![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)
Review: Stranger Things 2
Even More Stranger Things Happen
October 31, 2017
The most anticipated sequel this month was finally released on Netflix on Friday, Oct. 27. Like most people, I binged watch the whole thing that day… yes, all nine episodes in one night.
“Stranger Things 2” was talked about online, in the school hallways and at grocery stores. Especially since the first season ended in a cliffhanger, the show’s creators had all of their fans wanting more.
In case you live under a rock, “Stranger Things” is a sci-fi, thriller movie filled with suspense, the supernatural and a bit of drama. The actors were amazing as well. So, if you haven’t watched the first season, and have a little under eight hours to spare, you should watch that first.
——- Season 1 Spoilers ——-
From the trailers you know that Eleven comes back, Will seems to suffer from his time in the upside down, and we are introduced to a new monster. Unlike last season’s “Demogorgon” which acted upon instinct, this “Shadow Monster” seems to have a brain/a plan.
The “Stranger Things 2” first episode is already introducing new characters such as Maxine, also known as “Mad Max” (as the episode’s title suggests), played by Sadie Sink, her step brother Billy, played by Dacre Montgomery and Bob, played by Sean Astin. Our favorite group of best friends also returned, not just with Will, but we get to meet Dustin and Lucas’s family, as well. However, there is some unexplained drama between Steve and Billy.
Some of the new characters had a purpose in the plot but were not really explained or introduced, they just kind of showed up. Billy was one of those characters, except I felt like he didn’t contribute to the plot at all. There were a few plot holes in the characters in my opinion, almost like lazy screenwriting. I don’t have a problem with the new characters or actors, I just don’t know how they got there.
However, I did love the actors. All of them are so talented and take their job seriously. Every episode was interesting to watch and had me on edge. It can be frustrating when every episode ends in a cliffhanger. The special effects looked so real, they definitely got better since season one.
There are also some new relationships between characters that develop very nicely. The new friendships that form make sense and it is exciting when you realize how they pair together.
Overall, the acting is super great and the plot is good despite the jump scares and cliffhangers. I give it a solid 8 out of 10.
