![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)
The halls were empty, but the roads were congested. The attendance office handled a seemingly endless flow of passes for ‘doctor’s appointments.’ Although some students remained in class, they stared into space; their minds were elsewhere. From the outside, it may have looked like a contagion had taken over Cedar Park High School.
The strange atmosphere was not due to physical sickness, however. Austin City Limits swept the halls of Cedar Park High School, taking its toll on students.
Last weekend around 70,000 people flooded the fields of Zilker Park each day for a weekend of live music at the festival.
“There was a diverse group of people coming together for the same type of music,” junior Lindsay Harris said. “The effect was awesome.”
Senior Victoria Uribe, an ACL veteran, agrees that the weekend had a special feel.
“The whole weekend had a good atmosphere and good vibes,” Uribe said.
The good vibes occurred during a weekend alternating between heat waves and pouring rain, but fans’ spirits could not be outshone or dampened.
“Of course Texas didn’t give us perfect weather,” Harris said.
For first timers, the blazing sun mixed with the muddy, hay-strewn ground might have been an unfavorable combination. Veterans acknowledged the hot humidity and light showers, accepting them thankfully.
“It was muddy, hot and sticky,” Uribe said. “But compared to last year, the weather was excellent.”
As for next year’s festival, tickets go on sale at the beginning of next week. ACL fans will have the opportunity to attend one of two weekends featuring the same artists and same festivities. The move was made to accommodate the growing number of fans and hopefully thin the excessive crowds.
“How will the bands and headliners agree to play twice?” senior Jamie Xia questioned. “It will be less crowded, but fewer friends will be there at the same time.”
The introduction of two weeks of the festival has brought other concerns as well. Fans of The Weeknd were disappointed to hear that the show was cancelled due to “doctor’s orders” following the late-night show the night before. Concerned fans question whether or not occurrences like this could affect next year’s festival experience.
“Nobody is going to be happy if their favorite show gets cancelled after other fans got to watch the week before,” Uribe said.
Despite concerns, tickets for next year should be as hot as the weather. The Austin City Limits fever will take over again next year on queue with the coming of fall.
