![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)
CP graduate completes Marine boot camp
2015 CP graduate and Marine, Kerry Maresca, stands with another Veteran during the Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Memorial Service. CPHS’s French teacher Tammy Nettles taught Maresca during his time at CPHS. “Kerry Maresca came to French as a senior with the desire to use it to help in the military,” Nettles said. “From the beginning he had the determination of a Marine. It has been inspiring to watch him grow into one. I loved seeing him in his Dress Blues for the Veteran’s Celebration.”
November 11, 2015
2015 graduate, Kerry Maresca, recently completed Marine boot camp. Maresca joined the Marines after hearing about the debt program and how it would help pay for a college of his choice. He was not only fueled by tuition, but also by the want to help his country and to become a strong leader. Maresca realized one way to become a good, strong leader while helping others and paying for college is to join the Marines.
“Deciding what to join wasn’t an easy task,” Maresca said. “After I talked to all the branches, it came down to what I wanted to be, and I wanted to be a Marine.”
Maresca said not everyone in his family was supportive at first. However, after some time was spent considering the benefits of becoming a Marine, Maresca received encouragement.
“At first my dad wasn’t supportive,” Maresca said. “But when he saw the debt program, he warmed up to [the idea of] it. My sister was very supportive, she was my lifeline for support. Both my sister and my dad wrote letters to me while I was at boot camp showing their support.”
Maresca said he has become a new person through Marine boot camp, and has had the help and support of a friend who went through the same process.
“I’ve developed quite a bit and become a new person,” Maresca said. “I knew a few people who joined [the Marines], and I went through bootcamp with my friend Private Cortez, who helped me out a lot by giving me a lot of motivation. Cortez wasn’t as outgoing [before joining the Marines], but now he is. He takes more leadership roles, he helps people organize and he is a more positive person.”
As far as being a Marine goes, Maresca said he doesn’t have any dislikes. Maresca has been enjoying the many benefits that come with being a Marine.
“There’s not much to dislike about being a Marine,” Maresca said. “I love seeing the benefits in my life, such as allowing me to go to the college of my choice. The Marines give us transition classes before college [to help us prepare].”
Maresca began high school at a private school, but transferred to CPHS because he was unhappy.
“I originally went to a private school where I wasn’t happy,” Maresca said. “[CPHS] had a very positive attitude, so [during boot camp] I thought, ‘I can’t wait to go back to CP so they can see how I’ve matured.’”
Maresca misses a few things about CPHS, including football games and the staff.
“I really miss CP football games, the student section is even louder than it used to be,” Maresca said. “Mrs. Moore was very helpful and was like a mentor to me, all the staff was great. A lot that we learned here was gone over in boot camp. I miss everything, like the drug free week, because I got to dress up for it.”
Maresca offered some advice to his fellow CPHS students.
“My advice to students is to spend time with family and build your relationship [with them],” Maresca said. “Make the right decisions because you represent CP, just like I now represent the Marines. Be proud of who you are and where you’re from.”
