![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)
Named the Live Music Capitol of the World, Austin boasts a plethora of music venues and festivals each year. This season brings one of the biggest festivals, one that combines the city with its famous association with music. It’s time for the Austin City Limits music festival.
Festival goers come from near and far, all gathering in the name of good hipster music. An average of 65,000 die-hard music fans gather on the fields of Zilker Park in downtown Austin for three days of live music under the Austin sun.
The students of Cedar Park High School are no exception. Those boasting Friday wristbands will sacrifice the joys of school for the sights and sounds of Zilker Park. Music lovers with Saturday passes will endure long, hard hours of listening to good music. For those with tickets for Sunday, music will cut into their precious hours of sleep before the school week resumes. As for the students with three-day passes, hardships must be endured at the price of seeing their true loves on stage.
CamelBaks, Chacos and sunscreen will be sported by many fans of comfort as well as music. For the rest of the crowd that is concerned with appearance, studded boots and high-waisted shorts are in style.
The weatherman seems to be in favor of the festival as well. With weekend highs in the upper 80’s, the sun will be shining but not scorching. Those attending Sunday might see some showers, but compared to last year’s storms and mud, the light rain will be a blessing.
From the big names to the little hipster bands, ACL offers a wide range of music for everyone in attendance. The fact that tickets sell out before the lineup is announced proves that the shows are not to be missed. This year’s lineup boasts The Black Keys, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers as headliners. Florence + the Machine, Jack White, and Bassnectar are other acts that seem to draw hungry music fans to the festival.
The masterminds behind ACL know exactly what fans want. The energized crowd can sing along to every word of every song of their favorites. Based on the Tracks Yearbook survey administered to all students, Cedar Park students will be seen in the crowds singing along to Jack White, Two Door Cinema Club and the Lumineers.
For those who are enthusiastic about the festival, Austin City Limits has announced that next year the festival will be held over two weekends for more fun, more music, and more Austin. For those who waited to buy high-priced resale tickets or missed their chances to go, take advantage of pre-sale passes for next year’s festival.
