![Holding up T-wolves, the tour group poses for a picture in the Chinese classroom. Sophomore Lydia Ou, junior Phu Trung and senior Yushan Pan gave a tour to Taiwanese diplomat Andrea Yang on Nov. 8. “I was so excited when I heard I would get to give the tour because it’s a big deal,” Ou said. “She’s from the US embassy for Taiwan, so she’s really important. I’m so privileged [to get this opportunity] and I’m so excited.” Photo by Skyler King](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Main-Taiwan.jpg)
![Students drew chalk art in honor of Veterans day. This is just one of many things the school does to show appreciation to veterans, and the art will remain in the courtyard as a reminder of all of the veterans who served their country. “On veteran’s day, I think it’s a great thing we do at school to honor people that served [who are] at our school or family members,” English teacher and cheer coach Nadira King said. “It makes me feel proud, and it makes me remember the [veterans].”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Capture.png)
![Sucking in a breath of air, freshman Lily Pope competes in the 200 yard individual medley. On Oct. 25, the swim team competed in the AISD Swim Invitational. Overall, the girls team took second place and the boys team came in eleventh. “My favorite stroke is butterfly because I do the best in that stroke,” Pope said. “I feel like [butterfly] can test how [your ability] to convince yourself to keep going. The hardest part of swimming is convincing yourself to stay strong and keep pushing during a hard race [when] everything is tired.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/POPE-1200x804.jpg)
![Smiling at the camera, Author Ehigbor Okosun, members of Page Turners, and other students reflect on the author's visit. “I thought the visit was great,” Senior Amia De Leon said. “It was interesting talking to her and [getting to know] her process and her thoughts and books in general. But I think the reason it went well [was that] people got to ask questions. I'm glad that she said so much in response to the questions and it wasn't just one and done. [The author’s responses] felt very articulate.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Sebastian-5-1200x800.jpg)
![Standing in front of the field at a freshman football game, cheerleader freshman Jacob Gaudreau along with teammate freshman Bella Gibson pose for a photo during halftime of game. “[Cheer has] definitely given me a much more outgoing personality,” Gaudreau said. “I used to be very introverted, so it's definitely made me more extroverted towards people.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ingrid-204-1200x800.jpg)
![Holding a wooden pizza toy, senior Taylor Peterson plays with small children in Bucaramanga, Colombia. During the summer, Peterson traveled to Colombia to help build an elementary school that only had two classrooms but five or six grades with one teacher. “We add[ed] two more classrooms,” Peterson said. “It’s kind of hard when you have two or three grades in one classroom and you only have one teacher. It’s very hard to actually get some beneficial learning. [The extra classrooms will give the students] a better quality of education because they’ll actually have a place specific for their learning.” Photo by Taylor Peterson](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Taylor-P.png)
![Swinging with his arm extended, senior Nolan Park hits the ball smoothly over the net and to the opponent’s side. Park is one of four varsity tennis captains and helped the team win district championships. “Winning district champs was a pretty awesome feeling,” Park said. “We had lost to Liberty Hill a couple of weeks before, but when we played them [again], we came out and really took care of business. We took them out and it was just a really awesome night.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kassidy-419.jpg)
![Standing proud, varsity senior athletes Rafael Escobar, Griffin Jacobs, Jakob Martin, and juniors Jackson Springer and Jack Morris pose with their newly earned medals. The varsity team finished third out of 14 teams on Sept. 25. “The team's primary goal is to win the district championship,” head coach Cody Price said. "We're confident that with our action plan in place, we can accomplish this mission. [For the next tournament], our preparation involves assessing our strengths and weaknesses, celebrating milestones and creating individual development plans." Photo courtesy of Cody Price](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/golf.jpg)
![The cross country team poses for the camera after finishing the district meet. The varsity boys, JV boys and JV girls all placed third and the varsity girls placed fourth. “Coach put in the right training for us for this season, so I think we will be peaking this week and the next couple of weeks,” varsity runner and junior Nathan Kukla said. “The chances of making it to state are very high, but we don’t settle for the lowest and there is always going to be that chance, so [we] race for the best.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Heidi-831-1200x900.jpg)
Five Ways To Give Back Over Thanksgiving Break
November 16, 2017
Thanksgiving, the holiday with the giant turkey and dinner while being surrounded by your friends and family. But what some people often look past is the thanks giving of it. So, here are five ways to give back and be reminded to be thankful for what you have.
- Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot – Supporting Caritas of Austin
Where: The Long Center, Austin TX
When: Thanksgiving Morning – November 23, 2017
Why: This 5k raises money for the Caritas of Austin, which “supports people on their journey out of crisis toward self-sufficiency through housing, food, education, and employment services,” according to their website. You can run the race, and also donate to the cause.
Find out more and register on their website – http://thundercloud.com/register/
- Round Rock Texas – Family Volunteer Day
Where: Baca Center 301 West Bagdad Avenue Round Rock, TX
When: November 18 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Why: Family Volunteer Day benefits ten area non-profits, and is an opportunity for families to get together and give back to their community. You and your family can come and help people with crafts, hope jars, projects and creating a shelf safe meal packs for the holidays.
Find out more and register on their website – https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/family-volunteer-day/
- Chuy’s Children Giving To Children Parade
Where: Texas State Capitol & Congress Ave.
When: Saturday, November 18, 2017 11am (it’s approximately 1 hour long)
Why: You can go and bring a new unwrapped gift that will go to children through Operation Blue Santa. Along with donating toys you can go and enjoy the parade and its giant inflatable balloons, festive holiday floats, marching bands and so much more.
Find out more and register on their website – http://www.chuysparade.com/
- Operation Turkey
Where: H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX
When: November 23, 2017 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Why: There are many opportunities for volunteer for their organization, but their largest is on Thanksgiving day where they prepare, package and deliver food to the homeless and the less fortunate.
Find out more and register on their website – http://www.operationturkey.com/locations/cedar-park/
- Gobble Gobble Give
Where: Bentley and Leenher Mortgage (Parking Lot) 5307 Hwy 290 W.
When: Thanksgiving Morning
Why: You bring a dish of food, five small toiletries kits, clothing and blankets. Then you get assigned a job in one of the following areas like, dropping off the food, bringing food to the kitchen, putting meals together and many more.
Find out more and register on their website – http://www.gobblegobblegive.org/
![Sucking in a breath of air, freshman Lily Pope competes in the 200 yard individual medley. On Oct. 25, the swim team competed in the AISD Swim Invitational. Overall, the girls team took second place and the boys team came in eleventh. “My favorite stroke is butterfly because I do the best in that stroke,” Pope said. “I feel like [butterfly] can test how [your ability] to convince yourself to keep going. The hardest part of swimming is convincing yourself to stay strong and keep pushing during a hard race [when] everything is tired.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/POPE-300x201.jpg)
