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

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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...

“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...

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Taylor Swift to come to Houston for Eras Tour

Story by: Anisa Tran, Staffer April 21, 2023

Pop star Taylor Swift will be coming to Houston's NRG Stadium for her Eras tour this weekend, April 21-23. The Eras Tour is Swift’s sixth headlining concert tour in which Swift honors her past discography...

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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...

A Lesson in Kindness: Adriana Venzant Corpas named CFISD Student of the Week

A Lesson in Kindness: Adriana Venzant Corpas named CFISD Student of the Week

Story by: Joseph Luther Jones, Staffer March 9, 2023

Administration felt a shared sense of relief after a compassionate student returned a missing wallet. “All of admin and teachers had received an email about a missing wallet,” counselor Kelly Coxe...

Senior Alyssa Cooke pictured with her prom ticket. Photo by Morgan Myers.

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...

An iPhone streaming Full machine by Gracie Abrams. Photo taken and edited by Joseph Jones and Anisa Tran,

Cougars’ Perspectives: A “Good Riddance” review

Story by: Anisa Tran, Staffer March 6, 2023

Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams released her debut studio album, “Good Riddance,” Feb. 24. Similar to her previous releases “minor” and "This is What it Feels Like,” “Good Riddance” navigates...

Campus instructional coach Teresa Hughes holding a copy of OLane the Mailman besides Teddy Manthei. Photo courtesy of Teresa Hughes.

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...

Senior Scout Marquez and freshman Leo Biggerstaff wear their 1984 shirts in preparation for theatres upcoming UIL show. Photo by CCHS Press staff.

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 dresses up as Santa Claus for the preschool students on Dec. 8, 2022. Photo by Crystal Gooding.

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...

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