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Sophomores Lyla Hughes, Piper Burkott, Ali Ibañez, and Harper Cordes pose for a photo at Crooked Creek.
Crooked Creek: Young Life Attends Camp
Peyton Tran, Contributing writer • December 9, 2025

“Crooked Creek was one of the best weeks of my life,” senior Gianna Cuthbert said. From typical camp games to speeches, unique to her...

COOL Days Offer Juniors, Seniors Career Exploration Opportunities
COOL Days Offer Juniors, Seniors Career Exploration Opportunities
Audryn Lee, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2026
The members of the ensemble pose for a photo after making it to the in-person round of the competition. "The fact that we’re the first school in this area to make our own group, and the fact that we advanced, makes this an even bigger deal," senior Matthew Vanston said.
Trumpet Ensemble to Perform at National Competition
January 26, 2026

The student-initiated trumpet ensemble advanced past the first round of the National Trumpet Competition. They will travel to the University...

Sculpt the New Semester
Sculpt the New Semester
January 8, 2026

It is more common than not for teachers to teach a class for a full year. However, that’s not always the case. This semester, drawing, ceramics,...

Legacies Perform in London
Legacies Perform in London
December 17, 2025

The Legacies performed at the 40th London New Years Day Parade on Thursday, Jan. 1. Their trip in England lasted from Dec. 27–Jan. 3. “My...

Building a Better Bond: Baseball Field Renovations Occur
Building a Better Bond: Baseball Field Renovations Occur
Aashka Kancharla, Staff Reporter • February 9, 2026

With baseball season approaching, ongoing renovations to the baseball field have forced the team to adapt while continuing to build momentum....

Guard the Net: Varsity Goalkeepers Take Charge on the Field
Guard the Net: Varsity Goalkeepers Take Charge on the Field
January 26, 2026

From the outside, a goalie’s role may seem solitary, but on the field, leadership and resilience define the position. As the last line of defense,...

Senior Jack Garner fends off opposition while in pursuit of the ball.
Lead On, Off the Field: Soccer Captains Foster Team Morale
January 19, 2026

The tussle of plastic cleats hitting gritty turf becomes the wake-up call for soccer players. The sun rises, and with it, another season of soccer...

Senior wide receiver Brock Chilton blocks a Cedar Park defender to open up a running lane in a 35-14 over the Timberwolves on Sept. 5 at Monroe Stadium.
New Athletic Realignment Brings Major Pro, Con
Jackson Walker, Editor • February 6, 2026

On Monday Feb. 2, the UIL announced the new athletic districts that will be used from the fall of 2026 to the spring of 2028. The announcement...

Left Behind: GPA Rankings Lock on Top 10
Left Behind: GPA Rankings Lock on Top 10
February 4, 2026

  GPA rankings put pressure on students to reach the top 10% of their class. Students take countless AP classes just for the hope...

Sophomores Mateo Amaya-Chica and Emory Van Etten match body parts to names in Human Body Systems.
Schools Must Keep Offering a Diverse Range of Courses
February 3, 2026

More classes and programs are being taken away every year. This reduces opportunities for students to explore their interests. School systems...

'The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living': Did Socrates Have it Right?
‘The Unexamined Life is Not Worth Living’: Did Socrates Have it Right?
February 2, 2026

Robin Williams’ “Dead Poets Society” captivated millions of people and audiences everywhere. The idea of an English teacher having so much...

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Aashka Kancharla
Aashka Kancharla
Staff Reporter
Aashka Kancharla is a senior and excited for her first year on staff. She is also president of Habitat for Humanity, part of yearbook staff, and involved in UIL academics. She hopes to study architecture and literature in college, and runs a student-led blog reporting on affordable housing innovation and community impact. Beyond academics, she loves reading, writing, long distance running, and coffee.