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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

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Fall Festivities

Story by: Chloe O'Dell, Reporter October 29, 2018

Each year the months of October and November bring many things to enjoy such as cold weather and appetizing food. In addition, they also bring many traditions to appreciate. Trick or Treating and dressing...

Student athletes sign at spring signing day

Student athletes sign at spring signing day

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Copy/Design Editor April 17, 2018

In order to commit to their college teams, student athletes signed at the spring signing day ceremony on April 11. “I’ve worked really hard to get here so the fact that it's here is awesome,”...

Another day, another dub

Another day, another dub

Women's basketball moves on to the second round of playoffs after besting Lamar Texans
Story by: Ethan Moehle, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2018

On Monday, February 12 the Lady Cougars took on the Lamar Texans in the first round of the UIL Women's State Basketball Playoffs. The Lady Cougars took an early lead with 7-5. At the end of the first...

English IV teaches seniors how to write college essays

English IV teaches seniors how to write college essays

Story by: Matthew Baham, Reporter October 25, 2017

English IV students now have the opportunity to enhance their college essays. Teachers began to realize that students have not used what they have learned in their past essays.  However, English IV K...

‘Watt’ a Hero in Houston

Story by: Justin Sloane, Sports Editor October 5, 2017

Hurricane Harvey made landfall August 25, 2017 and impacted over 200,000 people throughout the city of Houston. The storm pushed families out of their homes in rescue boats and forced them to relocate...

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Senior dues information

Opportunity for seniors to save on Class of 2018 products
Story by: Chloe Crawford, Managing Editor October 3, 2017

Seniors will have the option to purchase products through senior dues. These dues cover a prom ticket, a senior class t-shirt, a senior picnic ticket, a senior panoramic picture and a senior breakfast...

How to use scholarships to make college affordable

How to use scholarships to make college affordable

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Copy/Design Editor October 3, 2017

Scholarships work to reduce the price of tuition for students in high school and college. By applying for both scholarships and the FAFSA, seniors planning on going to college can reduce their costs and...

The Red Cross controversy

Story by: Paloma de la Riva, Opinion Editor September 28, 2017

The prominent charity the American Red Cross remains the number one relief organization after crises since 1881, working with the federal government to assist the United States Armed Forces and provide...

3 students pose with their IDs

Safety first

New ID policy keeps building safe
Story by: Chloe Crawford, Managing Editor September 20, 2017

Starting this school year a new policy regarding IDs will go into effect. Upon entering the building students will need to have a visible ID on their person. They must have their ID to buy lunch, board...

Book Den Reviews: “Things I Should Have Known”

Story by: Libby Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2017

The complex storyline and multiple love triangles in “Things I Should Have Known” not only made the book unputdownable, it made the plot more enticing and gave the characters more depth. “Things...

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