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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

HOSA recently volunteered at a local trunk or treat.
An inside look at HOSA
Ava Montondon, Writer • November 13, 2024

HOSA stands for Health Occupation Students of America. It is a club/organization for students that have an interest in the medical field. At LCM, there are around 40-50 students...

The Computer Science team placed first at the Bridge City UIL meet on Saturday. Pictured from left to right are Jeremiah Rust, Raymond Arrington, Marshall Vaught, and David Paul.
UIL competes at first meet of season
November 11, 2024

Academic UIL competed in the first invitational of the year this past Saturday at Bridge City High School. LCM brought home several team and individual awards. The computer...

The bear Believers first meeting.
Bear Believers organization makes faith priority
Landen Ward, Web Editor • November 4, 2024

In a world often focused on the material, the Bear Believers student group at LCM is making faith a priority. With weekly meetings, guest speakers, and community outreach,...

Do not miss the opportunity to join the chess club and open a world of a different type of fun and competition.
Campus starts new chess club
Brooklyn Bellon, Writer • November 4, 2024

The high school has added a chess club to one of the many on-campus organizations. The sponsor of the chess club is Elise Fountain, a campus history and debate teacher.  ...

From left to right: Shalee Perkins, Chloe Zarate, Scarlett Hogge, Victoria Sulak, Levi Strother, Briana James
Choir advances to next round of competition
Claire Jowell, Writer • October 21, 2024

Recently, eleven LCM choir students competed for a spot in the TMEA Region choirs. Six of those who auditioned will represent LCM at the All-Region Concert in October and...

The band performs at halftime during the Homecoming football game.
Marching toward success
Claire Jowell, Writer • October 3, 2024

The Battlin’ Bear Band has been putting in hard work on the field to improve their 2024 UIL marching show, entitled “Song of the Sirens.” The band is under the direction...

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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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Take every chance to embrace the present.
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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Sophomore Hannah Faith Crump shares how Hurricane Harvey still effects her today.
The recollection
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • October 21, 2024

Exactly a week after my eighth birthday, disaster struck. A deadly category four hurricane showed up in my city, and would not stop until everything in its path was destroyed....

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The Battlin' Bear Band performs at the home game against Silsbee.
Band should be considered sport
Landen Ward, Web Editor • September 9, 2024

Football games, concerts, competitions, and even practices mixed together show that band is a sport. While many may view marching bands as mere entertainment at halftime or...

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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

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
Running past the competition
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Seniors Brianna Edwards and Dominique Edwards are involved in many activities at the school.
Bears of the Week: Brianna and Dominique Edwards
Louis McClelland, Writer • November 11, 2024

Seniors Brianna Edwards and Dominique Edwards are very involved and hard-working students at LCM. Both of them are involved in HOSA, NHS, Interact,...

Sophomore Calin Nelms is a hard worker and always has a positive attitude.
Bear of the Week: Calin Nelms
November 4, 2024

Sophomore Calin Nelms is involved in art, agriculture, and Team Force. Outside of school, he likes to swing and play outside. He also likes to...

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...

Heather Creech has taught theatre at LCM for the past two years.
Creech named Thespian of the Month
Javan Prejean, Writer • September 30, 2024

Theatre teacher Heather Creech was recently named the Thespian Teacher of the Month. According to Creech, it is truly humbling to be recognized by colleagues and students...

Health science teacher Tara Parsons has been selling macarons since 2022.
Teacher by day, baker by night
Brooklyn Bellon, Writer • September 30, 2024

From teaching all day to baking in her kitchen at night and on the weekends, health science teacher Tara Parsons knows how to juggle it all. For the past few years, Parsons...

The Shugart/Russell/Gonzales family has several members who work in the district. 
Pictured on the back row are Mallory Russell, Magen Russell, Joel Russell, Jill Shugart, Mikaela Gonzales, and Hunter Gonzales. Pictured on the front row are Cole Russell, Brooks Gonzales, and Hayes Gonzales.
It’s a family affair
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • September 23, 2024

A family is defined as the center of love, care, strength, and support. Families stick together through the highs and lows and will always be there for each other; it's even...

Freshman Cooper Smith is known for breaking powerlifting records.
Carrying the weight
Laura Hughes, Managing Editor • September 9, 2024

450 lbs. is the average weight of an adult male grizzly bear. 474 lbs. is freshman Cooper Smith’s personal record for squatting. Smith has broken the Amateur Powerlifting...

English II teacher Leah Ellis recently moved to Texas from Mississippi.
Making the move
August 31, 2024
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