CCHS Press

FRED ambassadors accepting applications for $750 FRED scholarship

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Copy/Design Editor • April 11, 2018

The period to apply for the FRED senior scholarship ends on Wednesday, April 11 at 3 p.m. The scholarship, worth $750, will go to one senior who exhibits the qualities of a good person, or a...

‘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...

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...

Go ahead, treat yo’ self

Story by: Ashlei Gosha, Entertainment Editor • March 1, 2017

These days staying positive poses a real challenge. It seems like every hour of every day means work and a million unsatisfying activities, all requiring complete focus. Making time for one’s self seems...

High school on a budget

How to save money on common high school expenses

Story by: Lydia Estepp, Design Editor • October 26, 2016

Between balancing club and course fees, tests and school dances, high school can break the bank for many students. Those who cannot afford these expenses often miss out on traditional high school experiences...

Work the core

Offering more field trips for core classes

Story by: Brooke Bettes, Reporter • October 7, 2016

The majority of students say that they have experienced life changing events during their high school years. Students usually remember field trips or guest speakers with enjoyable memories throughout elementary...

Old tradition gets recognition

Story by: Chloe Crawford and Libby Sullivan • November 16, 2015

What is a FRED? In order to motivate students and teachers to support each other and appreciate all the work being done, Read 180 teacher Andrea Barnes created the FRED Award last year. Nominating...