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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

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...

One of April Walton's honors history classes has been publishing articles on their own blog.
History reimagined
Louis McClelland, Writer • September 30, 2024

To create an exciting and educational environment for her honors class, history teacher April Walton will be editing and publishing a history blog for her 8th period U.S....

The 2025 yearbooks are now on sale at a discounted price.
Yearbooks on sale now at discounted price
Louis McClelland, Writer • August 21, 2024

If students have been looking for a reason to buy a yearbook this semester, there is now the perfect opportunity. From now until Oct. 4, all 2025 yearbooks will be on sale...

Graduation date nears for seniors
Graduation date nears for seniors
Rayna Christy, Editor • May 20, 2024

One monumental event in high school is the senior’s graduation ceremony, and that date is coming up very soon. LCM’s Class of 2024 graduation will be held at 2 pm. at...

Crawfish Festival to be held
Crawfish Festival to be held
Bailey Gorham, Writer • May 3, 2024

From a parade to a festival, there are many things to do this weekend at the Mauriceville Crawfish Festival. On May 4, there will be a parade full of people from all over...

The Journalism team placed first overall for the second year in a row. Pictured from left to right are Gabrielle Moore, Rayna Christy, and Camille Kelly.
Four students advance to State UIL meet
April 28, 2024

Four students have qualified to compete at the State UIL meet in May after competing at the 4A Region III meet held in Nacogdoches this weekend. Senior Rayna Christy qualified...

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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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Technology is always changing; students and teachers should take the opportunity to be a part of that change.
Technology in classroom benefits students
Bailey Gorham, Editor • September 4, 2024

In today’s world, we are continuously making technological advancements and even though we have had technology for many years now, it can be said that we are only just beginning...

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'Fall Guy' checks all boxes
'Fall Guy' checks all boxes
Claire Jowell, Writer • August 30, 2024

The new action-comedy movie, "Fall Guy," released in May 2024, has become a fan favorite. The movie stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. It is filled with action, romance,...

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Senioritis vs the fear of growing up
Senioritis vs the fear of growing up
Rayna Christy, Editor • April 19, 2024

As this school year nears that May 25 deadline, the excitement I began with has seemingly worn off. I used to believe senioritis was some sort of phenomenon made up to explain...

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Standardized tests can easily cause student burnout.
Testing tensions
Laura Hughes, Writer • April 10, 2024

TSI, SAT, ACT, PSAT, MAP, and STAAR. Do these many acronyms overwhelm you? Believe it or not, these state-testing programs tend to overwhelm the students too. Many high school...

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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

Cross country has successful start to season
Running past the competition
Track competes at district, girls win championship
JV boys track wins district meet
Powering through the competition
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Senior Rylan Vandiver is a big part of the computer science program and helps out with the scoreboard on Friday nights.
Bear of the Week: Rylan Vandiver
Landen Ward, Web Editor • October 2, 2024

Senior Rylan Vandiver has numerous activities that he is involved in during school, such as Student Council and UIL computer science.  His...

Madison and Grant Loupe are positive examples inside and outside of the classroom.
Bears of the Week: Madison and Grant Loupe
Bailey Gorham, Editor • September 25, 2024

Juniors Madison Loupe and Grant Loupe are involved and always set a positive example in the classroom. Madison is involved in cheer, yearbook,...

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
Ava Montondon, Writer • August 31, 2024

From Mississippi to Texas, English teacher Leah Ellis strives to be the best teacher possible. Although she has only been a Texas resident for a few weeks now, she is already...

High school campus welcomes new officer
High school campus welcomes new officer
Laura Hughes, Managing Editor • August 28, 2024

As law enforcement has become more prominent in Texas school districts, more students have been becoming familiar with their campus officers. LCM’s newest on-campus officer,...

Hawk steps into new role
Hawk steps into new role
Zoe Henning, Videographer • August 26, 2024

From being the principal of an elementary school to now the principal of the high school, Amber Hawk has done it all. She has a well-rounded educational background from a...

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