![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)
Celebrating the Life of Jay Sevier; Educator, Baseball Coach and Soldier
Courtesy of Brenda and Ron Sevier
When Jay Sevier joined the Army, his goal was to become an Army Special Forces “Green Beret.” Jay was only 2 months away from accomplishing his goal when he passed away in 2009.
September 9, 2016
The seventh annual “JayDay” will be at Zilker Park on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. Hosted in honor of former Cedar Park baseball coach, Jay Sevier, the event’s proceeds are to be used toward the Jay Sevier Memorial Fund, a scholarship awarded to selected students.
“JayDay is a wonderful time for all Jay’s friends and family to honor Jay and memorialize his life,” Sevier’s mother, Brenda Sevier, said. “Approximately 100+ attend each year to share memories about Jay. It is a time for all to honor this great man, our son that so many loved. Jay will never be forgotten, he will always be in our hearts.”
Sevier graduated from McNeil High School in 1999, then continued his education at Concordia University, with a Bachelor of Arts- Multidisciplinary Studies degree. Upon graduating, Sevier coached and taught at Cedar Park High School for a year until he joined the Army in 2007. Sevier completed Army Basic Training, Advanced Individual Training and Airborne School. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion 1st Special Warfare Training Group when he passed away on Sept. 19, 2009. On Oct. 1, 2009, Jay was awarded Posthumous Honorary Member of the Special Forces Regiment “Green Beret.” This honor was granted by the Secretary of the Army and is a very rare award.
“Jay was an incredible young man, he loved teaching and coaching,” administrative assistant, Linda Paris, said. “He left for the Army because he felt it was his calling to serve his country and fight for our freedom.”
His parents, Brenda and Ron, wanted to give back to Cedar Park by providing an annual scholarship to students. This grant is awarded by the baseball boosters to multiple Cedar Park seniors, regardless if they’re athletes or not. Potential candidates must fill out an application form and write an essay to be considered. The 2014 recipients include: Nick Gutierrez, Max Don, and Blake Bouffard, who now are attending in-state universities. The purpose of this grant is to aid graduates in paying for college tuition and expenses.
The JayDay festivities include Rudy’s BBQ, a washer tournament, a silent auction and raffle prize drawings. Registration is only $15 per person, and kids under 10 years old eat free.
“We are truly humbled and honored by the continued support from Cedar Park High School, friends and family,” B. Sevier said. “Jay’s memory will continue to touch the lives of Cedar Park High School students and staff.”
