CCHS Press

Sun sets on senior year for class of 2023

Story by: Anisa Tran, Staffer • May 10, 2023

As the year comes to a close, seniors will be gathering for senior sunset on May 11 on the football field from 7 to 9 p.m. English teacher and senior class sponsor Kimberly Stelly said that the event...

Baseball team advances to playoffs round two

The spirit behind the team.

Story by: Joseph Jones, Staffer • May 9, 2023

After seven long years, the men’s varsity baseball team has made playoffs. As the team gears up to tackle new opponents in the postseason, they reflect on what makes their team successful. The Cougars’...

“An Advocate for Students”: Martin Drayton announced as principal

Story by: Anjum Alam, Editor-in-Chief • April 21, 2023

Martin Drayton was formally appointed as the new principal of Cypress Creek High School in a staff meeting April 17 in the auditorium. Teachers, administrators, and district officials joined in welcoming...

Creek welcomes new Assistant Principal Dr. Elizabeth Fielder

Story by: Miguel Sanchez, Contributor • April 17, 2023

On April 10, Dr. Elizabeth Fielder joined Cy Creek’s administrative team as an assistant principal. Principal Vicki Snokhous spearheaded the search to find a new assistant principal to fill the vacant...

Cy Creek students celebrate Ramadan

Story by: Anisa Tran, Staffer • April 13, 2023

March 20 kicked off the start of the religious celebration of Ramadan, and it will last until the evening of April 20. Junior Manal “Verne” Khan explained the roots of Ramadan. “Ramadan is...

FBLA brings together business-minded students

Story by: Jasmine De Jesus, Contributor • March 23, 2023

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is a national organization, and Creek's chapter is lead by Tirza Thomas-Mayberry. The club's goal is to help students become the successful business leaders, setting...

Alyssa Cooke wins Prom ticket raffle

Story by: Anisa Tran, Staffer • March 9, 2023

Senior Alyssa Cooke is the winner of a Prom ticket raffle put on by Cy Creek's yearbook department. To enter the raffle, students had to purchase a yearbook senior recognition by Feb. 10. Cooke is very...

Freshman Teddy Manthei writes and publishes book

Story by: Anisa Tran, Staffer • March 3, 2023

The misadventures of a mailman named O’Lane are chronicled in a book published by freshman Teddy Manthei in April 2022. “The book is called O’Lane the Mailman,” Manthei said. “Basically...

Thespians to debut “1984” at UIL

Story by: Andrew Ngo, Contributor • February 27, 2023

On March 1, Cy Creek's thespians will debut their rendition of George Orwell's "1984" as their UIL competition show. Sophomore Gage Campbell will star as male lead Winston Smith. "The character...

Mr. Lally named 2023 Cy Creek Teacher of the Year

Story by: Corey McLaurin, Staffer • February 20, 2023

After teaching for 16 years William “Buck” Lally, government and AP U.S. history teacher, National Honor Society Sponsor and Key Club Sponsor was awarded 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year Dec. 8, 2022. According...