The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

Meet Norwina

Meet Norwina

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2016

Crowds part for the new couple walking down the hall. People stare in awe and wonder, but must keep their distance from the new top dog in school. As a Girl Scouts Gold Award project and FFA project...

Great Expectations

“Great Expectations”

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2016

New librarian. New rules. Plenty of change. With the start of last school year, librarian Barbara Johnson made a multitude of new changes to the school library, but her efforts did not stop there. She...

Photo Courtesy of Anhthu Pham

Living life on pointe

Story by: Ashlei Gosha, Entertainment Editor August 16, 2016

Her heart beats fast. Sweat starts to bead on her forehead. Her muscles,  loose from stretching, tense up from excitement. Looking into the darkness before the stage, she dances free from the feeling...

Aspire to Inspire

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief July 20, 2016

The tapping of computer keys, the rapid clicking of cameras and the constant hum of students’ voices filled the Marriott Quorum. All of the noises leading to one culminating task - to record history...

These chicks are coming in hot

These chicks are coming in hot

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Laura Williams, and May 2, 2016

Anticipation fills room 1756. Students count down the days until the chicks hatch, until new lives arrive in the world. Every 30 minutes, the incubator at the far side of the room gives students another...

Photo courtesy of Natali Mosqueda.

“We are Spartan”

Story by: Sam Billings, Entertainment Editor April 25, 2016

“Be strong and courageous. Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go,” she repeats over and over again. Throughout five miles consisting of over 20 obstacles,...

Illustration by Alexis Garrison

Life after life skills

Story by: Miranda Duncan, Copy Editor April 7, 2016

Graduation represents an exciting milestone in the life of every high school student. For students in Life Skills, the path to graduation can present unique challenges, but also offer a great amount of...

Image courtesy of Kaleb Vandervort

Galloping towards his future

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Opinion Editor April 7, 2016

Leaping through the air for the first time, the wind blowing against him as he flies forward. The feeling of flying may only last for a split second, but the feeling of success stays with him. Since...

The real world experience

The real world experience

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Feature Editor April 4, 2016

Up until now, high school electives appeared cut and dry, often lacking substance or ignoring real world skills and application. For example, 10 years ago, students’ options were limited to courses...

“Sparks Fly” at the UIL Young Filmmakers Festival

Story by: Sam Billings, Entertainment Editor March 3, 2016

A young animator spends 20 hours over three days hunched over a computer. Eyes burning from the bright glow of the screen. Dramatic music plays over two lovers as one makes the ultimate sacrifice for their...

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