![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)
On the sidelines, where whistles blow and crowds erupt, a different team works quietly but tirelessly. Dressed in polos instead of pads, sports medicine moves with purpose, taping ankles before kickoff, hauling coolers across turf, and scanning the field for signs of trouble.
At sports games, the athletes aren’t the only ones putting in hours of hard work. From setting up benches and water stations to running into the field when an injury occurs, sports medicine handles every detail of preparation for athletes’ health and safety. They are assigned specific roles, follow strict rules during games and practices and keep athletes hydrated and cared for.
“During games, we each have a specific role and responsibility to prevent, treat and run to help injuries,” junior sports medicine student Naomi Acuna said. “It is common knowledge that we are not supposed to make conversation with anyone else but the trainers or someone who needs our help.”
The daily schedule for the program is also demanding, according to Acuna. Students are expected to arrive at the training room by 4:45 a.m. to begin treatments, and late arrivals are not tolerated.
“Our coach says that if we are early, that is okay, but if you are on time, you are late, and if you are late, do not show up,” Acuna said.
During practice, students watch their assigned position groups while standing for nearly two hours. They monitor athletes, prevent injuries and provide water breaks under strict rules that forbid distractions.
“We must stay standing the entire time, and we cannot, [under] any circumstance, use our phone or get distracted,” Acuna said.
Beyond football, the program serves other sports as well. Different class periods take turns setting up drills, handing out water and completing assigned projects.
“Sometimes, I even get to class late because there are no real breaks,” Acuna said.
Even with the challenges, many students remain motivated by their goal for the season. Some aim to sharpen taping skills, while others hope to guide new members of the program.
“I am really hoping to fully learn how to tape everything more efficiently and more neatly, such as ankle wrapping,” sophomore sports medicine student Anthony Hernandez said.
For many, the best part of the program is the relationships formed throughout work.
“My favorite part of the program is just simply interacting with the players and getting to know them,” Hernandez said.
