![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)
Better Safe Than Sorry
Students, Faculty Discuss New, Updated Safety Measures
Head of School Safety and Assistant Principal Vernon Rogers sits down for an interview discussing updated school safety measures across the school following concerns across the nation. “I’m excited that we are getting a little more attention to those security measures to keep students and staff safe, especially here on campus,” Rogers said. “I have a lot of personal opinions, but I think my biggest thing that I will always go back to is if students and staff are safe here.”
October 6, 2022
There’s been a recurring problem for students like sophomore Ryan Rios. Every morning, band students like him pull into the parking lot after months of sleep deprivation and lug their instruments into the building, with Rios in particular bringing a large baritone saxophone that just barely fits through the door. There’s only one problem: with the addition of new school safety measures, doors are to remain locked at all times.
In the wake of recent events, faculty have made sure to keep students as safe as possible this school year, in accordance with district and state-wide policies. The school has revamped some of its previous school safety in order to prevent any potential dangers to the school. This includes requiring doors to remain locked at all times, making improvements on the mass alert systems and implementing drills and emergency response training for staff, and ensuring that hallways are monitored by Student Resource Officers. The school is also occasionally audited by state employees who try to bypass the school’s security system to spot weaknesses.
“The gate nearest the band hall in the science building closes at 7:45 a.m., and every morning I have to drop off my instrument in the band hall, so I have to go the furthest way around,” Rios said. “So if I’m late, then that will definitely be a hindrance and could make me late to class.”
After recent school tragedies including the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Assistant Principal and Head of School Safety, Vernon Rogers, said he is determined to make sure the school is a safe environment for everyone. According to Rogers, even though the locked door policy can be an inconvenience, safety is the biggest priority.
“I have a lot of personal opinions, but I think my biggest thing that I will always go back to is if students and staff are safe here,” Rogers said. “We need to make sure that we are all accountable.”
With the addition of safety measures, the school has also hired different student resource officers for this school year, and they provide much more to the school than standard police officers. Ricky Pando, one of the new SRO officers, not only serves as a monitor for the campus but also helps out with community service hour opportunities and makes sure students are doing alright.
“I would like to see the kids get comfortable with not only the SRO but with any officers that come in, and just know that we’re here for your safety and the safety of the teachers,” Pando said.
The new safety changes may be an inconvenience for some students, according to Rios, but ultimately, it’s a way to keep students and faculty safe for the betterment of the school.
“We have a lot of trust in people and that’s great, but we have to make sure that we’re just going to get to the end of this,” Rogers said. “We’ll do whatever we need to do, convenient or not.”
