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Creek Compass

Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

Sophomore accepts life lessons through quinceañera

Sophomore accepts life lessons through quinceañera

Imani Olive, Reporter Apr 24, 2025

After getting the call from her brother while she and her mother were spending time in Mexico, Alexa Bernabe was overwhelmed. Nearly a year’s worth of preparation had to be adjusted only a few months...

Portrait of Elizabeth taken on April 17

Aspiring photographer finds acceptance in herself through portraiture passion

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 17, 2025

“How does a pig move that fast?”  Junior Elizabeth Mendiola chuckled to herself, lowering her Canon Rebel T7.  That pig was fast. Enough to send her photography teacher Leigh Anne Treistman...

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Look Ahead 4/21-25

Hannah Cheney, Photojournalist Apr 17, 2025

MONDAY, APRIL 21 No school    WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 U.S History STAAR    THURSDAY,APRIL 24 ORCHESTRA BANQUET  Will be in the CCHS commons from 6-8:30pm.    FRIDAY,...

The newly introduced snack line on April 17. This is the first of 15+ Stanchions to be introduced

Principal Advisory Meeting summary 4-17: Dr. Benson approves lunch line changes to begin Tuesday

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 17, 2025

This morning the Principal Advisory Committee addressed hallways traffic solutions, scheduling changes for next year, possible tardy incentive systems and approved lunch line policy changes going into...

Sophomore reclaims body through theater lead role

Sophomore reclaims body through theater lead role

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 9, 2025

When the cast list for High School Musical was posted, Mikayla Casteel stood in shock. In her second-ever production, she was Sharpay Evans, the self-absorbed, lead antagonist. “In my first play,...

Sophomore Mark Fullen propels out of the water preparing to pass the ball at the water polo district game against Oak Ridge on Oct. 4.

Sophomore dedication leads water polo team to historic victory

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 7, 2025

Four quarters of constant swimming, kicking, scratching and splashing; sophomore Mark Fullen dedicated almost every afternoon of the past year to water polo. And he left the pool defeated after every...

Portrait of senior Lysette Toreres on April 4, 2025.

Senior cheerleader leaves lasting impact on team

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 7, 2025

After practice ends and the gym starts to empty, cheer captain Lysette Torres stays behind. Whether it’s giving a nervous freshman advice, practicing one last stunt or offering a ride home, she’s the...

Principal Terri Benson speaks in to a microphone during graduation practice on  May 20, 2024

New Principal Advisory Council discusses possible policy changes

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Apr 3, 2025

Principal Dr. Terri Benson formed the Principal Advisory Council of teacher recommended students on March 20 with intent to receive direct student feedback on campus decision making. The council meets...

Look Ahead 3/31-4

Look Ahead 3/31-4

Hannah Cheney, Reporter Mar 31, 2025

MONDAY, MARCH 31 Boys golf  Varsity Boys Golf at District.   WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Autism Awareness Day Wear blue in support of autism awareness day.    FRIDAY, APRIL 4 Softball...

Senior powerlifter builds courage while fighting through injury, advances to state

Senior powerlifter builds courage while fighting through injury, advances to state

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Chief Mar 28, 2025

Senior Timothy Garza’s teeth gritted as blood trickled from his nose, serving as a reminder of his failed lift. He had to ignore it. This moment was his redemption.  His legs wobbled as the 715 pound...

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Look Ahead 3/24-28

Hannah Cheney, Reporter Mar 24, 2025

TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Softball game  Softball Home Vs. Willis 4:30/6:15   THURSDAY, MARCH 27 Choir Concert   Pre-UIL Concert in the auditorium 

Senior Rylee Peroni stands on a football field in her prom dress and pompoms at the Grand Oaks prom football game on Nov. 11.

Senior finds fulfillment after dedicating high school career to cheerleading

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Cheif Mar 21, 2025

Senior Rylee Peroni’s hand squeezed the hand of her fellow cheerleaders. The team was silent. No one in the district ever made it this far. Weeks of coming home late, sore, exhausted and mentally drained...

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