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Student press takes international awards

Student press takes international awards

May 7, 2020

Competitions such as Live Makeup and Live Nail Art, are competitions where students are given an hour to prepare and another hour to complete their project. Brigni Cartagena, senior, works on Karen Salinas, senior.

Cosmetology earns 1st place awards at fourth annual cosmetology competition

January 31, 2020

With a smile, Matthew Gabino, senior and Key Club President, contributes to the fundraiser by selling chocolates to students on their way to class. All officers have been required to sell at least one box ($60). Being the first fundraiser of the year, Key Club hopes to host more events in Destiny Lee’s name, as well as for the continuing operations of the organization.

Key Club raises funds for memorial scholarship

January 30, 2020

As her students reviewed U.S. History topics, Nicole Carrillo laughs with her students as she watches their game. Carrillo’s teaching skills have earned her the Teacher of the Year award for 2020. “It feels great to be recognized for what I do in the classroom. I am constantly thinking about how I can improve as a teacher and ensure that my students are getting the best of what I can offer them,” Carrillo said.

Principal announces Carrillo as teacher of the year

January 22, 2020

After the win, Coach Corey Waller's defensive line ices their coach as they celebrate. Unfortunately the dousing also broke Waller's wrist.

State organization recognizes yearbook writing, design, photos

January 21, 2020

After three years of running up and down the basketball court Davion Coleman, senior, signs and commits to The University Of Illinois At Chicago. Coleman follows his big dream and stays focused on what is best for himself. “Davion’s put his work in ever since his sophomore year as a varsity member. You can see the evolution of him growing,” Reggie Childress, varsity basketball coach, said.

Coleman accepts scholarship to University of Illinois at Chicago

December 12, 2019

Working with a peer, Kaleb Velez, senior, exemplifies his eagerness to work and share his new ideas pertaining to PBS. “When I found out that I was one of the PBS journalists of the year, I nearly jumped out of my seat in English. I was so excited, a wave of emotions passed over me. It’s an incredible honor, and I’m so grateful to PBS for giving me this award,” Velez said.

Velez named PBS Student Reporting Labs Journalist of the year

December 11, 2019

Steady handed, Mark Villagrana, senior, welds a piece of metal using the flux core welding process, which is done by using an automatic arc. The welding series that welders attended, included shows such as “Kick off” in Waller County Fair, “Weld off” at Blinn College Hodde Annex, and Alvin ISD’s “Welding Showdown.”

Welding students place first in state competitions

December 2, 2019

This summer, Marie Salazar, sophomore, placed third in Spanish Creed at the Texas FFA State Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. “Because I had just started off in high school, and was completely new to FFA, I knew that public speaking wasn’t going to be easy. I went into it with a positive mindset, but in the back of my mind, I always feared failure,” Salazar said.

FFA member stands out in public speaking

October 30, 2019

Speaking with a prospective club member, Jane Nguyen, senior, introduces Girls Who Code to the high school. Even though the club is named Girls Who Code, the club is open to girls and boys. For the first semester, the club will focus on teaching students about coding and how to code. During the second semester, the focus will turn onto impact projects around the school and community. “In Girls Who Code, we learn coding skills and techniques and then apply them to real world problems through an impact project. The club was created to build a STEM environment [conducive] to collaboration among all genders, to provide students with diverse backgrounds access to a coding curriculum, and to positively impact the community through technology,” Nguyen said.

Girls Who Code offers more than technology skills

October 25, 2019

At the district sponsored Health Expo Brandon Davis, junior, spins a wheel at a youth program’s booth. After landing on a lucky point of the wheel, he receives a small prize.

CFISD health expo inspires healthy living

October 18, 2019

Cypress Falls High School alumnus Sergio Martinez Jr. painted three portraits of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 27. Portraits will be gifted to Dhaliwal’s family and partner, while the agency has approached Martinez about producing another to showcase in the department.

CFISD alumnus honors fallen law enforcement officer with portraits

October 14, 2019

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