![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].”
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Weld Done
Shop Workers Reflect on Their Experiences in Agricultural Mechanics
Welding a chunk of metal, sophomore Mason Kasel works on a new project while wearing his safety gear for his Agricultural Mechanics class. Safety is important in the workshop, and welders weld behind a shower curtain like a light shield. “The best part of my job is when you get a student who’s been struggling and then they have an ‘ah-ha’ moment and have this look on their face and you can see the light bulb above the head,” Russell said. “There’s a lot of kids who’ve never had tools at home so this is a whole new experience for them.”
February 15, 2022
Gloves. Check. Helmet. Check. Rod. Check. Safety glasses. Check. These are just some of the basic tools used in the Agriculture Mechanics class, also often referred to as the welding class says junior Samuel Burns.
Ag Mech and Metal Tech is what a lot of students refer to as the welding class, where students get to learn a multitude of things, but the common consensus is that welding is the most fun part of the class, says junior Connor Ross.
Ag Mech isn’t just a learning and progression-based class, but there are competitions and a ‘sport’ aspect involved, as there is projects and contests that students can enter. Some have made entire 30 foot long trailers and entered them into contests, but there are many other things that are built.
“The biggest challenge for me as a teacher is being able to have students that are teachable,” Agriculture Science teacher Myles Russell said. “It’s one of those things that you need to come in being teachable and expecting to learn because it’s a difficult process to master and become good at”.
Welding isn’t dangerous if all the safety precautions are followed, but safety is important as the welds can be melting metal at or up to 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Having the correct safety equipment makes the process go smoother and helps not burn the students hands or even make them go blind.
“I really like my equipment and the stuff I use daily, especially my helmet because I’ve got some hilarious stickers on it,” Burns said. “People should definitely join the class because Mr. Russell’s one of the coolest teachers.”
Russell is liked by a majority of students who he works with, through his laid-back and helpful teaching style. While also maintaining his ability to teach safely Mr. Russell creates friendships with his students says Ross.
“My favorite part about welding is definitely the teacher that’s for sure where it’s at,” Ross said. “The teacher really helps you out, especially
during your projects, which is one of the best parts, as well as him just being really funny and you want to be around him.”
Welding isn’t the main focus of the Agriculture Mechanics class, but it’s one of the most important parts for the students attending it as it opens up possibilities for future careers. The class is different from a typical welding class as it opens up the opportunity for UIL competitions and more time in skills to polish off welds, like angle grinding.
“The reason why you should join the class is it gives you a lot of freedom to express yourself and how to weld better,” Ross said. “It definitely gives you a lot of life skills and will be able to prepare you for a field of welding which to me is the best part, so out of high school I can have a nice job.”
