AP/DC Pep Rally
Story by: Emma Jessen, Reporter
February 6, 2019
Filed under News, Recent Stories, Showcase
The first AP/DC pep rally took place at Creek on Wednesday, January 30th. The pep rally, exclusive to sophomores, was created to encourage Cougars to sign up for AP and DC classes next year and start getting ahead for college. AP and DC classes are rigorous and fast paced that allow students to earn...
Silvies Go To Showoffs
Story by: Emma Jessen, Reporter
January 17, 2019
Filed under Features, Recent Stories, Showcase
Football season may have ended, but the Silverados keep dancing. The end of the fall semester means the start of competition season for the team, and the first performance of the season is just around the corner. Every year, CFISD hosts the Dance Showoffs for all of the high school drill teams to str...
The Truth of Santa Claus
Story by: Chloe Odell, Reporter
December 6, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Recent Stories, Showcase
As a person ages, certain inevitable truths become a reality. Things such as never-ending cycles of taxes to the fact that wrinkle creams really do not work. However, one “truth” from childhood still raises a question when the holiday season rolls around, “Who is Santa Claus?” The story of...
Soccer Tryouts
Story by: Willow Copeland-Vallejo, Reporter
November 16, 2018
Filed under News, Recent Stories, Showcase
Cy Creek will host soccer tryouts later this month, November 26 and 27. Varsity Soccer coach Joshua O’Dear has coached soccer at Cypress Creek High School for 10 years and has high hopes for upcoming games. “I think we have a chance to make a splash in this new district,” O’Dear said. “I...
Hype for Vype
Story by: Vincent Ruggiero, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Filed under Features, Recent Stories, Showcase, Sports, Sports Showcase
High school athletes will take practically any recognition they can get, national or local. Millions reside across the nation, and each one wants to distinguish themselves from the pack. Vype Magazine provides in-depth coverage of high-school sports across the nation. They have featured Cy Creek alr...
Student designs Tech Fest brochure
Story by: Sam Billings, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2018
Senior Lydia Estepp was selected by the district to design and create the brochure for the district Technology Festival on April 12. The festival provides an opportunity showcase student's technology as a means for learning. Estepp said she felt very excited when she was asked to make the brochure. ...
Student athletes sign at spring signing day
Story by: Lydia Estepp, Copy/Design Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under Recent Stories, Showcase, Sports, Sports Showcase
In order to commit to their college teams, student athletes signed at the spring signing day ceremony on April 11. “I’ve worked really hard to get here so the fact that it's here is awesome,” softball player Casey Irvin said. Irvin signed with Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She said she started ...
FRED ambassadors accepting applications for $750 FRED scholarship
Story by: Lydia Estepp, Copy/Design Editor
April 11, 2018
The period to apply for the FRED senior scholarship ends on Wednesday, April 11 at 3 p.m. The scholarship, worth $750, will go to one senior who exhibits the qualities of a good person, or a “FRED.” FRED sponsor Andrea Barnes said that in addition to the senior scholarship, the FRED ambas...
Spring fashion show highlights work by advanced fashion design students
Story by: Lydia Estepp and Sam Billings
April 5, 2018
The annual spring fashion show will take place on Thursday, April 5 in the auditorium. Advanced fashion design students plan the entire show and design each of the clothing items featured on the runway. Fashion design teacher Amanda White said that students work on the show year-round and that the even...
Theater wins at district UIL
Story by: Lydia Estepp, Copy/Design Editor
April 2, 2018
After winning at district with their one act play “Reckless,” the Creek theater department advanced to UIL bi-district, where they did not advance. Junior Allison Lindsey, who won the award for Best Technician at district because of her role as the production’s light designer, said she lov...
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