Friday, February 28, 2020

CY CREEK ONE ACT PLAY


Please join me in congratulating the company of Cy Creek's UIL One Act Play "A Lie of the Mind" for advancing to District last night! They will be competing at the next level on March 4th.

In addition, a huge congratulations to Taylor D. for being recognized as Best Technician, to Andres C. and Connor P. for being recognized as Honorable Mention cast members, to Anna d. and Jonah M. for being recognized as All-Star Cast members and to Sammy H. for winning Best Performer!

Below is a list of our OAP company this year.  Wish them luck when you see them!

CAST:
Sammy H., Anna d., Jonah M., Olivia B., Connor P., Andres C., Cody H., Kirsten H.

CREW:
Stage Manager - Taylor D.
Lights - Bryan S.
Sound - Hannah C.
Crew - Tahya B., Angie D., Gillian G., Ben J, Matt J., Madi K, Krystal L, and Gabby M.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

STUDENTS EARN 42 MEDALS AT THE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLASTIC EVENT


This year Cy Creek had the most students ever attend the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE)! The event took place at  Alief Taylor High School on Saturday, 2/22/2020,  where five teachers had 61 students compete . Students entered artwork in areas such as Photography, Digital Media, Drawing & Painting, and Sculpture. Students received 42 medals, and one student is advancing to State! Congratulations to these students who worked hard for this event!




Monday, February 24, 2020

CYPRESS CREEK SOPHOMORE QUALIFIES FOR OLYMPIC SWIM TRIALS




Cypress Creek High School sophomore Hayden Miller has qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials for the 800-yard freestyle race with a time of 8:44. The 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials are scheduled for June 21-28 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb.

By Evan Harris, Cypress Creek HS

Every year, thousands of swimmers across America put in tireless hours in hopes for the opportunity to compete in the Olympics. One of those thousands of swimmers, Cypress Creek High School sophomore Hayden Miller, has qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials and could compete in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The highly competitive event includes racers from all over America with impressive times in their respective strokes, all competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team.

“It’s really exciting getting to know that you are going to be able to race alongside past Olympians,” Miller said. “I know this is an experience I will never forget and I’m very excited.”

Miller started swimming at age 5 when her neighbor joined a summer swim league. After finding a passion for swimming, she decided to continue competing in the pool by joining a year-round league in middle school. Miller won the 500-yard freestyle 2019 state title with a time of 4:50.13.

Miller qualified for the 800-yard freestyle race with a time of 8:44. To prepare for the trials, Miller practices every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 5-6:30 a.m. and every day after school from 3:40-6 p.m. Miller also has practice twice a day on Saturdays.

“I practice at least 20 hours a week,” Miller said. “I try to get all my homework done either at school or after practice.”

The 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials are scheduled for June 21-28 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb.