![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)
Behind the Camera of CPHS News: Zach Burleson
Excited for graduation, senior Zach Burleson can’t wait to attend Stephen F. Austin University.
May 16, 2017
Journalism within a school can have an enormous impact on the student body and how they receive information. Senior Zach Burleson has been a part of broadcast class for the majority of his high school career and has helped shape the culture of CPHS. His job within the class has been to operate the mysterious machine known as the Tricaster, something only few know how to do. Certain skills are required in order to operate this piece of technology, not only must he pay attention to what is going on in front of him, but he also needs to direct the anchors and cameramen. He presses buttons while simultaneously giving cues to the anchors, letting them know when to talk. The physical aspects of this job not only represent Burleson’s ability to direct an eight minute school broadcast, but also reflects his personality. His calm and collected nature allows him to operate in stressful situations such as the control room and is able to lead a group of people who might not be the easiest to work with. These skills have not only helped him in broadcast, but also in his hobbies.
Burleson loves making gaming videos and uploading them to YouTube. The skills necessary for Broadcast have helped him create these videos for his channel. Burleson is also working towards becoming a professional Smite player, and is currently working with friends across the U.S to achieve this goal. Smite is a third-person multiplayer online battle arena video game that requires teamwork and strategy in order to win. Burleson competed in the season three pro scene for a couple of months before becoming a coach for other Smite players. Although the professional gaming scene is difficult to get into, Burleson has been able to get his name out there by becoming friends with some big gamers.
Burleson plans to go to Stephen F. Austin University in August to study graphic design and minor in film and digital media. Graphic design has been an interest of Burleson’s ever since he got into high school, and while he has studied it in the classes offered in high school, he wants to continue studying it in college. His knowledge of graphic design has allowed him to do freelance work for some small game companies and he hopes to use his creative skills in his future career.
