans Seas the Opportunity to Row Competitively

Kikesa Kimbwala, Reporter
February 2, 2014

As most sports require students to stay on school grounds for practices long after school hours, junior Hannah Bivans is on a team that requires a large body...

The Hard Reality of Being a Twin When Faced with Stereotypes

The Hard Reality of Being a Twin When Faced with Stereotypes

Chrissie Meyer, Reporter
January 31, 2014

Constant comparison with my sister and numerous questions: this is the reality of being a twin. Whether fraternal or identical, twins are becoming more...

Vice Principal McCasey Begins at CHS

Vice Principal McCasey Begins at CHS

Kikesa Kimbwala, Reporter
January 31, 2014

Doug McCasey has replaced Steven Patterson as the Assistant Principal of Student Services at CHS as of Jan. 6. McCasey lived in Michigan for 23 years,...

Annie Poy and her puppy, Annie, dressed in uniform.

CHS Puppy Raisers Poy and Miller Train Puppy Guide Dogs

Michelle Wang, Reporter
January 13, 2014

CHS freshman Annie Poy and senior Eamon Miller have both been raising canine companions for the visually impaired since they were young. Referred to...

Senior Luke Englebert injured his ACL during his Cross Country race this season. Englebert is optimistic about the ALL discovery.

Newly Found Knee Ligament Gives Hope to Injured Athletes

Chrissie Meyer, Reporter
January 9, 2014

This past October, orthopedic surgeons from the University Hospitals Leuven in Belgium discovered a new ligament during a knee dissection, as reported...

Alumni Jason Umansky (left) and Paymon Minaie (right) are both coaches for the CHS boys soccer teams. Umansky is assistant for JV, and Minaie is the assistant for Frosh/Soph.

Alumni Umansky and Minaie Bring Their Passion for Soccer to CHS

Jacob Landsberg, Reporter
January 8, 2014

After playing with the CHS boys soccer team last year, alumni Jason Umansky and Paymon Minaie hope to continue their CHS legacies by coaching boys soccer...

To show their passion for music, Adriana Perez and Megan White formed Shock 88.

Students Carry Out Their Dreams By Playing to Their Own Beat

Jacob Landsberg, Reporter
January 8, 2014

It is the hope of many students to create their own successful band, but it is a dream that only a few fulfill. Even with the challenges that forming...

Sensationalized Media Coverage Sustains America’s Violent Culture

Sensationalized Media Coverage Sustains America’s Violent Culture

Kikesa Kimbwala, Reporter
January 7, 2014

When it comes to news greatly affecting citizens of the US, it is the media’s responsibility to keep the citizens informed. Unfortunately, mass shootings...

Teachers Fail to Make the Grade in Following Traditional Point System

Teachers Fail to Make the Grade in Following Traditional Point System

Michelle Wang, Reporter
January 7, 2014

Whether it be in elementary or high school, teachers are always switching out the traditional grading scale of A, B, C, D, and F with their own preferred...

Junior Joshua Meza is currently in the IBCC program at CHS. The meeting for prospective students for next year (2014-2015) will be on Jan. 9.

IBCC Program Creates New Opportunities for Career-Building

Chrissie Meyer, Reporter
December 26, 2013

This past June, the International Baccalaureate Career Certificate (IBCC) was established at CHS after a two-year application process for the school to...

Jazz Band extends its versatility with the addition of three new vocalists this year.

Jazz Band Is On Key With Addition of Three New Vocalists

Kikesa Kimbwala, Reporter
October 17, 2013

It is time to get jazzy CHS! This year, the CHS jazz band invited student vocalists to accompany the instrumentalists. These vocalists were added to give...

Minting Pennies Makes No Cents

Michelle Wang, Reporter
October 17, 2013

If Abraham Lincoln were alive today, he would say, “Why is my face on a coin worth 1/26 of what it was when I was president?” 100 years ago, a penny...

“Fat Letters” Cause Concern and Create More Health Problems

“Fat Letters” Cause Concern and Create More Health Problems

Jacob Landsberg, Reporter
October 17, 2013

As of Sept. 24, 2013, some schools have been sending home “fat letters” that notify families of whether or not their child is healthy or obese. Certain...

The 2009 cover of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander and J.K. Rowling.

Wizarding World Lives on in J.K. Rowling’s New Movie

Michelle Wang, Reporter
October 17, 2013

Harry Potter fans rejoice! J.K. Rowling, author of the famed Harry Potter series, is bringing the magic to America. Announced on Sept. 12, 2013, Rowling...

A Morning Cup O’ Joe Causes A Latte Damage to the Student

Michelle Wang, Reporter
October 17, 2013

Whether it be from a Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino or a quick Monster energy drink, children and teens consume caffeine at a crazed pace. Over the...

Athletes Hope Sochi Olympics Changes Mindset of Russian Leaders

Michelle Wang, Reporter
September 27, 2013

The Russian anti-gay crackdown has begun. Students watching the Olympics should take into account the following. With the upcoming 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic...

Due to the closing of the Claremont Golf Course, the CHS girls varsity team will have to practice at another local golf course, Marshall Canyon.

Claremont Closing Classic Course

Jacob Landsberg, Reporter
September 27, 2013

Although the Claremont Golf Course has overcome a fire in 1942 and a temporary closing due to World War II, it will be shutting its doors permanently in...

Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki  in 2008.

Miyazaki Folds Up His Director’s Chair

Michelle Wang, Reporter
September 27, 2013

The time has come for the man behind many beloved childhood films that have inspired bouts of laughter and fits of tears to retire. Critically acclaimed...

What is the UC system?

Kikesa Kimbwala, Reporter
September 27, 2013

The University of California system is a public university chain and is widely regarded as one of the top public university systems in the world. The UC...

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