![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)
Aiming High
Girls Basketball Captain Receives Scholarship
Walking towards her family, senior varsity basketball captain, Takara Holst, smiles while holding her scholarship check on Jan. 23. Holst received the scholarship as part of the KVUE Scholar Athlete of the Month Program. “I was in complete shock,” Takara said. “The fact that not only KVUE, but also Ted Lorenz himself came to grant me a scholarship was just amazing.”
January 27, 2020
When the buzzer rang, Nixon shooting drills occurring in the competition gym stopped. Coach Ott entered and less than two minutes later, an ambush of people flooded the gym on Jan. 23.
One of them was Jeff Jones, sports anchor for KVUE. Following him was lead lawyer at Lorenz & Lorenz, Ted Lorenz, holding a giant check granting senior varsity basketball captain, Takara Holst, a $1,000 scholarship as part of the KVUE Scholar Athlete of the Month program.
“I was in complete shock,” Takara said. “The fact that not only KVUE, but also Ted Lorenz himself came to grant me the scholarship was just amazing.”
Teammates surrounded her and began to cheer as Lorenz handed Holst the check. Smiles were present in the gym as Jones began to interview her.
“I was so surprised when they started asking me questions,” Takara said. “I just said the first thing on my mind. Jokingly, I asked my dad once it was all over if what I said made sense in the interview because it took a minute to calm down.”
Takara’s parents were notified of the scholarship only a few days prior of the reveal, but her father, Joel Holst, said that it was very difficult to keep it a secret.
“My wife accidentally forwarded an email to Takara from one of the scout leaders who congratulated her for the award,” Holst said. “We quickly had to snatch her phone and delete the email before she read it.”
To have a chance at becoming the Scholar Athlete of the Month, candidates must be a senior in high school playing a varsity sport, have at least a 3.0 GPA, partake in an activity that gives back to their community and be nominated through KVUE’s website.
Past recipients have been nominated by one or two people, but Takara had several nominations, according to Jones, including multiple family friends, teachers, coaches and Scout leaders.
“I have nothing but thanks and appreciation for everyone who took the time to nominate me for this scholarship,” Takara said. “It truly feels amazing.”
Holst and the varsity girls basketball team are currently ranked tenth in the state and with a record of 25-3.
