![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)
MUMS, MUMS, MUMS are all girls seem to be talking about this close to homecoming. This tradition is largely observed on campus, and although we all make them, no one seems to know a lot about them.
According to the Mizzou Alumni Association, the first ever “Homecoming” game was played by the Missouri Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks, one of the biggest college rivalries in all of college football, at Mizzou in 1911. Before, the two teams played at a neutral location, usually in Kansas City, but a new NCAA regulation required all games to be played at a collegiate field. Worried there would be a small turnout, the Mizzou athletic department decided to throw a parade to attract spectators and called it “Homecoming”. This one event gave rise to several southern traditions, including mums.
According to Dallas floral shop “Plush in a Rush”, the first ever mums were fresh white chrysanthemums, given to a girl by her boyfriend. These flowers were eventually replaced by more durable silk flowers. The silk flowers were the vehicle for the extravagant mums worn today.
How to make a mum
1) Get your materials, then get carried away. Lights, whistles, chains, beads, teddy bears, glitter, charms, there is no such thing as too much.
2) After shopping, cut a cardboard circle the size you want your flower to be.
3) Next, cover the circle with thick ribbon, and staple or glue it on.
4) Next attach five ribbons of one color. Repeat with another color.
5) Now, glue on a second circle and start your next layer. The ribbons attached to this circle should be decorative, fabulous, as well as personal. GO CRAZY.
6) Also, attach any whistles or bells to this layer, so you can effectively annoy everyone during math class.
7) Wait to glue on your last cardboard circle. First cut 2 inch ribbons and fold them into a cone and hot glue it together, this is the actual “mum”.
8) After you’ve assembled your mum, attach it to the cardboard circle using glue. When the mum is attached to the base you can glue the base to the rest of your mum.
9) The final step is to add any other personalized touches to the main flower.
10) You’re done! Just remember to watch out for doorway, stairs, desks, backpacks or any other hazards.
