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

Award-Winning Writers (2022-26)

2022-23

• Banks Nietzschmann (’23) – x5
• Sam Gold (’23) – x3
• Nicholas Beaumont (’23) – x3
• Shawn Cooney (’24) – x3
• Ethan Stenger (’23) – x2

2023-24

• Shawn Cooney (’24) – x5
• Vinceio Montalbano (’25) – x3
• Andrew James (’25) – x2
• Callahan Leahy (’25) – x2
• Robert Hanks (’26)
• Andrew Dunne (’26)
• Brady Johnson (’26)

2024-25

• Vinceio Montalbano (’25) – x4
• Luca Rodas (’26) – x3
• Brady Johnson (’26) – x2
• Andrew James (’25) – x2
• Callahan Leahy (’25)
• Robert Hanks (’26)
• Carter Plaisance (’25)
• Caiden Betzer (’25)
• Bryce Loisel (’25)
• Jackson Robninson (’25)
• Connor Ayala (’27)

2025-26

• Luca Rodas (’26) – x3
• Andrew Dunne (’26) – x3
• Robert Hanks (’26) – x3
• Edward Pope (’26) – x3
• Jonny McGinnis (’26) – x3
• Charles Richard (’28) – x2
• Lane Hamaker (’26)
• Brady Johnson (’26)
• Aiden Underwood (’26)
• William Kenny (’27)
• Benjamin Sikes (’27)
• Connor Ayala (’27)
• Brent Fields (’28)
• Jude Nunenmacher (’28)

Award-Winning Podcasters (2022-26)

2024-25

• Vincent Cruise (’25) – x2
• Andrew James (’25) – x2
• Blake Williams (’25) – x2

2025-26

• Jonny McGinnis (’26) – x3
• Edward Pope (’26) – x3
• Robert Hanks (’26) – x3
• Andrew Dunne (’26) – x3

Award-Winning Photographers (2022-26)

2022-26

• Connor Ayala (’27) – x2
• Luca Rodas (’26) – x2
• Blake Williams (’25) – x2
• Shawn Cooney (’24) – x2

“The Paper Wolf” Hall of Fame

2022-26

• Shawn Cooney (’24) – x10 – “TPW’s Most Dominant Writer & Editor Ever”
• Luca Rodas (’26) – x8 – “TPW’s Best Ever Editorial Writer”
• Vinceio Montalbano (’25) – x7 – “TPW’s Best Ever Sports Writer”
• Andrew James (’25) – x6 – “Outstanding Feature Story and Sports Columnist”
• Banks Nietzschmann (’23) – x5 – “TPW’s Best Ever Entertainment Writer”
• Robert Hanks (’26) – x5 – “Model Student; Best Hard News Piece in TPW History”
• Andrew Dunne (’26) – x4 – “Incredible News Writer”
• Brady Johnson (’26) – x4 – “Sensational Sports Writer”

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.

NOTE: The opinions expressed by students in The Paper Wolf in its columns or podcast episodes do not necessarily reflect the views of Saint Paul’s School as a whole.

Affiliations & Honors

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

Louisiana Scholastic Press Association

Recipient: First Place Award – Best Overall Newspaper – 2016, 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Journalism Education Association

Recipient: First Place Award – Best Newspaper – 2024