![Musical theatre class runs through “Footloose” during their dress rehearsal. Senior student director Mia Morneault says how much she’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew. “I am very proud of all the cast and crew who worked as hard on it as I have. A lot of people care about [this show],” Morneault said. “I have a lot of friends on the cast and on the crew, but I’ve also grown and gained friendships through the show, even as director where I may be a little more stricter than normal. And I am very grateful for everyone I’ve gotten to work with.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DSC_0657-1200x800.jpg)
![Sitting in a line of artwork, senior art student Kaemon Kato’s painting titled “Right Side of History” is displayed for attendees of the district’s art showcase. Kato’s painting is a political piece inspired by a photo of elementary schoolers in the street protesting against ICE. “I think it's also symbolic because they're surrounded by snow, which can represent ICE, and they are still marching,” Kato said. “[The kids] are not stopping until equality or justice is served, which I think is really important to represent and show.” Photo by John Pinion](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-03-26-114740.png)
![Broadcast, yearbook and newspaper combined for 66 Interscholastic League Press Conference awards this year. Yearbook won 43, newspaper won 14 and broadcast took home nine. “I think [the ILPC awards] are a great way to give the kids some acknowledgement for all of their hard work,” newspaper and yearbook adviser Paige Hert said. “They typically spend the year covering everyone else’s big moments, so it’s really cool for them to be celebrated so many times and in so many different ways.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/edited-ILPC.jpg)
![Holding up the bi-district champions trophy, junior shortstop Hudson Cuevas cheers alongside his team. The varsity baseball team played in the bi-district round of playoffs against the Boerne Greyhounds April 30-May 2, where they won Game 1 6-4, lost Game 2 2-1 and won the last game 5-2, allowing them to advance to area. “Honestly, [my favorite] big moment that wasn't even part of my moment was Dom's grand slam,” Cuevas said. “That was a big game changer in Game 1 of round one that ultimately helped us win that game and even move on. It set the tone for the games after and has really impacted and sparked this whole playoff run.” Photo by Allie Tseng](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/allie-boerne00159-1200x800.jpg)
![After he takes the handoff, senior running back Trae Hill runs down the field in search of a first down. Hill rushed for three touchdowns in the 43-36 loss against Frisco Wakeland last Friday, but the Timberwolves were eliminated from playoff contention. “[I’m] just happy I got to experience the game with my brothers,” Hill said. “I’m going to remember how close and how enjoyable everything was with these guys. They are my brothers for life. Just waking up and grinding together, and proving the naysayers wrong [was my favorite part].”
Photo by Kyra Cox](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/trae-hill-wakeland.jpg)
Austin City Limits is thankfully being separated into two weekends this year; Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13.This will help evenly distribute the hordes of people who attend ACL each year. Who can blame the masses, though? Each year, the creators of the lineup pick a wide variety of bands that appeal to every genre of music.
Let’s discuss the fact that Lionel Richie, Depeche Mode and The Cure are the headliners. This has got to be three of the best headliners in ACL history. Never have the mysterious lineup creators ever brought back such a threesome as the main event. Even if you are unfamiliar with the 80’s electronic rock of Depeche Mode, the late 70’s through the 80’s whining of Robert Smith from The Cure, or the soulful musings of Lionel Richie, you’re bound to appreciate the presence of each.
The crowd favorites of this year are definitely Phoenix, Divine Fits, Vampire Weekend, FUN., Arctic Monkeys, Passion Pit, and Kendrick Lamar. All of these bands have different styles of music, but are all capable of evoking extreme happiness. With new albums released from each of them, don’t expect to be too close to the front of the stage. Popular is not always the best route at ACL; the more popular, the more people. Not to say you shouldn’t drop by these concerts. You’ll be in for a treat if you do.
Now for my favorite part of ACL, the Indie bands that not many people know about. This years indie lineup is incredible featuring artists like Toro Y Moi, Okkervil River, Foxygen, HAIM, Purity Ring, Dawes, Grimes, Smith Westerns, Noah and The Whale, Autre Ne Veut, Fidlar, Jake Bugg, Wild Nothing, Kodaline, The National and the list continues on and on making me happier and happier. Don’t underestimate the power of little known bands and singers. If you’re in between concerts or you pay attention to the world of independent music, drop by to see some of these performances and I promise you won’t be disappointed.
ACL also offers a wide variety of folk bands to satisfy the banjo lover in all of us. Attending the festival are folk bands My Jerusalem, Sons of Fathers and the Wild Feathers. If you enjoy Texas/Nashville twang, you’ll feel right at home in the crowd of people gazing lovingly at the countrymen slamming away at their instruments.
No matter what your preference is in music, or what weekend you’re going to, you will find your niche at ACL. Be sure to check of the Art Market located in the center of Zilker Park during the festival. Also remember to stay hydrated with free water stations and energized with the food trucks (unfortunately not free) around the park.
Click here for the lineup of both weekends: www.aclfestival.com/2013-lineup/
