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The Paw Print

The news site of West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch, CA

The Paw Print

The news site of West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch, CA

The Paw Print

West Ranch Girls Lacrosse Season Preview

West Ranch Girls Lacrosse Season Preview

Elaine Shirley, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

The spring season marks the return of girls’ lacrosse. Last year, the team finished with a league record of five wins and one loss. The team hopes to continue their momentum into the 24-25 season. West...

West Ranch Music Fest

West Ranch Music Fest

Erin Tran, Lena Tran, and Olivia Chan March 21, 2025

   West Ranch had its first annual Music Fest on Thursday, March 6, created and hosted by Wildcat choir teacher Mr. Kristofer Ornelas. From rock bands to choir performances, this festival presented a...

The Hart District Honor Band

The Hart District Honor Band

Hannah Shin, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

  After much practice and dedication, Hart District’s Honor Band performed at the Hart High School theater on the evening of Feb. 22. Out of hundreds of applicants, 23 West Ranch students were accepted...

Romance in Fiction

Romance in Fiction

Hannah Shin and Olivia Chan February 25, 2025

With February being the month of love, students will surely see Valentine's Day-themed items like chocolates, stuffed animals, flowers and more. Because the day is so closely associated with love, you...

Behind the Scenes of Winter Performing Arts

Behind the Scenes of Winter Performing Arts

Sean Lim and Pauline Santos February 24, 2025

   As the winter season kicks into full swing, winter percussion and winter guard work hard preparing for their competitive season starting in mid-February and ending in April. From the rhythmic pulse...

West Ranch Girls Basketball Season Overview

West Ranch Girls Basketball Season Overview

Elaine Shirley and Addisson Potensiano February 21, 2025

West Ranch Varsity Girls basketball is about to end its season with an overall record of eleven wins and 15 losses. This season has been full of improvement and growth as the team continues to get better....

Boys Varsity Basketball Season Overview

Boys Varsity Basketball Season Overview

Ethan Lee, Copy Editor February 20, 2025

   With an overall 46 percent win rate, the West Ranch Boys Basketball team solidified its standings in the Foothill League. With a game record of 7-5 in the league and 12-14 overall, the team has...

AI effect on learning

David Lee and Brian Lee January 22, 2025

   ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) that can give a detailed answer to nearly any user question, has grown in education and is proving to be both a powerful tool and a cause of academic dishonesty....

Winter Fashion

Winter Fashion

Alyssa Pascual and Brianna Machado January 16, 2025

As the weather drops, students may feel more inclined to reach past last season’s summer clothes for a more cozy wardrobe. Winter is perfect for experimenting with layering and accessorizing to spice...

Wicked movie collabs

Wicked movie collabs

Raina Bae and Hannah Shin January 15, 2025

   As the end of the year gets closer, we’ve seen a variety of amazing movies this past year. 2024 has brought many popular releases, with one major release being the “Wicked” movie. The “Wicked”...

Upcoming Movies of 2025

Upcoming Movies of 2025

Elaine Kim and Fahim Rahman January 13, 2025

   2024 saw another outstanding year for the film industry. From superhero blockbusters like “Deadpool and Wolverine” to gut-wrenching horror flicks like “Longlegs” to long epics like “Dune:...

Christmas Movies

Christmas Movies

Lena Tran and Erin Tran December 16, 2024

   As the seasons change, West Ranch students and staff who celebrate Christmas share their favorite winter movies. With classics such as “The Polar Express,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,”...

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