![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)
Seeds of Hope
Nonprofit Gives Students Opportunities to Volunteer, Learn About Medical Field
![Giving A Ray of Hope is a newly founded organization that strives to help children in hospitals, and are responsible for, not only participating in service projects, but also educating the community on diseases that infect children. The organization provides many opportunities for members to explore the medical field and contribute to their community. “I would say that this organization really helps you have that role in your community and trying to help others,” junior member Jillian Lach said. “Not only does it help build responsibility, but it [has also] helped me meet new people and research and educate myself on a lot of things that I didn’t know about before."](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IMG_4559.jpg)
photo courtesy of Giving A Ray of Hope
Giving A Ray of Hope is a newly founded organization that strives to help children in hospitals, and are responsible for, not only participating in service projects, but also educating the community on diseases that infect children. The organization provides many opportunities for members to explore the medical field and contribute to their community. “I would say that this organization really helps you have that role in your community and trying to help others,” junior member Jillian Lach said. “Not only does it help build responsibility, but it [has also] helped me meet new people and research and educate myself on a lot of things that I didn’t know about before.”
October 21, 2020
Dedicating their time to educating others on health drawbacks while putting a smile on children’s faces, Giving A Ray Of Hope is a nonprofit organization whose goal is help spread awareness about children’s diseases and help children’s hospitals through donations.
The organization strives to help the community and the medical community. Their main objective is to help kids who are struggling in hospitals. The organization recently started this year in June by a group of students at Round Rock High School.
As mentioned by Lach, the organization consists of various teams, each tasked with contributing to a specific aspect of the organization: Graphic design, Writing and Research, Fundraising, Sponsor and Outreach/Marketing.
Giving A Ray of Hope, as part of their mission statement aims to “aid children in hospitals by providing a source of comfort when facing a serious illness. We hope to aid children in hospitals by bringing a source of joy, hope, and spirit during the times when a child is facing an illness”
Their goal is to raise $5,000 in order to help hospitalized children in the community.
“I mainly joined because I liked their mission that aimed to help kids in hospitals,” junior member Aashna Ravi said. “I’ve always seen myself working in a hospital setting and also enjoy working with kids. With Giving A Ray of Hope, when we’re back in person, I hope to get some experience working with children in the hospital, and also just kind of seeing how a hospital works.”
Ravi also wants to use her experience as a member of Giving A Ray Of Hope to help others on her own. In addition, she wants to spread more awareness regarding medical issues as well.
“I hope to get more involved with medical clinics and patients once in person activities begin,” Ravi said. “In addition, I think it is also just a good way to help educate the community on different conditions that children face.”
Giving A Ray of Hope strives to not only provide help to others but to also educate people on medical complications. They also help build on good skills, according to Lach, who expresses pride in her involvement with the organization.
“I would say that this organization really helps you have that role in your community and trying to help others,” Lach said. “Not only does it help build responsibility, but it [has also] helped me meet new people and research and educate myself on a lot of things that I didn’t know about before. I have gotten the opportunity to contribute with service projects, gain volunteer hours, and especially learn more about the kids who are suffering and how we can make a difference to help them. Being a member makes me feel proud that I have this role in my community and that I am helping others, even if it’s in a small way.”
The organization has begun a new project, in which they will be creating winter and Christmas themed coloring books for hospitalized children. This project requires students to submit simple coloring book designs to use in their coloring books. More information can be found here
Currently, the organization is also looking for new members. Students who are interested can fill out this form. More information can be found about Giving A Ray of Hope can be found here.
