![On March 20, the theatre program performed their UIL One Act play "Frankenstein". “I could barely believe what I heard after [it was] announced that we were advancing,” freshman Zack Williams said. “It was crazy. Being one of the only freshmen in the show and also [being] a lead definitely put pressure on my shoulders. I knew that the only thing I could do was my best, but that was until I started to think what if my best was not enough? I was feeling like I could never amount to being what [everyone else] thought I was. Although, after hearing that announcement, I realized that maybe I have something going for me after all.”
Photo courtesy of Cayden Bartolo](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Capture.png)
![Walking through the tunnel created by the cheerleaders and Celebrities, senior Frances Tran smiles as the soccer team is sent off during DEN for their playoff game against Rouse tonight. Tran said the wins against Smithson Valley and Alamo Heights gave the team a morale boost to take on the Raiders tonight. “I know we were not 100% confident in those games,” Tran said. “But, Rouse is a big opponent for sure. We’re definitely going into tonight with a lot of morale [because of the previous wins].”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/frances-tran.jpg)
![Smiling during the annual Decals with Dads, varsity starting quarterback and sophomore David Cooper and his dad Jim Cooper pose for a picture. During this varsity event, players and their dads get together to put new decals on their helmets. This year, in addition to being announced QB 1, David was also voted as one of six captains on the varsity team, a role that he had difficulty adjusting to as a younger player on varsity. “It was a struggle for me, being younger than everyone else and being a leader,” David said. “I wondered if [the team] would respect me, or if they would just see me as a younger person from a younger class. I think I've become a leader, [though] and let people know that even though I'm younger, I'm still going to lead them well.” Photo courtesy of Cedar Park Football SmugMug.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_8493-1-1200x801.jpg)
![Smiling with her hands on the wheel in her Camaro z28, senior Brooklyn Collinsworth savors these short moments until the car returns back to the shop. “I knew there would be work to be done, but there were too many problems with the engine in the car that they didn't address originally,” Collinsworth said. “The more [SW] takes it apart, the more they realize the issues with it, but I want to keep that car forever so I'm willing to deal with that stuff so I can have a better experience later.” Photo Courtesy of Brooklyn Collinsworth](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/55E3EE4E-12B3-4B85-B1CB-464B676FD3A9_1_105_c.jpeg)
![Catching a ball, junior Alivia Robinson plays at the Cedar Park vs Glenn game. Having played since she was 5 years old, she is dedicated to softball and has committed to UTPB for softball. “When I got my offer it took me a very long time to decide where,” Robinson said. “Softball has always been my dream for college, and UTPB is my fit. When [I committed] I knew I was going to be loved and supported.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lilly-Adams-3.13aliviaedit-901.jpg)
![Standing with their hands raised to the sky, show choir finishes their performance of “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen performed in the winter concert. This year, the show choir participated in the Capital City Showcase where they sang and danced to “Crocodile Rock” and “Don’t Stop Me Now.” “My favorite memory in show choir is the showcase,” freshman Eshita Agrawal said. “We were the first to perform, and we got the chance to watch all the other amazing contestants. [We] were amazed. It was an amazing experience, I think we bonded very well.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Show-Choir.png)
They can sing, they can dance, but this is not France after all—it’s show choir.
The difference between show choir and regular choir is that in show choir students not only sing, but they dance too. The class counts as a physical education credit and is a more physically-demanding class than regular choir. This year, the show choir participated in the Capital City Showcase in what town, where they performed against 13 other schools. Their set of songs included “Crocodile Rock” and “Don’t Stop Me Now.”
“I joined show choir because I found the choir in middle school to be slightly boring,” freshman Anjali Carl said. “There was too much standing and singing. Performing [in show choir] is super fun. I really enjoy dancing and sing[ing].”
Choir director Varsha Nathan directs the show choir, who leads classes that are a lot more free and self-paced than a regular choir class, according to Carl.
“The class isn’t very structured, and we usually just go with the flow,” Carl said. “We normally start off with singing if we haven’t learned our songs, then transition into dance practice. The only thing that stays the same most days is warm-ups before class.”
To prepare for the showcase, the choir had after-school rehearsals every day to practice. The choir improved from last year and ended up in 10th place.
“My favorite memory in show choir is the showcase,” freshman EshitaAgrawal said. “We were the first to perform, and we got the chance to watch all the other amazing contestants. [We] were amazed. It was an amazing experience, and I think we bonded very well.”
Show choir is full of student leaders including the two student dance instructors, sophomores Jayden Anderson and Natalia Saban.
“I joined show choir because I was in theater for two years but never made a role in a play,” freshman James Morris-Hodges said. “I got mad then decided theater wasn’t my thing so I moved on to choir and then when I saw that high school had a show choir, I joined because I figured it was like theater but everyone gets a part.”
The dance moves performed are not too difficult, according to Anderson. Any beginner who wants to join show choir but has no experience in dancing could easily learn and follow the steps, she said.
“My favorite memory is probably the winter concert,” Carl said. “All the other choirs had to do a 20 minute song, but show choir didn’t. I remember that it was so fun to sit backstage and just talk with everyone and enjoy the music. I think it brought us closer together as a choir.”
Morris-Hodges was the crocodile when show choir sang their version of “Crocodile Rock” in the fall concert.
“In show choir it’s kind of scary when we have to get up on stage and just sing and dance,” Morris-Hodges said. “You’re always worried you [will] mess up, but I would totally recommend it because it’s a really good learning experience.”
