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Junior Kaelyn Benz holds her show goat and sets up a profile view for the judges at the FFA Jackpot event on Nov. 7. In competitions like the FFA Jackpot and the Greater Leander FFA Show, students animals will be separated and will compete against other animals in the same class. “This allows the judge to see every angle of the sheep and how they’re built,” Benz said.
The Greatest Livestock Show
January 19, 2023
A woodworking vendor shows off his creations at the annual Project Graduation Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 10. “We’ve been doing this since 2012, and so some of the vendors have actually reached out to us,” Project Graduation president Paula Hufford said. “A lot of them have been here year after year, [but] some of them are new. Some of them are [current] students or previous students, so theyre familiar with the event, and now they’ve started their own little businesses.”
A “Bazaar” Fundraiser
December 13, 2022
From left to right, seniors Lucas Tenrreiro, Jonah Jordan, Clayton Yeoman, junior Rylan Stedman, seniors Julian Rabago, Mikail Sadic, Patrick Riordan, and junior Luke Barsun stand posing together under streetlights. This group has known each other for a few years and celebrated another Halloween together. “The way we celebrated Halloween this year didn’t really differ from previous years.” Sadic said. “We kind of did the same things we always do, except that some people couldn’t call off of work, so we had a slightly smaller group than usual.”
Halloween’s Alive
November 8, 2022
On Nov. 5 and 6, the Cedar Park FFA chapter will host its second annual livestock jackpot show at the school barn. Lambs and goats will be showing on Saturday, and swine will show on Sunday. Students are welcome to attend either day’s shows and watch Cedar Park FFA members show their livestock animals.
‘Show’ing Off
November 4, 2022
A little girl throws a bean bag at last year’s No Place For Hate booth at Trunk or Treat. This year, the event will run Oct. 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the front parking lot and is open to anyone in the community. “This year, I’m really looking forward to seeing all of the kids, the community, and all of the fun costumes,” Kirkland said. “I really love this event because I get to see everyone’s interests and creativity through their costumes, and it helps me connect with the community too.”
A True Communi-Treat
October 26, 2022
Posing at the bottom of our staircase, I smile at the camera in late June of 2010 as Harrison decides that the first step of the stairs is a good place for beauty sleep. Here I was four and Harrison was five years old, and the red stuff on our faces was some ribs that we had just eaten. Well, more like smeared on our faces.
Roundhouse Rivalry
January 31, 2023
Based on the book by Fredrik Backman called “A Man Called Ove,” “A Man Called Otto” is a feel-good film directed by Marc Forster. Tom Hanks stars as Otto Anderson, a grumpy old man who meets his match: a cheery new neighbor that simply won’t let him be grouchy all the time.
The Old Men and Me
January 31, 2023
Racing towards the camera, sophomore Ryan Rios, junior Cayden Bartolo, senior Benjamin McDanald and junior Michael Zolidis are the starring actors in Invision Corporation’s first film, “Verified,” is the story of a group’s heist to steal a Verification of Enrollment form.
Getting Verified
January 27, 2023
“Avatar: The Way of Water” was released on Dec. 16 2022. Directed by James Cameron, the “Avatar” sequel features an updated cast. The production and animation was fantastic, however the three and a half hour length made it a bit difficult to watch fully through in the movie theatre. Considering its unoriginal plot, unnecessary length, and fantastic production, I’d rate this film a 6 out of 10.
Watching the Way of Water
January 27, 2023
Flying through the air, graduated senior Mabrie Morales strikes a Spiderman pose on the way down from the catwalk at the ropes course. This is also known as the Log and its a popular course to take on the ropes course. “I loved the way the PALS ropes course instructors invited us into a new experience,” Morales said. “They challenged us to take an extra step and trust. This was not just a fun ropes course, it was an experience you could choose to grow from.”
A Leap of Faith
January 25, 2023
Junior Kaelyn Benz holds her show goat and sets up a profile view for the judges at the FFA Jackpot event on Nov. 7. In competitions like the FFA Jackpot and the Greater Leander FFA Show, students animals will be separated and will compete against other animals in the same class. “This allows the judge to see every angle of the sheep and how they’re built,” Benz said.
The Greatest Livestock Show
January 19, 2023
With a smile on her face, junior Madi Cooper practices her music for theater’s musical “Big Fish.” The show will be Jan. 26 -28 at 7 p.m. in the PAC. “I love all the people in the theater department,” Cooper said. “I have never met a more determined and hard working group of people than those in theater, so many people are go-getters and achievers and it really helps our productions in the long term.”
Witches and Fishes
January 6, 2023
Posing for a photo, theater students of all skills and interests compete in Thespians at the Gaylord Texan Resort. Students competed in a wide variety of events through every aspect of the production process. “If youre not necessarily great at acting, you could sing or you could dance,” senior Alexis Adams said. “If youre not necessarily great at dancing, you could act, so its inclusive for everybody.”
Nationals Bound
December 13, 2022
A woodworking vendor shows off his creations at the annual Project Graduation Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 10. “We’ve been doing this since 2012, and so some of the vendors have actually reached out to us,” Project Graduation president Paula Hufford said. “A lot of them have been here year after year, [but] some of them are new. Some of them are [current] students or previous students, so theyre familiar with the event, and now they’ve started their own little businesses.”
A “Bazaar” Fundraiser
December 13, 2022
Discussing with her students, computer science teacher Cheri Whalen acts as an advisory figure during the months-long process of creating an app. Students will be able to present their assortment of applications at an open end-of-year event called Meet the Maker, where the students will be able to gain exposure by showcasing their apps to the public. “My favorite experience is watching students come from zero to 100 in a really short time span,” Whalen said. “I mean, the language, the Swift programing language, is written in such a way that all you need is a good attitude, a wisdom-from-failure belief system, the willingness to step out there and do something that seems scary at first, but Swift is written in such a way that you can come in with really, very limited skills in programing and be on your feet and make an app within a couple of months.”
Mobile Maker Magic
December 5, 2022
One of the few stick vehicles in the school parking lot, senior Alex Trebilco’s 1970 Ford Maverick is a restoration project he worked on with his dad. He and his father have worked on cars together for all of Trebilco’s life, and have several finished projects because of it. “[My favorite memory with my car is] honestly just cruising with my dad in his truck and my car,” Trebilco said. “Both of the [cars] are restored. He did the truck and we did the Maverick, so it’s cool to roll down in two cars that we made run together.”
Parking Lot Lottery
January 13, 2023
Spotify presents the number of minutes sophomore Em Peterson spent listening to music on their platform. . Peterson spent the most time listening to SZA and her album ‘Ctrl’ over the summer. “I found a large source of comfort in her music but even the songs I didn’t really relate to were still insanely good, plus her songs are agreeable and easy to sing to,” Peterson said.
Year In Review
January 10, 2023
Home Alone is a well-known Christmas movie about a kid who is accidentally forgotten at home while his family goes on vacation. The film was made in 1990 and can be watched on multiple streaming networks like Disney+ and Prime Video. Its a fun and entertaining movie that will surprise you with its creativity, and is the perfect Christmas movie to watch with friends and family.
The Best Christmas Movie Ever
December 15, 2022
Members of the Robotics club begin discussing the parts of their robot they built. During the scrimmage, part of the robot did in fact break. “A part of our arm broke off because we were using pretty bad screws,” Jia said. “Luckily, everything still worked and we were able to screw it back on for the day.
Rolling Robots
December 15, 2022
Members of the Mandarin Club assemble dumplings at their Dumpling Social. The social, which occurred in October, is one of the clubs monthly special events, which all try to offer them the opportunity to engage in a special aspect of Chinese culture. “I’m interested in learning more about Chinese culture and Taiwanese culture in general, so it helps me see more into it,” senior Natalia Sanchez-Mejorado said. “[My favorite event] would definitely be the dumplings. We did it step-by-step, basically, and it turned out really good, and we also hung out, with the [club member’s mom] teaching us a few words.”
Mastering Mandarin
December 13, 2022
Kevin Bickling, school technologist, sits for an interview with CPHS News. Bicklings main job is to make sure all technology at school is in working order. If a student drops their laptop and the screen cracks or something like that, Ill get a ticket from the librarians for that,” Bickling said. “Or if a teacher needs some software installed on their [computer] or their projector bulb burns out or something. Those are tickets that I can get any day throughout the year.
The Reason Our Computers Still Work
January 10, 2023
Under the hot sun of Arizona, social studies teacher Mark Tibbetts and his dog, Boston, pose for a picture. Tibbetts got his masters in education at the University of Arizona, where he was living when he was reunited with his dog after five years. “[Boston] taught me balance,” Tibbetts said. “It’s a test of how far you are willing to go to take care of another creature whether its a dog or a human. Learning how to take care of another living thing takes a lot of maturity because you have to put it before yourself. [Boston] brings me a lot of joy, happiness, and love. I love this dog more than the world, I’d do anything for him.”
A Little ‘Ruff’ Around the Edges
November 10, 2022
Performing on Baritone saxophone, sophomore Ryan Rios marches with the band at a football game. Most of his free time is spent practicing his show music & contest études. “I’ve been pushing really hard to practice in the little free time I have,” Rios said. “But I’m hoping to potentially make District this year and continue getting better to make State. This is all to say that I’m incredibly motivated to keep getting better at my instrument, and to possibly pursue music performance or education as a career.”
Meet the Rios
October 24, 2022
Lost in the music, sophomore Brooke Ferguson performs alongside Seasons at Choral Showcase in September. In addition to choir, Ferguson is also playing the Synthesizer for the bands show this fall. “I like the community with choir, I like the people and I love singing,” Ferguson said. “With the band, I like the new experience. Coming in as a new person I liked how they took me in right away.”
Brooke Ferguson, Super Sophomore
October 21, 2022
Stopping to smell the flowers, Estelle the guinea pig stands between two flower arrangements. English teacher Kim Vidrine has been bringing her guinea pig to school since the start of the last school year. [Having Estelle at school has] been a lot of fun for me, Vidrine said. I love having her here, and I like that she hears voices all day and sees people. A couple of weeks ago I posted [on Instagram] a book talk as if Estelle were doing it. I’m going to start using her Instagram page as a way to do book recommendations for followers.
For the Students, Of the Students, By the Students
October 11, 2022
Leaping into the air, bending towards the water to complete his dive, sophomore Rustin Wilkinson competes in the first dive competition of the season, Mavwood invitational. Wilkinson has been diving for a year and a half and is seeded second for districts. “Diving is hard because it requires you to know where you are in the air,” Rustin said. “You have to know which rotation you are in when you are spinning. [I dive] because I want to get in the top ten at state. Last year [at state] I got second to last, but this year I want to get in the top ten so I can see all my hard work and perseverance pay off.”
Flip or Flop
January 12, 2023
The wrestling team prepares for their district matches, which will take place on Jan. 27 for junior varsity wrestlers and Feb. 3-4 for varsity wrestlers. The team continues to work on perfecting their techniques and growing their bond as a program. “My favorite thing about the team is definitely the brotherhood that comes with it,” sophomore Miles Jones said. “We are a big family. Knowing you always have your team backing you up is one of the greatest feelings ever.”
Pin It To Win It
December 8, 2022
The varsity girls basketball team poses for a photo after the BeYOUtiful Classic in November. Junior guard Avery Allmer said she has been growing with her new teammates and believes that they have great chemistry together. I think Im most excited for district, and to become district champs for the sixth time in a row, Allmer said.
Passing The Torch
December 2, 2022
Trying to regain strength with every breath, sophomore Patrico Salazar competes in the longest event in UIL high school swimming, the 500-yard freestyle. For the fourth meet of the season, the swim team drove to The University of Texas where they participated in the annual AISD invite. Like the teams times, the temperatures outside were starting to drop. Regardless of how much I swam, I was only able to sustain for an hour of practice, Salazar said. Then I started shivering while swimming and turning purple on my hands, feet and pretty much all around.”
Shiver Me Timber-Wolves
November 22, 2022
Keeping her eye on the ball, freshman Joy Udoye watches closely as the ball bounces off her arms and into the setters hands. Udoye said her time on varsity this season allowed her to have fun with other people. “Ever since tryouts my time on varsity has been extremely fun,” Udoye said. “It’s amazing to get to spend this time with such great people while playing the sport that I love.”
Heavy Hitters
November 16, 2022
Posing at the bottom of our staircase, I smile at the camera in late June of 2010 as Harrison decides that the first step of the stairs is a good place for beauty sleep. Here I was four and Harrison was five years old, and the red stuff on our faces was some ribs that we had just eaten. Well, more like smeared on our faces.
Roundhouse Rivalry
January 31, 2023
Based on the book by Fredrik Backman called “A Man Called Ove,” “A Man Called Otto” is a feel-good film directed by Marc Forster. Tom Hanks stars as Otto Anderson, a grumpy old man who meets his match: a cheery new neighbor that simply won’t let him be grouchy all the time.
The Old Men and Me
January 31, 2023
Racing towards the camera, sophomore Ryan Rios, junior Cayden Bartolo, senior Benjamin McDanald and junior Michael Zolidis are the starring actors in Invision Corporation’s first film, “Verified,” is the story of a group’s heist to steal a Verification of Enrollment form.
Getting Verified
January 27, 2023
“Avatar: The Way of Water” was released on Dec. 16 2022. Directed by James Cameron, the “Avatar” sequel features an updated cast. The production and animation was fantastic, however the three and a half hour length made it a bit difficult to watch fully through in the movie theatre. Considering its unoriginal plot, unnecessary length, and fantastic production, I’d rate this film a 6 out of 10.
Watching the Way of Water
January 27, 2023
From his first published novel, “Elantris,” to his epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive, Brandon Sanderson displays his amazing skills of creation and storytelling through a complex series of events that have been my familys dinner discussion on multiple occasions. He is by far my favorite author and one of my many influences in writing.
His Words of Brilliance
January 23, 2023
Posing at the bottom of our staircase, I smile at the camera in late June of 2010 as Harrison decides that the first step of the stairs is a good place for beauty sleep. Here I was four and Harrison was five years old, and the red stuff on our faces was some ribs that we had just eaten. Well, more like smeared on our faces.
Roundhouse Rivalry
January 31, 2023
Racing towards the camera, sophomore Ryan Rios, junior Cayden Bartolo, senior Benjamin McDanald and junior Michael Zolidis are the starring actors in Invision Corporation’s first film, “Verified,” is the story of a group’s heist to steal a Verification of Enrollment form.
Getting Verified
January 27, 2023
From his first published novel, “Elantris,” to his epic fantasy series The Stormlight Archive, Brandon Sanderson displays his amazing skills of creation and storytelling through a complex series of events that have been my familys dinner discussion on multiple occasions. He is by far my favorite author and one of my many influences in writing.
His Words of Brilliance
January 23, 2023
“The Family” is the seventh studio album by rap group BROCKHAMPTON. With the official announcement in January 2022 that the band would be splitting up indefinitely, fans were anxious to hear what the promised final album would be. While this is under the band’s name, it is an almost entirely solo album for member Kevin Abstract, as he reflects on how the band ended.
I Miss The Band Already
December 16, 2022
Home Alone is a well-known Christmas movie about a kid who is accidentally forgotten at home while his family goes on vacation. The film was made in 1990 and can be watched on multiple streaming networks like Disney+ and Prime Video. Its a fun and entertaining movie that will surprise you with its creativity, and is the perfect Christmas movie to watch with friends and family.
The Best Christmas Movie Ever
December 15, 2022
Based on the book by Fredrik Backman called “A Man Called Ove,” “A Man Called Otto” is a feel-good film directed by Marc Forster. Tom Hanks stars as Otto Anderson, a grumpy old man who meets his match: a cheery new neighbor that simply won’t let him be grouchy all the time.
The Old Men and Me
January 31, 2023
“Avatar: The Way of Water” was released on Dec. 16 2022. Directed by James Cameron, the “Avatar” sequel features an updated cast. The production and animation was fantastic, however the three and a half hour length made it a bit difficult to watch fully through in the movie theatre. Considering its unoriginal plot, unnecessary length, and fantastic production, I’d rate this film a 6 out of 10.
Watching the Way of Water
January 27, 2023
2022 was one of the best years for music in recent memory. With seemingly a new modern classic being released every week, everyone had something to listen to this year that appealed to them. Here are some of our picks for our favorite albums of the year.
The Best Albums of 2022
January 20, 2023
The website “Letterboxd” makes keeping track of every movie easy, which was needed while tackling 31 movies. Even though I didn’t like every movie I watched, I loved the experience and I’d do another month marathon in the future. There were a lot of amazing movies that I watched but my favorite was “Spirited Away.”
Madison’s Movie Month Marathon
January 19, 2023
HBO Max released a documentary about the singer/songwriter Lizzo on Nov. 26. The documentary covers Lizzo’s life before and after she became a popular celebrity. The documentary is high energy and fun while also tackling and bringing attention to important issues in society.
Feelin’ Good As Hell
January 9, 2023
Switching it Up Episode 1: Lani Manzano
“Switching it Up” Episode 1: Lani Manzano
December 13, 2022
Singin Around the Christmas Tree
Singin’ Around the Christmas Tree
December 9, 2022
Homecoming Slideshow
October 7, 2022
Reflecting on the Spotlight
Reflecting on the Spotlight
February 2, 2022
DECA Advances to State
DECA Advances to State
February 1, 2022
With pompoms in hand, sophomore Phoebe Solberg dances to Underneath the Tree in the Luminaries performance during the Holiday Show. The show was held on Dec. 2 in the PAC after a years hiatus due to COVID-19. My favorite part of the holiday show was getting to spend time with my friends and getting to see everyone else perform as well, Solberg said. I love being on Luminaries because I get to spend a lot of quality time with my friends and grow as a dancer.
2021 Fall Fine Arts Recap Slideshow
January 10, 2022
Coming off a tough non-district schedule and loss to Round Rock, varsity football won its first district game of the season against Georgetown 49-45. The game came down to the final minute, with the T-Wolves’ play cementing their lead. “Winning our first district game definitely helped us because we had just beat one of our toughest district opponents in a big way,” junior linebacker Isaac Barksdale said. “The mood was almost frustrated because it was that close of a game. But, it was also like ‘Okay, we know what we have to do, so let’s go do it.’
2021 Fall Sports Recap Slideshow
January 9, 2022
Striking a pose at halftime, Celebrities captain and senior Katie Kim performs in front of the crowd at the Homecoming game. Kim, who started on the Emeralds JV Dance Team as a freshman and has been a Celebrities member since her sophomore year, is in her final year of dancing on the high school team. “It was definitely an unforgettable experience,” Kim said. “Im so grateful to have been a part of it all for the past three years.”
2021 Homecoming Slideshow
October 20, 2021
Surrounded by a blanket of snow, Ryan Pribyla plays makes a snow angel while his older sister, sophomore Anna Pribyla takes pictures of him on Feb. 15. Anna said that the best part of the snow days was how pretty it was. “I loved going outside and taking pictures,” Anna said. “The worst part was not being able to drive anywhere. I had gotten my license the day before the snow and I had to wait a week before I could actually go anywhere because of the ice roads.”
Texas- A True Winter Wonderland
March 9, 2021
Looking to the side, senior Sydney Poulsen extends her leg while en pointe at the Celebrities holiday show on Dec. 13. This performance was the first time Poulsen had performed while en pointe in two years. It was fun to be able to perform en pointe again,” Poulsen said. “I also loved getting to wear my old tutu because they are super pretty. It was definitely difficult to perform because I had a tiny piece of marley and I [couldnt] travel as far as I normally would. Overall though, the variation went super well and I felt strong on pointe.
Celebrities Winter Show
February 1, 2021
Switching it Up Episode 1: Lani Manzano
“Switching it Up” Episode 1: Lani Manzano
December 13, 2022
Singin Around the Christmas Tree
Singin’ Around the Christmas Tree
December 9, 2022
Winners Train, Losers Complain
Winners Train, Losers Complain
February 28, 2022
Reflecting on the Spotlight
Reflecting on the Spotlight
February 2, 2022
DECA Advances to State
DECA Advances to State
February 1, 2022
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