2005 May by Clear Creek HiLife

May, 2005

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Dr. Hayes talks about new school year Editorial: Page 3

Change in latitude: London News: Page 5

Vol.80/Issue:7

Block scheduling confirmed for 06-07 school year Cory Stottlemyer Editor in Chief

For the 2006-2007 school year, Clear Creek High School will return to block scheduling. This decision was made at the April CCISD board meeting. “The district administration and the board with input from parents decided that the students at Creek would benefit from the implementation of block,” Dr. Fred Hayes said. “We will have additional instructional time for our teachers so that they can use different instructional and assessment strategies.” This past year, the construction on campus has caused excessive travel between campus, and teachers have lost instructional time to allow students to leave early. Dr. Hayes has been very adamant about correcting this problem, and has worked hard to find a solution to this problem. According to Dr. Hayes, block scheduling would help to improve these issues on Creekʼs campus by limiting the among of times students cross campus and would give teachers longer class periods to more effectively “The quality of instruction will be enhanced with the implementation of block,” Dr. Hayes said. “We will also see an improvement in student management with fewer class changes.” Next year, the problem of transportation across campus will be even larger. The new building will be opening, causing even more travel across the campus to occur. Creek is also expected to

have over 4,000 students next year, and the current schedule is not considered effective enough by Dr. Hayes to efficiently handle such a large number of students. “We anticipate that the scheduling process will hit some bumps,” Dr. Hayes said regarding whether there will be any concerns regarding a return to block scheduling. “[B]ut before our students get there in August, we will have it all worked out.” The school board initially voted against having block scheduling on February 27. This initial decision caused various other schedules to be created that included extending the school day and starting at various times. Now that block scheduling is in place, these schedules will no longer be considered. The decision to return to block scheduling has also raised some concern in the community due to the fact that Creek will be the only school in CCISD returning to block scheduling. Questions have been raised on whether the change in scheduling will raise issues with the surrounding schools and if any conflicts may arise. “We [at Creek] do share staff with some of the other campuses in the district, so we will have to make some adjustments,” Dr. Hayes said. “The other schools have been supportive and they want to give us all the support that we need, so that they can consider block in the future.” Questions have arisen as to how students will react to the change. While many would like to have the change to allow more time for homework and certain elective classes, others do not like the

idea of extended class periods and shorter lunches. “The students have taken a wait and see attitude,” Dr. Hayes said when answering the question of how students have responded to block. “Overall, they have been excited about the change.” Teachers and parents have given a lot of support for the change to block. Most teachers like the idea of having longer class periods to teach students more effectively, and parents agree that block increases the chances of having their students receive a better education. “The reception of the staff and parents has been very positive,” Dr. Hayes said. “[W]e always get such great support from our parents and teachers.” The idea of having block scheduling return to Creek has been tossed around for quite a while this year. This year has been especially difficult for students and faculty as they have had to adjust to the many changes that the campus is undergoing. Block scheduling is a way to help Creek get back to a normal state and decrease the amount of confusion caused by construction. “The quality of teaching at Creek is good now, but will greatly improve with block because of added time and flexibility,” Dr. Hayes said. “Flexibility is what will make this schedule perfect.” *Editorsʼ note: The faculty, staff, students and parents of Clear Creek High School wish to thank Dr. Sandra Mossman, the Board of Trustees and the administrative staff for seeing the need for block scheduling.

Invisible children are being revealed

Kelsey Wiley and Rachel Rodgers Editors

HiLife staff makes a difference Creek Speaks: Page12

Creek bids a good friend goodbye Sports: Page 15

traveled to the war-infected Africa. “What they found was a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them,” according to invisiblechildren.com. They discovered the plight of the Ugandan children and decided attention must be brought to the world. Through their documentary, “Invisible Children: Rough Cut,” they hoped

be no comparison of the actual hardships they face. Global Night Commute was an event held to show politicians that AmeriInvisible children. Children living cans DO care about what is taking place in millions of miles away that go unnoticed, other countries. unseen, and unheard. Houston sponsored its own Global The tragedy has been taking place in Night Commute. Over one thousand Uganda has been raging on for 20 years. Houstonians and residents of surThousands of children have rounding areas signed up at been abducted from their homes invisiblechildren.com to take a at night. stand and voice their concerns Once they have been capabout the long lasting conflict tured they are brainwashed and occurring in Africa and the lack desensitized to the atrocities of of government assistance. war by the LRA (Lordʼs ReParticipants were asked sistance Army), led by Joseph to walk, roughly two miles, Kony. The children are forced around the Rice University to fight a war that most are campus. They walked alongto young to even understand. side busy streets surrounded These rebels are trying to by skyscrapers and the everoverthrow the Ugandan Govbooming construction. People ernment because of complex brought the comforts of home religious beliefs of the Acholi with them like sleeping bags, people. coolers, ipods, pillows, and Unlike American children footballs. Compare that to who have the comforts of a the mountainous trek of the safe bed to sleep in at night, Ugandan child carrying with that privilege for the Ugandan them no more than a single, children is unattainable. They ratty blanket. Global Night make a nightly commute from Commute was a start to bringtheir homes to sleep in crowding awareness to the Ugandan ed, dirty, and unsupervised city crisis. shelters. At times the shelters Photo by invisiblechildren.com and HiLife staff The conclusion should start can be very dangerous, but the children to inspire the people of the world to take here but the story of the invisible children chose to take that risk rather than be taken action. is not over yet. Neither is the war. Until the In cities all around the world on April conflict is resolved there will always be as a captive, servant, and child soldier by 29,2006 people took action. For one night, people willing to stand up for what they the LRA. Three young American boys, Jason people attempted to experience what life know is right and to be the voice of the Russell, Bobby Bailey, and Laren Poole, was like for a Ugandan child, but there can unheard invisible children.

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2 Opinion Survey

If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?

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“Iʼd want to be a videogame tester. I want to play the latest games before anyone else!” - Alicia Jones

“I would want to be a detective so I could solve mysteries and wear a trench coat.” - Beth Perry

“I would want to be a vet, or anything to do with animals. I just donʼt want to be a zoo keeper and clean up elephant poo!” - Cara Zachary

“The owner of a large business because owners of large businesses are wealthy.” - Christina Nguyen

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“I always wanted to be a race car driver. Back in the old days I was always racing my momʼs car on the streets of Austin. I won most of the time, too!” - Barbara Raymond “I would be exactly what I feel God gifted me to be - a teacher. For the last 36 years Iʼve had the awesome privilege of working with the best people on earth - teenagers.” - Mr. Durand “Most definitly a college professor of comparative linguistics. Languages are so vital to culture and humanityʼs expression of self.” - Mr. Kornas “I always wanted to be a sportʼs photographer because I love all sports. I also knew I never wanted to be a secretary but here I am...” - Barbara Raymond

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2005-2006 HiLife Staff Dr. Fred Hayes Wynette Jameson Richard Rasch Jan Oʼ Neil Cory Stottlemyer

News Editors: Features Editor: Online Editor: Sports Editor: Creek Speaks Editor:

Dixie Hairston & Ashli Pendleton Rachel Keith Jessica OʼNeil Kelsey Wiley Danielle Leal & Anne Brown Shaeleah Glidewell Jose Espinoza Rachel Rodgers Alyssa Solomon Lauren Pourjahan Fallan Drago and Micah Wesley

Reporters: Sonia Alihossini Zach Bartel John Brouillard Tabatha McCall Kelly Groce

Olivia Huynh Matrex Kilgore Amelia Looper Jade Vitela Mel Paetz

“I would be a social worker because I like to help people with their problems.” - Alisha Allen “Iʼd love to be a psychologist because I want the opportunity to help people and I think the human brain is interesting.” - Shannon Boxell “Astronaut because how many people can say theyʼve been up in space?” - Anita Ansari

“I definitely want to be a sports agent. I would love to be around sports stars, teams, and organizations. You get to make executive decisions while having fun at the same time.” - Andy Collins “I would want to be a teacher because I would want to be able to be a person who helps kids learn something new and help them become prepared for the future.” - Nathan Robinson “If I could have any job in the world, it would have to be an agent for someone. Agents do many important things for important people and make big bucks too!” - Steven Howard “If I could have any job in the world, I would have to be a doctor because they make alot of money!” - Darin Dean “If I could have any job in the world I wouldnʼt care what it was as long as I get to travel, help people and work with kids. I want to make a difference.” - Chantel Pruitt “Physical therapist in California! Iʼd get to help people recover while being surrounded by the beach. Plus, the money is pretty nice.” - Hannah Wilson

Principal: Adviser: Technical Adviser: Executive Editor: Editor-In-Chief:

Ads Manager: Bookkeeper: Centerspread Editor: Just for Fun Editor: Photo Finish Editor: Photographers:

“I would be a movie star because they are rich and everybody knows who they are.” - Eric Sedej

Jsaniese Parham Feara Smith Stephanie Welcome

“I would love to be a buyer for a big company or I would also love to be an event planner and open up my own business.” - Layla Hillail “Anything creative. I donʼt want to be behind a desk all day. I just want to travel and be around people.” - Bekah Wesley “If I could have any job I would like to work as a photographer for clothing advertising.” - Brittini West “I would be a physicianʼs assistant because they can pretty much do anything a doctor can but with less school and I could still have time to spend with my family.” - Jillian Schuster “My ideal job would definitely involve travel. I have always been interested in international business because I love to travel and learn different languages and cultures.” - Natalie Logrono “I would want to work for a fashion magazine, you would get a hand in making fashion styles!” - Jennifer Grammas

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Hardcore With Cory Cory Stottlemyer Editor in Chief After waiting four long years, the end of my high school career is almost officially over. What once seemed like such a long and tiring journey now appears to be a short memory gone by too quickly, and now that the end is in sight, my reflections on what I have experienced and learned have begun. I have changed a lot from the nerdy, five foot seven, 115-pound shy guy that I was my freshmen year. Looking back at how I was then, I realize how insecure and scared I was of high school and life in general. I was timid, never stood up for myself, and would let people bully me around and walk all over me. Coming from a small private school in Dickinson, I found that public school, and especially life on the ninth grade center, was a big shock for me. I saw things I had never seen before, I was told things I was unsure of how to react to, and I was forced to adapt to various situations I had never been in before. Though it was a rough time, I came out of it stronger. Thankfully, I grew out of my awkward stage, lost the glasses and braces, toned down the acne, gained some meat on my bones, and gained some confidence in the process. I can thank my friends the most for helping me become who I am today. Without them I would not be the person I am today. Throughout high school, my friends have been my rock. If I needed advice, I went to one of my friends. If I needed someone to cheer me up, I went to one of my friends. You guys have been awesome,

and we have definitely had some great times. I will never forget any of the blackjack games from sophomore year, or I know I would have gone crazy in high school had it not been for two major groups I joined: PALs and the newspaper. Both gave me a sense of purpose and helped me figure out who I was and who I want to be. The PAL room was my safe haven for the past two years. I knew no matter how I was feeling when I walked in the room that I would end up leaving with a gigantic smile on my face. You guys are incredible, and there isnʼt a better group of students on campus. You guys helped me feel like I was a part of something and belonged there. From being a part of the “six”, to acting crazy with Roz and Juice, or to arguing with my “sister”, these were definitely the best times I have had while at Creek. Though there were a lot of rough times, however, I have enough faith in next yearʼs group to make sure the integrity of the program is upheld to the highest extent. Make me proud guys; I know you can. And to my newspaper staff: thank you for never making things boring. We have definitely not had it easy this past year, and it seems like we were almost thrown into things from the beginning, we came out alive. True, we have plenty of bruises from the battle, but thankfully we had some great help from all our helpers on campus and at the ESC. Though I am sure there were times when I wanted to destroy every single one of you, I love you all. To my blonde bombshell and my little firecracker of an editor: you guys are awesome and were the only reason I did not just get up and walk away from the paper. Thank you

for letting me trust you with so much, and for making the paper the best it could be. And Ms. J, I know I would not be where I am today and be going where I am next year without your influence and guidance. You are at times quite insane, but we love you for it and would not have you change for the world. Throughout high school, my friends have been my rock. Whenever I needed someone to talk to, my friends were there for me. Whenever I needed someone to cheer me up, my friends were there for me. Whenever I was scared and needed reassurance, my friends were there for me in a second. We have made some great memories guys. I will never forget any of my lunch groups from the past three years. I have met some interesting people in the cafeteria, some of whom I have become great friends with, and others who have just plain scared me. Who could forget our made-up adventures from freshmen year, the black jack games from sophomore years and the never-ending dancing, singing, and usually screaming in the PAL room last year. The late night dance parties, movie nights, and endless adventures that we have experienced have helped me in ways I never thought possible. Meeting such a crazy and outgoing group last year helped me break out of my shell and finally feel like I belonged somewhere. This year has been a crazy one, and I thank each and every one of my friends for putting up with me. I will always be grateful for the ones who were there for me when it felt like no one else was, for those that talked to me when I felt like I was excluded from everything else. You two were

lifesavers. To my Persian Princess: thank you for keeping me up to date on the most recent drama going on all the time. I would have been so lost without you. I will never forget our jellybean talks or obsession with various reality shows. Remember, youʼre my “cover” after high school. Donʼt ever forget that. And finally, my number one girl, my conjoined twin at the hip, and my fellow partner in crime: you will always be my most favorite person in the history of people. We will always have our random drives, our crying sessions, and our random moments. You helped me in ways nobody else has, and you will always be my number one girl. Hopefully we wonʼt have to resort to marrying each other, but if were still single by thirty, just remember that you are the only one I could put up with for the rest of my life. Mom and dad do not think I could have survived this year without you. I am so grateful for all your help and love. I love you with all my heart, and though I am going to be traveling far away from you, do not think that I am leaving you. I will always be your son. In the end, if I had the chance, I would go through all the stress and hard work all over again just so I could relive all of the great memories throughout the years. I may be starting a whole new life next year at the University of Missouri, but I will definitely never forget the life I left behind. Every one of you will be with me in some way or another for the rest of my life in some way or another.

Guest Editorial: Clear Creek High School Principal Dr. Fred Hayes

An old down-home philosopher once said, “Some things change and some things never change.” He must have had the current state of Clear Creek High School in mind when he said this phrase. In the next year this school will be in the middle of some serious changes, but the spirit and the traditions that are “Creek” will never change. We will always stand for what is right and what is good. We will always be respectful and have a passion for learning. We will always expect more from ourselves than others expect from us, and we will always expect to be the best. So, what is changing? 1. Next year the school will implement a “block schedule”. This schedule is meant to maximize the learning opportunities that students have during high school. Students will be able to take additional enrichment courses that will add to their experience. Teachers will be able to utilize more instructional time and implement varying instructional and assessment strategies that are limited by the current schedule. The implementation of the block schedule is one of the most positive academic measures that this school has taken in sometime. 2. We will move into a brand new building at the beginning of next year. The school building will be the best in the district, and will boast huge corridors and sunlit rooms and passages, computer projectors in every classroom, all new furniture, a much needed addition to the cafeteria, and so much more. We will complete the building project over the next two school years, but the biggest move comes this year when we officially open the doors. 3. We will have many new teachers. Several of our teachers who have been here for quite some time are retiring and we are adding almost twenty teachers due to the increase in enrollment that is expected. 4. We will have over 4,000 students. These are people who are new to Creek and who will benefit from the traditions and pride that is this great school. 5. We are implementing many new programs specifically in the area of technology and engineering. These programs will be high quality programs that are meant to prepare students for life in a fast paced society.

Photo by Lauren Pourghan

There are so many more changes that are coming to this fifty year old school, but the pride that is Clear Creek High School will be here long after these changes come and go.

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News

Riots in France cause unrest with citizens Amelia Looper Reporter

A decent portion of Franceʼs 61 million citizens are immigrants, (some legal and some not), from Northern African countries. Drawn by the prospects of socialized medicine and job protection, outdated farming families cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of new beginnings. Unfortunately for them, France is

glass wall. This situation is not entirely unfamiliar to Texans in particular, who witness vast amounts of immigration from many Latin American countries on a daily basis. In these French Arabs neighborhoods, unemployment is prevalent. Recall, French law guarantees that once an employee

Revolutionary cries reminiscent continue to ring through the streets of Paris, France. In 1789, inspired by the American Revolution, oppressed French peasants laid waste to the Bastille, which began a their bloody reign that today is known as the French Revolution. Under the blue, white, and red banner we still see today, “Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity” prevailed, (upon pain of death), and carried France into the modern world quite smoothly. On the global scene today, France is seen as country prospering in culture, wine, and romance that attracts tourists from all over the world. All the people seem satisfied with their socialist government and numerous job protection laws, (i.e.: employers are not allowed to fire employ- Photos by www.nynewsday.com showing areas of riots and destruction ees at any point very proud of its cultural identity, making has been hired, they cannot be fired. This in time for any reason). This is France as acculturation very difficult for many im- leaves few positions available for educated the world has always known it, but in the migrants. Most Arabs live in largely Arab and capable immigrants in search of jobs. past few monthsʼ new waves of dissent neighborhoods, separated from other Sadly, racial prejudices also play a role have revealed the less attractive side of the communities by a social and economic in the high level of youth unemployment romance capital of the world. present among Franceʼs Arab population. In the same trend, while 99% of Franceʼs population is literate, youth unemployment is at an astonishing 22%. Americaʼs unemployment rate is only 3.5%. In an attempt to remedy this problem, Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin championed a law that would allow employers to fire workers ages 26 and under at any time during their first two years on the job. Though the law was intended to make it easier for employers to hire better workers, it was met with massive protests by student unionists, and unemployed youths.

Many students at both the university and high school levels blockaded their campuses and marched with slogans such as “Contre la Precarite,” which translates as “Against Precariousness.” Unlike in 1789, the new French Revolution cries not for freedom, but for greater government-provided support and security. However, it is difficult for a government to provide adequate support for a population growing due to immigration. In areas where unemployment is more common, protests against the law grew more violent. Late last year, many a car was torched on the streets of Paris, starting a national crisis that cost the country some 150 million euros, (the equivalent of 180 million U.S. dollars). In the face of such strong opposition, the government more recently announced that the law will not be put into action. Prime Minister Villepin “wants to act quickly, because the dramatic situation and the despair of many youths demanded it.” Now government officials are trying to enact a more mild policy geared toward helping youths get jobs. This crisis has only served to bring to the surface the inequalities between immigrants and Frenchborn citizens. Just as a vast separation of classes spurred the French Revolution, the disparities between the apartment dwelling well to do and the inhabitants of suburbia have finally erupted into conflict. However, we now live in a more civilized age when problems are more often solved by negotiation than the guillotine. Though displeasure with the French government is said to run high at the moment, however, both factions are attempting diplomacy. In a civilized society, compromise holds different peoples together. In the future, it can be assumed that the French government will be more cautious about displeasing its citizens. A certain quote from the movie “V for Vendetta” comes to mind, namely, “People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.”

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The Press Club

Trooper School

The Press Club recently participated in the Global Night Commute hosted by Rice University. This was a peaceful protest inspired by the Invisible Children foundation. This foundationʼs sole purpose is to protect the children of Uganda who are being kidnapped from their homes at night and forced to join the rebel army. The Press Club plans to continue their support of this humanitarian organization.

Graduation is approaching not only for seniors but for the preschoolers as well. Thursday, May 11th will be there graduation ceremony, where they will be wearing their homemade caps, and shirts and walking across stage to receive their diploma in front of family and friends. Some of them will be moving on to kindergarten, while others will be attending one more year of Trooper School.

PALs The PALs went to see their PALees for the last time last Wednesday and Thursday. For the rest of the year they will focus on volunteer work around the school and community. The PAL II class recently selected the new PALs for next year but will continue to participate in activities until the end of the school year.

FFA This month the FFA Club has celebrated the closing of the school year with the FFA Banquet they held on the 2. On May 20, the club will have a end-of-the-year party for all FFA students. The students will not participate in any more contests this season and look forward to a great summer. They will continue to raise money by selling barbecue in the fall.

A Change in Latitude: London Dixie Hairston News Editor

With summer coming up many students look forward to vacations they have been planning for the whole year. Popular destinations often offer great beaches, fun in the sun and many other tropical features. However, this monthʼs destination offers a more alternative vacation. For those looking to get away from the sand London is the perfect destination. This city covers more than 625 square miles making it the single largest city in Europe including Paris and Berlin. London has often been hailed as one of the worldʼs centers for the arts. This city offers galleries ranging in everything from masters to modern works. The top galleries include Tate Modern, which boasts masterpieces from Andy Warhol and Picasso, the Tate Britain, which houses the largest col-

lection of British art in the world and the Somerset House collection which includes works from Van Gogh, Seurat and Manet. Outside of the art circle London is the place to be for shopping. Harrodsʼs department store, one of

the biggest and most prestigious in the world, is a must see when traveling through the UK. Shopping hotspots also include everything from Bond Streetʼs boutiques to busy open-air markets to Oxford Streetʼs retail stores. Some of the better-known markets that gained most of their fame during the 1960ʼs are Notting Hill, Carnaby Street and Camden Town. London is considered to be one of the top four cities in the world for fashion along with Milan, Paris and New York

City. Designers such as Stella McCartney and Burberry both call London their home. Twice a year this city hosts the famous London Fashion Week that attracts the top designers from all over the world. Londoners like to celebrate and never fail to find a reason, year around, to do so. In the second week of June the Queen hosts her annual parade to celebrate her birthday. This parade has become as traditional and as celebrated as the Changing of the Guard. Every year in mid December Norway presents Eng-

photo by travellondon.com land with a Christmas tree in thanks of their support in WWII. For those who prefer less traditional

events London offers a variety of alternatives. The music in London is known worldwide for its underground punk scene. There are so many things to soak up throughout this city that taking a day to just stroll in one of many parks would be optimal. Green Park, St. James Park and Kensington Park are all former Royal hunting ground now open to the public. Chinatown near Leicester Square offers an array of strolling, shopping and dinning. There really is so much to see, do and experience throughout this city as well as proving for a somewhat alternative vacation to the typical beaches of the south. London offers something for everyone, covering all interests, everything from art to music to architecture. One thing is for sure however; you will never find yourself with nothing to do.

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A sneak peak at next year: The new high school and the rebuild

Rachel Keith Features Editor

The school year is almost over, but there is much to look forward to next year. The students here at Creek have been struggling with the confusion and stress of having to maneuver around the construction all year, but the new building is going to serve as a much needed improvement for years to come. The Clear Creek High School campus is over fifty years old, and it is time for a new campus, especially with the progression of the city around it. On Monday, April 24, 2006 some members of the CCISD Board of Education, as well of members of the Office of Public Information, with Lisa Lake, Construction Project Manager, were given a tour of the new building. Those who attend the “Walk Through” were very pleased with the success of the building. Lisa Lake said, “It looked exactly as we expected.” Next year, the 2006-2007 school year, Phase One of the construction will be open and classes will be held in those buildings. The classes that will be moved to this building are: the School of Health Science, the administration offices, CATE classes, and special education classes, along with some of the classes from the other schools. The library and the cafeteria will

remain where they are, but an addition is son officer. Four portables will be modified going to be made to the cafeteria. They are to accommodate the Art and Health Scigoing to expand the wall to the inside of ence classrooms by adding sinks, which the cafeteria, and hopefully add a lunch will be removed, and reused, following the line or two to allow for more eating time. buildings being demolished. Phase Two will begin next school year, The new covered walkways around with A-building, B-building, C-building, the courtyard and the new interior corridor G-buildin front of ing, as the library well as connectthe canoing the pies surtwo phasrounding es will be the courtcompletyard., ed during and the this phase adminas well. istrative The offices remainThere ing areas will be of the additions front to the set Photograph of one of the wider hallways in the new parking shop and lot will be building. Photo by Carrie Tayor, Coordinator of complete the band hall. The Public Information after the circle end of drive will remain open, and students will school as the old canopy is removed and have yet another new route to learn to suc- the sidewalks and drives are completed. cessful maneuver around the construction, The parking lot near the tennis courts will to get to the new building. Two portables for staff and faculty only the large stadium will be added, one for a teacher workroom parking will be revised to accommodate and one for an associate principal and liai- the relocated student parking.

In the place of G-building, a dance gym and any remaining CATE classes will be built. Next year the student circulation route into the new building, Phase One, will be through the courtyard. During the summer, extra curricular programs, such as Band and ROTC, will not be able to hold practices or meetings on campus until the beginning of the school year. The Bond 2004 had the rebuild of academics and fine arts additions of the set shop, band hall, and dance gym. These will be completed in Phase Two. There are additional items, which are scheduled to be finished by the summer of 2007. The rebuild of clear Creek High School so far has been a much appreciated success. Although working around the construction was a head aching task, as well as the fact that many seniors had to spend their last year on half a campus, those students who are not graduating this year will have much to look forward to. The following are diagrams of the first and second phases of the rebuild. Phase One will be open next, and Phase Two will be open by Fall 2007. Please enjoy your new campus, and respect all of the money and hard work that has gone into making the next decades of high school as comfortable as possible.

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Diagrams of both rebuild phases by Lisa Lake, Construction Project Manager

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To the class of 2006~ I have loved every minute of the past four years with you guys! Good luck and remember to have fun and enjoy life! ~Mrs. Latulippe

Wow! Mr. Mizzou! I am so proud of you. To make the top Jschool in the country is quite a feat. You are only the third in the HiLife family to do so, with my son being the first. Thanks for all your dedication and leadership. ~Mrs. J

To Joey Latulippe~ To Chantel Johnson~ I can not tell you how great it has been having you on We made it! Finally, we’re graduating. campus these four years. I have really enjoyed watching you and Good luck at Clark Atlanta! I wish you the best. the rest of the guys (Nick, Andrew, Bryce, Pablo, Josh, Ross, Norm, Don’t forget me when you hit the jackpot. Trey, Justin, Bano, Matthew B. and Matt R.) grow into young ~Jada Hunter men. I look forward to seeing what the future has in store for you. To Ready, Set, Teach! Seniors~ I know that you will continue to do your best, work your hardest You have touched the lives of d an s. and be a success at whatever you do! You have made a difference in your el ue ime q ~Love ya, Mom ~ i t have made a difference in this commu n To Jose~ oh un ting J and the love you have for life and you e My bookkeeper and nd ar teres a the best year of my teaching career. I organizer this year. Thanks To DeAnna Lamb & Sierra Sims~ ch You e in a education profession better...go show th Z m for all the years of service and I just wanted to say that we so To s ~Love, Mrs. Yancey techno help. have been through so much together eu .J v ~Mrs. J and I want ya’ll to know that I love To LP~ ga rs To all the seniors who h M ~ ya’ll. I’m going to miss ya’ll. LP, you rock my socks! down~ ~Latisha Pierre I’m pretty sure that this year Whoo, after al To Miss Samantha, Loggybaum, and Brando Commando!~ was awesome because of you! homework and tests it’s Good luck in your upcoming years as you adjust to Thanks you for your car, ha! time to graduate. Good l the enjoyable college life! I will love and miss you so! I love yas! everything. Like always, ~Christina Human ~RJK real big! Class of ‘06!

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Regional Champion in Editorial Writing and all around great person. Thanks for Global Night Commute and all of your incredible work this year. ~Mrs. J

To the “Zoo Crew”~ OMG girls, it’s here! The end of high school, we’re graduating and it kills me to know that just when we all start to get close we have to split up. I’m gonna miss our T.S. talks (LOL!)! You girls are awesome, I’ll miss you and I love you! ~FeAra Smith

To Kelly G~ Great writer and designerthanks for babysitting Austin! ~Mrs. J

To Jada Hunter~ You know what...I think I sure will be giving you glue for the rest of your B-Day, because we all know how much you like to eat glue. :-) ~Josie

To Jada~ It has been a fun few years. Thanks for all the Mix To Samantha Shane~ It Up Day help and more. I am so proud of you and the young lady you have become. The ~Mrs. J change in you in the past two years have been nothing short of spectacular. I I can not wait to see what you are going to do with your life. Know that I nt I e d will always be here to listen, lean on, and support you in whatever life brings i res ary. y P b t you! Remember, you get to decide your destiny-- it is your choice to become are secre mas u o the person you want to be. Keep that in mind and you can not fail! s o h s ~ en y r pre n T do. x ~Love ya, Aunt Mary e tr Wh you Hele ou To a y Ify M be like r all o Ec To Trixie~ t ok o f t het h s o n ope I e You will always be a part of wa uld l hank l j o oy. you ve bu~ J sho n. T rs. my “Family Portrait.” ~L Sta r fu you ove y b tu the ove, M ~Daddy D alw eau re very ~L ay tifu brin mu s, S c g To all choir seniors~ Danielle~ hea l and s yo h an ~S fly u m d I The past three years with you Great job all these hea . uch years. Thanks for helping all all have been amazing! Good luck with those who needed it when they everything that comes your way. Keep singing! Love you! needed it. ~Seema Vashi ~ Love, Mrs. J

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“Remember this is a place you can always To my Chels, my fantastic five, and MikeyMuhFT!~ come back to.” You guys are the BEST! So I seriously don’t know what I would’ve done ~Luv ya, Mrs. L without all you guys! Your unforgettable, and I love you! Now here we go... :-) To Cory Stottlemyer and Dixie Hairston~ ~Ashli! Thanks so much for being helpful and putting To R up with me and all my questions that I had this year. ac wi he t I really appreciate all you did for me and I will greatly ha ho W l Ke ha ith or ve h ut miss you both. Cory- Congrats on getting into Mizzou, wa gan elp you t a ~ and Dixie- have fun at UT! m go sn’ ized ed n ~Rachel Rodgers yo in t fo fo me ext I g s a

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To my Senior Yearbook Staff~ Layla Hillail, Shannel Hodges, Lindsay James, Terrell Moore, Cheyna Talley, Rachael Edelman, Josh Edwards, Sarah Elliott, Daniella Garza, Sarah Idriss, Chelsea Unbehagen, Sara Stickland, thanx for all your hard work in making this year a great one! ~Love ya, D

To Ash, P’nut, Brian, Matt, Micah, Jerald, Chris, Lance, Darius, Sam, Zack and Coy~ What a great year we had! You will always be one of my favorite teams, not only for the players you were, but also for the great young men you have become over the last 4 years. It has been my pleasure to work with you and I wish the best for you in whatever path life takes you on after CCHS. You can all be proud of continuing the great tradtion of basketball at Creek and I am proud to have been your coach. ~Coach Carlisle

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To Casey Ellis and Kelli Love~ What amazing officers you have been! Thank you for leading this team with grace and fairness. I love you both and will miss you dearly. ~Ms. Pizanie

To Adrian Briggs, Josh Pruitt, and FeAra Smith~ FeAra and Josh, I wish you the best in college. Adrian, I love you and I know you’ll get what you’ve been longing for!! Write and Call!! ~Chantel Pruitt To Darius Mayfield~ Hey D-Money, this is your cousin Tabu, I just wanted to congradulate you, and to wish you the best as you go off into the real world. ~Love, your cousin Tabatha

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To Ebone Washington & Valerie Gordon~ It’s about time, huh girls? We made it. We’re finally graduating. Don’t forget me when we head our seperate ways. You’ll always be my girls. Good luck! ~Jada Hunter

To my Senior Editors-in-Chief~ Nikki Fritsch, Larrissa Roberts, Danielle Traywick, it’s been a fun ride. I’ve loved all four years. Thanx for sharing “comfort food” with me 4th and 5th periods. ~Mr Durand

To Erika Efferson~ Hey big cousin this is your cousin Tabu, I just wanted to let you know, I am very happy for you. And as you graduate and go off into the real world, do what you wanna do and do it true! ~Love, your cuz Tabatha

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Thanks so much for 4 wonderful years of being a friend to our students. We’re going to miss watching you make your sandwhich masterpiece! Good luck at U.T. We know you’ll do great things in life! Ms. Campbell, Ms. Kumrey, Ms. Darko, Ms. Myers, Mrs. Dawsey, Ms. (Aunt) Lyn, Mr. Lee, Ms. Cheri, Ms. Tracy, Ms. Janell, Ms. Deana and Ms. Claire

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Hilife staff makes its own good news Anne Brown Creek- Speaks Editor

It has been a busy year for the Clear Creek HiLife Staff. From organizing fundraisers to benefit Uganda, all the way to inviting a celebrity speaker to address the senior class, the staff has done the most it can to make an impact on society. Promptly after the tsunami that ravaged much of the small coastal country of Sri Lanka, the HiLife staff turned to Amy Eldonʼs “Global Youth Fund,” (previously known as “Global Tribe”), an online organization based on helping people all around the world. They discovered, along with food and water, the victims greatly needed a little cheer in their lives. In February of 2005, the HiLife staff made cards to send to Rekawa Junior College Tangalla Ganbantotha, Sri Lanka to brighten the childrenʼs spirits. A response

finally came in the summer of 2005. The children sent beautiful cards in return. They used everything from crayons and map pencils to pencil shavings and dried plants from their native vegetation. In September of 2005, Hurricane Katrina ravaged Louisiana, leaving thousands homeless. Looking to Houston for security and shelter, many evacuees enrolled in local schools. Over 600 students enrolled in Clear Creek Independent School District alone. Sadly, most of the people who evacuated to Houston believed they would only be away from their homes for a few days and packed accordingly. When the hurricane hit and the aftermath could be seen, it was evident they wouldnʼt be going home for quite some time. Realizing something needed to be done to help, The HiLife Staff collaborated with several other groups around Clear Creek High School,

organized a goods drive for the victims on Tuesday, September 6, 2005. Donations of clothes, nonperishable food, baby products, and toiletries were accepted. On November 11, 2005, Veterans Day, the HiLife exclusively hosted a ceremony honoring the veterans. A slideshow of Ray Joseph Hutchinson, Creekʼs own fallen soldier, and several veterans spoke. Later in November, on the 15th, the staff organized a “Mix-it-up” day for Creek. In every lunch, students were encouraged to sit in different groups than what they usually do. Upon entering the cafeteria, students were given a “JollyRancher” candy. Whatever color they received, the student would sit at the table with the coordinating color. The day was designed to create a greater on-campus unity and to dissemble cliques. The Ray Joseph Hutchinson Scholarship has been providing recipients with the

needed funds to attend college. In order to raise money for this scholarship, the HiLife staff constructed a “No-Run Fun-Run.” This encompassed the selling of t-shirts and sponsorships but no actual running. A “finish line” party was held at the Harbour Club at the South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference center. A great deal of money went toward the scholarship in this particular fundraiser. Ms. Jameson, the Clear Creek HiLifeʼs Publication Advisor has been in contact with Kathy Eldon, a famous humanitarian, for seven years. The journalism department felt the experiences of this fantastic woman and her son Dan Eldon should be shared with the senior class. Dan Eldon was a photographer who was killed in Somalia while covering a civil war there. His life is inspiration in that he was on earth for such a short time, but accomplished a great deal.

their music and get a message across, so he had for music to making it better each can I,” Allen states. time. Since the eighth grade Allen has had He continually made different albums, this image of becoming a rapper, and it all going back and reviewing each of them started at his house when he told his best to see what he needed to improve on and friend, Seth Smith, “Iʼm going to be a rap- what he needed to fix on the next album per.” Seth, being he would put out. a good friend Twelve albums supported his later, he prowishes and that duced one titled, night, the two “You Canʼt found Allenʼs Change Me,” moms twenty and thought to year old cassette himself, “This is tape recorder, the album I really and they both want the world to started to freehear,” so he took style whatever that one album came to mind, and got it manuand sang their factured and lyrics. Allen started to sell it eventually came locally around up with enough to people to help material to put promote his acon his very first Photo by Micah Wesley complishment. album titled, After giving out the album and letting peo“From the Tapes,” which there is still only ple hear it, he came to find there were lots one copy of it up until today. This was of people who loved his music, and some where it all got started for him, after com- that were not too thrilled about it. After ing out with his first album, it motivated hearing all the negative about his music, he him to keep recording and keep at this love says, “ It was the hate that motivated me to

do it better the next time, and it was up to them whether or not they decided to listen to it.” Allen immediately started working on his next album, and did it only for him, and not to please other people. His mind state was that people could either love it or hate it, but either way it wouldnʼt bother him. Titling this next album, “Societies Scar,” he went ahead and produced this CD too, and now he is trying to get this newest album distributed amongst people around him to see if the people like his new music. “I do this for the love of the game, because if I didnʼt, I wouldnʼt make it another day.” After getting into music so much has been such a big part of his life, he has come to the conclusion that a lot of his so-called friends, did not end up being his friends after him following his dreams. Allen knows who really supports him, and his true friends are always there to give their honest opinion, and he knows that they are just trying to help Allen get to be the best in the music business. For his parents, in the beginning they were not so excited about the whole “music phase” they thought their son was going through, but after seeing how long he stuck with what he loved and wanted, they started to support him 100%. “Without my parents I would not have any of the equipment I use, or the money to have them manufactured.” Allen writes all of his own lyrics, he always has. “ People around school always see me with my spiral out and wonder why Iʼm strange as to sit in the back of the classroom and write in a spiral when we are given free time, but thatʼs what I enjoy.” The ideas he gets for writing his own material is whatever he has been through or felt in his every day life. He tries to make his music on a level where everyone can relate to, he put his whole heart into every song that he produces. As far as plans for the future, Allen plans to keep music a big part of his life. Music is his passion and love that he simply cannot give up. Coming out with no less than 15 CDʼs, and fills up every CD until the last minute, he is trying to make a difference through his music. Allen Gibson is definitely a talented young adult, who is following his dreams of making it big in music. Being apart of Clear Creek High School, it is an honor to have such a focused and determined student here at this school. Allen ends with, “Iʼm going to make music for the rest of my life, even if Iʼm the only one who listens.”

Creek student hip-hops his way to the top Danielle Leal Creek Speaks Editor

At Clear Creek High School, there are many talented individuals in all different areas of art, including music and entertainment. There has been many stories of students at Creek who have beautiful voices, and start to get noticed a lot more through the months. One special and very talented guy is a senior named Allen Gibson. Ever since he was younger, he always had a passion for music since it had been there throughout his life to help him out through the best and worst of times. He recently came out and produced his newest CD, “Societies Scar,” which he is proud to talk about how he got to where he is now, and his latest CD. Starting out from the beginning, his reasoning for getting into music, and what inspired him all started out because it was always there for him when he was going through hard times in his life, or feeling lonely. After always turning to music to help soothe his emotions he was dealing with, he came to realization that it really helped him and then led him to the belief that maybe he too can do the same for other people who are in his situation. “I felt like if other artists can inspire people through

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Creek Track sprints to success at the finish line John Brouillard Sports Reporter

Bang. Thatʼs the sound of the gun to start the race for this yearʼs track team. The Clear Creek Wildcat track season is now underway. This yearʼs team promises to represent the Wildcats well in the state of Texas. They have been working hard and running faster than ever before. This yearʼs team is rich with talent in everything from long to short distance races, hurdles, jumps, to sprints. The boyʼs team is on fire after winning several track meets this year. Thanks to some very powerful relay teams and tons of senior leadership, this Wildcat team knows what it takes to go to state and bring home the state championship. In one meet this year, the Wildcats defeated the state champions Cinco Ranch Cougars by more than 30 points. Junior Rob McClemore said, “That was a great victory for us because it shows how much we have improved. They were a good team and for us to go out there and make them eat our dust, it is just a cool feeling. We have a lot of guys this year that can help our team go to where we want to be which is a state championship. Beating the Cougars was a good step but it was not our goal this year. Our goal is to win state and nothing less.”

The boys will compete in Austin in a prestigious track event called the Texas Relays. The Texas Relays feature elite teams from all around the state of Texas. The cream of the crop teams come to these Relays to show off their school pride and the Wildcats know that they can blow the competition out of the water. When the team returns from the Texas Relays, they will be competing for the district title in a district that is full of good teams. Senior Austin Yancey says, “We have been working our feet hard running everyday in practice. Coach Jordan is really pushing us this year to give our best effort every time we step foot on the track. Everyone on the team has made great improvement since our great season last year but we know that we can go even farther this track season.” The girlʼs team is sprinting towards a state championship this year and has been making great improvements. The ladies have the potential to make Creek proud but the road to a state title will not be easy. The district is full of teams that are hungry for the same thing. Like the boys team, the girls will also be competing in the Texas Relays and hope to get a great push into the district meet. The ladies are going to keep on sprinting towards their goal until they have reached the state championship. This yearʼs track team has been work-

Creek athletes headed off to play at the collegiate level Zack Bartel Sports Reporter

This yearʼs NCAA national championship game is long gone. Won by the University of Texas Longhorns the game attracted many people from around the world to one junior from Houston, Texas. This junior, Vince Young, led the Longhorns to a NCAA national championship and won the most valuable player award in the game. Along with this prestigious award, he was one of the top candidates for the Heisman Trophy. His hard work and athletic ability has gotten him worldwide attention. From his days at Madison High School to now being a world famous college quarterback, this college athlete is a great example of high school athletes going on to excel in college sports. Clear Creekʼs sports teams have done a phenomenal job this year at winning the district championship and advancing to playoffs. The football team made it to area finals for the first time ever, the volleyball team made it to the regional finals, the boys basketball team made it to the regional quarterfinals, the boys and girls soccer teams advanced to the area finals, and the other sports teams had very successful seasons. Many strong athletes led the Wildcats, but do these high school star athletes have what it takes to play at the collegiate level? This is a question that many senior Wildcats are facing as they prepare to go on to the next level. The Wildcat football team had a season that will not soon be forgotten. From advancing to playoffs after last yearʼs 0-12 record to winning their first ever playoff game the Wildcats had an amazing season. Senior receiver Austin Yancy led the Wildcats and is hoping to make an impact at Stanford University next season with his football skills. Austin received a full ride

from the Cardinals and made his decision after visiting the campus earlier this year. Clear Creekʼs volleyball team had an unbelievable season and advanced all the way to the regional finals before falling to the Lady Deer from Deer Park. Senior outside hitters Candice Davis and Shamira Washington led the Wildcats, and they will be taking their game to the next level. Next year, Candice will be playing for the SMU Mustangs and Shamira will be playing for the Sam Houston State Bearkats. Both ladies know that it will take hard work and a lot of time on the court to become one of the best college volleyball players. The boyʼs basketball team had a monumental season as they went undefeated in district play for the first time in years. The boyʼs team was led by two first team all district players, Coy Custer and Lance Pevehouse. Next year Coy will be receiving a full ride from the Lamar Cardinals after reaching a deal with them last month. Lance will be on his way to show the Army what his skills are as he will be attending West Point next year. Both players hope to one day lead their team to the NCAA tournament and be part of March Madness. Many other Wildcat athletes will be going on to the collegiate level to showcase their skills. Girlʼs basketball star Tiffany Taylor will be attending West Point, boyʼs soccer star Travis Middlebrooks will be attending UNC- Wilmington, tennis player Tripp Farmer will be at UT Tyler next year, and baseball pitcher Norman Wittkamp will be attending the University of Houston next year to play some baseball. These are just some of the many athletes from Creek that will be going to play their respected sports at the college level. Many high school athletes go pro in something other than athletics, but do these Wildcats have what it takes to play professional sports?

ing hard and will not let up until they have become Texas state champions. They have done well so far this season but that is not enough for the Wildcats. They will keep on

jumping and throwing and sprinting until they are at the finish line at the state track meet. The Wildcats time is now, and they know they can do it.

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Athlete of the Year

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Austin Yancy

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This year Clear Creek volleyball took the district championship for the second year in a row. A major component of the team was senior, Candice Davis, this yearʼs Athlete of the Year. Her name is known all over Creek from her participation in volleyball and track to the 2005 Homecoming Queen. Candice started playing volleyball in seventh grade both in school and on a club team. Volleyball takes up a lot of her free time with practice and tournaments. Even when sheʼs not playing, she is hanging out with her teammates. This showed on the court, with the team working together well to take the title. One of her highlights of volleyball would be making the national team. The national team is made up of the best high school players in the United States making up the team. There is a tournament where teams from all over the world come to compete. “ It was a great experience, where I got to meet people from many different countries.” After playing in high school, she will continue to play in college. Candice will be going to Southern Methodist University (SMU) on a five year, full - ride scholarship. To anyone whoʼs just starting the game Candice would like to offer this advice, “ Donʼt get discouraged and continue to work hard.” This advice has worked well for Candice, just look at her many accomplishments on and off the court.

The 2005 football season was a major success. For the first time in a few years Creek football headed to the playoffs. Senior Austin Yancy was a key component of this yearʼs football teamʼs success. With his many accomplishments in football and school, he is this yearʼ s male Athlete of the Year. As one of the receivers for our Varsity football team, Austin had many expectations to up hold, he did not disappoint. Playing football has always been a dream of Austinʼs. Austin started playing in the sixth grade as soon as his mother let him. The game was the only inspiration he needed. “My parents are the ones who taught me to work hard and do my best at everything I try.” Austin has been scoring touchdowns since he started and will continue through college. Scoring his first touchdown was just one of his many highlights of football. When Austin is not playing football he is relaxing and hanging out with his friends. Austin loves playing football and one of his favorite things is playing for a huge, spirited crowd. He will find plenty of that spirit next year at Stanford University where he received a football scholarship. Austin Yancy is a name known throughout Clear Creek High School. With his outstanding football skill and determination he will go far. He sets an example for the underclass to try to achieve that is why he is the Creek Athlete of the Year.

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For the second year in a row Creek basketball took the title of District champions.

Volleyball:

District champions. Took second at Regional finals, making them one of the top eight in State.

Swimming/Diving:

Girls- Finished second in the District meet. Boys- Finished second in the District meet.

Football:

Finished third in District and advanced to the playoffs and then to the area finals.

Waterpolo:

Girls- Finished the season with a 9-17-1 record. Boys- Finished the season with a 16-12-0 record.

Soccer:

Golf:

won the first round of playoffs.

Itʼs a six year streak for our golfers who once again took the title of District champions.

Boys- Creek finished second in their District and

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Took a third place finish in District the girls advanced to the playoffs.

Baseball:

Tied for District champions and advanced to playoffs for the eleventh year in a row.

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Girls- Girls golf finished the District with a second place finish and advanced to the Regionals.

Ice Hockey:

Tied for first in District and advanced to playoffs then to Regionals.

Bye, Bye, Buddy, Bye, Bye After 30 years of teaching and coaching at Clear Creek, Coach Buddy Carlisle is planning to retire as of May 31, 2006. Through all of the changes Coach Carlisle has been a constant here at Creek and will be sorely missed by many students and faculty members.

“Coach, thanks for the great year and great high school career. You have shown me how to fight through the obstacles in life and come out on top. ʻDo the right thingʼ.” - Coy Custer

“Coach, Thank you for everything you have done for Creek. You have made the Wildcat basketball program a winning one. Good Luck in all you do and Thank you.” Zack Bartel

“Coach, I appreciate everything you have done for me but also for everyone on the team. You have been an inspiration to everyone and you will be missed. Thanks for a wonderful four years.” - Lance Pevehouse

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