![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)
![Helmet’s on, flame’s hot and junior Jakob Atkinson is welding a piece of metal, firing at it until he gets exactly the shape he needs. Atkinson plans to go into trade school after high school, specifically in welding supplies and materials. “[I’ve] taken shop class and I’ve been working with my dad during my free time,” Atkinson said. “It can be challenging depending on what you’re doing and how much time you have." Photo courtesy of Jacob Atkinson](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5712731606234716522.png)
The boxed life of an office job doesn’t please junior Jacob Atkinson. Instead, once his helmet is on, he fires the flame to weld the perfect craft, not stopping until the weld is exactly what he needs. He’s taken up the challenge of building the tools needed for everyday life, and is part of many who chose the unorthodox route.
While others have taken the traditional path of going to university to get a degree, Atkinson has stepped out of the usual route and taken up the challenge of going into trade school once he graduates, specializing in welding tools and business.
“I have trouble with doing well in school and trade school is only two years,” Atkinson said. “You get to learn a lot about businesses and actual hard work rather than going to a four year college. My parents went to college and they don’t even have jobs that have anything to do with their degree.”
To understand the trade better, Atkinson has taken a shop class called agricultural mechanics, worked with his dad who owns a construction company, and has been searching for internship and volunteer opportunities.
“Eventually I want to start my own business,” Atkinson said. “I want to be my own boss and not have to answer to anybody else.”
According to Atkinson, everything he’s done has helped him learn new things and understand welding better.
“It can be challenging but it just depends on what you’re doing and how much time you have,” Atkinson said. “[You need] patience and you gotta be confident in what you’re doing and not let other people get in your head.”
One of the challenges Atkinson faced was being able to manage his time while welding.“It definitely could get hard at times,” Atkinson said. “You just have to make time, because you’re never going to have the time unless you make the time.”
According to Atkinson, he’s excited for the future opportunities that come with trading.
“[What excites me] is the people I get to meet in the field,” Atkinson said. “And also travelling and seeing places I’ve never seen before.”
Atkinson shares advice for those planning to go into trading, and even those who want to go to university.
“Go for it if it’s something you’re interested in,” Atkinson said. “Same with regular college, if you’re interested in it just go for it. We’re all young and have nothing to lose.”
