![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)
Nature to the Rescue
Students Reveal the Best Escape from Boredom During Pandemic
Milton Reimers Ranch Park is located in Travis County and allows for activities such as hiking, fishing, swimming and bike riding. Senior Mathew Minor has been participating in activities like these to take his mind off of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The lake has been a way to go outside and get fresh air without being close to other people,” Minor said. “I have been spending more time outside and on the lake than before.”
May 27, 2020
With school being over and graduation postponed, summer now begins earlier than expected and with entertainment facilities still being closed, students have been relying on nature as a getaway from the pressures from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Because Texas parks reopened before restaurants and stores, places like Lake Travis have been the perfect way to escape boredom, according to senior Mathew Minor, who has been able to meet up with friends and family on the lake.
“The lake has been a way to go outside and get fresh air without being close to other people,” Minor said. “I have been spending more time outside and on the lake than before.”
Along with enjoying the outdoors, the lake offers many activities such as wakeboarding and surfing. Senior Luke Ferguson said that he particularly spends time hanging out with his closest friends.
“I like going to the lake with friends,” Ferguson said. “I enjoy going swimming, throwing a ball, wake boarding or anything on a boat when I get the chance.”
Similar to Ferguson and Minor, Ferguson also said many seniors have been going to the lake as a way to get together before everyone leaves for college, while also quarantining away from public buildings.
“Going to the lake gives me something to do outside of the house, so that I can keep my routine of actually going outside [during quarantine],” Ferguson said.
With routines and plans constantly changing, like graduation being moved to July, nature is a constant that allows people to have a sense of normalcy, according to senior Nick Orth.
“[The lake] takes my mind away from the stresses of graduation and keeps me entertained,” Orth said. “My favorite part is going tubing and wakesurfing.”
Even though entertainment facilities like bowling alleys, skating rinks and bingo halls are opening up, Minor said the outdoors still remains a great way to avoid boredom at home.
“It’s weird because you don’t really feel the urge to go outside until someone tells you that you can’t,” Minor said. “The outdoors have really provided an escape from boredom during quarantine.”
For a full list of parks and lakes in the area, visit the Travis County Parks website.
