![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)
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Senior Micah Lin Talks About His Marine Reserve Plans After College
In front of a tree, Senior Micah Lin smiles for a picture. Although Lin plans to attend college, he is preparing to join the marine reserves before continuing his formal education. “The marine corps reserves would give me an opportunity to take a break from the conventional school routine and give me irreplaceable life skills,” Lin said. “I couldn’t imagine myself studying for another four years without doing something different and meaningful.”
May 24, 2021
Graduating high school is a big step that leads to big changes for most seniors. For some it is college, for others it may be a gap year, but for senior Micah Lin it means training hard to be in the marine reserves.
According to Lin, he plans to join the reserves for religious reasons and a change of scenery. He also wants to be able to get away from the non-exciting school years ahead.
“I am a nondenominational Christian and I think God is calling me to a life of service,” Lin said. “Also, I am tired of the school setting and would rather take a break. I couldn’t imagine myself studying for another four years without doing something different and meaningful.”
Joining the reserves is no easy task. There are many things that are necessary in order to successfully make it in the marines. Lin said that a lot of what is needed to become a marine is one’s brain power.
“Joining the military is 99% mental and 1% physical,” Lin said. “You can be a natural athlete but not have the discipline to push yourself to wake up early. When I went to the Military Entry Processing Station (MEPS) in San Antonio, we were required to wake up early and not make mistakes. Otherwise, the instructors there made you feel stupid if you messed up.”
Getting ready for the marine reserves requires a lot of training on your own time. In order to make sure he is prepared, Lin has been training every single day. Not only does his training include physical activity, but also some academic aspects as well.
“I have been running daily with a weight vest in order to get ready for the military. Furthermore, I play water polo and swim which will help with the water portion of the marine boot camp,” Lin said. “[Also] BC calculus has really prepared me academically as it taught me discipline and saying no to certain things when I had to study.”
Despite all of this preparation, Lin still saves time for things he enjoys like the arts and sports.
“[In my free time] I play piano because it gives me a fun thing to do after I finish my homework,” Lin said. “I always liked ragtime and jazz music so I play a lot of that on the piano. I also play club water polo because it is really fun and a great workout.”
Although he does plan to attend the University of Texas at Austin in the fall of 2022 to major in psychology, Lin is currently looking forward to training for the reserves this summer, as he leaves a month after graduation to boot camp.
“I would say I am ready to graduate and move on,” Lin said. “I am looking forward to the confidence course at boot camp because while it may be strenuous physically, it looks like a lot of fun and could be a good change of pace from the regular.”
