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

Donald Trump being inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States

Donald Trump inaugurated as 45th president

Story by: Sam Billings, News Editor January 27, 2017

On Jan. 17, 2016 Chief Justice John Roberts swore in Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, minutes after the inauguration of Mike Pence as Vice President. In Trump’s inaugural...

Seniors Jonathan Le, Chantal Thantrong and Timothy Yang placed 2nd in district Science UIL

UIL – more than sports

Story by: Chloe Crawford, Sports Editor January 27, 2017

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) does more than govern sports. They govern most competitions between schools in Texas including but not limited to: band competitions, theater competitions, and...

Discover the history of one of the most beloved holidays

The history and traditions of Christmas

Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Reporter December 24, 2016

Since the first recorded Christmas in 336 to now, several traditions and fantasies have accumulated through generations. From “Rudolph” to “Frosty the Snowman,” beloved folk tales and motion pictures...

Let students take a BREAK from homework

Story by: Jaidyn Hatchett, Reporter December 19, 2016

Every student looks forward to holiday breaks for the purpose of  going out of town or catching up on sleep previously lost from late nights doing homework. Breaks from school should consist of an actual...

Book Den reviews: “Stay”

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2016

After reading “The Art of Racing in the Rain” and “A Dog’s Purpose” I tried my best to stay away from dog books. Dog books have a tendency to help me reach a new level of devastation, and feeling...

Girls basketball dominates the court

Girls basketball dominates the court

Story by: Sam Billings, News Editor December 14, 2016

Hours and hours of practice. Running up and down the court. Shot after shot after shot. The varsity girls basketball team works hard at practice to maintain and improve their 6-2 record. The varsity girls...

Creek crushes cupcake competition

Story by: Paloma de la Riva, Reporter December 12, 2016

Creek crushes cupcake competition by placing first and second and winning most unique flavor at the annual Berry center’s Cupcake Battle. Senior Julissa Garcia earned first place with her pina...

Join in on the Library Bingo Challenge

Books and Bingo

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief December 12, 2016

For the first time, the school library will host a bingo challenge open for students and teachers to read as much as possible before April 7. Head librarian Barbara Johnson planned the event in efforts...

Beloved cheer coach retires from coaching cheer

“She’s Cheer Captain and I’m on the Bleachers”

Story by: Alexis Garrison, Feature Editor December 8, 2016

The full stadium. The roar and energy from the crowd. The steps practiced to perfection. Nicole LeClaire spent her youth cheering with all her might in her hometown in El Paso, proudly and consistently...

Music Monday - Staff Picks

Music Monday – Staff Picks

Story by: Sam Billings, News Editor November 28, 2016

This week we send a shout out to the staff of CCHSPress by making a playlist of their favorite songs.

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