Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass
Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass
Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass
Categories:

Love around the Creek

Justin Esteban and Angelica Palacios
Feb 15, 2024
Valentine'sDay_021424_AngelicaPalacios17 copy
Photo: Angelica Palacios
GIFTS AND CANDY. Juniors Mason Draper and Esmeralda Barbosa hold hands while carrying their gifts from each other for Valentine’s day on Wednesday Feb. 14, 2024. Students around the school brought the gifts that they wanted to give to their loved ones. “I was happy,” Barbosa said. “Receiving gifts is a gesture I find really nice.”

Keep scrolling to read more!
Print this Story
Donate to Creek Compass
$190
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal

Your donation will support the student journalists of Caney Creek High School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment, travel expenses, development opportunities and cover our annual website-hosting costs.

More to Discover
More in Multimedia
CENTER LINE.Senior Derek Darkenwald holds back the ball in the center of the court at Porter High School on Nov. 26, 2024. The Panthers traveled to Porter highschool over the break to face off the Porter Spartans as they prepare for the 2024-2025
Gallery: Boys Basketball Season So Far
INTERESTING… Junior Alexis Moreno looks through a pile of clothes at the winter thrift store held by STUCO on Dec. 12. Student’s donated various personal items to the council to be sold at the event.
Gallery: Student Council Hosts Winter Thrift Store Event
FEELING JOLLY. Senior Eliel Tristan is feeling the holiday spirit as he plays the Trumpet during the Wind Ensemble band performance on Dec. 5, 2024.
Gallery: Band's Winter Concert
BREATH. Freshman Raelyn Baier swimming freestyle at the New Caney Invitational on December 6th, 2024.
Gallery: Swim participates at New Caney Invitational
VOICES RISE. Senior Janellie Gonzalez was singing passionately during practice and getting ready for the Fall concert. Tuesday, Oct. 8. 2024.
GALLERY: Choir fall concert
GO GO GO. Sophomore Stella Domenget and Freshman Haydely Flores have a great time cheering on their teammates on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
GALLERY: Cross country district meet
More in Showcase
LOVE OF THE SPORT. Spanish teacher Rene Hinojosa holds the basketball while facing a student defender at the Faculty Basketball game on March 3, 2024. Hinojosa annually participates in the Faculty game, one of many examples of his community participation.
In death, Hinojosa still teaching lessons on living good life
THROW YOURSELF. Senior Christopher Hargraves throws himself back from the starting block at the Huntsville meet on Oct. 23. Hargraves is a self proclaimed "backstroker" in reference to his spot on varsity Medley relay. Backstroke starts begin in the water.
Senior breaks uncle's swim record after training 2 years
Rene Hinojosa during class Nov. 14.
Beloved Spanish teacher dies at age 62
ANTICIPATION. Senior Christopher Hargraves leans off the wall of the pool at the swim meet against College Park on Oct. 29. Hargreaves was participating in a special Halloween themed relay that required him to start from the wall.
Senior closes in on uncle's swim record
APPLAUD APPLAUD. Vice President Kamala Harris applauds at the podium of the Houston rally at NRG Stadium on Oct. 25. The audience greeted Harris with loud cheers and applause, in response, Harris applauded them.
Kamala Harris calls youth voters to action at Houston rally in preparation for election
HANGING OFF. Kamala Harris Supporters in the stands of the NRG Stadium hold Harris Walz signs while leaning over the railing at the top floor on Oct. 25 at the Houston Rally. The rally held up about 30,000 viewers, filling the seats around the stadium.
GALLERY: Kamala Harris Houston Rally
About the Contributors
Justin Esteban
Justin Esteban, Photojournalist
Justin Esteban is a photographer for Student Media at Caney Creek high school and Commercial Photography II. He is in his first year on Student Media, he also participates in Commercial Photography II. Where he along with his other photographers, produce products such as portraits, advertising, and involvement in Competitions such as ATPI. He has experience in capturing school ran events such as the 2023 Prom, IBC Awards, Wedding Extravaganza, and designed and sold printable holiday cards.  He was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Texas in 2015. He enjoys reading books, writing fictional stories, watching shows/movies, and caring for his cat, Simba, and dog named Rocky.
Angelica Palacios
Angelica Palacios, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
Angelica Palacios is one of the editor-in-chief for school yearbook and her skilled area is graphic design. :)we need more designers. She enjoys outdoor activities, playing Roblox, and going on walks and fishing alongside with her dad and younger sister.
Donate to Creek Compass
$190
$1500
Contributed
Our Goal