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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 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...

Pictured from left to right are Laken Hardy, Jannath Bhojani, Louis McClelland, Laura Hughes, Annabelle Claybar, Liberty Trupke, Rachel McDow, and Taylor Huckaby. Not pictured is Jaci Barfield.
UIL Journalism students place at Centex meet
December 11, 2024

Members of the UIL Journalism team recently competed in the 2024 Centex UIL Journalism meet, where they competed against other 4A schools across the state of Texas. LCM placed...

This is the schedule that students will follow for both testing days.
What to know for midterms
Louis McClelland, Writer • December 9, 2024

Nearing the end of the semester means that students have one thing in mind, which is taking their midterms or semester exams. It is always important to have the most recent...

Do not miss the opportunity to see "The Insanity of Mary Girard” performed by our theatre program.
Setting the scene
Bailey Gorham, Editor • November 14, 2024

Standing on stage, the spotlight shining brightly, the actors are duplicating the scene perfectly just as they have practiced. As the curtains close, the audience erupts in...

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...

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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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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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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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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...

Senior Mylashia "Meme" Mahoney is a friend to all and always wears a smile.
Bear of the Week: Mylashia Mahoney
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • December 2, 2024

Senior Mylashia Mahoney is involved in many organizations, including being a student trainer for football and softball, and a student teacher...

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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