![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)
Christmas movies are a staple during the winter season. Get comfortable with some snacks and hot cocoa while it’s cold outside, and turn on a movie to get in the Christmas mood. Although it may not be cold in Texas right now — it’s not even December — that doesn’t stop movies from being just as fun and giving you some Christmas spirit.
‘Red One’ is a new action comedy movie starring Chris Evans and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. It came out Nov. 15, and while watching it, I could already tell this movie would be a good watch.
The visual elements of this film were remarkably excellent, especially because I was going into the movie thinking there would be fake-looking characters, keeping in mind all the mythological creatures they had to CGI. There were a couple of moments that could have been a little better given what the other graphics looked like, but generally speaking, none of it stopped me from finding the setting so incredibly detailed that it made me want to live in that city.
Unsurprisingly, the action scenes were fun and entertained me the whole time, but I expected no less from the ex-Captain America and The Rock.Generally, the plot was somewhat basic, Santa was kidnapped and they’ve got to save him before Christmas is ruined. The Rock plays Santa’s bodyguard, Callum Drift, who teams up with the hacker and bounty hunter, Jack O’Malley. There were plot points that got a bit confusing as different Christmas lore kept coming up, like Krampus and a whole mythological oversight agency. However, the world building and character-building are what immersed me in the movie. For the most part, it was entertaining, and after a while, I didn’t have a problem keeping up.
The jokes landed almost every time, with some even getting me to laugh out loud in the theater. The humor and quips strike a perfect balance for both adults and children, making it acceptable and enjoyable for a wide range of audiences. While there are a few mild bad words here and there, they never felt excessive or out of place, just enough to add a little more of an attitude to the character’s jokes without going too far. The humor felt natural, and the funny subplots weren’t overbearing.
The acting in Red One was pretty solid overall. The cast had good chemistry, and everyone played their role with just the right amount of charm and sincerity. No one was trying too hard, which made the performances feel natural and easy to watch. It’s the kind of movie that feels like it could become a once-a-year Christmas rewatch. Lighthearted enough to enjoy every time, but with enough action and fighting scenes to keep it from feeling like a typical holiday flick.
