CCHS makes plans to honor memory of teacher Nicole Hobin
BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN It’s not often that an after-school meeting in the CCHS media center results in tear-filled eyes of many in attendance. But on Tuesday, August 21, several of the school’s teachers, club leaders and students gathered in the library to discuss ways that the CCHS Cowboys can... Read more
CCHS takes school security to a new level
BY SABRINA WONG Following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018, CCHS began increasing its safety and security measures. These policies will be carried over into the upcoming 2018-19 school year, being enforced from the first day on. “I believe that increasing the security... Read more
Saying goodbye to the Class of 2018: CCHS hosts graduation rehearsal and senior breakfast
BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN A slideshow played on the auditorium screens as students filled every row of seats, their voices reaching the rafters as they eagerly chattered about their futures. On Friday, May 25, CCHS hosted the Class of 2018’s graduation rehearsal and senior breakfast. “After being in high school... Read more
Kilauea Volcano eruptions cause destruction but open opportunities
BY GENNA NORDLING The Kilauea Volcano began its first major eruption since 2014 on May 3, 2018. The lava is still flowing and is getting faster and hotter, which poses as an extreme threat to locals and visitors within the area. This eruption has caused mass evacuations from the... Read more
Encore 2018: A celebration of the Sound of Pride’s excellence
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Entering the CCHS auditorium, the families and friends of the band and color guard sat in order to watch the final performance of the year for the Sound of Pride (SOP). This event, Encore, also served as the final performance for the seniors who participated in... Read more
Troupe 0784 takes on Cappies
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Every theater kid dreams of attending the Tony awards. Though this isn’t necessarily plausible, the Cappie Gala helps to achieve this goal in a way. This year, the CCHS Thespians participated in the event. Troupe 0784 took part in the National Cappies program with their production... Read more
Sound of Pride prepares for annual Encore showcase
BY KENDYL COUNTS After a long year filled with sweat and sheet music, the Sound of Pride will display the culmination of their efforts in their annual Encore performance, to be held this year in the auditorium on Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. “Encore is an amazing event... Read more
Senior night 2018: A night to celebrate CCHS’s extraordinary graduates of the Class of 2018
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Three large banners hung from the rafters of the CCHS auditorium stage as some of the most exemplary students in the Class of 2018 took their seats in several rows of black chairs. Each came dressed in their best attire in order to celebrate CCHS’s annual... Read more
Senior Spirit Week returns to campus
BY SABRINE BRISMEUR The Student Government Association (SGA) spent their last few weeks of school not relaxing but putting together one last spirit week, this time dedicated to seniors. “The inspiration for this week was really to bring everyone out of the end of year slump that many of... Read more
Hugs for HOPE 5k: Running to raise awareness
BY JULIA WENGIER On May 19, the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP) is teaming up with the HOPE Sunshine Clubs of Broward County for the fifth annual Hugs for HOPE 5k Walk/Run. The event will take place at Markham Park from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning. Helping... Read more