![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)
The main problem with Valentine’s Day is the gift selection process, especially when it is exceptionally easy to fall into the black hole of cliché gifts advertised everywhere. The gifts for girls generally include the typical flower bouquet, the heart shaped chocolate and the candy hearts with the love messages on them. Boy’s rarely get anything besides cologne. The simplest way to fix the cliché gift problem may be easier than previously believed to be. There are plenty of shops, which only exist in Austin, that offer original, one-of-a-kind items.
1020 Glass Art and Gifts and is located in Barton Creek Square Mall. This non-chain store specializes in hand blown glass. A great gift idea for your girlfriend is a vase from this store. Simply buy her favorite flowers and put them in one of these beautifully handcrafted vases. The flowers will eventually wilt, but she can keep the vase forever.
Waterloo Records is a record and video shop located on 600A North Lamar. They sell all kinds of CD’s, but what makes it unique is that they have lots of music from local artists that can only be purchased there. Music can be a great gift for both boys and girls. You may end up discovering an excellent local band or artist and have an excuse to take your loved one to a concert at a local venue you would never have gone to otherwise.
Lammes Candies is located in nine places in Austin. This shop is famous for its “Texas Chewy” Pecan Pralines, but the “Longhorns” has recently been a bestseller. However, the popular “Peppermint Kisses” would definitely be an appropriate Valentine’s Day gift. These are all great gifts for boyfriends or girlfriends. Lammes will even gift wrap you selection in free seasonal wrapping paper.
Sue Patrick has been a family owned Austin specialty store since 1975. Located at 5222 Burnet Road, Sue Patrick is officially licensed for University of Texas ladies apparel. It has other excellent gift ideas too; shirts, shoes, jackets and jewelry, all can have some sort of University of Texas feel. Ties in particular have a wide variety of longhorn selection. In case your loved one isn’t too crazy about UT, they have an assortment of regular items as well.
You can always treat your loved one to dinner at The Salt Lick, located in four locations in Austin. This local barbeque restaurant has been opened since 1969. You can also get gift cards there. Who knows, it could very likely be you that your boy or girlfriend may choose to splurge his or her card on!
