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Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

Student Newspaper of Caney Creek High School

Creek Compass

Portrait of Emily Garcia

Senior takes on leadership role after knee injury

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 15, 2025

Down 15 points in a crucial game to qualify for the play-in tournament, Emily Garcia drove hard to the basket, shaking off her defender. She jumped off one foot and landed on both feet to set up a quick...

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...

Photo of Sen. Brandon Creighton from the Texas Tribune Website

“DEI” isn’t an excuse to cut public university funding

Breshad Robinson, Opinions Editor Apr 4, 2025

State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) and colleagues vowed to cut funding for public universities over accusations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) “programming” in a letter to every public...

Byron bound throws his hands out at the UIL District meet on April 1.

College offers senior scholarship for track and field

Imani Olive, Reporter Apr 4, 2025

“I just wanted to make it to the next level”. Approaching the end of his last year of high school, both, senior Byron Brown and Northwestern Oklahoma State University made his commitment to NWOSU’s...

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...

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...

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...

Satellite view of the Pauline Road Fire on March 20 from the Watch Duty app.

2,000 acre wildfire ravages San Jacinto and Montgomery County, endangers student homes

Logan Day, Web Editor-In-Cheif Mar 20, 2025

UPDATE, March 23 The Texas A&M Forest Service reports the fire was caused by a legal prescribed burn which lost control and is 85% contained as of 10 p.m. last night and. The Montgomery County Fire...

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