![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)
Haunting House of Torment back for its 13th season
Kristen Kelly performs a move called the bone break while working as a zombie nurse at The House of Torment. “My favorite part was getting in costume and makeup each night,” Kelly said. “The makeup artists always wanted to try something different, so we rarely looked the same night to night.”
October 29, 2015
Looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Austin’s famed haunted house, House of Torment has returned for its 13th season for more thrills, scares, and good times. After all what could be more Halloween-esq than having dozens of monsters chase you around?
“Running around in the dark with scary guys popping out was really terrifying and fun,” Senior Jordan Teliha said. “I don’t usually get freaked out in haunted houses, but by the end I was screaming my head off.”
The house, or rather houses change in theme and scream each year, this year’s consist of the Dead End District, Hex of Harvest, and The Laughterhouse. The three part attraction has gotten the attention of Discovery Channel, The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and the Travel Channel.
“The detail that they put into the attraction is incredible,” senior Kike Esparza said. “Walking through the house you never know what is coming next because it is all dark.”
Not only do you get to see three houses full of monsters, but if you go with a group you get to see the crazy reactions The House of Torment brings out in them.
“I apparently get weirdly polite when I’m scared,” junior Cindy Orr said. “Every time someone would scare me, I’d say something like ‘excuse me’ to them. Once this guy whispered in my ear “I’m gonna slice your throat.” My response? ‘Oh-h… Thank you…’”
Some students, such as Kristen Kelly got the opportunity to go behind the scenes and work at The House of Torment.
“House of Torment was probably one of the coolest first jobs someone can have,” senior Kristen Kelly said. “The experience was very fun and every single night was different, so I never knew what I was getting into when the house opened each night.”
With a behind the scenes look at how the houses work, one has to wonder what it’s like to know the people behind all those scary masks and ghoulish outfits.
“Most people stay in character the entire night and never return to their normal posture or voice until the house closes, but we all still have fun”, Kelly said. “During breaks all of the monsters stay in character, but still crack jokes and talk about life with one another.”
From twisted pumpkin men, to clowns with chainsaws, The House of Torment promises not to disappoint.
Interested in going? The house is located on 523 E Highland Mall Blvd. Tickets are sold online and can be bought in singles, or group amounts. The house is open from Sept. 18- Nov. 7th with special blackout events Nov. 13-14, the house will also open for Valentine’s day, sure to satisfy all your thrill and chill needs.
