Varsity track and field flies halfway through their season
Sarah Sheikh, Features Editor
March 8, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
The 2019 track season has battled many weather challenges so far, but their meet against Statford this Thursday proved successful. Varsity boys and girls competed in their usual events consisting of the running and jumping portions. Photos by Justin Hartojo...
Featuring Alumni – Kelsey Johnson
Nandika Mansingka, Editor-In-Chief
March 8, 2019
Filed under Alumni, Top Stories
Caught up in the whirlwind of school and the demands and obligations of being full time students, kids often forget to remind themselves of the people who have the biggest hand in preparing them for their futures. Teachers are devoted to making sure students are capable of achieving every goal successful...
Bowling Into State
Caleb Tise, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Filed under Clubs, Sports, Top Stories
If you haven’t heard yet, the CRHS Bowling Team completed its best District Meet ever on February 21. The team placed first in both boys and girls, making them the first team in league history to take both titles. But the team isn’t finished yet and still looks ahead on the journey to State. &nb...
Featuring Alumni- Ian Baker
Celeste Hoover and Jordyn Guzman
March 8, 2019
Filed under Alumni, Blogs, Features, Top Stories
Have you ever seen the movie Shutter Island? What about Zodiac? Black Swan? If so, you can thank 2014 Cinco alumni Ian Baker, a developer for all three. “I work in development with Phoenix Pictures,” Baker said. “Currently we have a show on National Geographic called ‘The Long Road Home’...
Looking Sharp
Celeste Hoover and Jordyn Guzman
March 5, 2019
Filed under Clubs, News, Top Stories
This past weekend, the CRyptonite 624 Robotics team participated in the Austin District Competition Event and won the Entrepreneurship Award, a first for the robotics team, and captured the event alliance championship as well as other individual recognition too. According to booster parent Mike...
Billie Eilish branches out with “bury a friend”
Jordyn Guzman, News Editor
March 4, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories, Voice
Billie Eilish has skyrocketed up to the forefront of pop and alternative music. Her eccentric style and soothing voice have made her a favorite among fans of many genres, with some even comparing her to innovative artists such as Nirvana. Her latest release, “bury a friend,” is haunting in all t...
Featuring Alumni- Ryan Guajardo
Celeste Hoover, Design Editor
March 4, 2019
Filed under Alumni, Blogs, Features, Top Stories
Ryan Guajardo, a Cinco Ranch alumni from the Class of 2007, had his future career completely planned out. He loved music at Cinco, and would go to Texas State University and major in sound recording. But when he earned his degree in 2014, it was for something very different than rock and roll. “I am...
The Jonas Brothers are back
Sarah Sheikh, Features Editor
March 4, 2019
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
On March 1st 2019, an old time rock band awakened the deep rooted love their fans had developed in the early 2000’s. The Jonas Brothers are back, and this time with women on their arms. The brand new single “Sucker” features their women counterparts at the Hatfield House in England, Quee...
James Chong hits hole-in-one at Concan golf tournament
Sarah Sheikh, Features Editor
February 26, 2019
Filed under Golf, Top Stories
The Cinco Ranch High School boys golf team finished 3rd at the Concan Golf Tournament near San Antonio this past week. Sophomore James Chong was the highlight of this event due to his rare accomplishment of sinking a hole-in-one on the par 3, 16th hole. The team's overall score was 651 with Chong plac...
Featuring Alumni- James (JD) Kiesewetter
Celeste Hoover, Design Editor
February 21, 2019
Filed under Alumni, Blogs, Features, Top Stories
During his four years on Cinco’s Varsity golf team, alumnus James (JD) Kiesewetter’s swing was good enough to reach across the Atlantic. Literally. After graduating from Cinco in 2014, Kiesewetter received a golf scholarship to the US Air Force Academy and is now an officer, soon to be stationed i...
Author Victoria Scott visits Cinco
Celeste Hoover, Design Editor
February 20, 2019
Filed under News, Photos/ Galleries, Top Stories
The acclaimed novelist Victoria Scott, author of nine novels including Fire and Flood and The Collector, hosted a talk with students this morning to promote her newest book, We Told Six Lies. Scott is known for her suspenseful, action-packed young adult mysteries, and has been featured on the Spirit of ...
Amy McConnell named CRHS ‘Teacher of the Year’
February 13, 2019
Filed under News, Top Stories
Social Studies Department Chair and AP Psychology teacher, Amy McConnell was named Cinco Ranch High School "Teacher of the Year" Wednesday. Principals James Cross and Patti Smith, along with McConnell's husband surprised her with the announcement during Period 2.5. The award is voted on by school faculty...