Conducting the Way to Success
Addy Bates, Reporter
May 20, 2019
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A two-time state champion, Grand Nationals finalist and Texas Marching Classic 2016 champion. Through all of these accomplishments, senior drum major Kendyl Morris has helped lead the band through it all. After being a member of the 2015 state champion band in her freshman season, Morris decided th...
Safety School
Deana Trautz, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2019
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Wellesley College – it’s the alma mater of Hillary Clinton, Diane Sawyer and the second woman to command a space shuttle mission. To most seniors applying for college, Wellesley would rank high on their lists, but to salutatorian Pujita Shukla, it was initially just a safety school. Throughout...
A Man of Princeton
Jalen Gomez, Reporter
May 16, 2019
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Princeton is one of the most nationally recognized colleges in the world. It’s a school that has been associated with two U.S. Presidents, 12 Supreme Court Justices and numerous living billionaires among their alumni. This is a group that senior Josh Kolenbrander is joining in the fall. Kolenb...
Closing The Curtain
Kieren Garner, Reporter
May 15, 2019
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Five years and six shows later, Thespian Troupe 6289's president, senior Carson Burke, is closing the final curtain of his theatre career as he gets ready to start his new chapter in college. Burke, who first joined the theatre program in eighth grade, said he entered it for the people. “Ever...
Point Guard Shoots for Finance Degree
Noah Hedges, Reporter
May 14, 2019
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The 5A Region III district 17 holds seven varsity boys basketball teams. In the 2018-19 season, Cedar Park came out on top, thanks to the help of senior point guard Karson Cater. Cater proved over the past season that he has what it takes to play at the next level, earning the “District MVP” awa...
Clocking In at Buzzfeed
Callie Copeland, Reporter
May 13, 2019
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“Spend All Of Your Money At Urban Outfitters And We'll Reveal Which Ariana Grande Song Matches Your Personality.” “How Do Your Girl Scout Cookie Opinions Compare To Others?” These questions could only come from one website: Buzzfeed. Buzzfeed is a digital media company that creates viral video...
Chasing new Goals
Jordan Deyo, Multimedia Manager
May 10, 2019
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With 14 years of soccer experience under his belt, senior Jack Dooher finishes his last season of high school soccer, and possibly even his soccer career as a whole. “There have definitely been times when it has been more hard work than fun, but at the end of the [day], I always stuck around beca...
Aspiring Nurse Pursues Passion
Nithila Ilangovan, Reporter
May 9, 2019
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Throughout high school, senior Kristin Knight’s passion for serving her community has been fueled by her involvement in six honor societies and clubs such as HOSA, FCCLA and DECA – all of which brought her service opportunities and exposure that have led her to a path in nursing. Knight joined HO...
FFA to State
Morgan Kasel, Reporter
May 9, 2019
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Students from all over Texas competed in the FFA State Competition on April 27 and May 3, including Cedar Park's entomology and floral teams. After weeks of dedicated practice, students from the entomology team ranked 19th out of 61 teams, and floral students were ranked 37th out of 60 competing teams. Junior...
Running With No XCuses
Tessa Balderama, Reporter
May 8, 2019
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Seven miles a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year – this is just a small part of the workout senior Alena Albertson put herself through to be able to run on the beaches at the Chaminade University of Honolulu. Albertson said that running became her favorite hobby after she was consistently push...
Air Force Ahead
Morgan Kasel, Reporter
May 7, 2019
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With a family history of military members and law enforcement, senior Jordan Deyo has always been exposed to the lifestyle and stories of a soldier. Now, at the end of her high school years, she's only months away from joining the Air Force and getting sent away to fight for her country. "My grandmother...
Nutrislice Serves
Kaley Johnson, Reporter
May 7, 2019
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Nutrislice, an app currently available in the App Store and Google Play Store, allows students to see the cafeteria menu before lunchtime in all Leander ISD schools. In February, the app introduced a pre-order option so students can order a deli sandwich in advance if they are too busy to wait in a long...