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Posing with the gold ball trophy, the varsity volleyball team takes a picture after advancing to the UIL State Championship Title game. The team beat Georgetown 3-1 at The University of Mary Hardin Baylor on Nov. 19. “I couldn’t be more proud of the kids and everybody behind the scenes,” head coach Lori McLaughlin said. “Georgetown is an amazing team, so this is a hard win. We just continue to be fueled by our wins and the motivation we have to keep our season going.”
Black Reign: T-Wolves Advance to State Title Game
November 20, 2024
Holding up T-wolves, the tour group poses for a picture in the Chinese classroom. Sophomore Lydia Ou, junior Phu Trung and senior Yushan Pan gave a tour to Taiwanese diplomat Andrea Yang on Nov. 8. “I was so excited when I heard I would get to give the tour because it’s a big deal,” Ou said. “She’s from the US embassy for Taiwan, so she’s really important. I’m so privileged [to get this opportunity] and I’m so excited.” Photo by Skyler King
Connecting Countries
November 18, 2024
Posing for a picture together, the Celebrities welcomed the Blue Belles to CPHS to learn the “Sister Kick” dance for the Nov. 1 halftime. This will be the first time the “Sister Kick” will be performed since the fall of 2015.. “It’s going to be really visual and cool because we start off with every other person and then we split into the two teams and then we make one long kick-line with everyone,” Assistant Director Katie Thompson said. “It’s been awhile since they’ve done it and I’m just so excited to see it back again.” Photo courtesy of CPHS Celebrities
Does This Ring a Belle?
November 1, 2024
Junior Sasha Ruteledge (right), and seniors Evan Schmitt, Seth Loudenslager, and Kaitlyn Moore gather around a photo of the Pope. Tony and Tina's Wedding is a loosely scripted long-form improv show, that takes place in the late 70's. "I think I always have something to say to someone, when I'm in character," Loudenslager said. "I always have a line that I can just improv, but I think sometimes it could be really hard to be able to place yourself physically in a place that you should be while a certain scene is going on. Sometimes you're not supposed to see a certain scene, sometimes you either forget about it, or you don't know. You have to be really careful about that. 
I find that to be kind of hard and tricky at times"
You’re Cordially Invited
October 31, 2024
Holding Hatch, the therapy dachshund, freshman Ameya Gollapudi participates in a Mental Health Monday activity on Oct. 21. During lunch on Monday, the Divine Canines organization brought in some therapy dogs for students to interact with to help brighten their days and improve mental health. “Students are under a lot of pressure,” Hatch’s owner Sarah Thomas said. “I think that the benefit of having a dog around, a calming presence, is really valuable. It just brightens up someone’s day to visit with a dog.” Photo by Alyssa Fox
Serving Up Paw-sitivity
October 22, 2024
Posing with the gold ball trophy, the varsity volleyball team takes a picture after advancing to the UIL State Championship Title game. The team beat Georgetown 3-1 at The University of Mary Hardin Baylor on Nov. 19. “I couldn’t be more proud of the kids and everybody behind the scenes,” head coach Lori McLaughlin said. “Georgetown is an amazing team, so this is a hard win. We just continue to be fueled by our wins and the motivation we have to keep our season going.”
Black Reign: T-Wolves Advance to State Title Game
November 20, 2024
Students drew chalk art in honor of Veterans day. This is just one of many things the school does to show appreciation to veterans, and the art will remain in the courtyard as a reminder of all of the veterans who served their country. “On veteran’s day, I think it’s a great thing we do at school to honor people that served [who are] at our school or family members,” English teacher and cheer coach Nadira King said. “It makes me feel proud, and it makes me remember the [veterans].”
Valuing Veterans
November 18, 2024
Holding up T-wolves, the tour group poses for a picture in the Chinese classroom. Sophomore Lydia Ou, junior Phu Trung and senior Yushan Pan gave a tour to Taiwanese diplomat Andrea Yang on Nov. 8. “I was so excited when I heard I would get to give the tour because it’s a big deal,” Ou said. “She’s from the US embassy for Taiwan, so she’s really important. I’m so privileged [to get this opportunity] and I’m so excited.” Photo by Skyler King
Connecting Countries
November 18, 2024
Wearing a nervous look while sitting behind the wheel, sophomore Elizabeth Miller works on getting comfortable in the driver's seat. Although she doesn't have her permit yet, Miller is working to get one through Aceable, an online driver's education course. “I’ll learn to drive eventually because I want to be able to get myself places instead of having to depend on others,” Miller said. “It would be really cool to drive because then I could have more ‘me time’ and I could drive my friends and I wherever we want to go.”
Put It In Drive, Y’all
November 13, 2024
Sucking in a breath of air, freshman Lily Pope competes in the 200 yard individual medley. On Oct. 25, the swim team competed in the AISD Swim Invitational. Overall, the girls team took second place and the boys team came in eleventh. “My favorite stroke is butterfly because I do the best in that stroke,” Pope said. “I feel like [butterfly] can test how [your ability] to convince yourself to keep going. The hardest part of swimming is convincing yourself to stay strong and keep pushing during a hard race [when] everything is tired.”
Diving Into Competition Season
November 8, 2024
Smiling at the camera, Author Ehigbor Okosun, members of Page Turners, and other students reflect on the author's visit. “I thought the visit was great,” Senior Amia De Leon said. “It was interesting talking to her and [getting to know] her process and her thoughts and books in general. But I think the reason it went well [was that] people got to ask questions. I'm glad that she said so much in response to the questions and it wasn't just one and done. [The author’s responses] felt very articulate.”
The Need to Read
October 29, 2024
CPHS offers a chance to get to know new people and to improve chess skills with the Chess Club, who has meetings every Thursday during DEN in room 2025. The chess club members have the opportunity to improve their skills by playing with other members in competitions. Graphic by Sebastian Farias
From Backward Pawn to Mighty Queen
October 24, 2024
St​​anding in the library, members of Project Care pose for a photo. Founding members, Jen Nguyen, Ashley Blair and Annabelle Staples created Project Care as part of HOSA campaign. HOSA is a hands-on clinical experience that allows students to get a feel for what they want to do in the future. “We really have​​ a genuine passion for advocating for mental issues,” Nguyen said. “And we feel like it is an underserved topic that no one really addresses or doesn’t address deeply enough with school, regarding adolescents. It’s usually to get your sleep, eat, drink water.”
Raising Voices
September 24, 2024
Smiling, the Destination Imagination team poses for a picture together. The team placed seventh at global finals in Kansas City, Missouri in May. “This is the second time I’ve gone to global finals, and it’s always such a great experience,” sophomore Aryana Jahadi said. “I’m really happy and super privileged to have been able to experience it twice now. Being able to do better than last time and get seventh was an amazing feeling.”
A Creative Crew
September 19, 2024
Hands high in the air and cheering in front of the PAC, Varsity Winter Guard gives one last goodbye before they headed off to the Reid Arena in College Station where they would end up placing fourth at their state competition. Sophomore Tiffany Ly says state was an experience she’ll never forget. “I know that our team has put so much hard work into everything and it's just genuinely so cool to see the show put together,” Ly said. “But our staff and our chaperons really help put the show together as well, helping lift us up, bring stuff that we need and support from the band is also really great.”
Flags Up, Stanced Down, State Cup and State Bound
May 2, 2024
Students drew chalk art in honor of Veterans day. This is just one of many things the school does to show appreciation to veterans, and the art will remain in the courtyard as a reminder of all of the veterans who served their country. “On veteran’s day, I think it’s a great thing we do at school to honor people that served [who are] at our school or family members,” English teacher and cheer coach Nadira King said. “It makes me feel proud, and it makes me remember the [veterans].”
Valuing Veterans
November 18, 2024
Wearing a nervous look while sitting behind the wheel, sophomore Elizabeth Miller works on getting comfortable in the driver's seat. Although she doesn't have her permit yet, Miller is working to get one through Aceable, an online driver's education course. “I’ll learn to drive eventually because I want to be able to get myself places instead of having to depend on others,” Miller said. “It would be really cool to drive because then I could have more ‘me time’ and I could drive my friends and I wherever we want to go.”
Put It In Drive, Y’all
November 13, 2024
Posing for a picture together, the Celebrities welcomed the Blue Belles to CPHS to learn the “Sister Kick” dance for the Nov. 1 halftime. This will be the first time the “Sister Kick” will be performed since the fall of 2015.. “It’s going to be really visual and cool because we start off with every other person and then we split into the two teams and then we make one long kick-line with everyone,” Assistant Director Katie Thompson said. “It’s been awhile since they’ve done it and I’m just so excited to see it back again.” Photo courtesy of CPHS Celebrities
Does This Ring a Belle?
November 1, 2024
Smiling at the camera, Author Ehigbor Okosun, members of Page Turners, and other students reflect on the author's visit. “I thought the visit was great,” Senior Amia De Leon said. “It was interesting talking to her and [getting to know] her process and her thoughts and books in general. But I think the reason it went well [was that] people got to ask questions. I'm glad that she said so much in response to the questions and it wasn't just one and done. [The author’s responses] felt very articulate.”
The Need to Read
October 29, 2024
As part of the Behind the Ballot series, The Wolfpack and Wolfcast collaborated to cover the 2024 Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees elections. Each candidate was invited to an interview with juniors Jane Yermakov, Kyra Cox, Michael Moracchi and senior Rania Adil over the course of a week in October. The CPHS News staff came up with questions they felt were important to the students of CPHSGraphic by Ryan Green
Behind the Ballot: School Board Candidates
October 29, 2024
Standing in front of the field at a freshman football game, cheerleader freshman Jacob Gaudreau along with teammate freshman Bella Gibson pose for a photo during halftime of game. “[Cheer has] definitely given me a much more outgoing personality,” Gaudreau said. “I used to be very introverted, so it's definitely made me more extroverted towards people.”
Breaking Barriers
October 23, 2024
Staring at her monitor, APUSH Teacher Ms. Anderson starts working on her next lesson to keep students engaged. "History is a lot more interesting when you're not bored." Anderson said. "It's also something that teaches you how to look at the world in different ways, and it teaches you how to think critically. It's more than just learning about facts and dates and stuff like that. It's about learning how life works around you, and when we come at history that way, and we invite kids to engage in that discussion in that thought process, and to see how even though this happened 100 and some years ago, it's still relevant."
Ms. ‘Andor’-son
October 16, 2024
After one of the festivals held in Mbeya, senior Novali Elvelyck poses alongside two of her church leaders and a Tanzanian man. During her summer, Elvelyck traveled to Tanzania during a mission trip, organized by her church, to share the gospel. "There was a lot of dancing and singing and someone preached," Elvelyck said. "We got to dance and sit and listen with the kids and many of them were so curious and wanted to come up to us." Photo by Novali Elvelyck
A Gospel in the Tanzania Breeze
October 10, 2024
Smiling at the camera, assistant principal Jeremy Fry poses for the picture. Fry is new at Cedar Park this year. "I'm excited to be here. I'm excited because we have amazing kids here, and I live close to this area. I've been in this area since I got out of the Marine Corps in 2007, so this is my community, too," Fry said.
The New Guy, Fry
September 19, 2024
Holding a wooden pizza toy, senior Taylor Peterson plays with small children in Bucaramanga, Colombia. During the summer, Peterson traveled to Colombia to help build an elementary school that only had two classrooms but five or six grades with one teacher. “We add[ed] two more classrooms,” Peterson said. “It’s kind of hard when you have two or three grades in one classroom and you only have one teacher. It’s very hard to actually get some beneficial learning. [The extra classrooms will give the students] a better quality of education because they’ll actually have a place specific for their learning.” Photo by Taylor Peterson
A Groundbreaking Adventure
September 11, 2024
Posing with the gold ball trophy, the varsity volleyball team takes a picture after advancing to the UIL State Championship Title game. The team beat Georgetown 3-1 at The University of Mary Hardin Baylor on Nov. 19. “I couldn’t be more proud of the kids and everybody behind the scenes,” head coach Lori McLaughlin said. “Georgetown is an amazing team, so this is a hard win. We just continue to be fueled by our wins and the motivation we have to keep our season going.”
Black Reign: T-Wolves Advance to State Title Game
November 20, 2024
Sucking in a breath of air, freshman Lily Pope competes in the 200 yard individual medley. On Oct. 25, the swim team competed in the AISD Swim Invitational. Overall, the girls team took second place and the boys team came in eleventh. “My favorite stroke is butterfly because I do the best in that stroke,” Pope said. “I feel like [butterfly] can test how [your ability] to convince yourself to keep going. The hardest part of swimming is convincing yourself to stay strong and keep pushing during a hard race [when] everything is tired.”
Diving Into Competition Season
November 8, 2024
Swinging with his arm extended, senior Nolan Park hits the ball smoothly over the net and to the opponent’s side. Park is one of four varsity tennis captains and helped the team win district championships. “Winning district champs was a pretty awesome feeling,” Park said. “We had lost to Liberty Hill a couple of weeks before, but when we played them [again], we came out and really took care of business. We took them out and it was just a really awesome night.”
Racking Up Experience
October 23, 2024
Standing proud, varsity senior athletes Rafael Escobar, Griffin Jacobs, Jakob Martin, and juniors Jackson Springer and Jack Morris pose with their newly earned medals. The varsity team finished third out of 14 teams on Sept. 25. “The team's primary goal is to win the district championship,” head coach Cody Price said. "We're confident that with our action plan in place, we can accomplish this mission. [For the next tournament], our preparation involves assessing our strengths and weaknesses, celebrating milestones and creating individual development plans." Photo courtesy of Cody Price
A Call to the Course
October 16, 2024
The cross country team poses for the camera after finishing the district meet. The varsity boys, JV boys and JV girls all placed third and the varsity girls placed fourth. “Coach put in the right training for us for this season, so I think we will be peaking this week and the next couple of weeks,” varsity runner and junior Nathan Kukla said. “The chances of making it to state are very high, but we don’t settle for the lowest and there is always going to be that chance, so [we] race for the best.”
The Race Against the Clock
October 11, 2024
Think of your favorite animated movie. "Kung Fu Panda?" "Ratatouille?" Well, there exists such movies as, "Little Panda Fighter" and "Ratatoing" that try to ride off of the success of the original movies, and I will be reviewing these awful, animated disasters. Graphic by Sebastian Farias
The WORST Animated Knock-Offs of All Time
October 28, 2024
"Piece by Piece" is the Pharrell Williams biopic that is unfortunately underperforming in the box-office. Here is why you should go watch it. "Piece by Piece is an odd film, to say the least. It isn’t a traditional biopic or documentary, and I think that is why it works so well within the genre and context it is under. Using an animation medium to create the movie allows for more creativity and artistic expression for scenes and set pieces. The film is a combination of traditional documentary-style interviews, retellings, scripted segments and metaphorical dream-like sequences.
Something in the Water
October 24, 2024
The top three film adaptations of “Pride and Prejudice” that I would recommend are the 1995 BBC miniseries, the award-winning 2005 movie, and the Bollywood adaptation titled “Bride and Prejudice”. Whether you just want to see what the story is about and watch the 2005 movie, dive into the full five-and-a-half-hour miniseries, or dance along to the songs in “Bride and Prejudice”, you will thoroughly enjoy the experience.
Marrying Mr. Darcy
October 22, 2024
“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” was released on Sept. 19 on Netflix. The nine episode series depicted the well known case and trial of the Menedez brothers who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills home on Aug. 20, 1989.
Blame It On Ryan Murphy
October 15, 2024
Wrapping up the summer, Sabrina Carpenter released “Short n’ Sweet” on Aug. 23. While the album is pretty short, I think that the lyrics, sounds and structure of the album make it the sweetest album to listen to.
Please, Please, Please, Keep This On Repeat
October 9, 2024
Opinions regarding the candidates for the upcoming elections. Students show their take on both presidential and senate elections from their perspectives. As each election sets the ground for the next, these results shape our future as nation. If you are able to vote, do so and make an impact. Infographic made by Kasandra Reynoso.
Voice of the Future
November 5, 2024
The top three film adaptations of “Pride and Prejudice” that I would recommend are the 1995 BBC miniseries, the award-winning 2005 movie, and the Bollywood adaptation titled “Bride and Prejudice”. Whether you just want to see what the story is about and watch the 2005 movie, dive into the full five-and-a-half-hour miniseries, or dance along to the songs in “Bride and Prejudice”, you will thoroughly enjoy the experience.
Marrying Mr. Darcy
October 22, 2024
It can take several visits to CAVA over the span of months before finding the perfect variation of ingredients that make your CAVA order truly personalized and exactly to your liking. To save you the trouble of such a debacle, I’ve laid out my order for you. Yes, it is a modern, more youthful rendition of the typical CAVA order, mostly because I don’t like hummus or lentils or most vegetables, but you can always try it my way, and then build off of it as you wish.
CAVA: Kacey’s Way
October 17, 2024
“AITA for having a little snack? I (15M) ate my cousin (13M)...” Content farms are more common than you think, and have been around for a long time. However, this is a new age of content farming that is targeted for teens and young adults, rather than children. But what qualifies as a content farm? Content farms have garnered several stereotypes that can be used to identify one, being that they use automated tools, produce large amounts of low quality content and still gather a large audience.
Content Farms
October 11, 2024
Wrapping up the summer, Sabrina Carpenter released “Short n’ Sweet” on Aug. 23. While the album is pretty short, I think that the lyrics, sounds and structure of the album make it the sweetest album to listen to.
Please, Please, Please, Keep This On Repeat
October 9, 2024
The first part of season 4 of “Outer Banks” was released on Oct. 10 on Netflix. Five episodes introduced the main plot of this new season of treasure hunting. Graphic by Ingrid Bonner
Bring It On Home Season Four
October 31, 2024
Proudly displaying the Sweet Berry Farm logo and the ‘pumpkins for sale’ sign, a rusty truck sits in the middle of the pumpkin patch. This is one of many photo opportunities at Sweet Berry Farm for both children and adults alike.
Pumpkin to Talk About
October 30, 2024
Think of your favorite animated movie. "Kung Fu Panda?" "Ratatouille?" Well, there exists such movies as, "Little Panda Fighter" and "Ratatoing" that try to ride off of the success of the original movies, and I will be reviewing these awful, animated disasters. Graphic by Sebastian Farias
The WORST Animated Knock-Offs of All Time
October 28, 2024
"Piece by Piece" is the Pharrell Williams biopic that is unfortunately underperforming in the box-office. Here is why you should go watch it. "Piece by Piece is an odd film, to say the least. It isn’t a traditional biopic or documentary, and I think that is why it works so well within the genre and context it is under. Using an animation medium to create the movie allows for more creativity and artistic expression for scenes and set pieces. The film is a combination of traditional documentary-style interviews, retellings, scripted segments and metaphorical dream-like sequences.
Something in the Water
October 24, 2024
“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” was released on Sept. 19 on Netflix. The nine episode series depicted the well known case and trial of the Menedez brothers who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills home on Aug. 20, 1989.
Blame It On Ryan Murphy
October 15, 2024
Jonathan’s Corner
March 20, 2024
“Lethal Company” skyrocketed to the top of many video game charts. A game of exploring and surviving, the best part is obviously the emotes. Always before entering, a quick dance break is key to ensuring the trip will go just right.
New Game on The Block
February 7, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor '20-'21
1989 (Taylor’s Version) (Caroline & Julia’s Opinion)
February 6, 2024
Dribbling down the court, faculty captain Mark Tibbetts faces the student team in a student faculty basketball game for Blue Santa. Tibbets teaches U.S. History and was elected Captain of the faculty team for the game on Dec. 8. “I thought it would be cool for the students to see their teachers on the court,” Tibbetts said. “Building relationships, trust and memories is very important. I think it’s important that a bond is there so students feel comfortable being able to let out any hardships with their teachers.” Photo by Arav Neroth, Tracks Yearbook Staff
Take This, Teach!
January 29, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor '20-'21
Jonathan’s Corner
January 28, 2024
Jonathan’s Corner
March 20, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor '20-'21
The Packchat 2-14-2024
February 15, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor '20-'21
1989 (Taylor’s Version) (Caroline & Julia’s Opinion)
February 6, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor '20-'21
The Packchat – Jan. 24
January 31, 2024
Graphic by Stef Rios, Wolfpack Editor '20-'21
Jonathan’s Corner
January 28, 2024
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Isaiah Prophet

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter

Isaiah is a senior and a third year reporter. In his free time he enjoys cooking while listening to music and watching good horror movies. Fun fact, he is the middle child of five other sisters. He enjoys writing about social issues as well as worldly news. After high school he plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin for business.

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DECA timber wolves Alex Thummalapalli, Gautham Saravanan, Eshan Bharadwaj, Ethne Barnes, Claire Poulter, Paisley Schalles celebrate their placements at the 2022 ICDC competition. this years event took place in Atlanta for the four day duration of the competition. "to me the most important components of DECA are the experiences and connections you make there," Schalles said. "Through my three years at DECA I've found the value of partnership and its role in ones ability to lead and accomplish."

Decking the Competition

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
May 19, 2022
Senior Kellen Cao has enjoyed his time debating for CPHS and is gearing up for his college career at Princeton. He said he intends on continuing his piano career and combine his passions into something beautiful. “When I was first waiting for my decisions over the break, I wasn't sure If I was going to have tears of joy or sadness," Cao said. "So let's just say I was more than excited to find out the news [about Princeton]. Stem is an area of my life that I really appreciate and is one of my passions. but no matter what I do, I hope to integrate music into it as well."

There’s No Rebuttal In This Debate

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
May 3, 2022
Rising to 159.8 million viewers and counting, according CartoonBrew, "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" is definitely the anime film of the year for sure. While the storyline does not directly follow the TV series, the movie still delivered a stellar performance. I just hope this newfound success will translate into a third season for the anime as well.

A Curse Never Looked So Good

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
April 25, 2022
The official 2022 student council election polls are now posted. The officers have been campaigning since March 14th and results will be counted over the weekend. "I am excited about what directions this is sending our organization," Babich said. "it really is a testimate to what I hope this organization will lead in the future."

Battle of the Ballot

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
April 1, 2022
This new film marks the 13th "Batman" film to date. Considering its $600 million sale value at the box office, the movie is guaranteed to go down as one of the best films in the series. Only time will tell if this new generation will continue to carry the Batman name high on its shoulders.

Homo-Chiroptera

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
March 22, 2022
With talks of Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as possible U.S involvement, it makes me wonder what drives these men to conflict and how much longer younger generations will be forced to pay for it.

Not My Problem

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
February 15, 2022
Junior Amani Graham takes to the skies in the hundred meter hurdles. This was the varsity girls first meet of the season and they faced off against Leander and Rouse. "I was really focused on not screwing up," Graham said. "I made sure to pull my trail leg down to make my next steps to the next hurdle. form is very important for all running events, but especially for hurdles."

One Stride at a Time

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
February 11, 2022
The trailers for Sing 2 brought great promises for a fun and comical film. However, after the first thirty minutes it was clear where the film was heading. I just hope this franchise won't be back anytime soon.

A Furry Fever Dream

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
January 23, 2022
Junior Kelly Tabor sews together fabric for an upcoming fashion design. Tabor has had an interest in fashion since she was young and started designing her own t-shirts in her freshman year. "I really like to wear my own designs," Tabor said. "So I decided to join fashion design to strengthen my designing skills. The pieces I create for fashion design are usually inspired by my own interests such as movies and songs that I feel a strong connection or appreciation for."

The Trade Brigade

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
December 17, 2021
The Eternals' were created by comic writer Jack Kirby. they made their debut appearance in the Eternals' issue #1 in July, 1976. It was the first comic Kirby had wrote for marvel since returning to the company after a five year period of writing for DC comics.

Without End or Beginning

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
December 7, 2021
As winners of the BeYOUtiful Tournament on Nov. 13, the varsity team smiles with their medals. After earning a state title last year for the first time in school and district history, the team has their sights on winning again this year. “The two main goals this season is another district championship and another run at state with high hopes to repeat,” junior Molly Ly said. “I think our team's strongest attribute is our ability to play selflessly and our ability to play hard. We do an awesome job of sharing the ball, and we always go one hundred percent even if we are up by 20.”

Taking Their Shot

Isaiah Prophet, reporter
November 18, 2021
Clear, healthy, blemish-free skin is promoted all the time in the media. But instructions on how to achieve this standard are all too often left out. Understanding how the skin works is important to understanding how best to maintain it.

The Fuss About Puss

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
November 17, 2021
Flashback to a few years ago where pre-teens and teenagers would have virtually nothing in common. Now it's becoming even harder to tell the difference. The answer for why this shift is occurring is more complicated than many realize.

The Ghost of Adolescence

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
November 4, 2021
In this scene, Karen shows up uninvited to Malik and Imani's home and proceeds to cause a scene with her unsolicited opinions. This is just one of the several scenes where Karen attempts to stir drama with her neighbors. I enjoyed the films use of scenes like this one because they added a touch of realism to the film.

I Want to Speak to Your Manager

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
November 4, 2021
Preparing a power serve, Clifton serves during the second set. The team won this match against Leander, which was their second game into districts. "My mindset when I'm in a match is to be focused, but still have fun," Clifton said. "it's important to be loud and cheer, but also stay concentrated. find a good balance of having fun and enjoying the game, but also know when to get serious and get it together."

Spikeball Brawl

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 14, 2021
Serving a power shot in the second match, senior Ganesh Sadasivan plays at the home game against Rouse. Sadasivan began playing tennis in the sixth grade and has played competitively ever since. "I go into each match looking to win," Sadasivan said. "I come with the mindset that I'm ready to play, and I'm ready to play to my fullest."

Power Shot to the Top

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 4, 2021

2021 Remake

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
September 13, 2021
In the original 1992 film, this scene depicted Candy Man as graffiti on the wall. In this film graffiti can be seen throughout the Cabrini Green community.

Say His Name

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
September 13, 2021

1992 Original

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
September 13, 2021
Illustrated above is a painting depicting a howling T-Wolf in the library. The yearly artwork created by students is displayed in the library. "Art is something that moves me," Deruiter said. "During the club meetings my favorite art activities are acrylic pours, tiny paintings and free drawing."

Get With the Pack

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
August 31, 2021
Summer is a time for fun, warm weather and spending time with family and friends. "I can't wait to finally be able to see more people this summer," junior Sarah Johnson said. "I haven't really been able to see my family as much as I wanted too due to COVID, why is why this summer will be special."

Suntime Funtime

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
May 25, 2021
Next to hurdles, senior Erika Arthur poses during a team photoshoot. Arthur's main events, are the hurdles as well as distance events. "I had the best time running with my teammates," Arthur said. "It makes your accomplishments that much better when you have people to support you."

The It Girl

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
May 19, 2021
Senior Keyona Williams, poses for a picture with two of her fellow cheerleaders. Due to COVID-19 restrictions cheerleaders were required to maintain a distance as well as wear masks. "Cheering this year was fantastic," Williams said. "I really enjoyed our routines and getting to know the other girls on the team. I'm glad I had the chance to experience this before I go."

Five, Six, Seven, Eight!

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
May 6, 2021
One of the opening scene from the music video "Montero" by Lil Was X. Aside from the music, the visuals were something else to behold, so much so that they sparked controversy.

“MONTERO, Call Me by Your Name”

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
April 16, 2021
DC comics are well known for their comic book success. however this success did not transfer over to the live screen. However with this new instillation that perception has been changed entirely.

Zack Snyder’s Cut “Justice League” Review

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
April 7, 2021
Many countries have already made pledges to reduce their carbon footprint. In this year's upcoming Glasgow conference, world leaders will discuss their plans to reduce their respective countries carbon footprint, according to the United Nations. And, according to Forbes, the world needs to reduce carbon footprint by 45% by 2030.

The Current State of Climate Change

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
March 24, 2021
President Joe Biden has only been in office for a few weeks, but he has already made major changes and promises to our country. Only time will tell how his presidency will play out. regardless it's important for students and youth to stay updated and informed.

Biden’s Action Plan

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
February 12, 2021
Looking ahead, junior Nick Grullon runs the hurdles at the track meet on Feb. 3. Due to Coronavirus. the amount of teams allowed at the meet were restricted, however the new changes don't deter his passion for track. "I enjoy track because it's an opportunity to grow mentally and physically" Grullon said. "I stay in shape by eating healthy and maintaining my training regimen."

On The Run

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
February 10, 2021
Wonder Woman played by Gal Gadot. Reporter Isaiah Prophet reviews "Wonder Woman 1984" and discusses its strengths and weaknesses.

“Wonder Woman 1984”

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
January 22, 2021
The year 2020 was spent mostly isolated due to the pandemic. While some felt quarantine hurt them, for others such as junior Sam Patterson, it was a chance to go outside her comfort zone. “I made so many new friends and memories in 2020,” Patterson said. “People walk into your life when you least expect. All of these new moments and people have helped me become much more confident in myself."

2020 From a Timberwolf Perspective

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
January 21, 2021
This is what 'school' looks like to over 93% of students according to Census.org. However the long term mental effects that virtual learning poses to students can have negative consequences according to junior Kylie Scheible. "I never thought this is how I'd be spending my year." Scheible said. "A lot has changed since last year and for the most part it hasn't been that great."

More than a Grade

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
December 18, 2020
Then freshman, Erica Shepherd performed at the 2017 Holiday show. "I love getting up to perform, it brings me happiness to give it my all and enjoy my hard work," Shepherd said.

The Life of a Celebrity

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
December 17, 2020
On beat, the drumline performs under the Gupton Stadium lights. This year, competition at the Lonestar Classic for the drumline looked different due to COVID restrictions. "We had to adapt to make our performance work this year more than ever," Thompson said. "Nevertheless they still managed to pull a first place victory."

Give Me a Beat

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
December 16, 2020
Charlie Kaufman's latest movie "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" makes viewers question their life in the form of a romantic thriller.

Movie Review: “I’m Thinking of Ending Things”

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
November 6, 2020
The ambiance during the watching of a horror movie makes one jump, gasp and even scream in fright. The culprit of such reactions isn't the actors or gory scenes, it's sound.

Now You Hear Me, Now You Don’t

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 29, 2020
This is an iconic scene from the 2018 film "Bird Box." To get the effect in actress Sarah Paulson's eyes, CGI was used. This is one of the many examples of horror/thriller movies using special effects to enhance movie scenes.

From Their Screen to Yours

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 27, 2020
With this fall series, reporter Isaiah Prophet shines some light on the effort and work that goes into the different elements of horror films as well as some trade secrets. 

Blood Sweat and Tears

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 19, 2020
This sign was created by a group of Wisconsin women. Now the sign is a nationwide symbol for justice. "I felt the need to attend [the protest] because I was getting aggravated with what the news was saying" Carter said. "I wanted to make a change for real."

Protest For Peace

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 2, 2020
Senior Tiras Parker-Pie runs the two mile race in the team's first track meet of the season on Feb. 6. The team got first place in the meet against Rouse. "This was one of the few races I was able to participate in before quarantine, but I still gave it my all," Parker-Pie said. "I will be committing soon to run in college which I am very excited about and hope to take this sport as far as I can."

Running Cross The Country

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
May 20, 2020
This is a 3-D rendering of what COVID-19 looks like under a microscope. The spikes along the viruses membrane are what allows it to attach to cells.

Spring Break Extends Due to COVID-19

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
March 27, 2020
Speaking into the microphone, government teacher Jennifer Fortenberry addresses upperclassmen on Jan. 30 at the voter registration rally. Fortenberry organized the rally in order to reinforce the significance of voting. “It’s very important that the younger generations vote,” Fortenberry said. “A lot of the decisions that are being made now are going to be affecting them the most, whether it’s about the environment, or social security, or college, or whatever the issue may be those issues are going to be impacting this generation for their entire lives.”

Your Vote Is Your Voice

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
February 17, 2020
Sources in CNN claims that the authorization to kill Soleimani were made months prior to the event, and according to Trump were strictly Preemptive.

Stop Freaking Out, We Are Not Going to War

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
February 6, 2020
Reporter Isaiah Prophet compiles a list of five Christmas movies to enjoy during the holiday season.

Top Five Christmas Movies to Watch

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
December 24, 2019
The box used to collect items for the drive. this was desigmned by every member of the club according to Shipps and there were several prototypes as well. "We have all grown super close." Carter said. " I feel that we have gotten to know each other much better and as a result we are much stronger."

Hearts for the Homeless

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
December 20, 2019
Running at a steady pace, sophomore Xanthe Sparkman competes at the XC meet on Oct. 18. In addition to being a runner, Sparkman is also a model and artist. "It was my brother who really inspired me to do the sport and try my best," Sparkman said. "So I started running in middle school and I got very good because [of] my hard work and dedication."

Shoutout to my X

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
December 5, 2019
In the recent wake of mass shootings in our country, many citizens, including President Trump, believe video games are to blame. However, that is not the case.

Video Game Violence? Or is it Just Guns?

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
November 22, 2019
With Halloween approaching fast, it can be difficult to find the perfect costume in time. No worries, there is an easy way to make a great costume with only a few supplies.

Best Homemade Costume Ideas for Halloween

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 29, 2019
Running down the basketball court, sophomore Landon Langseth attempts to score a shot during the three on three tournament Oct. 26. "I love to compete, it's a team effort to win games and I love being able to beat the competition," Langseth said.

Dunking For Dough

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 28, 2019
Senior varsity tennis player Bryce Bailey gets ready to return a serve during a match on Sept. 24. The varsity team has played a total of 15 matches and won every one, making them undefeated. "We are definitely way more confident in our capabilities than last year, in terms of how we play this year and knowing that we could beat other teams," Bailey said.

Varsity Tennis Ranked First in District

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
October 3, 2019
Mr.Madu teaches one of his engineering classes. Madu was an advocate for the school and sponsored seven clubs during his time at CPHS. "He was a true inspiration to me, and he pushed me to be better than what I am today," Shipps said.

Actions to Last a Lifetime

Isaiah Prophet, Reporter
September 9, 2019
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