Stanzas By Sobylya
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2019
Writing allows for true expression of one’s thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Though there exists many styles and forms of writing, arguably the least restrictive in terms of set rules and guidelines is poetry. English teacher Rachel Sobylya has delved into the world of poetry on many occasions, but n...
A ‘Note’-able Feat
Donovan Nichols, News Editor
November 18, 2019
Nearly 100 sets of eyes are on Desheng Liu as he walks up and sets his music on the stand. It’s not the many eyes that concern him, however, but the few sets of ears hidden from view behind a curtain, the judges who are waiting and ready to listen to his performance. He envisions not an audition, but...
The Dynamic Duo
Benjamin Bradford, Contributing Writer
November 12, 2019
Time is ticking. Your pen is tapping, your teeth are grinding, and your hand is aching. Your voice is hoarse, your tie is loose, and your hair is a greasy mess. The case has been read and the arguments have been made, but the judge is the ultimate decider in who wins, and who goes home empty-handed....
Quiz Bowl Cougars Have Great Start to 2019 Season
Irene Arinze, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
Cinco Ranch High School hosted the Bayou City Jamboree on September 21, where three of the Cinco Ranch Quiz Bowl teams competed against other state teams in the Texas Quiz Bowl Alliance (TQBA). After putting their academic knowledge to the test, all three of the Cinco Ranch teams placed in the Elite...
Born a Champion
Celeste Hoover, Co-Editor
October 14, 2019
It’s a hot Texas afternoon in Rosenberg, September 29th, as Chuleta lines up at the gate alongside her fellow competitors. Chuleta was born to compete, she’s been training for this day her entire life. She lets out a soft grunt, focusing just on putting one leg in front of the others. Chuleta kn...
Rock n’ Roll Call
Benjamin Bradford, Journalism I Writer
October 9, 2019
If you ever find yourself in the senior halls and stumble upon the sound of an electric guitar being plugged in, tuned up, and played; you’re in the presence of something very special. You have just entered Mr. Mark Mazzu’s musical hub. Texas City native, Mr. Mark, has gone by many titles. At one poi...
Encore Ascends To The Crown
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
October 3, 2019
After a successful season last year, the Cinco Ranch High School Marching Band has begun contest season for its 2019 marching show. The show, entitled AscenDance, tells the story of queens rising to power. AscenDance begins focusing on the band, who are portrayed as the kings, but the focus shifts to the queens, p...
Heads Up Seven Up
Celeste Hoover and Jordyn Guzman
September 20, 2019
“To promote education and tolerance in a safe space.” Junior Mars Murray’s reason for leading Cinco Ranch’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club is clear. As newly-elected President of the organization, Murray is ready to start his 2019-20 term and spread the message of acceptance alongside his tw...
The Hall Is Their Runway
Gabrielle Synnai Fletcher, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Cougars are released with a passion for fashion! When roaming the halls of school, the first thing that is noticed about people is what attire they are wearing on your body. Just a few pieces of clothing can speak a thousand words. Fashion has shown to have a great effect on who we are as individuals an...
Painting Positivity
Irene Arinze, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
Art is everywhere. And as a driving force behind human innovation and culture, art leaves a mark on things far beyond the brilliantly colorful canvases of its creators. Such is the case within the Cinco Ranch National Art Honor Society (NAHS), an organization whose members use their artwork to inspire po...
‘Gearing’ Up
Donovan Nichols, News Editor
September 11, 2019
The Polaris VEX robotics team 24626 hosted its first general meeting Tuesday, August 20.The meeting served to tell new members more about this year’s game, Tower Takeover, and what Polaris does. “I’m pretty excited for this year,” senior Steven Meldrum, Vice President of Mentoring and Traini...
Technically Perfect
Celeste Hoover, Co-Editor
August 29, 2019
The new Cinco Ranch chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) held its first meeting of the year last Thursday, August 22. This meeting marks the official Cinco opening of the nation-wide program focused on community service and career exploration. “I’d encourage everyone to just try it o...