![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)
If you are in the eyes of relevant media, you have probably seen the TikTok trend of AI turning a picture of you into a beach model with a spray tan, followed by asking the internet if you look like a “Kook or a Pogue.” For those who have no idea what this means, they are talking about a series known as “Outer Banks,” where Kooks are the rich and the Pogues are poor, yet both groups are attempting to get more money through treasure hunting. Since season one, I have always been rooting for the Pogues; this new season is no different. It got me even more excited for the uprising of Poguelandia.
On Oct. 10, Netflix introduced the first part of season four of “Outer Banks,” hinting at what twists and turns co-creators Shannon Burke, Josh Pate and Jonas Pate have in mind. This season is filled with mystery as the team of Pogues return home with the treasure from El Dorado, finally settling down…or not.
The rivalry between Pogues and Kooks has recurred throughout the series. The Pogues continue to search for treasure because they are done with the Kooks’ mistreatment. The Pogues include characters John B. Routledge, JJ Maybank, Kiara Carrera, Pope Heyward, Sarah Cameron and Cleo Anderson. Season four is not short of this rivalry, even more so after Ward Cameron’s death in the previous season.
Unexpectedly, we see some character development from Rafe Cameron, who, in the previous season, showed signs of intense jealousy and hatred toward his sister. Could it be because of his lover Sofia, or is he finally done with his lifelong feud with his sister Sarah? Even Topper, another territorial Kook, seems to feel sympathy for the Pogues even after the betrayal from his ex-girlfriend Sarah, who surprisingly joined the Pogues after season one when she fell in love with John B.
As the characters get older, they face more mature challenges as they continue on their same old adventures. The Pogues meet old enemies turned allies, and each faces dire circumstances as the first part of season four ends. How will Josh Pate and the other directors finish this story where the Pogues come out on top? What exciting challenges will they face, and how will the audience cling to their seat in anticipation of part two, which comes out on Nov. 7?
I truly enjoyed part one of the new season, especially the sibling dynamic between the group of Pogues. If I were to give it a rating based on a five-star scale, I would give it a 4.5/5 because the directors gave an excellent build-up to what part two would be about. I finished part one on the edge of my seat, expecting more, waiting for more, only to be left with the cliffhanger of the decade. I expect part two to be even better, hoping they will show more character development and alliances. I recommend watching the other seasons first, but hurry and watch because once you get to season four, that cliffhanger only makes you more thrilled for the next part.
