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CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

The student news site of Cypress Creek High School

CCHS Press

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...

The little holidays deserve recognition too

Embracing new December holidays

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Design Editor December 17, 2016

The holidays provide a time for family, food and friends, so why limit the season to only a handful of days to celebrate? Celebrating the less popular holidays can give the year a little extra fun and...

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...

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...

Players cool down during a heated game

Can’t take the heat

Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Reporter December 1, 2016

The sun beamed down on the player's skin causing a glossy shimmer visible from across the field in the scorching hot weather. Lack of hydration could not only slow them down physically, but mentally as...

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.

Junior Victoria Carlson participates in community theaters production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Cy Creek student performs in community theatre production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Design Editor November 22, 2016

The musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” showed at Stageworks Theatre on Grant road, Friday Nov. 3 through Sunday Nov. 6. The show featured junior Victoria Carlson who played a disgruntled...

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