The Paper Wolf is produced by the Journalism Class of Saint Paul’s School, a Catholic high school for boys located in Covington, La., which is operated by The Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Writing Staff 2025-26

Jonny McGinnis
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Jonny.McGinnis.2026@stpauls.com

Julius Lachin
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Julius.Lachin.2026@stpauls.com

Edward Pope
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Edward.Pope.2026@stpauls.com

Andrew Dunne
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Andrew.Dunne.2026@stpauls.com

Charles “Lane” Hamaker
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Charles.Hamaker.2026@stpauls.com

Robert “Bobby” Hanks
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Robert.Hanks.2026@stpauls.com

Brady Johnson
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Brady.Johnson.2026@stpauls.com

Luca Rodas
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Luca.Rodas.2026@stpauls.com

Aiden Underwood
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2026)
Contact: Aiden.Underwood.2026@stpauls.com

Connor Ayala
Saint Paul’s Junior (Class of 2027)
Contact: Connor.Ayala.2027@stpauls.com

Ethan Cocus
Saint Paul’s Junior (Class of 2027)
Contact: Ethan.Cocus.2027@stpauls.com

Cody Matherne
Saint Paul’s Junior (Class of 2027)
Contact: Cody.Matherne.2027@stpauls.com

Benjamin Sikes
Saint Paul’s Junior (Class of 2027)
Contact: Benjamin.Sikes.2027@stpauls.com

Editorial Staff 2023-24

Shawn Cooney – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Saint Paul’s Senior (Class of 2024)
Shawn Cooney is the Senior Gold Drum Major of the Saint Paul’s Marching Wolves, secretary of the Wolves for Tutoring, an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, public relations officer of the Wolves for Life, and vice president of the Spikeball Club. He loves hanging out with his friends, whether by watching movies, playing video games, working out, or participating in Young Life at Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church.
Contact: Shawn.Cooney.2024@stpauls.com

Vinceio Montalbano – SENIOR MANAGING EDITOR
Saint Paul’s Junior (Class of 2025)
Vinceio Montalbano is an honor roll student at Saint Paul’s School. His favorite subject is World History. He is a lifelong Saints and Pelicans fan who also enjoys watching movies, listening to music, and golfing.
Contact: Vinceio.Montalbano.2025@stpauls.com

Contact Us

School Contact Info: 917 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington, LA 70433 • (985) 892-3200 • www.stpauls.com

Administration: President – Joe Dickens  •  Principal – Lee Pierre

Submissions:  The Paper Wolf welcomes submissions from our readers and encourages all students to become contributing writers. To contact The Paper Wolf staff or to inquire about becoming a contributing writer, please email N.Guarisco@stpauls.com. The Paper Wolf reserves the right to refuse publication of any article or request revisions based on our editorial policy below.

Corrections Policy:  The Paper Wolf makes every effort to verify information prior to publication. However, should an error be printed, please submit correction requests to N.Guarisco@stpauls.com.

Editorial Policy

The Paper Wolf respects the First Amendment’s protection of a free press. However, as part of a Catholic organization, we operate under a higher ethical standard regarding publishable material. The Paper Wolf does not publish anything that will tarnish the reputation of either the school or any member of the school community. Our mission is to publish stories that reflect the five core principles of a Lasallian school: faith in the presence of God, quality education, inclusive community, concern for the poor and social justice, and respect for all persons. Comments from readers are allowed on our site within each article; however, The Paper Wolf retains the right to review comments prior to publication for adherence to the school’s mission. Comments that are contrary to the school’s mission should not be published.

Affiliations & Honors

The Paper Wolf is a proud member of the following scholastic press associations:

Louisiana Scholastic Press Association

Recipient: First Place Award – Online Publication – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024

Recipient: First Place Award – Best Overall Newspaper – 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024

Journalism Education Association

Recipient: First Place Award – Best Newspaper – 2018, 2024

Individual Honors:  In addition to numerous LSPA awards garnered by various members of the staff for individual works, former Editor-in-Chief Nick Ashton was awarded first-place honors overall in all divisions for Journalism I at the 2015 Louisiana State Literary Rally.  Former Editor-in-Chief Luc Hebert placed 2nd in Division II for Journalism I at the 2016 Louisiana State Literary Rally and was selected JEA State Journalist of the Year for 2018.