![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)
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Essential Oils Can Benefit High School Students, Relieve Stress, Pain
Essential oils that benefit high school students in many ways, from stress and pain relief, to a calmer mind.
January 11, 2019
The world of essential oils holds many benefits, such as relaxation, sleep, pain relief, stress relief—all things that high schoolers struggle with. Being a high school student myself, I have resorted to aromatherapy as a way to help. Here are a few of my favorite oils.
For about five years now, I have struggled with a jaw disease that causes me to have extremely bad migraines, and the stress of school triggers them frequently. From firsthand experience, essential oils have helped reduce my migraines, even the worst ones. Using eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils have been my go-to for headaches, so when allergy season comes around and your head begins to hurt, I recommend some eucalyptus oils. It will help clear up your sinuses and ease the pressure that allergies can cause.
There are different ways to use essential oils. One way is a diffuser, which is where a diffuser disperses the oil into the air, and fills the air around you. Another way to use essential oils would be using a roll on bottle to massage the oil onto your skin. Using these oils in your bath are also a way to put them to a beneficial use.
According to Medical News Today, peppermint oil helps with migraines and headaches due to the fact that it has menthol in it, which eases pain. It also helps with relieving stress headaches when it is applied topically. To do this, all you do is apply the oil onto your temples.
High school can keep us up at night, whether it’s homework, stress or just the thought of going back the next day. If you are having trouble falling asleep, or staying asleep, lavender essential oil will be your savior. The calming scent increases slow wave sleep, which helps your whole body relax. Its soothing qualities are a surefire way to help you with all of your sleeping problems.
With all of the obstacles life throws at us, we are bound to get anxious sometimes. Whether you are diagnosed or not, bergamot oil is the way to turn when anxious. This scent is one of my favorites, if not my favorite. Almost every day after school, I use this specific oil to relax myself and ease my anxiety. Bergamot has a citrusy scent, and when I use it, it feels like my anxiety slowly melts away until I am finally calm again. According to monq, bergamot genuinely helps relieve anxiety as well as improve your mood.
Essential oils can help with so many inner obstacles you may be facing. Whether it’s sleep, anxiety, or headaches, essential oils are an easy relief.
