Tuesday, December 12, 2017

CY CREEK STUDENT WINS MISS TEEN RUNNER-UP IN CFISD LIVESTOCK SHOW ROYALTY CONTEST

Congrats to Abby Jones! This weekend she competed at the Cy-Fair ISD Livestock Show Royalty Contest. She competed in the Miss Teen division and became the Miss Teen Runner-up! In this competition they are judged on their Agricultural and FFA Knowledge. They have to complete a test, an interview, and a Runway thought question. Please congratulate her on her accomplishments this past weekend

Monday, December 4, 2017

AFJROTC earns 1st Place in District Drill Meet

AFJROTC competed in the District Drill Meet last weekend and came away with 1st Place Overall.  

Awards won include:

1st Place

  • Varsity Unarmed Inspection
  • Varsity Armed Inspection
  • JV Unarmed Inspection


2nd Place

  • Unarmed Regulation


3rd Place 

  • Male Color Guard
  • JV Regulation
  • Physical Training

FFA compete in Waller County Buckle Blowout

This past Saturday, Cypress Creek FFA students competed at the Waller County Buckle Blowout. Please congratulate these students in their accomplishments!

Cattle:
  • Madison Luker:
    • Heifer: 1st in Class & Reserve Breed Champion
  • Caleb Thompson:
    • Heifer: 2nd in Class
  • Lauren Solice:
    • Heifer: 3rd in Class
    • Heifer: 2nd in Class
    • Steer: 1st in Class & Reserve Breed Champion
Lambs:
  • Jadyn Prentice: 1st in Class, Breed Champion Finewool Cross, 5th place Overall
  • Brandon Arosell: 6th in Class
  • Rebecca Averitt: 7th in Class
Goat:
  • Blake Schmeling - 9th in Class

Friday, November 10, 2017

FFA Leadership Competition

Congratulations to the FFA Leadership Development Teams that competed at the District LDE contest yesterday at the Berry Center. 
The Senior Chapter Conducting team consisting of Jennifer Conner-Richardson, Meagan Miller, Abby Jones, Jacob Shafer, Madison Luker, and Sarah Beavers; placed third missing Area by 1 placing! The Radio Broadcasting team consisting of Adam Resendez, Paul Rollins, and Noah Watson placed 5th. Nick Pnina Placed 7th in the Senior Creed Speaking division. Jadyn Prentice also competed in the Job Interview Contest. Please congratulate all these students in their achievements at the competition!

 

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Signing Day

Congratulations to our athletes who celebrated Signing Day on November 8, 2017, where they signed letters of intent to play college level sports.

Megan DeRouen signed with the University of Houston for Cross Country and Cadey Jones signed with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin for Volleyball. Congratulations to these athletes who have worked hard to achieve their goals!


Friday, October 20, 2017

National Merit Scholars

Congratulations to our 9 National Merit Scholars. 

"The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®)—which serves as an initial screen of approximately 1.6 million entrants each year—and by meeting published program entry and participation requirements".


Semifinalist
Ian Matson
Lorna Sanders

Commended
Jaiveer Bhaidasna
John Hearn
Ethan Lloyd
Cole Morris
Yashomati Mukhopadhyay
Prachi Shah

Scott Williams

Monday, May 8, 2017

GIRLS WIN STATE WATERPOLO CHAMPIONSHIP FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR


The Cypress Creek High School girls’ water polo team defeated St. Agnes, 10-6, on May 6 in Lewisville to clinch its second consecutive TISCA state championship.
It marked the seventh all-time championship for the Cougars, who defeated Southlake Carroll in the 2016 championship. They faced Carroll again in the 2017 semifinal round on May 6, edging the Dragons 12-11 after trailing by 6 entering the fourth period. Cypress Creek had previously beaten Marcus (20-8) and Dawson (14-1) in first- and second-round action on May 5.
“This team stayed with their game plan all year. Whether being up by 10 or down by 6, these girls never quit on each other,” said Jeff Chandler, Cypress Creek head coach. “I am so proud of these girls and honored to be able to experience this tremendous task of going back to back.”
Chandler won TISCA Girls’ Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season.
In the boys’ state tournament, Jersey Village High School placed third overall after defeating Southlake Carroll, 10-9, in the third-place game. The Falcons previously earned wins against Denton Guyer (10-6) and Brazoswood (10-4) before losing to eventual champion St. Marks, 12-4, in the semifinal.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

GIRLS GOLF FINISHES 3RD AT DISTRICT

Girls Varsity Golf finished 3rd place at District competition on April 5th and 6th.  Players included:
  • Amanda Billings, 
  • Hannah Felske, 
  • Julia Iverson, 
  • Tyler James, and 
  • Katherine Solgere.  

Tyler James finished 10th in District qualifying her for the “First Team All District”.  All 5 players also qualified for “Academic All District Team”

Additionally, Darcy Randall finished 3rd place at the Junior Varsity Golf District Competition?  
Congratulations Golfers!

Monday, April 10, 2017

HOLA TEAMS EARNS 1ST IN ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Cypress Creek High School HOLA team sponsored by  Mr. William Bozic and Mrs. Frida Cuellar has earned 1st Place in Academics and 1st Place in Community Service for the entire HOLA program in Cy-Fair ISD.

The following students accomplished this honor:
  • Cecelia Alonzo
  • Marco Calderon
  • Deziree Efigenio - Vice President
  • Pedro Flores - President
  • Gabrielle Hernandez
  • Josue Medina
  • Maria Ruiz




SWIMMERS HONORED FOR ACADEMICS

2017 Academic All-American

Zacki Housammy
Jake Sharar
Cameron Sauer

2017 Academic All-State
Zacki Housammy
Jake Sharar
Cameron Sauer

2017 17-6A Academic All-District

Jared Wallace, Kathryn Zimmerman, Audrey Cahak, Cali Flowers, Sophie Flowers, Emma Matson, Ian Matson, Jake Sharar, Juliana Tichenor, Nic Tran, Kaci Hawes, Zac Hawes, Ben Hayman, Zacki Housammy, Abby Kohl, Lauren Kriendler, Cameron Sauer, Gina Mangione, Chase Gonzales, Alexis Agueros, Brooke Brown, Sydney Coachman, William Dixon, Violet Dunlap.

Friday, March 24, 2017

ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT BASKETBALL TEAM

Forty-eight CFISD boys’ basketball players qualified for the Academic All-District 17-6A Boys’ Basketball Team, released this week. Athletes who earned academic all-district recognition finished the season in good standing and earned a composite weighted grade point average of 5.5 or higher for all classes for the two identified six weeks that make up the majority of their regular season.

The following academic all-district athletes were recognized:

  • Miles Battle
  • Davon Berry
  • Mike Kayira
  • Nathaniel Martin
  • David Favorite

Congrats to our student athletes on this accomplishment.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

GIRLS GOLF TAKES 1ST AT CYPRESS LAKES TOURNAMENT

Congratulations girls golf for winning 1st place in the Cypress Lakes golf tournament. Players included: Amanda Billings, Hannah Felske, Julia Iverson, Tyler James, Darcy Randall, and Katie Solgere!

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

ONE ACT PLAY ADVANCES TO DISTRICTS

Please join us in congratulating the company of Cy Creek's One Act Play, "Living Out", which competed at the UIL District 17 Zone Competition last night at the Berry Center!  Cy Creek was one of three schools to advance to the district level competition, which will take place on March 21st at the Berry Center. In addition to advancing, the following cast members were also recognized: Autumn Shelton for Honorable Mention, Laura Del Angel for All-Star Cast, Zuymar Bolivar for All-Star Cast, and Alex Perry for Best Actor. 

Please congratulate them and any of the other following students who dedicated a great deal of time and effort to this production: 

Iris Jenkins
Laura Del Angel
Emily Peterson
Autumn Shelton
Alex Kerry
Cody Brockermeyer
Zuymar Bolivar
Icis Hammond
Natalie Avila
Brendan Corbett
Amber Bullock
Allison McLain
Erasmo Salinas
Evelyn Avila
Journey McKelvey
Jason Tran


Way to go Cy Creek theater!

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

FRESHMAN TENNIS MEDAL IN SPRING TOURNAMENT

This past Wednesday March 1 the JV / Freshman tennis team participated in our second CFISD spring tournament.   The following athletes received medals:  Bryant Hill and Parker Peterson First in Freshman Mixed Doubles, Doan Truong and Joshua Than Third in Jv Doubles, Erin Le Third in JV Singles and  Truc Nguyen Second in Jv Singles

Thursday, March 2, 2017

CY CREEK WINS 10 JOURNALISM AWARDS IN CLIPS CONTEST

Eight Cy Creek journalists and two alumna received awards from the Texas Association of Journalism Educators in their annual Clips Contest. 

  •  Hannah Felske - Superior in Sports Action Photo - Yearbook
  • Lydia Estepp - Superior in Comic Strip - Online Newspaper
  • Megan Chan and Wounmee Yaka - Excellence in Theme Development - Yearbook
  • Imiyah Mann - Excellence in Alternative Copy Design - Yearbook
  • Paige Kuhn - Excellence in Student Life Photo - Yearbook
  • Grace Grantham - Excellence in Organizations Photo - Yearbook
  • Lydia Estepp - Excellence in Editorial Cartoon - Newspaper
  • Kai Fortner Newby - Excellence in Sports Feature Story - Online Newspaper
  • Libby Sullivan - Excellence in Entertainment Review - Online Newspaper
  • Libby Sullivan - Honorable Mention in News - Online Newspaper
  • Alexis Garrison - Honorable Mention in News Feature - Online Newspaper
  • Libby Sullivan - Honorable Mention in Entertainment Review - Online Newspape

CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS PROJECT

Bethany Stevens, a Junior at Creek, presented her platform for childhood cancer awareness to hundreds of students from Texas Association of Student Council’s District 13 at our meeting on Monday.  Her work this year included developing events that collected over $2,000 worth of toys, PJs, blankets, etc. for patients at Texas Children’s Hospital and Team Cypress Strong (a group of 22 students who suffer from cancer in our district).  Bethany also designated a day where students could wear PJ pants in honor of childhood cancer patients if they donated money, which resulted in $500 being given on behalf of Creek’s Student Council to Texas Children’s Childhood Cancer wing. We thank all of the staff members and clubs at Creek who have helped us with these efforts over the past few months!

Thursday, February 23, 2017

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM PLACE 5TH IN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to the CyCreek Science Olympiad Teams! This past Saturday they competed in the District Tournament and received 5th place overall! The team of Prachi Shah  and Du Nguyen received a silver medal for their work in the Chemistry Lab event.

5th place winners were:
Zoha Ali and Prachi Shah in Tower,
Cole Morris and Seraphim Kupec
Hasan Abbasi  in Hovercraft, and  
Hasan Abbasi and Kelly Lam in Write it Do it.  

Congratulations to all who participated including our alternates! Our next completion is March 4 at the Katy Regional Tournament.   Let’s Go Cougars!!


PHOTO STUDENTS EXCEL AT VASE COMPETITION

Congratulations to the Photo students in the Art department for earning many medals this past Saturday at the VASE competition at Klein Collins High School.
Receiving medals for their top-rated photographs were:
  • Destiny Ahmed
  • Jusseca Almistica
  • Melody Ballinger
  • Lily Blanco
  • Jennifer Brown
  • Morgan Caesar
  • Natalie Castillo
  • Megan DeRouen
  • Fabricio Galbatto
  • Maritza Galvan
  • Arely Garza
  • Michael Gomez
  • Ariannis Gonzalez
  • Emily Goode
  • Isabella Guillem
  • Moneeza Hameed
  • Carly Jackson
  • Corbin Landrew
  • Sophia Lezama
  • Ana Martinez
  • Abby Metcalf
  • Mackenzie Mireles
  • Alex Pham
  • Lola Sanchez
  • Caly Strickler
  • Libby Sullivan
  • Cecilia Vela
  • Hanniel Wahing
  • Kyle Will

Congratulations to Fabricio Galbatto for his photograph advancing to STATE. His work will be on display at the San Antonio Visual Arts Scholastic Event and will be in the competition for a Gold Medal!



Tuesday, February 21, 2017

FUTURE TEACHERS SHOW CLASS AT TEACH TOMORROW SUMMIT

This past weekend we attended the Teach Tomorrow Summit in Arlington, TX.  I am proud to announce that the following students earned Cy Creek’s first of many TAFE awards! Congrats to Jules Desporte, Elizabeth Hearen, Kaitlyn Hilbun and Brooke Shanklin for earning 1st place blue ribbons on our Chapter Scrapbook! Congrats to Mariana Garcia- Mendoza and Emma Miller for earning 2nd place red ribbons in Bulletin Boards! Congrats to Elizabeth Hearen and Kaitlyn Hilbun for earning 1st place blue ribbons on Teacher Created Materials for Elementary School. Our future teachers are amazing! Keep up the great work!


Wednesday, February 8, 2017

SPEECH AND DEBATE RANKED THIRD IN COMPETITION

A big congratulations to the Cypress Creek Speech and debate team for an excellent showing last weekend. Every member that competed, advanced to elimination rounds and dominated the competition.

The team not only ranked 3rd place out of 30 schools, but also qualified 2 more students in 2 events for the prestigious State Tournament in March. Brandon Brown and Deric Childress qualified in Duet Acting and Brandon Brown Qualified in Humorous Interpretation. 


FFA STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL AT DISTRICT LIVESTOCK SHOW

Congratulations to our FFA students who proudly represented Cypress Creek this past weekend at the CFISD Livestock Show.

Congratulations to Caleb Moritz who exhibited the Grand Champion Turkey

Additionally, the following students made the live auction with their projects:
  • Anissa Cabrera with turkeys
  • Allie Haman with a goat
  • Katherine Heaney with rabbits
  • Amanda Billings with a goat



All students did an exceptional job and represented Cypress Creek well.  Thank you to all who attended the show and supported our amazing students!

STUDENTS PLACE AT UIL CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP


Cypress Creek student Daniel Lehmann, left, and Cy-Fair student Evan Ortiz stand in front of the Texas State Capitol at the UIL 6A Congressional Debate State Championship in January.
Two CFISD students placed as finalists at the UIL 6A Congressional Debate State Championship held at University of Texas at Austin in January.
Evan Ortiz of Cy-Fair High School and Daniel Lehmann of Cypress Creek High School reached the finals, known as “Super Congress,” after winning among the top students in the state in preliminary rounds. Overall, Ortiz placed 10th and Lehmann placed 14th in Texas. Ortiz is taught by debate coach Perry Beard, and Lehmann is taught by debate coach Dustin Kay.
In Congressional Debate, students participate in a mock legislative session where they consider the pros and cons of proposed bills following parliamentary procedure. They then vote on whether or not to pass these bills into law, acting as governmental representatives. The docket of items to be discussed is pre-released prior to the tournament, and students are expected to research both sides of every issue as they prepare speeches in support or negation. Issues typically cover a wide range of current events.
This year’s state meet legislation addressed topics ranging from childhood immunizations to the Syrian war. The state finals were debated in the chambers of the Texas State Capitol.
“UIL was an enriching experience, something that I will definitely remember,” Ortiz said. “The ability to compete with like-minded people in the Texas State Capitol is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. UIL fosters a unique experience on a personal and intellectual level that truly cannot be matched. UIL Congress was the best of both worlds for me. Combining congressional debate along with a sense of friendly competition to transform me as a person.”
“Competing in Student Congress has reinforced the idea that there is no single perspective that is the right perspective,” said Lehmann about his experience. “Having the opportunity to debate at the State Capitol truly emphasized the importance of public discourse, respectful debate and critical thinking.”
To attend the state meet, students had to place at regional tournaments in November. Ortiz and Lehmann qualified by placing second and sixth, respectively, out of nearly 80 regional contestants from the greater Houston area. The Houston regional tournament is one of the most competitive and “is by far the largest in the State of Texas,” said Jay Stubbs, a member of the UIL State Advisory Committee for Congressional Debate. There are 20 regions, and qualification to state depends on the size of entry in each contest. This year, the top seven students in Houston advanced to the state level.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

GIRLS GOLF FINISH 1ST AT HOUSTON NATIONAL GOLF COURSE TOURNAMENT

Congratulations, Girls Golf team,  for finishing  1st place at the Houston National Golf Course Tournament yesterday. 

Team members include
  • Tyler James, 
  • Hannah Felske, 
  • Kelly Swanson, 
  • Julia Iverson, 
  • Darcy Randall, 
  • Katie Solgere,
  • Amanda Billings.  

Another Congratulations to Kelly Swanson for finishing 3rd overall with a score of 89.  Great Job Girls Golf! 

Thursday, February 2, 2017

SPRING SIGNING DAY


Congratulations to our signing athletes for their accomplishment.

  • Sydney Coachman-Water Polo-Fresno State University
  • Maddilin “Maddy” Emmons-Softball-St. Edwards University
  • Grayson Reed-Football-Texas A & M
  • Kaleb O’Bryant-Football-Prairie View A & M University
  • Jacari Tatum-Football-Garden City Community College
  • Jowelle Aponte-Football-Kilgore College
  • Morgan Michals-Cross Country-Texas A & M 
  • Mason Biggers-Football- Southwestern University
  • Julia Revils-Soccer-Schreiner University
  • Darbey Hargrove-Soccer-University of Oklahoma
  • Katherine Shoffner-Soccer-Stephen F Austin
  • Trevis Earls-Football-McMurry University

A huge “Thank You” to all the teachers, staff, coaches and Administration that helped to make our Spring Signing Day 2017 a success. There is no way that our students would have made it to this point without the efforts of all the men and women that enter these doors on a daily basis to pour into each and every student. Their success is a direct reflection of your efforts! A special thanks to the Ms. Marz and the Cheerleaders, Roanna Smith,  Officer Brown, and Tabitha Morgan for helping put it all together.



Tuesday, January 31, 2017

JOHN MUNIZ, CFISD STUDENT OF THE WEEK



Cypress Creek High School senior John Muniz, a fourth-year audio/video production (AVP) student and lead producer of UCTV, has earned awards for his cinematography, editing, graphics and audio skills. The 2016 Student Television Network convention participant is inspired by his father’s work ethic and is driven to make a show that “blows people away.”
School: Cypress Creek High School
Age: 17
Grade: 12
Accomplishments: Fourth-year AVP student; lead producer of UCTV; oversees production of “This Week at Creek” show; excellence in cinematography, editing, graphics and audio; submitted work to UIL Young Filmmakers competition; participated in 2016 Student Television Network convention in Atlanta.
Favorite class: Audio/video production
Favorite things to do after class: Film and edit videos
Favorite song: Gravity by John Mayer
Favorite website: YouTube. “You can entertain yourself and educate yourself at the same time.”
Favorite TV show: Prison Break. “It kept me on edge after every episode wanting to know what was going to happen next.”
Favorite movie: Pearl Harbor. “My sister is in the Navy so it’s a topic that I really care about.”
Ambition: To learn as much as I can regarding video production.
What inspires you? “My father. His work ethic and drive for success inspires me to want to be like him.”
What three things can’t you live without? My family, music and football.
What are you most looking forward to this year? “I want to make the best possible show for my school, where it really blows people away.”



Wednesday, January 25, 2017

WRESTLERS COMPETE IN 17 TEAM TOURNAMENT

The Wrestling Team competed in a 17 team tournament this past Saturday. Our athletes did well and came home with some hardware!
Athletes placing in the Varsity Tournament for Cy Creek:
·         Amanda McAleavey – 2nd
·         Lyric Taylor – 5th
·         Alissa Sheikh – 3rd
·         Janahi Burgos – 4th
·         Wisdom Hodge – 4th
·         Chris Jagatnarain – 4th
·         Kenneth Lukowski – 4th

Athletes placing in the Junior Varsity Tournament for Cy Creek:
·         Gabriel Sheikh – Champion
·         Arian Gonzalez – Champion
·         Devyn Lachney – 3rd
Also competing for Cy Creek:
·         Katherine Martin
·         James Cwik
·         Joseph Boado
·         Jireh Howard
·         Israel Robles

SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM TAKE FIRST PLACE OVERALL SWEEPSTAKES AT MAGNOLIA TOURNAMENT



The Cypress Creek Speech and Debate Team competed at the Magnolia Tournament and won First Place Overall Sweepstakes over the weekend. As well as team success there was plenty of individual success. Congratulations to:
Alyssa Henson: 6th in Humorous Interpretation, 3rd Place in Duet Interpretation
Nathan Nguyen: 3rd Place in Duet Interpretation, Tournament Champion in Poetry Interpretation
Ian Cook: Finalist in Congressional Debate
Colin Goemmer: 4th in Congressional Debate
Juan Mendoza: Tournament Champion in Humorous Interpretation
Isiah Cortez: 3rd place in Poetry Interpretation
Devon Cogswell: 3rd Place in Lincoln Douglas Debate, 3rd Place Speaker award
Elijah Ochoa: Quarterfinalist in Public Forum Debate
Riley Soto: Quarterfinalist in Public Forum Debate
Adrian Moreno: 6th in Dramatic Interpretation
Danny Lehmann: 4th in Humorous Interpretation, 3rd in Foreign Extemporaneous, Tournament Champion in Congressional Debate, Original Oratory, Impromptu Speaking, and Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking
Congratulations to Juan Mendoza and Colin Goemmer for qualifying to compete at the Texas Forensics

If you know or see these students, please congratulate them! 

ART STUDENTS EXCEL AT REGIONAL SCHOLASTIC ART CONTEST

The following Art students were winners at the Regional Scholastic Art Contest. Those students which won a Gold Key award will have their work move on to be judged in the statewide Scholastic competition. Congratulate these students for their hard work when you see them!

Gold Key Winners:           
Photography – Michael Baquedano "Imprisoned"
Carly Jackson “Lucid Dreaming”
Art Portfolio: Photography - Natalie Castillo “Architecture”

Silver Key Winners:
Painting - Kenge-Kahiro Kapuku "Emotionless Man”
Art Portfolio: Photography – Morgan Caesar “Nature Taking Back”
                                                Fabricio Galbatto “Rust”
Photography - Fabricio Galbatto ”Rusty Old Car”
                        Leslie Vidal “Drowning Cody”
                        Thavy Bou “Mystery Girl”
Comic Art – Pablo Juka “The Chase”

Honorable Mention:
Mixed Media - Liana Amaya “World's End”
Comic Art – Amanda Anway “A.J.”
                     Khai Nhan “Rex”
Painting - Tessa De La Fuente “Morning Flowers”
      Briana Vazquez "Blindness Blue"
Photography – Fabricio Galbatto “Saxophone Player”
                        Abby Metcalf “Jessie”
Sculpture – Hayden Geary “The Dancer of Herod the Great”
                     Bianca Rangel “Converse POP Art”
Art Portfolio: Photography – Carly Jackson “Dilapidation”

Digital Art – Jared Wallace “Space Forest”

DERIC CHILDRESS CHOSEN AS JUNIOR COUNCIL MEMBER

Deric Childress, a junior at Creek, was chosen as a Junior Council member by Texas Association of Student Councils.  His application was selected from hundreds throughout the state of Texas.  Deric will be helping to plan and lead a session of summer camp in July with the other student leaders that were chosen. The goal of the Texas Association of Student Councils is to devlop leadership skills, promote democracy, and establish and uphold high standards for local councils. Congratulations, Deric!