![Taking a breath as he raises his arm up and out of the water, sophomore Kaden Padilla swims the 500 freestyle at the UIL state meet on Feb. 21-22. Padilla placed 10th overall and second in the consolation final in the event, dropping two seconds. “My family was there, so being able to drop time for them was really special,” Padilla said. “It was awesome [finding out I advanced to the consolation finals]. I wasn’t expecting it, and I was very surprised. My parents being there definitely made me a lot happier knowing they got to see me swim in finals.” Photo by Skyler King.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/kaden-padilla.jpg)
![Throwing the ball, sophomore shortstop and third baseman Hudson Cuevas completes a play to first base at the scrimmage against Round Rock on Feb. 4. Installation of new turf on the fields has relocatedthe team to practicing on the grass fields and at a batting cage center off of Lakeline called D-Bat. “Our players have attacked this challenge,” Head Coach Ben Huffman said. “We’re just having to shift locations from a day to day basis. [But], the boys come out and wherever and whatever we’re doing they just try to get better every day.” Photo by Alyssa Fox](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Hudson-1200x800.jpg)
![Smiling at the camera, sophomore Olivia Mahlmeister and seniors Samantha Jameson, Adhit Eswaramoorthi and Justin Khadavi celebrate completing first chamber in the Congress Meet. All four students advanced to the final chamber. “Out of the 20 kids in the final chamber, we had a seventh, ninth, 11th and 13th, and they took the top four to move on to state,” AP US History and Debate teacher Josh Marsh said. “[Even though] we didn't make state this year, all four of them moving on [and] placing is phenomenal.” Photo courtesy of Josh Marsh](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024-Regional-Congress-Team.jpg)
![Standing in front of a small audience, senior Kimberley Walters shares a social criticism poem titled “Pity the Nation” by Lawrence Felinghetti. Every month, sponsored by the poetry club, the library hosts a poetry reading. “I never thought I would be interested in [poetry readings] because I’m not the biggest poetry fan,” Walters said. “I think poetry is a very succinct way to express feelings and get a story across. Whereas lots of books have a span of a whole story, but it’s put in a lot of words. The power of poetry is that you can be so succinct within, and there’s a lot of power within the words that are used.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KIM-1200x800.jpg)
![Posing with their trophy, the varsity cheer team takes a picture following their sixth place performance at the Universal Cheerleading Associtation’s National High School Cheerleading Competition. This was the highest the team has placed in school history. “[Breaking the record] is like more than I could ask for, so I’m really proud of them,” Head Cheer Coach Nadira King said. “It’s so exciting because now they have the confidence and they’ve had a little taste of something good. I think that will be good for our future as a program.” Photo Courtesy of CPHS Cheer](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cheer.jpg)
![As the support team sits and poses for a photo in the cafeteria with the counseling team they eagerly wait to start their day. "We [all] seem to be a team, I get up every day and there's days where I don't want to go to work today, but I'm thankful that I have a job and I'm blessed to have what I have," Christopherson said. Photo Courtesy of Julie Weltens.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AF9E8470-10D7-4C91-BF28-EC8F86BAB66C-1200x852.jpeg)
![Officer Stephanie Cash is in her second year as an SRO at CPHS. “Seeing [students] grow over the years has been kind of cool,” Officer Cash said. “Freshmen that [are] all over the place and then in the next couple of years get a little more squared away and go to class and do work and start thinking about the future. Being a part of a student's growth is the best way to measure my success as an SRO.” Photo Courtesy of Cedar Park Police Department's PIO, Alicia Gallagher.](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CPHS-SRO-900x1200.jpg)
![Standing in front of the field at a freshman football game, cheerleader freshman Jacob Gaudreau along with teammate freshman Bella Gibson pose for a photo during halftime of game. “[Cheer has] definitely given me a much more outgoing personality,” Gaudreau said. “I used to be very introverted, so it's definitely made me more extroverted towards people.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Ingrid-204-1200x800.jpg)
![Three defenders try to stop senior point guard Hope Edwards before the ball leaves her hands. The girls basketball team faced Liberty Hill on Feb 21, losing 58-40. “[My season was] definitely bittersweet,” Edwards said. It's definitely sad [because] I'm gonna miss all my teammates, my coaches and just the whole CP environment.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/julia-128-1200x800.jpg)
Moonwalking across the stage, sophmore Micah Jones stuns the crowd at CP Tonight with a Michael Jackson-inspired performance. His sharp moves and electrifying stage presence had the audience on their feet, cheering him on. "It’s always been a dream to bring MJ’s energy to the stage, and tonight, I gave it my all," Jones said. Photo by Sebastian Farias
Shredding on his guitar, senior Judah Holcomb rocks the stage at CP Tonight with a high-energy performance as part of the Garage Band Club. The group's powerful sound and passion for music had the crowd cheering throughout the set. "Playing was an incredible experience for us, and we had a lot of fun performing for the school—especially those of us who got to play twice," Holcomb said. Photo by Sebastian Farias
With grace and precision, senior Neyha Khan captivates the audience at CP Tonight with a piano performance. Her passion for classical music and years of dedication shone through every note. "I’ve been playing piano for 13 years, and growing up in a musical family, music has always been a source of comfort for me," Khan said. "Performing has always been a challenge, but hearing everyone’s support—especially during CP Tonight—was so uplifting and made me more confident in my abilities as a pianist." Photo by Sebastian Farias
Strumming her guitar, sophmore Liberty Borchert delivers a heartfelt performance of Coffee by Beabadoobee at CP Tonight, captivating the audience with her voice and musicianship. Her performance was not just about the music—it was a full-circle moment years in the making. "I signed up for the talent show as a way to honor my fifth-grade self, who auditioned but didn’t make it," Borchert said. "This time, I got to take the stage, and it was such a fun experience." Photo by Sebastian Farias
Surrounded by tools and student-built projects, John Cates showcases the construction program at CP Night, giving kids and parents a hands-on look at woodworking. From birdhouses to power tools, his booth highlights the creativity and skills students develop in his class. "It was great to be a part of CP Night and have an opportunity to talk with parents and future students about Construction Technology and the opportunities available in the Construction Industry with the skills and knowledge this program teaches," Cates said. Photo by Sofia Manaure
Flipping ingredients with precision, senior Cahrlie Lehman demonstrates her culinary skills at CP Night, giving visitors a taste of what the program has to offer. As she cooked in front of a live audience, she balanced both technique and engagement, making the experience both exciting and challenging. "Overall, it was a really cool experience being able to make our dishes in front of an ‘audience’ while also engaging with them," Lehman said. "It was actually our first time practicing like this, so it was pretty stressful, but that pressure pushed us to work harder and be more precise." Photo by Mykaela Tapia
Sculpting a clay figure, sophomore Adrianna Frezza participates in CP Night, an event where students and parents explore the clubs and courses offered at CPHS. She represented the art club, showcasing her passion for creativity and hands-on learning. "I saw CP Night as both a great way for students to represent and talk about the things they're passionate about, and incoming students/parents to figure out the different programs CPHS offers," Frezza said. "It was a super fun experience, and I'm grateful I got the opportunity to talk about our school's art courses." Photo by Mia Morneault
As one of many leading a group of eighth graders through the halls of CPHS, junior Jaya Philipose helps introduce the future T-Wolves to their new school during 8th Grade Invasion. As a member of PALS, she guided tours and shared her experiences to help incoming students feel at home. "It was so awesome to welcome the next class of T-Wolves," Philipose said. "I remember my own 8th Grade Invasion and how kind PALS were. I feel so blessed to have had that full-circle moment and hopefully made the same impression on them." Photo by Alyssa Fox
Performing under the bright lights, senior Alyssa Castaneda, a part of the CPHS Celebrities dance team, energizes the crowd during the 8th Grade Invasion pep rally. "It was really fun dancing alongside my team and it's such a blessing to be able to share our passion for dance to the eighth graders through a high energy pom routine," Castaneda said. "This organization is truly inspiring and I hope we sparked interest in incoming freshman," Photo by Briana Cordova
Dressed up and leading the way, junior Hayden Johnson, along with other PALS, welcome eighth graders to CPHS during their tour of the school. As a member of PALS, she helped engage students with games and conversation, making their future transition to high school less nerve-wracking. "The 8th Grade Invasion was a great opportunity, and I loved helping the 8th graders feel less worried about starting their freshman year and instead get excited about becoming part of the CPHS community," Johnson said. "PALS creates such a positive environment and gives people the chance to contribute to the greater community in meaningful ways" Photo by Jessy Fernandez
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