![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)
Mary Poppins Returns
Entertaining Sequel to Beloved Family Musical
Graphic by Deana Trautz and Morgan Kasel
“Mary Poppins Returns,” staring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, was released to theaters on Dec. 19.
January 10, 2019
Since 1964, Disney’s Mary Poppins has been an inspiration for children and adults alike. With stars like Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, it’s hard to imagine any remake outdoing the original. However, Mary Poppins Returns, starring Emily Blunt, succeeded in bringing old characters back to life, as well as introducing new favorites.
The new movie was set in London at 17 Cherry Tree Lane, the same house where the Banks children first met Mary Poppins. This time, Jane and Michael Banks are all grown up, Michael with three of his own children: Annabel, Georgie and John. The immediate problem seems to be that the children are too grown up for a little bit of imagination, due to the fact that their mother has passed away and their father is busy trying to keep their house. When Mary Poppins arrives, she makes it her job to introduce the children to a little bit of magic and imagination.
As the original Mary Poppins, Andrews was able to bring to life the perfect character—strict but selfless, mysterious but understanding. While Blunt didn’t quite have the same sparkle that Andrews had, she was able to add her own unique quirks to the classic nanny, with her voice and character creating an overall fun movie.
Played by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the character Jack could be seen as the parallel to Bert in the original musical. As a Hamilton fan, it was easy for me to fall in love all over again with Miranda’s voice and acting. His easy-going character accompanied Mary Poppins and the Banks children on many of their fantastic adventures through the enchanted streets of London.
Similar to the original movie, Mary Poppins Returns was live action, and like the original, it also featured amazing, animated scenes perfect for the imagination. From meeting talking dogs to swimming through a bottomless bathtub, not only did this make the movie even more enjoyable, it added to the already creative storyline and music.
Overall, with exciting adventures, unique characters and entertaining music, I give this movie five out of five kites.
Mary Poppins Returns came out on Dec. 19. You can see it at Cinemark, Alamo Drafthouse or any local theater. The total running time is two hours and 10 minutes.
