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Five-year anniversary of school brings reflection on achievements, growth Dru Peacock Entertainment Editor A blank slate, completely empty. Ready to be painted, ready to be explored and made into something that mattered. This is what the very first class of CSHS got to work with when it came to deciding our school colors and our mascot, helping to set the foundation for the school. “It was a brand new school, so everyone was eager and excited to show school pride,” former student of the 2015 graduating class Megan Paradowski said. “There was a lot of energy in the community when CSHS opened, and it was really cool to be the ones that were generating it.” Since opening in 2012, CSHS has thrived. From going to the semi-final round of play-
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offs in football and having nine national merit scholars just in the 2016-17 school year, the growth and success has caught the attention of both the community and the country. In 2016, CSHS was recognized as one of America’s best high schools by U.S. News and World Report. Over the past five years over 450 trophies have been earned, and the school has placed in the top 5 of the UIL Lone Star Cup for 3 years. Placing in the Cup is an honor because it takes into consideration success from athletics to academics and fine arts. “I think it’s amazing how much we’ve accomplished in a short five years. Very few schools who have as few graduating classes as we have, have accomplished as much academically and athletically as us,” teacher Mary Selcer said.
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State ILPC recognizes newspaper staff The Catamount newspaper earned a Silver Star Award at the Interscholastic League Press Conference Spring Convention placing them among the top 12 school newspapers in state. Seniors Amelia Kurk and Abby Hopkins earned first place in state for their individual newspaper work this year. Also earning state awards for second or third place or honorable mention were staffers Kalindi Desai, Noe Canchola, Grace Costenbader, Alina Dhanani, Tiffany Ha, Sophia North and Dru Peacock.•
FCCLA excels at national competition Four FCCLA students placed in the top 10 at the Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America state contest in Dallas on April 6-8. Senior Arianna McNeese earned a bronze in the fashion design assessment, senior Kaytlyn Batson placed sixth for Fashion Construction, junior Kayla Framsted placed fifth in the Teach & Train category, junior Grace Lindahl placed 10th for fashion design and sophomore Bianca Garcia won sixth place in the cupcake competition.•
SkillsUSA members triumph at state
▲ More than 30 seniors were recognized on April 26 in the Hall of Fame, a CSISD tradition of acknowledging accomplished students of each graduting class based on teacher nominations from all three high schools. These students honored an influential teacher. The banquet was held at the Hilton and Conference Center. PHOTO BY COURTNEY WELLMANN
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Among over 8,500 competitors from all over Texas, SkillsUSA team members excelled at the state contest at Corpus Christi on April 6-9. Nineteen individuals and nine teams received accolades in their respective competitions. The following teams also placed first in their competitions, qualifying them for nationals: Digital Cinema Production, Health Knowledge Bowl and Interactive Application and Game Design.•
Choirs earn sweepstakes at regionals Choir students competed at the Region 8 Concert and Sightreading Contest on campus on April 19. The Varsity Mixed Choir, Varsity Treble Choir and Non-Varsity Treble Choir earned the sweepstakes superior ratings for both concert and sightreading.•
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Anniversary of school sparks pride among community continued from page 1 cshs by the numbers The challenges the first two senior classes faced seemed to have paid off. Apart from the only high school College Station has ever known until 2012, the first two classes experienced a unique transition. “I don’t think the kids knew any different. They didn’t know where we were then and where we were going to go,” athletic coordinator Steve Huff said. “I think that when you’re opening new, that split’s very tough. It’s very tough on the community, but I think the people that are involved with our students just kind of dug their spurs in and went. It was very fun to watch, and it’s still fun to watch us grow.” To pay tribute to the past five years of undeniable success, a pep rally was held on April 28 and a social media campaign was set into motion during the week leading up to the pep rally. The social media campaign, using the hashtag “#CSHS5years,” allowed students to share and relive some of their favorite memories from CSHS. “I think it’s really special that as we grow throughout the years we are able to accurately stop and commemorate things,” principal Tiffany Parkerson siad. “Within these five years, so many wonderful things have happened, and I want to make sure we are celebrating that.” Parkerson and Huff alike credit former principal Mike Martindale for making the school what it is today. From the very beginning, despite being brand new, Martindale set high expectations into motion for both the students and the staff to meet. Doning the well-known saying “pursuing perfection and achieving excellence,” Martindale set the standards for the years to come and contributed to the
school’s achievements. “It’s nice to see a vision take shape, but I attribute that to expectations the faculty and staff and parents and students hold themselves to,” Martindale said. “No one accomplishes that level of success without ownership of wanting to do well and holding each other and themselves accountable for doing so.” Over the years, in addition to growing the student population and the trophy count, the school has also established many traditions. Martindale’s favorites include singing the school song and the Walk of Champions, but each and every one of them help make up the overall culture of the school and create an exciting environment. Parkerson agrees. “I think that if I could sum up things into one favorite thing, it’s to see those traditions come together,” Parkerson said. “It’s just really cool to see those seeds we planted in the beginning grow into big trees now.” Selcer, Parkerson and Huff explained that being a Cougar means showing school pride, striving for excellence and representing the school in the best way that we can. Through celebrations like the pep rally, students are rewarded for their continuous hard work and dedication to CSHS’s legacy. Paradowski said that throughout college, lessons that have been learned at this school can prove to be powerful in building one’s character and excelling at life. Selcer concurs. “I’ve been a part of a lot of high schools, and I’ve been in a lot of high schools,” Selcer said, “but there’s just something special here. There’s just something special about being purple.”• Free meal and worship gathering @ 6pm on Wednesday evenings. Sunday morning Bible study and worship @ 9:45am.
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Defunding of art programs affects academic achievement Advantages of fine arts classes
• Students who study art are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academics
• Arts and music programs are
mandatory in countries that rank consistently among the highest for math and science test scores
• Brain research shows that not
only does music improve skills in academics, but it promotes creativity and social development
• Music programs are constantly in danger of being cut from school budgets even though proven to improve academics
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Grace Costenbader Photography Editor When President Trump proposed the eradication of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities in early March, artists everywhere were profoundly affected. “Without funding for the NEA, budgets for organizations that students care about would be dwindled down to barely anything, and the programs could possibly be shut down completely,” sophomore Taryn Hairston said. The arts have proven to be therapeutic and aid in expression for many people around the world. However, some do not see the value in art and think the funds for the arts should be diminished. “I think it is a sad thing, because there are so many people that the arts are their passion,” art teacher Jessica Norton said. “I think that [the defunding of the arts] is taking away lots of opportunities for people that [the arts] are their strengths and their passions.”
Having a lot to do with expression and creativity, the arts affect schools and communities by allowing an outlet for people to express themselves and make something that previously was not there. “I think whether you’re in the arts or not in the arts, problem solving, communication and just the creation of something from nothing is applicable,” Norton said. “I think you learn a lot of those skills in your fine arts classes.” Hairston shares that because of the minimal funding for the NEA, the organizations that students care about could be terminated. “This could cause students to be unable to participate in activities that they are excited and enthusiastic about therefore changing their attitude about school,” Hairston said. The most important response to this change is the drive to do something about it. “I think that there’s always an option to fight for what you believe in,” sophomore Anjali Senthilnathan said. “I’ve read articles on hundreds of
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people banding together to fight this change, and I think as long as people are fighting for what they believe in, that’s all anyone can do.” Coming together as a community often proves to be all it takes to make a change. The arts are about making an impact on someone, and taking that ability away from artists will make a significant change in the world. “I believe that citizens in our community should learn more about the benefits of fine arts programs and find out what they can do to help fund and/or support these programs,” Hairston said, “whether that be donating supplies needed for the programs or volunteering their time to help fundraise.” Many artists believe that saving the arts is something worth fighting for. “The arts allow for people to have a creative or de-stressing outlet, it shines light on the culture and heritage all over the world, and allows people to come together for a common goal that everyone can enjoy,” Senthilnathan said.•
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AVID program allows students to explore academic possibilities Ty’Asia Hubbard Features Editor To the students in AVID, Advancement via Individual Determination, the program acronym means opportunity and a future. “Being an AVID student to me means striving for excellence. Since joining AVID I’ve learned ways to help me succeed in my school work, and it has showed me many different ways and places to get through,” AVID sophomore student Mia Rivers said. AVID is a college readiness program that helps students from all backgrounds excel in their academics. Whether it’s in or out of the classroom, students within this program have developed through the class period with AVID teacher DeAnna Doles. “The students have grown leaps and bounds since I started three years ago,” Doles said. “Students have gone from not wanting to talk to being one of the main vocal leaders in the class.” Teaching her students to apply classroom lessons to the real world, Doles shares what it’s like to care for her students. “My relationships with people outside of school has changed because of what we teach in the AVID classroom. The saying that “people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” is something that I tell myself everyday,” Doles said. One focus of AVID is teaching students how to study. “In AVID they teach you ways to do notes and study
properly. I feel my grades have been tremendously better since the program,” Rivers said. AVID tutor Tori Wolf is one of four tutors who work with the students on their academic work, she mainly helps with English and History. “AVID has helped me to understand students by allowing me to work both one-on-one and individually to understand their specific needs and points of confusion,” Wolf said. AVID also supports students, such as sophomore Tyler Williams, as they explore college options. “I have learned to prepare for college by knowing what I want to do before I get there and not procrastinate until junior year,” Williams said. To those who want to excel in academics but don’t know how, Rivers recommends AVID. “I would absolutely recommend AVID to those that are trying to improve their school work and willing to put in the work not just expecting it to be given to them,” Rivers said. AVID have opened many doors for students through the skills that they learn and the people that they meet. The sole purpose of AVID is to help students attend college, and with the help of the program each student has that opportunity. “Everyone of us has a story to tell. Sometimes we need someone to take time to listen. I have started listening more and hopefully have impacted people outside of the classroom,” Doles said.•
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Defunding of arts and humanities proves to be harmful to society Recently, President Trump has announced the cut of federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The funds will be directed towards defense instead of the arts, and the change has caused much controversy throughout the country. Some say that we need more money for defense and others say that it is completely unnecessary. We disagree with the decision to defund the arts programs because we disagree with the idea that the expansion of the military should be at the expense of arts and humanities. The arts and humanities programs support historical, artistic and cultural understanding as well as local museums, art programs and projects. The defunding of such programs will affect the preservation of local history, arts-education programs and artists individually. These endowments are important in order to have a diverse society because they promote cultural diversity and awareness. Without such programs, our society would eventually turn into a monotonous army of all-too-similar citizens. The money that will be taken away from the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and CPB will be put towards defense spending in order to increase the military. This expresses the idea that militarism is worth more than arts programs. Yes, defense spending is a vital part of having a functional and safe nation, but arts are another important part of our culture that cannot simply be disposed of. In order to have a culturally diverse society, we need to make sure that these programs stay alive. We encourage everyone to take a stand against this unnecessary defunding in order to promote our arts and humanities.•
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Unique name molds strength, individuality When I was younger, I was always afraid to meet new people. The very thought of engaging in conversation with others frightened me beyond belief and one reason Noe Canchola that attributed to this fear was the fact that people couldn’t pronounce my name. But as time has passed by, I am no longer afraid to speak to people because of the unique name I posses. Looking back on it, it seems foolish to me that I was terrified of other people because of something I couldn’t control. A few months ago, I overheard a couple of people talking about things that they would change if they had the chance. From height to intelligence, they rambled on about how they would craft a perfect version of themselves. Suddenly, they asked me, “Noe, would you change your name? Because I would hate living life with that name.” A question that would have hurt me in the past didn’t sting as bad as I remembered. Instead, I responded with a kidding answer, “C’mon guys, there’s no way I’m changing my name. I’m sticking
with this name for the rest of my life.” Although creating a humorous response out of this awkward situation is often routine for me, it was not always. When I came into high school, I made it a goal to embrace my true personality, which included finally embracing my name. Growing up I resented my name, but as time went on I’ve come to appreciate my name as it is a true representation of me; a strong and unique individual. Some people will always see having a unique name as a disadvantage. However, having a unique name has taught me many lessons from embracing my heritage and personality to developing thicker skin. I am thankful that I went through these endeavors. Unfortunately, having a unique name means never getting your name spelled correctly on a stupid coffee cup or having substitute teachers slaughtering the heck out of it, but there are so many reasons why having a unique name is better. Not only does it show a unique representation of your personality or give something to talk about with strangers, but it makes you who you are and you wouldn’t be you without the name you have.•
View of the Pride: Do you agree or disagree with defunding of arts and humanities?
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“Though these programs are important to American society, with rising war tensions growing, America must do what it can to ensure maximum protection against foreign intruders until these war tensions die down.” -Aaron Calliham, senior “I do agree because I believe that securities and defense are very important to our country’s safety.” -Addi Whitten, sophomore
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“No, because people should be able to express themselves in any way they see fit. This budget cut will end with hundreds of jobs lost for people.” -Karl Lindahl, freshmann “I think what [Trump has] done is really bad because he’s enforcing the false concept that humanity and art programs are disposable areas of knowledge, and they aren’t.” -Dana Ramirez, junior
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Daily routine reveals value in every circumstance It’s 8:30 on a Wednesday night rarily disappearing, only to reappear in a different manner and I sit on my bed staring at the the next day. I call this “Reincarnation From Hell.” wall opposite me. I glance over at I’ve learned that most humans are not living for right my backpack. It mocks me, knownow. We are living for a better, less stressful future. It’s a ing that I haven’t opened it since struggle of wishing to be anywhere else in the 7th period, and world. To live in any other time but where Grace Costenbader that hours of we are. We say things like, “If I can just homework make it until tomorrow, next week, await me. I pull it over to me, aware of my next month, next year, I will be okay.” tendency to procrastinate, trying desIf I’m honest, I am so incredibly tired perately to break the habit. 0f trying to “make it.” I pull out a notebook and a colAnd sure, high school is just orful pen and write the date on the a step in our lives, and we will next blank page. Slowly, I write a list outgrow it sooner than we realof all the tasks, school related and ize. All the experiences we have are not, that need to get done before I opportunities for growth and mold close my eyes for the night. After the us into the person we are meant to lengthy list is done, I scan the list for the be, if we let them. Everything is sureeasiest or quickest task that I can do, and ly connected along the way. But being I start on it. As I complete the tasks, I cross present in everything is essential in orthem off and their weight melts off my shoulder to experience the growth we are here for. ders, even if it’s only for a little while. I make lists not only to remind myself of Art by Susan Nam “I just have to cross these off and then I can what I need to do, but also to remind myself move on and be free of them.” that I am indeed doing something, even if I can’t see the This daily strategy of list-making and task-completing value in it now. I hope someday to be content just where I used to prove to be extremely helpful for my visually oriam, despite the circumstances. ented and distracted mind, but then I realized that the tasks It is far from easy, as I still struggle with living for a never go away, not really. different time, place or thing. The fact that I do this every single day shows in itself But it’s a work in progress, and I’ll cross it off the list that there is always more to do and the jobs are only temposomeday.•
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overheard at has been h w , s r a e y e h t r e Ov radition? t s h S C e it r o v fa r you “My favorite tradition is playing in the drum line and supporting our teams.” Meghan johns, freshman “I love spirit checks on game day so much! I am usually caught unaware and am stuffing my face, but the chaos is great.” Natalie lancaster, Sophomore “I love singing Alma Mater after every game. No matter if we win or lose, it reminds me who I play for.” Kaytlyn livingston, senior “Walking across the football field, because you dream of it as a kid and in that moment it’s finally becoming a reality.” Matt Clifford, Senior
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Untraditional family dynamic yields individual truths Every other weekend is basically the same ritual: drive an hour, meet at a gas station, switch bags, drive another hour. Catching up on Dru Peacock the past two weeks is usually involved and so is an awkward start. Or so it is for me. Having parents who don’t live together, especially those who live far apart, is an interesting experience. Like everything, it comes with its unique ups and downs. Splitting time and trying to be inclusive to both are regular occurrences that both strengthen and try the relationship you have with your parents. When it comes to holidays, birthdays or other special events, things can get sticky fast.
Sometimes working out the kinks in all of the overlapping schedules is the main struggle. I find it flattering sometimes, that both of my parents love me so much that they would pull out all of the
Art by Susan Nam stops to see me as much as possible, but other times, it feels like I’m spread thin. I think there is a part in every child that wants to please their parents, and when your parents
want different things, it can feel a bit stressful. But, to be completely honest, I don’t know any different. I can look at some of my friend’s families to observe the differences, both the good and the bad, but I have no personal experience to fully compare. However, despite the challenges that come with an alternate family lifestyle, benefits arise that may be unexpected. Quality time is able to be spent one-on-one, an opportunity that is special and that may not always be able to happen in traditional families very often. When you have problems, there is a plethora of people willing and ready to give helpful advice. The family reunions are heart-warming, you have a great support system and the feeling of knowing that so many people love you and have your back is priceless.•
Underrepresentation of Asian Americans often overlooked As I walk down the hall on another seemingly uneventful day, a teacher stops me mid track to “dresscode” me. After a moment of hesitation, she realizes her mistake. “Oh wait, sorry, I just thought you weren’t wearing any sleeves since your backpack is the same color as your skin.” Tiffany Ha She then laughed as if this remark did nothing to my psyche, then carried on. I tried my best to regain my composure and walked to class, still feeling uneasy. My backpack was yellow. It was a bright, lemony yellow backpack, that admittedly had a few dirt marks from overuse, but was still undeniably yellow. It took me back to elementary racial identity crises where I supressed my culture in attempts to avoid yellow skin, slanted eye and dog-eating comments. I soon desensitized comments like these from naive children, but a teacher? Since I became familiar with being in an environment of socially aware peers, this caught me so off guard that it haunted my thoughts for the rest of the school day. Although an innocent mistake on the surface, that comment made my heart drop. Was she genuinely unable to distinguish a yellow backpack from my tan skin? Sure, this could be misconstrued as my being a sensitive Asian girl, but it hurts when someone disparages me after finally finding self-acceptance from years of discomfort in my own skin. Though the majority who learn to stray away from these kind of remarks are not to be overlooked, the minority is
still impactful. Not only are casual racist remarks against Asians dismissed (driving, speak language, squinty eyes, yellow skin), but Asian Americans are often overlooked as a whole. Often in schools, European immigration and Jim Crow Laws are discussed for weeks, but the Trail of Tears and Japanese internment camps are briefly touched on or even justified. Maybe Hispanic cultures are touched on a bit more living in Texas, but American Asians are usually an afterthought. Though it is extremely important to learn about these other events, Asian Americans should not be suppressed. “Diverse” casts in television shows may still exclude an Asian member. Even when included, Asian Americans are usually typecast as the geeky sidekick or hot martial artist. Hollywood’s lack of Asian representation even goes to the extent of casting white actors in Asian roles, dyeing their hair black and taping their eyelids. This takes away from Asian actors who could’ve represented the characters more accurately. In manifestos about racial injustice, the writers often speak as if their audience only consists of Caucasians and African Americans. Though demographically the most numerous race in the world, we are the forgotten race in America. The silent. The dismissed. However, this could easily be changed if people listen to the Asian narrative and not assume restrictive stereotypes. Asians in media could be properly represented instead of being whitewashed. The world is not merely black and white, and neither are its people.•
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“I love binging ‘Friends’ because even though there isn’t a plot, the script is a blast.” Sniya Chiryath, freshman “‘13 Reasons Why’ because it deals with very important topics going on in our world without dramatizing them.” Michael Hueste, sophomore “‘Gilmore Girls’ because it demonstrates that family is still family and will be there for you no matter what.” Flame Dong, sophomore “‘Avatar the Last Airbender’ because it reminds me of when I didn’t have homework and had time to watch TV.” David Hahn, junior “You know how a car wreck is so awful, but you can’t look away? That’s ‘The Office’ and you have to watch because your mom’s making you.” Harrison Buenger, senior “Downton Abbey.’ I love how it evolves through history; I strive to have the sass of the Dowager countess!” Molly Sanders, history teacher
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First-year teachers gain experience, build relationships Amelia Kurk Editor-in-chief
First-year chemistry teacher Jeremy Dockan teaches his 7th period class about the processes of electrochemistry. Dockan said he strives to make learning fun. PHOTO BY ABBY HOPKINS
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For the handful of first-year teachers at CSHS, finishing this academic year holds special meaning. They have successfully navigated a long list of firsts—first lesson plan preparation, first faculty meetings, first parent-teacher conferences and, for some, first time to be a teacher who gets mistaken as a student. “One or two times I’ve been asked, where’s your ID,” chemistry teacher Jeremy Dockan said. “I usually try to keep some facial hair. I think if I shaved, it might be different.” First-year AP Physics teacher Margaret Kendrick believes her youthfulness gives her a distinct advantage when it comes to relating to her students. “I know a lot of the inside jokes that happen around this age because I was just there,” she said. “I think students definitely relate to me differently.” Dockan and Kendrick both recently graduated from Texas A&M University. They each found their way to teaching through the AggieTEACH program after trying out a couple of different majors. For Dockan and Kendrick, though, the moment they knew teaching was their calling happened for both of them while observing teachers at CSHS. “I got to watch a math teacher here, and it changed my life,” Kendrick said. “I wanted to build this kind of relationship with the kids and inspire them to do fun stuff.” Dockan’s memory of his sudden insight about teaching as a career is just as poignant. “It’s all about the calling, and I really feel called to the position,” he said. “A lot of prayer went into it, and I really feel like my heart and passion is with teaching.” First-year Latin teacher Christopher Watson caught the teaching bug while studying Classics in school and tutoring other students in the subject. He realized he thoroughly enjoyed it.
“I’m very happy to have a job where I get to work with what I really like,” he said. “I really like working with the students and seeing them get excited about the same things I get excited about. That’s very fulfilling to see that other people care about what you care about.” Students in classes taught by first-year teachers notice the same level of dedication as those who have been teaching longer. “When I started this year with Ms. Kendrick as my AP Physics teacher, I felt like she showed a lot of passion and enthusiasm for what she did,” sophomore Judy Zhou said. “She really tried to connect with each student to make sure we all understood the material.” Similarly, junior Kasi Wielenga, a student in Watson’s Latin I class, recognizes the same level of devotion as Watson turns a difficult subject into something fascinating, and treats his students as his equals. “My first impression was that he is really into what he does,” Wielenga said. “He constantly tries to make things fun.” One recurring quality students have noticed about these first-year teachers is their absolute dedication to making sure students learn the material and feel supported. Sophomore Edy Harari experienced this personally as one of Dockan’s students. “When I broke my leg and was out for a week, I had no idea what we were doing in class or how I would catch up,” Harari said. “But [Mr. Dockan] would stay after school every day to teach me what I’d missed.” This final part of the year is a time for these firstyear teachers to reflect on how much they have learned and what they would like their future classroom experiences to look like. Dockan sums up their year with one word—growth. “I think I’ve grown so much in figuring out what I want to do for next year,” Dockan said. “They always say your first year of teaching you’re like a sponge, taking everything in, and that’s exactly what I’ve done.”•
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Student-led group offers outlet for personal struggles, stress Abby Hopkins Assistant Editor High school. A four-year period that is often characterized by high stress, monotonous routines and overbearing responsibilities. However, senior Will Heye recently found an outlet for these struggles -- an outlet that is able to lift up others as they bow their heads to pray. Rise Up is Heye’s new group that allows any student or faculty to send in struggles or encouragements to a Remind 101 that will then be sent out in an e-mail to those involved. To get involved, text @riseupcshs to 81010. The inspiration developed as Heye was reading the book “Resisting Happiness.” “Matthew Kelly, the author, was talking about how where he works they do a weekly e-mail, and it made me want to start one here,” Heye said. “All these different people are struggling with so much, and no one really knows what is going on or what other people are dealing with.” Heye began the plan of starting the group over winter break and reached out to friends to help initiate the plan. Senior Zephyr Seagraves came alongside Heye to support, turning the idea into a reality. “It’s a good way for people to be more open at school,” Seagraves said. “At school we don’t really talk about what we’re dealing with or struggling with, so it’s a way you can pray and help other people that might be dealing with similar things that you are.” Heye manages both the Remind group and the e-mail group. The Remind is the platform that enables anyone to send in a prayer request, anonymous or named. All the prayer requests in a week are then compiled into an e-mail that Heye sends out every Monday. For those in the e-mail list, they are asked to pray throughout the week for all the requests. “It reassured me because other people have the same problems or have the same prayer requests as me,” freshman Macey Wilton said. “Ev-
ery day during the moment of silence, I take time to pray for those requests.” Furthermore, sophomore Matthew McGinnis said Rise Up is a great opportunity to let others relieve pressure by showing concern. “It’s not about religion; it’s about just getting help and prayer, so even if you don’t believe in that, you know someone cares about you,” McGinnis said. In addition to sending others’ prayer requests, Heye will also send encouraging and uplifting messages in both the Remind and e-mail groups. “Rise Up is a group of people coming together for a common good and wanting to help people and wanting to spread love, joy and peace,” senior Katie Harris said. “It has showed me that while a lot of things are going on in this world, at least in this school there is a group of kids who are willing to come together and support each other and support people with different beliefs.” Though the group has now taken off, initially Heye faced struggles due to his own personal schedule and lack of time. “The paperwork took a while, and it’s been a busy senior year,” Heye said. “We only have a month left here, so it’s kind of hard to start something up. I do think it’s a great opportunity, especially if you have a whole year to develop it.” Moreover, Seagraves said they are working on finding someone to continue the group in the future after the seniors leave. “We’re trying to get the word out through friends and social media and putting up posters,” Seagraves said. In the face of the difficulties surrounding the launch of a new program, the heart and purpose behind the group remains the same. “The purpose is to grow a community and develop a culture of helping each other out,” Heye said. “Our school is really great about being there for each other, so I think this is a really great opportunity to be there for one another and be a part of something special.”•
▲ Senior Ty Brock and junior Carsen Grom attend and take notes at a Rise Up meeting held at senior Will Heye’s house. This was the fourth time the group has met. They started a video series called “You” that focuses on St. John Paul II’s talks on the theology of the body. PHOTO BY ABBY HOPKINS
how to get involved Send your prayer requests to Remind 101 and receive prayer chain emails and information about meeting dates.
remind 101: Text @riseupcshs to 81010
email: rise.up.cshs@gmail.com
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Senior runner breaks school records, improves time Sophia North Assistant Editor As she takes her stance, senior Arisha Ali can feel the nerves shooting through her body. She fights to ignore them, and when it is her time to go, she accelerates forward, pumping her arms in a motion that drives her body forward. She goes through the motions hop, step, jump and land. Standing straight up in the pit of sand that has been flattened again and again by the feet of her competition, she braces herself to hear the number called that will reveal whether or not she achieved her goal and jumped the distance she has been reaching for. Since her freshman year, Ali has been going through track competitions and seeking to improve in all of her track events from hurdles to triple jump, but she has done significantly well since setting the school record for triple jump that year. “Coming in as a freshman I broke the school record for triple jump, which was extremely rewarding because triple jump, I feel, has always been my strongest event,” Ali said. “So being rewarded with that honor pushed me to keep improving.” However, as graduation, AP tests, finals, prom and goodbyes are right around the corner, Ali has found it increasingly harder to stay focused. She continues to strive to reach her goal of setting a new personal record each year though. “My biggest challenge has been against myself, because as the year comes to a close my focus has been hard to maintain,” Ali said. Coach Robert Ondrasek has witnessed her progress over the years and remarks on her dedication and leadership on the team. “She doesn’t hold back,” Ondrasek said. “She
does what is needed to be successful, whether that is at work or at school, and she manages her time to get it all done.” Each time Ali prepares for a jump, she pushes for every grain of sand that she can pass to further her distance and every step she can quicken to shorten her time because she believes that every inch and every sound counts towards her overall improvement. Even though she seeks to continue improving at every practice, she has learned that the greatest rewards of track aren’t the physical rewards, but the friendships. “There have been a lot of achievements in track, yes, but my greatest achievement on this team has not been about awards or broken records. It has been about the people I have met and the relationships I have formed,” Ali said. “The connection with my teammates is, by far, my greatest achievement.” Ali has also encouraged her teammates on and off the track. “She taught me to learn from every experience and find the good in everything in life, not just track,” junior Miranda Steriff said. “She has high standards for herself and is extremely dedicated to [track], inspiring me to do the same.” As she mounts her stance and envisions her routine that has become almost like second nature to her, she smiles and suppresses the nerves because as intense as it is to jump over a sand pile or a hurdle, it is her love that Texas A&M will allow her to continue next year. “Track was the first thing I genuinely loved,” Ali said. “Since 7th grade I have played this sport. It is my passion, and I can’t wait to see what else it has to offer when I continue to do it at Texas A&M University.”•
She does what is needed to be successful, whether that is at work or school, and she manages her time to get it all done. -Robert Ondrasek Head Girls Track Coach
▲ Senior Arisha Ali warms up on May 5 before practicing her triple jump and hurdles in offseason following the end of her senior season. Her last meet was at the Class 5A Regional III meet on April 30 in Humble. Ali has been on the girls track team since freshman year, and she has broken a school record in the triple jump. PHOTO BY SOPHIA NORTH
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Four-year softball players help team reach new heights Noe Canchola Sports Editor After missing the playoffs last season, the Lady Cougar softball team made it a goal to come back stronger and concluded their stellar season with a bi-district championship. Thanks to the help of two seniors Katelyn Francis and Katie Guerrero, the team improved from last year and ended the season with a perfect 12-0 record in 18-5A and their first district championship as well. “The district championship means so much to us because we never had it. We have worked so hard the past few years, and now we finally have it,” Guerrero said. “This is a really good group of girls this year.” Francis, who has been a four-year letterman with the team is proud of the hard work that they have been able to accomplish. Like Guerrero, she has waited a long time to see the program win its first district title. “I haven’t been the best, but leading everyone and being a good teammate for everyone is what I’m doing well this year,” Francis said. “It means a lot because all the hard work and dedication since our freshman year has finally been put into something great.” Both Francis and Guerrero have played softball all four years of their high school career and have seen the Lady Cougar program grow in terms of success. As head coach Brandy Gibson has seen, their leadership, experience and unique personalities make their teammates trust them more. “Both have outgoing personalities, and they are both really good players, so that makes for a good leader,” Gibson said. “When all the girls are drawn to your charisma and personality and you are also a
good player that they want to emulate, they look up to you.” Although both girls have been an instrumental part of the Lady Cougar softball program, they have seen times in their career of trial and error, but have learned from their shortcomings and have improved significantly. “My coaches have even told me to be more confident, and since freshman year, I gained that confidence and that has just helped me to get better and make more friends,” Guerrero said. For Francis, it was the emotional toll of injuries that has been her toughest challenge as she broke her foot three times her junior year. “My biggest challenge has been my injuries. Junior year I broke my foot three times and coming back from that has been a journey,” Francis said. Having overcome these challenges has not only helped both girls get better but also helped them become more confident with the team. Now both girls play a huge role with the team as vocal leaders. “They both work very hard, but they also bring a sense of ease to everyone too. In an intense practice, they always find a way to make it not so frustrated,” Gibson said. Francis reflects on the significance of winning the district title as it was a testament to the overall hard work of each player on this team. “As a team we have been really happy about our district championship, and the freshmen on this team have helped us a lot in terms as growing as seniors,” Francis said. “After all that hard work, the district championship was won as a family, not just an individual goal and that’s what I am really proud of.”•
Both girls have outgoing personalites, and they are both really good players, so that makes for a good leader. -Brandy Gibson Head softball Coach
▲ Senior Katie Gurrero runs to first base during the softball team’s 7th period practice on April 25. The softball team reached new feats winning their first district championship in school history and advancing to the area round of the playoffs. However, they were eliminated from playoff contention on May 6 with a 4-1 loss in the area round series to Brenham. PHOTO BY NOE CANCHOLA
OVERALL TEAM STATS Batting Average
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Total RBI’s
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On Base %
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Student balances sports, academics Kyle Alfaro Assistant Editor It could sometimes be a challenge for someone to stay loyal and tie down to anything in life, whether it be a program, a project or even a sport. For Senior Chris Sanchez it’s never been that way when it comes to baseball, even at an early age. “I’ve been playing since I was four years old in tee ball,” Sanchez said. “I have also played all four years here at CSHS.” Some students and people in general have struggles while focusing on two things or more at once in their life and sometimes forget about everything else they have in their life. For Sanchez, it is never an issue for him to balance baseball with academics like a juggler in a circus. “He’s great in the classroom, and a well-rounded athlete,” said head baseball coach Scott Holder. “All his test scores are high, and he honestly could have gone to any school in the nation.” Sanchez is an all-around athletic ball player and very skilled, according to Holder, who has watched him since his freshman year, and he’s seen Sanchez grow as a person, and a player. “He was very small when I first met him, and now he’s gotten a lot taller and a lot stronger. That made him a different caliber ball player,” Holder said. Including the fact that Holder has high praise for Sanchez in the classroom, he expects great things out of him for the future on what Sanchez has showed him from the past. “Chris is a great young man, he is gonna go somewhere and make lots of money,” said Holder. “He’s gonna be somebody’s boss. That’s how he was raised.” As Holder said, Sanchez does a balancing act once it comes to juggling academics, throwing in baseball into the mix. “One of my greatest achievements would probably be getting academic all-state,” Sanchez said. “It was
▲ Senior Chris Sanchez warms up by working on his swings before batting practice. Sanchez has helped his team bat an average of .279 and make the playoffs with a record of 21-6. PHOTO BY KYLE ALFARO a last year, and I was really proud of myself when I won it.” Although Sanchez has undoubtedly upgraded and improved over the years as an athlete and a person, he also has been stepping up to the plate for the baseball team. “I’ve cheered on the team very well,” said Sanchez. “I’ve become more of a leader, and I’ve been more dedicated to the game itself.”•
COUGAR BASEBALL TEAM STATS HITTING Batting Average Hits Runs Batted In Runs Scored
PITCHING/FIELDING .279 198 98 125
Earned Run Average 1.937 Strike Outs 154 Fielding Percentage .952 Double Plays 14
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Number of Women in Sports Improving Exceptionally As a sports fan, I love watching history unfold before my eyes. Whether that is watching a team end their 108 championship drought, a team with the most wins in a single NBA season Noe Canchola blowing a 3-1 lead in a championship series, or even a 39-yearold quarterback leading his team to a comeback Super Bowl victory, these are the type of moments I live for. However, there is one moment I would like to see in the coming years, and that is watching the first woman become a head coach in one of the four major sports. Recently, I read an article on ESPN about Lakatriona Brunson, a native of Miami who became the first female to coach high school football in the state of Florida. Reading through the article, I was amazed with Brunson’s story as she recalls her first season as “anything but a Cinderella story,” being heavily scrutinized solely for being a woman and even having several coaches quit on her. Despite all these obstacles, the whole football team embraced Brunson’s positive attitude and savvy football knowledge. The powerful images of Brunson embracing her fellow players and how each athlete looks at Brunson as not just woman, but a role model is a sight to marvel. So, that begs the question, when will we see the first female become a head coach professionally? The answer is very soon. The San Antonio Spurs, considered one of the best franchises in all of sports, hired former WNBA all-star Becky Hammon in 2014 to complement their already stellar and experienced coaching staff. Through the last three years, Hammon has worked her way up in the organization and can be seen helping NBA coaching legend Gregg Popovich every game on the sidelines. Hammon is the person who I believe will break the coaching gender barrier in professional sports and hopefully start to put an end to the notion that women can’t work their way up through sports organizations. Women like Brunson are the coaches who do not get enough credit for what they do. These women work just as hard as men, but do not receive the same opportunities as their counterparts. It does not matter what gender a coach is and it’s time for organizations to stop hiring based on gender, but to start hiring based on knowledge and passion and on the X’s and O’s standpoint. It’s time to give women an equal shot and opportunity. It’s time to make history, and shatter the age-old gender discrimination in sports.•
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Senior runner strives for excellence on, off track Ethan Cohen Assistant Sports Editor In the early morning hours, in the middle of the day, or after school in the blazing heat, Will Heye is running. Every day, the senior track runner participates in grueling workouts that prepare him to race at the highest level. Running around 50 miles a week, it could be easy for Heye to start feeling sorry for himself, but he’s anything but selfish. “He’s a true motivator,” sophomore teammate Hunter Jacobson said. “He really makes the difficult workouts more enjoyable.” As the long distance runners prepare for a track meet, they spend the week covering specific stretches of the race on the track, and using long distance runs to build endurance. Dealing with these challenges has brought Heye very close together with his teammates, and given him an edge on the competition. “The bond we’ve formed really helps us,” Heye said. “Running cross country in the fall is more of a team thing, but in the spring, it’s all individual. Each race is about who’s going to beat who. It’s a lot of fun.” The majority of cross country runners have made track a primary athletic focus for several years, but Heye is an interesting exception. “I actually have only been running for two years,” Heye said. “I got in after I stopped playing basketball, and it’s been fantastic. I’ve really made such a close group of friends.” Heye had a tremendous senior season, finishing fourth in district at the mile and recording personal records every week he’s competed, but his path to success has been anything but easy. “Last season I suffered a leg injury and lost a lot of training,” Heye said. “As
the season progressed, I’ve been able to come back, and I’ve experienced a lot of success. It’s certainly not something I expected.” Coming off the injury, Heye and the cross country team had a tremendous season where they finished 11th overall in the state. His success in cross country has carried over to the several events he now runs on the track. “I ran the mile almost every single meet, and the 2 mile and 800 twice,” Heye said. “The mile is my main event but I also ran the other two events a couple of times.” As talented of a runner as Heye is, he is so much more than an athlete. “I’m involved in NHS and Student Council,” Heye said. “It can definitely be difficult to balance school, extra-curricular activities and athletics, but with the way we work out and recover, I’m able to manage.” Heye was recently named Texas High School Coaches Association 1st team boys Academic All-State and attributes his success in and outside of school to his desire to serve his community. Heye uses his faith to build up those around him and says it’s had a big impact on his athletic career as well. “Just being an athlete and being able to glorify God through performing has helped me,” Heye said. “I try and offer up every race for him for a different intention. It could be praying for a teammate or a family I know is struggling.” As his senior track season comes to a close, Heye leaves behind a lasting legacy of spreading positivity and building up those around him. Heye is unsure about the future of his running career, but he has big plans for furthering his education. “I’ve been told by some of my teammates to try and walk on at A&M, but I’m not sure,” Heye said. “I plan on attending school at A&M and majoring in engineering.”•
I’ve really made such a close group of friends. -Will Heye senior runner
▲ Senior Will Heye stands ready at the start line of the one mile run at the UIL Region III 5A track meet in Humble on Friday, April 29. Facing opponents from Humble, Huntsville, Manvel, Cedar Park, and Willis, Heye recorded a personal record of 4:29. PHOTO BY AMY HEYE
track and field team bests EVENT 2 MILE 1 MILE 100 M. DASH 200 M. DASH 400 M. DASH 4x1 RELAY 4x2 RELAY 4x4 RELAY LONG JUMP POLE VAULT TRIPLE JUMP 110 M. HURDLES 300 M. HURDLES
RESULT 9:39 4:20 10.74 22.29 47.95 41.84 1:29.04 3:24.22 22’ 9.5” 14’6” 47’3.5” 15.03 39.15
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Staffers review accuracy of high school movie depictions
The Breakfast Club Ty’Asia Hubbard Features Editor
The Breakfast Club is a movie based on five high school students from different walks of life who all endure a Saturday detention while the aggressive principal watches after them. Each character represents a particular group within high school: from the rebel (Judd Nelson), the princess (Molly Ringwald) and the outcast (Ally Sheedy) to the brain (Anthony Michael Hall) and the jock (Emilio Estevez). Each character has a chance to tell their story. After their detention ends, they all leave with the thought of whether school will be the same. This movie portrayed high school as cliquey, which, in part, is true.
Footloose
Everyone’s high school experience is different, but are movies really portraying high school in a different light? Take a look at our high school. Those who do what they do stick with those who also do the similar things. You have the jocks who wear their letterman jackets and the princesses walking around as if they don’t know what’s going on. High school isn’t really that different from the movies. The Breakfast Club is an excellent movie to watch. When it comes to finding your norm and knowing your truth, the movie alone brings awareness to situations that not everyone wants to acknowledge. I would highly recommend students to watch this movie to see how important it is to meet people outside of our social groups.•
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Kyle Alfaro Assistant Editor
The ultimate high school prank is a senior skip day and the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day truly portrays this in its ultimate form. Here’s why, and why it is such a great movie. The movie is based in the suburbs of Chicago, where Ferris Bueller decides to act sick to stay home. Bueller convinces his parents, but his sister, Jeanie Bueller, is not buying it. Jeanie tries to convince principal Edward R. Rooney that her brother is skipping, and Rooney completely commits his day catching Ferris. Ferris convinces his best friend Cameron Frye and his girlfriend Sloane Patterson to tour Chicago with him. The three visit the Sears Tower, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago
AJ Jones Senior Editor
I’ll be the first to say that I will watch the movie Footloose any day of the week for the sole purpose of fawning over Kevin Bacon, but when I took a second look, I realized it offers a pretty accurate look into what high school is like. Yes, it’s unrealistic that our town would outlaw dancing, and I don’t think most teenagers are as rebellious as Ariel. However, the overall theme of the movie puts the journey of self-discovery into perspective. The movie casts light on mature themes such as drinking and driving, being pressured into sex, rebellion and abusive relationships, while providing an upbeat and humorous tone.
As I fell in love with Ren, wished for a friend like Willard, aspired to have Ariel’s strength and beauty and admired Uncle Wesley’s love for his family, I could see the hardships of high school and our struggle to find our voice reflected throughout the movie. Although most people’s high school careers aren’t as dramatic, we all have our ups and downs and want to leave high school knowing who we are and are proud of the memories and mistakes we made. It was tough to watch their hardships, but as I watched the final scene, I had a warm feeling in my heart because in the end, we don’t remember the stress of high school but the times that we decided to cut footloose.•
“Bueller. Bueller. Bueller.” Mercantile Exchange and Wrigley Field to watch a Chicago Cubs game. After all this, they go to a fancy restaurant and are nearly caught as Ferris’s father is found in the same restaurant as them. As all of this is happening, Rooney is snooping around the Bueller residence. The parts I enjoyed in the film are all the jokes and hilarious moments between the three and the people they encounter, like when the crew nearly ran into Ferris’s father or when Ferris was part of the parade. The part that I dislike are when Ferris treats Cameron as inferior, making him do everything that Ferris wants to do. In all honesty, this movie is one of the greatest high school movies of all time, you should definitely watch it because it depicts high school too well.•
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Binge-watching trend provides students unique viewing experience Kalindi Desai Managing Editor Google defines binge watching as the practice of watching multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession, typically by means of DVDs or digital streaming. For many high schoolers, binge-watching has become a habit, resulting in hours upon hours spent in front of a TV or computer. “I usually binge-watch when I have nothing to do or when I am really bored,” junior and frequent binge-watcher Kanwal Bhimani said. “If there is a show that is really trending, I tend to binge-watch then as well.” Many binge-watch in order to watch a whole TV series so they can see the outcome of the show immediately. The wait that comes with watching regular TV often does not suffice. “When shows have cliffhangers, I’m drawn to watch the next episode right then,” junior Aimee Golladay said. “I’ll want to watch the next show right after, so that's what keeps me hooked.” Binging is not viewed as unhealthy to some. For them, there is no problem with watching shows continuously if there are no consequences for doing so. “I don’t think that it is an unhealthy habit,” Golladay said. “If I don’t have any homework and my grades are fine, then there’s nothing wrong with it.” Other students, such as senior Noah Duke, find no value in watching a whole season of a particular show in one day, but rather find
enjoyment in patiently waiting for the next episode to air on cable television. “Waiting helps enhance the drama of the show because when you’re having to wait to see what happens next, you start to build up to your expectations for it,” Duke said. “There’s a lot more drama to it.” Duke also finds binge-watching an unhealthy habit, saying that it wastes hours of time on something that should not have that much value. “Binge-watching is way more of a time waster than regular TV because if you look at some of these Netflix shows, each one can go on for an hour to an hour and a half,” Duke said. “So, you’re sitting there watching one episode after another, and then all of the sudden you’ve wasted your entire day just watching Netflix.” Whether a fan of binge-watching or not, some negative effects may evolve. Sleep and study habits are interrupted when one becomes addicted to a show. “If there is a show that I really want to watch, I avoid doing homework, and I watch it instead,” Bhimani said. Duke encourages anyone who wants to break the habit of binge-watching to at least try and instead use that time to do something more productive. “I’d say the main way to cut the habit is to block or limit yourself,” Duke said. “Try to get away from that as much as possible. Cancel your subscription if that's what it takes.”•
Netflix at a glance S Netflix plans to spend $6 million on original content this year Netflix’s estimated value is $60 billion Source: www.expandedramblings.com
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people in numbers
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users 47% liveof Netflix outside of the United States
hours by graph Netflix users watch 42.5 billion hours Users spend 100 million hours per day watching Netflix Netflix users avoid 160 hours of ads by using the app