![On March 20, the theatre program performed their UIL One Act play Frankenstein. “I could barely believe what I heard after [it was] announced that we were advancing,” freshman Zack Williams said. “It was crazy. Being one of the only freshmen in the show and also [being] a lead definitely put pressure on my shoulders. I knew that the only thing I could do was my best, but that was until I started to think what if my best was not enough? I was feeling like I could never amount to being what [everyone else] thought I was. Although, after hearing that announcement, I realized that maybe I have something going for me after all.”
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![Parking Lot Attendant Alan Gallagher poses next to his sign notifying that students can no longer purchase parking passes. Students without passes will not be able to park in the school parking lot, and if they do, AP’s will be notified. ““[When I catch people skipping] I notify the students AP and from there Im not sure what happens,” Gallagher said. “[I can also stop people for] speeding through the parking lot [since] the speed limit is 10 mph on campus.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Heidi-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Catching a ball, junior Alivia Robinson plays at the Cedar Park vs Glenn game. Having played since she was 5 years old, she is dedicated to softball and has committed to UTPB for softball. “When I got my offer it took me a very long time to decide where,” Robinson said. “Softball has always been my dream for college, and UTPB is my fit. When [I committed] I knew I was going to be loved and supported.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lilly-Adams-3.13aliviaedit-901.jpg)
This summer, while many students were using the break to avoid the idea of school and spend their time how they pleased, one sophomore took an extraordinary journey to help a nation in need.
Sophomore Lauren Campbell has visited Haiti twice in the past two years, once in 2011 and once this past summer. Though the trip usually lasts for two weeks, Campbell convinced her mom to stay a week more.
“The first time was a little spontaneous,” Campbell said, “The second time my parents were leading the trip so my whole family went.”
After three plane rides and thirteen hours, Campbell arrived in Port-au-Prince where she then took a forty-five minute ride to Mission of Hope Haiti where she was staying. Campbell was aware of the situation in Haiti, but it didn’t quite sink in until she was there.
“One thing that I noticed right away was that though the setting was really grim, the people were really beautiful.” Campbell said.
Campbell, along with the other volunteers helped with the Vacation Bible School by leading stations in games, crafts and stories. One boy who was attending the Bible School, Micheal, whose dad had died the week before, was attached to Campbell at the hip.
“I played with him the whole time,” Campbell said. “And when I went up to the stage to share a Bible story, he wouldn’t let go of my hand.”
Though helping the kids was a major highlight and purpose of the trip, Campbell also enjoyed spending time with the translators.
“They have such big dreams and work so hard,” Campbell said.
The trip was an overall impactful part of Campbell’s summer. Campbell learned important lessons on being grateful, and the trip encouraged her faith.
“They approach worship and church on such a personal and celebratory manner.” Campbell said.
Campbell has kept in touch with the people she met in Haiti, and is friends with many of them on Facebook. She will forever remember her experience.
