![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)
March 12 senior outside hitter Haelee Horne signed with Texas Wesleyan University to play volleyball for the Lady Rams. Horne’s family, friends and teammates were in the Cedar Park High School library that Friday to support her as she signed her letter of intent. Her future head coach, Christy Clawson, also made the trip to Cedar Park for the signing. Horne is excited to play for Coach Clawson in the upcoming season.
“I really like my new coach,” Horne said. “She’s really nice and she reminds me of Coach Hajduk in some ways, so I think that will make the transition easier.
Horne is looking forward to joining the team for the fall season, but realizes that it will be a bittersweet moment.
“I’m sad to be leaving my friends and family but Fort Worth isn’t too far so I plan to come back and visit when I can,” Horne said.
The determination displayed by Horne is one of her most notable, intangible qualities. The inspiration for her drive to succeed came from two members of the team.
“My biggest inspiration is either Coach Hajduk because she’s been a huge part of my career and always believes in me,” Horne said. “Also Linda Steinhardt, even though she’s only a freshman, because she’s the hardest worker and greatest player I’ve ever gotten to play with.”
The style of play between Cedar Park and Texas Wesleyan is quite similar, being that Horne’s future coach also coached Alamanza-Hajduk. Clawson is a Leander native and a former captain of the Leander volleyball team, as well as a setter for Texas Lutheran. She became an assistant coach for TLU after she graduated; where she met current Cedar Park head coach Rebekah Almanza-Hajduk. Alamanza was a freshman on the TLU volleyball team.
The 5’10” outside hitter and two-time All-District award winner should have no problem getting playing time early in her college career.
Look for good things from Texas Wesleyan’s woman’s volleyball team next year as Horne brings her Timberwolf passion to the Lady Rams.
