![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)
Meet and Greet: New Head Coaches
September 16, 2015
CPHS received 6 new head coaches this year, and here are some interesting facts that students may not know about them, and may be surprised to see.
Carl Abseck
Coach Abseck is by no means new- he has been working at CPHS for the past ten years- he is just in a new position. Abseck is now the head football coach and athletic coordinator for CP.
Q: What extracurricular activities were you involved in during your high school years?
A: I was in football, baseball, FFA and FCA.
Q: What do you like about being the new head coach of football and athletic coordinator?
A: I get the opportunity to interact with all of the coaches, and I get to talk to everyone.
Q: If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?
A: I would be a horse because they are a fast, beautiful animal.
Michael Bardgett (aka Coach Jett to most)
Coach Jett is the head coach for Cross Country and girl’s Track. He also teaches AP World History.
Q:What college did you attend?
A: For my undergraduate I attended Austin College. For my graduate I went to The George Washington University.
Q: Why do you like coaching cross country?
A: Running is fun, it leads to a healthy life, and cross country is a lifetime sport.
Q: If you could be an animal, what would you be and why?
A: I would be a giraffe because they have the best views.
Kris Gawriluk (easier to call him Coach G)
Coach G is the head coach of the boys baseball team and teaches US History.
Q: What do you like so far about CP?
A: All the kids want to strive to better. They want to be pushed.
Q: Are you an Android or an iPhone person?
A: I’m definitely an Android person. I can’t stand iPhones because you can’t download anything unless it’s an Apple product.
Q: What is your most memorable moment with a student?
A: I had two different students two years ago that were from two completely different backgrounds, and I helped both of them in different ways, and one day I got emails from them, both thanking me. It was nice to know that I helped them to be where they are now.
Nicholas Asmus (pronounced like Azmis)
Coach Asmus teaches World Geography and coaches Wrestling.
Q: Why do you like teaching World Geography?
A: I love traveling and being able to see the world. I’m able to talk about all the different places of the world, which is really interesting.
Q: What is your favorite movie of all time?
A: TOP GUN
Q: What is your “must have” item for teaching?
A: A computer and snacks.
Dean Lackey
Coach Lackey teaches Pre-AP and regular Geometry, and is the head coach for swimming.
Q: What college did you attend?
A: Lamar University in Beaumont.
Q: What extracurricular activities were you involved in during your high school years?
A: I sang, participating in choir and our vocal pops group of 12. I also sang my class song, solo, at graduation.
Q: What do you like so far about CPHS?
A: The commute and the leadership here.
Brian Pollard
Coach Pollard is the new head coach for boy’s soccer and he teaches World History.
Q: What is your most memorable moment with a student or class?
A: For an entire semester I had a class believe my wife was a truck driver and that we put my daughter on round trip Greyhound buses for daycare.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Tinkerbell Lost Treasure. My girls love it, and we watch it often.
Q: What is your “must have” item for teaching?
A: White boards and dry erase markers.
