![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)
PSAT. Just the name of this unavoidable test can send shivers down the spines of freshman, sophomores and juniors alike. This test, one of the many standardized tests that the state has thrown our way, is a preparatory test for the much longer SAT, which can determine college acceptance. This test is most crucial for juniors because they can qualify for scholarships based on their scores.
Though the PSAT scores are not often looked at by colleges, it is great practice for the SAT and features the same style of questions that are on the SAT.
Everyone can agree that taking tests are a pain. Possibly the worst part is the morning of the test. You wake up with a dark cloud looming over you, following you as you drag yourself out of bed. You know the inevitable test is awaiting you at school, but you have no urgency to get there. It is because of this repetitive ‘morning slump’ that I have decided to write some tips of my own to prepare you for the test.
1. Get a good night’s sleep.
We all love to sleep, right? So retire a little early from your Netflix marathon or algebra homework and catch some Z’s. You may not think so, but it will most definitely affect your alertness when taking the test.
2. Have a good breakfast.
Make your own drool-inducing food masterpiece or drive through Whataburger, it doesn’t matter. Eat what will hold you over until the end of the test and enable your ability to focus for a lengthy period of time.
3. Calm down.
Chances are, your teachers have been prepping you for this test for a while now, and you shouldn’t be worried about the outcome. Slow down and prepare to focus on one question at a time.
4. Talk with some friends.
To ease the pitiful feelings of doom, have a chat with some friends. They are probably just as nervous to be taking the test as you are. Have a chat and joke around a little. It will put you in a good mood and get your mind off the test.
5. Have a positive attitude.
The most important thing to remember while preparing to take the test is to be positive. Yes, sitting in one place and staring at a booklet full of grueling questions is not the most fun thing in the world, but it must be done. Have all your test-taking strategies in the back of your mind and answer the questions to the best of your ability.
