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The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

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The cast of Junie B. Jones performs Top Secret Personal Beeswax, the opening number, in rehearsal.

So You Wanna Be a Star?

MackenseyD, Online Editor November 1, 2019

Growing up, did you spend hours in front of your television watching High School Musical? Did you dress up as Gabriella or Troy for Halloween and put on one man versions of “Stick to the Status Quo”...

Scattered coffee beans on a table.

Java Cafe is Back

CarolineS, Content/Design Editor October 29, 2019

Cypress Woods' culinary arts program hosted their first Java Cafe of the school year on Thursday, Oct. 31. This is a long time tradition of the program and a fundraiser for their end of year field trip....

While backstage, Junior Tressel Eckman gets into character as Boris Kolenkhov.

Hilarious Yet Emotional Look At Family and Love

PeytonB, Staff Reporter October 22, 2019

Wow. I must admit that I’m not an avid playgoer, nor do I like to walk into anything with any sort of expectations, but I wasn’t expecting this. You Can’t Take It With You, a play by Moss Hart...

Nationals Stadium during the 2019 National League Game

Perfect Beginning

EvanH, Staff Reporter October 18, 2019

With an end to an exciting and nail-biting 2019 season, the Major League Baseball postseason began on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The postseason began with the National League Wildcard game where the Milwaukee Brewers...

Associate Principal Dirk Heath rallies the crowd with the use of a megaphone at varsity football game against Cy-Ridge on September 27

King of the Woods

JustinP, Online Editor October 17, 2019

Students at Cy Woods know the name Mr. Dirk Heath, but do they really understand the man cheering at the football games, telling you the announcements, and bringing the best energy to school everyday?  Mr....

The famous mocking jay pin from The Hunger Games dropped in nature.

Dishing the Details: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

CarolineS, Content/Design Editor October 8, 2019

When Mockingjay - Part 2 came out, I expected the world of The Hunger Games to be wrapped up and set aside. That is simply what happens when the story is over and there is no more content to create. It...

Whats up with dress code?

What’s up with dress code?

ReganG, Staff Reporter September 13, 2019

Dress Code. One of the biggest controversies in high schools across the nation. Here at the Woods, Wildcats are faced with many rules regarding dress code. According to the school policy, students should...

19-year-old James Charles has been making beauty videos since 2015, but its uncertain how much longer hell be doing it.

The James Charles Incident

DaphneT, Copy Editor May 17, 2019

Over the past few days, there’s been nonstop talk in the school and on the Internet about a recent scandal involving James Charles. You might be asking yourself questions such as “Who is this James...

The teams first group picture after their performance at this years black light pep rally.

Step by Step

MadisonF, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

Chant. Stomp. Clap. What started as the traditional African gumboot dance now beats along the hallways of our high school: step dancing. In November of 2017, seniors Mia Jones, Lauren Daughtery and Catherine...

The puzzle piece poster made by students at Thursdays activity.

Chill Out

DaphneT, Copy Editor April 14, 2019

Late this January, the student council hosted a Mental Health Week in order to give students a chance to de-stress and get away from the troubles of being a high school student. The event was held as part...

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Abroad in Australia

FiorellaP, Business Manager March 18, 2019

When it comes to picking prospective colleges, many students feel overwhelmed when deciding where to attend. Senior Madisen Weaver, however, finds it hardly a challenge. Weaver plans to study abroad in...

A photo of the orchestra rehearsing

Orchestras California Journey

PaigeR, Social Editor March 8, 2019

Cy Woods Orchestra was recently offered a chance to go on their very first trip to California. In mid-January 2019 at 4:15 a.m., they started their journey on a bus to the airport. When the airplane finally...

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