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The Bear Facts

The student newspaper of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School

The Bear Facts

The student newspaper of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School

The Bear Facts

Winter Formal to be held Saturday
Ava Montondon, Writer • January 17, 2025

All LCM High School students in good standing may attend this year's Winter Formal, which will be held Saturday, Jan. 18 at the high school cafeteria from 8:30 to 11 p.m....

UIL competes at Longhorn Invitational
UIL competes at Longhorn Invitational
January 14, 2025

The UIL Academics teams competed at the Longhorn Invitational in Hamshire-Fannett this past Saturday, Jan. 11, and several students brought home medals. Individual results...

The culinary tree is one of many decorated trees in the "Trail of Trees."
Annual Trail of Trees brings cheer to hallways
Claire Jowell, Writer • December 16, 2024

LCM has multiple Christmas traditions that shine through every year - one of them being the Trail of Trees.  This tradition includes the decorating of Christmas trees...

Several band students have advanced to the next level of competition.
Band students succeed at recent competitions
Landen Ward, Web Editor • December 16, 2024

Several students have earned recognition at the recent All-State Band auditions, demonstrating their dedication and musical talent. The auditions, known for their rigorous...

Junior Canyon Gaulden will compete in June at the National level for playwriting.
Junior advances to Nationals for playwriting
December 16, 2024

Junior Canyon Gaulden recently advanced to Nationals for playwriting with her play called "River of the Wishes," in which a boy tries to find out who he is as a person. Her...

The engineering students designed and created this igloo to be enjoyed by all students and staff.
Santa’s helpers
Laura Hughes, Managing Editor • December 11, 2024

When walking into the cafeteria, students are now greeted with a winter wonderland, thanks to the engineering students. The students, taught by Jeff Collier, recently built...

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Editor Bailey Gorham shares why teachers deserve better pay.
Underpaid and overworked
Bailey Gorham, Editor • January 17, 2025

 They put their entire effort into shaping society’s future, day in and day out. It could be lesson plans one day or late-night grading the next. Either way, they wake...

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Sophomore Ava Montondon takes a mental break and plays Block Blast.
The new and improved Tetris
Claire Jowell, Writer • November 15, 2024

Block Blast can be seen on people's screens everywhere. Over the past few months, this mind-numbing mobile game has skyrocketed in popularity. It's a game that you cannot...

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Combating peer pressure
Combating peer pressure
Brooklyn Bellon, Writer • November 11, 2024

Peer pressure is choosing to do something you would not otherwise do. People are influenced by their peers because they want to fit in, be like their peers, or own things...

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Editor Bailey Gorham shares why teachers deserve better pay.
In the blink of an eye
Bailey Gorham, Editor • October 30, 2024

Since childhood, we have always been encouraged to think about our futures. In Kindergarten, we would be asked what jobs we dreamed of having and by fourth grade, we would...

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Junior Landen Ward uses ChatGPT to ask a question.
How AI may be used
Louis McClelland, Writer • October 30, 2024

As the technology behind AI continues to develop, it is being used more and more by people every day. While many people tend to undermine AI’s potential, it’s quite shocking...

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Aug. 30th Pep Rally
Zoe Henning, Videographer • September 6, 2024

Sept. 14th Pep Rally
Zoe Henning, Videographer • September 15, 2023

Sept. 8 Pep Rally
September 13, 2023

Students prepare for Disney trip
February 7, 2023

Glow Pep Rally
November 18, 2022

An inside look at Lady Bear Basketball
Lewis nominated for Mr. Texas Football
Bears secure district championship
Volleyball wins bi-district, moves on to second round
Cross country has successful start to season
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Peyton Elliott is involved in Bear Believers, Interact, and many more organizations.
Bear of the Week: Peyton Elliott
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • December 16, 2024

Junior Peyton Elliott does quite a bit both in and outside of school. She is a varsity cheerleader, president of Interact, an active member of...

Sophomore Brooks Broussard is a member of FFA.
Bear of the Week: Brooks Broussard
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • December 9, 2024

Sophomore Brooks Broussard is involved in many different activities outside of being a student. He is a member of FFA and competes on a horse...

LCM maintenance worker Benny Winder has played Santa for 25 years.
Making spirits bright
Brooklyn Bellon, Writer • December 11, 2024

From working on the LCM campuses during the day to turning into Kris Kringle in the evening and on weekends, Benny Winder enjoys stepping into this special role every holiday...

Senior Raymond Arrington has had much success in computer science over the past four years.
Programming his own path
Ava Montondon, Writer • December 2, 2024

Computer science is the study of computation, information, and automation. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines to applied disciplines. Algorithms and data structures...

Ryan DuBose discusses promoting unity in the community at a Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Former principal takes on new role
Liberty Trupke, Contributing Writer • December 2, 2024

Ryan DuBose, a family man, has now shifted his focus from building relationships with students to continuing the growth of his family relationships.  DuBose has been in...

Senior Cheyenne Powell helps firefighters during a live burn practice.
Senior prepares for EMT career
Brooklyn Bellon, Writer • November 15, 2024

Since her freshman year, senior Cheyenne Powell has been working hard with local firefighters in the Junior Firefighter Program. "Cheyenne is a very motivated student,"...

The Color Guard shares their experiences as a team.
Guns ‘n flags
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • November 5, 2024

See a flag, see a flash of colors. Watch a flag, and watch a stream of colors. See a rifle, see a throw. Watch a rifle, and watch it spin, all right in front of a muted blue,...

LCM Bear Facts adviser Lindsey Fruge was recognized at the Texas Teacher of the Year event in Round Rock this past weekend.
Newspaper adviser recognized at Texas Teacher of the Year
Laura Hughes, Managing Editor • October 28, 2024

After 16 years of teaching at LCM, English and journalism teacher Lindsey Fruge was named Region 5 Secondary Teacher of the Year and was recently recognized at the state level...

Senior Ava Rambo makes and sells her own personalized hats.
Senior turns passion for making hats into profit
Louis McClelland, Writer • October 18, 2024

Running a business can be a complicated task, especially when you are in high school and dealing with multiple different activities, but for senior Ava Rambo, anything is...

An inside look at The Donut Palace
An inside look at The Donut Palace
Louis McClelland, Writer • October 9, 2024

Sophomore Elizabeth Khatt's family owns a local donut shop called The Donut Palace; here is an inside look at what it's like to be part of a family-owned business. Q: What...

Pictured from left to right are Sofia Rodriguez (junior), Gaia Fiore (junior), and Anahit Sanchez Cerezo (sophomore).
Embracing change
Bailey Gorham, Editor • October 3, 2024

From other countries all the way to the United States, foreign exchange students come from all over the world, and this year there are three joining the LCM family. Although...

Sophomore Aubrie Kate Woods shares her experience with competing in pageants.
More than just a crown
Ava Montondon, Writer • October 2, 2024

Walking down the stage, all the bright lights are pointed at her. She takes each step with confidence and when she reaches the end of the walkway, everyone's eyes fall on...

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