![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)
Make Some Noise
Varsity Cheer Team Finishes Sixth In National Competition
The varsity cheer team performs at the UIL Spirit State Championship on Jan. 13. They also competed in Orlando, Florida, for the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship on Feb. 16, which concluded their competition season. “My favorite thing about the team is our ability to make anything fun,” senior captain Katelyn Orzoco said. “We are constantly laughing and having fun with each other. The bond we have is like no other. But when it comes time to focus and work, we get things done.”
April 4, 2023
Bright lights flash as the girls prepare for their biggest performance of the year. The crowd grows quiet in anticipation as the girls set their places on the big stage. Each of them look towards one another. They smile. And then, they perform.
Varsity cheer performed in Orlando, Florida on Feb. 16 at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship. The team ended their competition season in sixth place out of 60 teams. To prepare for the championship, the team practiced their full routines or full outs. The team also performed their championship routine in front of a full crowd of their friends and family beforehand
“I love performing in the big arenas,” senior captain Hanna Rae said. “I love the big stages, and having a large crowd always gives me more energy while performing. The energy that I receive from my teammates on the mat with me and the crowd really motivates me to keep going and also give back the same energy in my performance.”
While the team is on deck, or next up to perform, they prepare for their performance with rituals and prayers before getting on stage. On stage, they completed their routine consisting of a sideline or chant, a cheer and a fight song.
The captains have the responsibility to make up routines and formations,” senior captain Katelyn Orozco, “Ensure that we all look put together, [such as having] correct uniform, hair [and more]. And, most of all, uplift and help our team become the best it can be. I always try to tell the girls how proud I am of them when I see growth, whether that be them learning a new skill or performing a routine. I feel that people need constant recognition to understand that their hard work does not go unnoticed, because without it they may feel discouraged and unmotivated to keep going.”
As the spring season was competition season, the last semester was taken up with show season where they cheer at events like football games, volleyball games and in-charity events. According to Orzoco, there are no off days for the cheerleaders during the first semester of school.
“The thing I’m going to miss most about cheer is football games,” senior Natalie Danton said. “No matter what, we always had so much fun, especially while we got ready before games and the bus rides there. I’m so grateful for this program and all the wonderful memories I got from it.”
The team is now working on rebuilding the team as they begin tryouts for the new season. The upcoming seniors are also trying out for leadership positions to continue the current seniors’ legacies.
“My favorite thing about the team is our ability to make anything fun,” Orozco said. “We are constantly laughing and having fun with each other. The bond we have is like no other. But when it comes time to focus and work, we get things done.”
