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The Cougar Chronicle, Covering Creek in Ink since 1977

CCHS Press

The Cougar Chronicle, Covering Creek in Ink since 1977

CCHS Press

Oscar results

Story by: Colin Morris, Editor In Chief February 23, 2015

As the 87th Academy Awards’ Oscars busted out the dazzling statues and the ‘writing jokes manual’ to prepare for their live airing Sunday Feb. 22, many expected to see their favorite movies, actors...

Selfies declassified, the photo survival guide

Selfies declassified, the photo survival guide

Story by: Colin Morris, Editor In Chief February 23, 2015

The art of taking selfies takes years of exquisite training and practice and must be performed carefully for best results. Not everybody has been blessed with the natural talent of gracefully taking...

Senior and Silvie

Senior and Silvie

Story by: Colin Morris, Editor-In-Chief January 30, 2015

Currently in her third year on Silvies and fourth consecutive year in the dance program, senior Taylor Baer looks back on her Silvie career. What do you think was the turning point of your Silvie career? “Probably...

Beyond the side lines

Beyond the side lines

Senior cheerleaders walk football field last time; move to post-season activities
Story by: Colin Morris, Editor in Chief December 15, 2014

The once roaring field now lays silent as the teams and crowds begin to clear out the stadium. Players grab their helmets, Silvies pick up their pom-poms and the cheerleaders grab their megaphones, some...

SNAP to host Gala event

SNAP to host Gala event

Story by: Colin Morris, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2014

Senior Night After Prom (SNAP) will host a Parent Fun Gala Sunday, Nov. 9 at Swanny’s Bar and Grill as a senior class fundraiser. The event will last from 4 to 8 p.m. “We will have a buffet style...

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor

Story by: Colin Morris, Editor in Chief October 21, 2014

The very first moment I walked through the doors of 1446, I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. Originally, I joined journalism half-heartedly, figuring it would be something I would just drop after...

Others described English IV teacher Pamela Pherson as the "heart and soul of the English department"

Faculty remembers beloved teacher

Story by: Caline Forward and Colin Morris September 12, 2014

English IV teacher, mother and friend Pamela Pherson passed away on September 4, 2014 at age 64 in Houston, Texas, after a long battle with cancer. She was with family at home at the time. Born in...

Signing in for addiction

Story by: Colin Morris, Online Editor March 25, 2014

A sense of urgency pulsates throughout the atmosphere as I stumble through the murky, shadow-infested hallway towards the recognizable wooden door to my room. I need it, I need my fix, I need it so bad...

Benchmark scores increase across board

Story by: Colin Morris, Online Editor February 11, 2014

District progress monitoring scores increased significantly for the 2013 fall semester, with 29 subjects scoring first through fourth in the district. Academic Achievement Specialist Maggy Watson said...

On the football field:  Senior Laynie Hardisty prepares for a turn. She will be dansing at the show-offs in the officer's dance

Silverados to district show-offs at the Berry Center on Saturday

Story by: Colin Morris, Feature Editor January 24, 2013

The Silverados will dance in the CFISD Show-Offs this Saturday at the Berry Center at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door and through any Silvie member for $7 per ticket. At the Show-Offs, schools...

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