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

Taking photos, taking gold

Taking photos, taking gold

Story by: Alexis Garrison, Staff Artist and Design Team March 3, 2016

Two passions combined into one gave Melody Ballinger a gold-winning entry in the Scholastic Art Awards. Her passion for photography led her to capture her love for playing the violin in her award-winning...

Part time spanish teacher, full time softball coach

Part time spanish teacher, full time softball coach

Story by: Jimmy Pacheco, Sports Editor March 1, 2016

“Practice makes better” she tells herself as she swings the bat. The ball flies past her face, a gust of wind blows her hat off and the batter makes a home run. The coach cheers, all the hard work...

Students agree not enough coverage of Black History Month

Students agree not enough coverage of Black History Month

Story by: Rayya Gordon, News Editor February 29, 2016

Black History Month serves as a national celebration of black-American culture every February since 1976. However, the subject does not receive much coverage in today’s history classes, and students...

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At a loss for words

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Business Manager February 26, 2016

Out with the old and in with the new. To make room for newer books and more advancements, the librarians continue to fulfill their main initiative of the year - weeding out old books - while also planning...

Dice and cards

Dice and cards

Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Reporter February 18, 2016

Many teenagers enjoy spending their free time playing video games. However, some appreciate the simple, laid-back activity of more traditional pastimes. Game Club, an unofficial organization where...

Fine Arts UIL takes center stage

Fine Arts UIL takes center stage

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Feature Editor February 8, 2016

Every year, thousands of students from all over the state gather together for University Interscholastic League (UIL), an opportunity to compete against other schools in academic, athletic and artistic...

Photo courtesy of  Brittney Hughley.

Bling, bling, they have got the ring

Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Reporter February 2, 2016

To many teachers, winter break consisted of relaxing and letting their hair down, but some spent the holidays celebrating a milestone with their special someone.

Photo Courtesy of Cy-Hope.

Cy-Hope

Story by: Alexis Garrison, Staff Artist and Design Team January 31, 2016

Cy-Hope offers a scholarship called POP, Providing Opportunities Program. It identifies students in need of scholarships to pay for Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, and Certifications in fields like Cosmetology,...

FFA Stock Show

FFA Stock Show

Story by: Alexis Garrison, Staff Artist and Design Team January 28, 2016

“I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds - achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists. In the promise of better days through better...

“Brains as Brawn”

“Brains as Brawn”

Story by: Emma Ruggiero, Reporter January 11, 2016

A computer scientist, a physicist, an engineer, and a doctor (all aspiring) walk into a competition room. They have nothing but their notes and their brains.  In the next hour, they will show the judges...

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