Ally JohnPress, Editor-in-Chief
Ally JohnPress is a third-year reporter, marking her senior year as Editor-in-Chief. She is also President of the National English Honor Society and the Quill & Scroll Honor Society. She trains Krav Maga, self-defense, out of school, as well as works as an assistant instructor. Some of her favorite things include: Mint chocolate chip ice cream, walking her dog, Haylie, watermelon Sour Patch Kids, playing Minecraft, jetskiing, learning about psychology and bracelet-making. She enjoys writing about conspiracy theories as well as fiction stories in her free time, but also features about ongoing school events. She wants to go out of state to California to study psychology or adventure somewhere far across the world.
![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)
![Playing his saxophone, senior Jacob Cohen performs at one of the outdoor pep rallies. Cohen, who has been playing the saxophone since middle school, was named co-grand champion for Cedar Park’s soloist competition this year. Although he will not be majoring in music at University of Texas at Austin, he said he still wants to pursue it. “I want to continue playing the saxophone because it’s always been a passion of mine,” Cohen said. “I’m excited to meet new people in the band world, [make] new relationships and [get] involved in the college band experience.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_7596.jpg)
![From left to right sit freshmen Gabrielle Merrill, Cara Allen, Erica Mihealsick and Mina Danesh, or the "Madams of Mayhem." On March 25, the team competed at the State competition at University of Texas at Arlington and placed seventh in their Improvisational Challenge. “Destination Imagination is a creative group meant for people who like to do creative things,” Danesh said. “I fully intend on doing this throughout my entire high school career. I really like the aspect that there aren’t necessarily logical boundaries to [improv], and I think that’s pretty cool. I think we all really truly enjoy doing this with people we are super close to and doing activities we love to do and things that genuinely interest us.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/editedselfie.jpg)
![Holding up their T-Wolf signs, volleyball girls and Wolves for Wishes ambassador, senior Ana-Kate Partridge, pose for a picture at the volleyball bake sale on Oct. 19. This was the club's first fundraiser, and they raised a total of $1,750 for the Make A Wish Foundation. "I was shocked at how much money [we] raised from the bake sale," Partridge said. "Just knowing that we raised that much money and that [the team] was willing to do this made me really excited, and I was so grateful that all these people [donated]."](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_4369.jpg)
![Just before starting her culinary competition, Cupcake Battle, senior Lexi Paull poses with her fellow cooks at Regionals in Corpus Christi on Jan. 29. Paull competed against one other person and won with her spice cupcakes and cherry tree display. “[Before the competition] I was stressed,” Paull said. “I felt like I had to get first place since I only went up against one other person. My heart was beating so fast my Apple Watch notified me saying that my heart rate was abnormal and that it was concerned for me. But, I also felt confident. I had an amazing, flavorful cupcake with a good design, but I definitely could’ve done better, and I will make sure to do that for State.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/culinary-ally.jpg)
![Preparing to hit the incoming ball, sophomore Mary Lawler looks forward on Feb. 6. As Lawler prepares for another season, she said she hopes the team is able to play their whole season with minimal interruptions. "I'm looking most forward to the games this season since last year's were canceled by [COVID-19]," Lawler said. "I like the individuality of the sport and how I can put my focus into one position."](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_1638-900x600.jpg)
![From behind the scenes, senior Pack Chat host Ella Neel and senior executive producer Claire Mallet, prepare for the start of the Pack Chat on Sept. 30. The Pack Chat is a student run segment with various hosts who speak about trending events and prevalent topics in the news today. "I think that my favorite part [about the Pack Chat] is hearing other people’s opinions," Mallet said. "I think a lot of times people think their own way and are set in that way of thinking. Just being able to hear what everyone thinks, it lets you understand what other people are thinking.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/packchat-copy.jpg)
![Demonstrating the start of a front choke defense, owner of The Mat and instructor Alec Rains teaches a defensive options class. This class is all about the fundamentals of Krav Maga, or self-defense, and is a great opportunity to begin learning specialized techniques and training the mind. “[Self-defense is] the foundations of what we call “life skills” that build character and good habits for living,” Rains said. “[These] life skills develop into awareness of the self and those around us. Having knowledge in protecting yourself physically plays a part [in training self-defense], but the actual reality of needing any physical skills to the degree we practice is nearly 100% avoidable.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/alecpic-1-900x600.jpg)
![Kicking the ball downfield, varsity midfielder, junior Quinn Brooke plays in a match against Glenn on Jan. 28. The team is currently undefeated in districts and is continuing to set goals and practice hard to continue winning. "Being undefeated is something that has been a huge goal for all of us on the team and is something we strive for in every game, no matter the opponent," Brooke said. "We interpret undefeated as a reward for all the hard work that we put [forward], [and] it just gives us fuel and keeps our spirits up for the next game. If you set your mind to it, being undefeated is such an obtainable goal, and that goes for any sport team."](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/newsoccerpic-900x600.jpg)
![Jumping for joy, junior Kaitlin Davis and the volleyball team celebrate scoring a point at the game against Rouse on Sept. 27. Wins like these are what propelled the team to Regional Semifinals. "The feeling was unreal," senior Olivia Meyers said. "After all the work we put in during off season and in season finally [paid] off. Everyone was just all coming together and playing for each other and it was one of the most unforgettable moments of my life."](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/volleyball-thing-900x600.jpg)
![Resting her head on her hand, Aleksae Watson experiments with different poses during her photo shoot. Watson has been interested in modeling since the age of 11, and works for the Neal Hamil Agency. "I went for [modeling] and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made,” Watson said. “I forget about everything and enjoy the moment, have the most fun, and am able to express myself."](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Aleksae-model-pic-900x575.jpg)
![During rehearsals, the cast of "Tony and Tina's Wedding" stands on stage. The interactive play will take place Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the CPHS school cafeteria.
“There’s dancing, there’s food, you can mingle, [and] the play continues, so the crazy things that happen, happen around you and sometimes include you,” theater director Alisa Mirabella said. “So it’s totally interactive. A lot of it has to be improv, there’s a very loose script, [but] they [do] have to include certain things because the audience is there, [but] really anything could happen in addition to the fiascos of the script.”](https://cphswolfpack.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/8A5CB2D6-MAYBE201A-467B-A3D7-AD995DAEA17B-1.jpg)
