![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)
CPHS News Hosts Annual Variety Show This Thursday
Cedar Park Tonight is taking place on April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).
April 24, 2019
For the past two years, CPHS News has organized Cedar Park Tonight (CPT), an event that showcases the best of CPHS in one night, according to CPHS News advisor Anthony Garcia. This year is no different, as they host their third annual variety show this Thursday.
CPT will take place in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 7 p.m. and is being hosted by The Wolfcast anchors, sophomore Ella Neel and junior Evan Vines.
Tickets are on sale online for $5 and $10 at the door. Teachers can get in free with their badge or a donation of their choice.
Performances range from the Pitch Black and Seasons choirs, a preview of the “Willy Wonka” musical, carpool karaoke with teachers and a student band, The Lööps.
The Lööps’ lead guitarist and singer, junior Luke Ferguson, said that they have been refining their songs for the past week and making sure that everything is accounted for before the show.
“I’m looking forward to the experience of playing in front of this many people, especially my peers,” Ferguson said. “I’m looking to just have fun with it.”
Preparations for the show began two months ago. Executive producer of CPT, junior Iriyana Lipkin, said that preparing consists of brainstorming concept ideas, scheduling with teachers, coming up with interview questions for segments and overall making sure that the show flows.
“Each person involved with the show and broadcast has a specific job and specific part of the show that they’re in charge of,” Lipkin said. “It takes a lot of planning and organization to have all your little pieces in line for it come together for the final show.”
Sophomore Braxton Fehrenbach, who plays Charlie Bucket, said the “Willy Wonka” preview at CPT is important because it provides an opportunity to share the theatre’s hard work and moral of the play.
“The preview is important because it will give our potential audiences the best look at this incredible project,” Fehrenbach said. “I want the audience to see this show because it captures the mysticality and wonderful rags to riches story that I grew up watching. This show is incredible because it has this awesome moral of what might become of you if you treat people with respect and kindness.”
According to Lipkin, CPT is going to be more fast-paced than last year’s, but it will still include crowd favorites. Lipkin said she encourages people to see the show because of its uniqueness.
“I would invite students to go see the show because it’s not like any other show Cedar Park puts on, and it’s more about the personalities at Cedar Park,” Lipkin said. “It’s a super funny and lighthearted show that includes what students want to see, so I think it’s definitely worth it to come and see it.”
After CPT wraps up on Thursday, theatre presents “Willy Wonka” this Friday in the cafeteria at 7 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m, 1 and 6 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are no longer available online, but will be sold at the door one hour before showtime. It is $10 for students and $13 for adults.
