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CCHS Press

The Cougar Chronicle, Covering Creek in Ink since 1977

CCHS Press

Junior's Ornament Picked for 2018 Capitol Tree Display

Junior’s Ornament Picked for 2018 Capitol Tree Display

Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Managing Editor November 2, 2018

Sitting upon a 23-foot Christmas tree in the House Chamber of the Texas Capitol, an ornament created by Cypress Creek’s very own Sierah Haines will represent the Northwest Harris County district. Each...

Table set up and ready for signing day

Officially Official

Seniors sign letters of intent for collegiate athletic careers
Story by: Kai Fortner, Feature Editor February 13, 2018

Tears shed, high fives exchanged and cameras flashed as nine seniors signed the official document taking them to the next level. On February 7, seniors across the nation took part in National Signing...

Students direct new play

Students direct new play

Story by: Kai Fortner, Feature Editor December 14, 2017

In early January, the Cy Creek theater department will take a different path in producing their next show. Director Laci Kelly will not direct the show because seniors will produce the entire next show....

Flipping to success

Senior Josh William's gymnastics success
Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Feature Editor November 22, 2017

Three time ring champion. Three time member of the regional gymnastics team. Two time hardest worker award. Josh Williams, an accomplished gymnast at Cypress Academy, roams the hallways of Cypress...

CFISD to provide free lunches through September

CFISD to provide free lunches through September

Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Feature Editor September 21, 2017

Houston experienced a major setback when Hurricane Harvey passed through the region on August 25. The hurricane left more than 1 million people displaced and with little to no food. However, administration...

Softball season starting

Softball season starting

Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Reporter March 27, 2017

Another spring, another season - literally. With varsity going 9 -13 and Junior Varsity having a record of 4-12 last year, softball’s lady cougars look to lead the rankings in another great season. ...

Students participated in an egg race: the goal was to cross the field without dropping an egg and breaking it.

Rally with Lally wrap up

Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Reporter March 7, 2017

‘Round and ‘round and ‘round and ’round. Hazy vision and blurry motion did not let her lose her focus on the main goal: going around the yellow cone  to bring home the victory for the girls. As...

Junior Varsity forward Eric Harris, 11, strides for two easy points for the Cougar basketball team.

Calling a technical on stress

Athletes balancing sports and school
Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Reporter February 20, 2017

Athlete life is not easy. Student athlete life is harder. Student athletes not only have an expectation to hit that clutch three-pointer or catch the game-winning interception, but they also have...

Discover the history of one of the most beloved holidays

The history and traditions of Christmas

Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Reporter December 24, 2016

Since the first recorded Christmas in 336 to now, several traditions and fantasies have accumulated through generations. From “Rudolph” to “Frosty the Snowman,” beloved folk tales and motion pictures...

The struggle of Black Friday

Story by: Kai Fortner Newby, Reporter December 12, 2016

For most the term “Black Friday” means cheap deals, great bundles, and easy, early Christmas shopping. However, the term “easy” goes out of the window when fist fights, line cutters, and angry...

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