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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

Stark Reading Contest Information
Stark Reading Contest sign-ups now open
Brooklyn Bellon, Writer • November 3, 2025

The Stark Reading Contest is a speaking competition held locally by the Stark Foundation. Students from all high schools in the area can compete in different categories and...

The annual Christmas market will be held this Saturday, Nov. 1
Beary Merry Christmas Market to be held Saturday
Louis McClelland, Writer • October 27, 2025

When the trees begin to lose their leaves, the weather gets colder, and people begin putting up Christmas decor, the LCM Education Foundation is hosting the 12th annual Beary...

Choir students have auditioned and some have been selected for the Region Choir and Pre-Area.
Singing the way to success
Laken Hardy, Writer • October 20, 2025

The Regional Choir recently announced the students selected for the 2025 Pre-Area choir competition. These students include sophomore Shalee Perkins, Levi Strother, and Scarlett...

Application Beanstack is now available in Classlink.

Photo by: Fox River Valley Libraries
Beanstack encourages reading across campus
Jannath Bhojani, Writer • October 6, 2025

This year, librarian Melanie Claybar has introducing Beanstack—an interactive app designed to motivate students to read—to LCM. “We needed a tool that would make...

See You at the Pole will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 a.m.
Bear Believers to host See You at the Pole
Bailey Gorham, Editor • September 19, 2025

In a high school where it is every man for himself, Bear Believers is a place where students can come together with one common belief, and on Wednesday, Sept. at 7:30 a.m.,...

The Bear Stage Players will perform their fall show on Nov. 6 in the auditorium.
Bear Stage Players prepare for fall show
Laken Hardy, writer • September 19, 2025

The Bear Stage Players are putting together their 2025 performance based on the mystery/comedic boardgame, “Clue!”. The production crew and cast will be setting up preparations...

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Taylor Swift recently released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
She’s in her Showgirl Era
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • October 22, 2025

Taylor Swift's 12th studio album (ts12), "The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS)," is her long-awaited album, which was released on Oct. 3. The album has an overall theme of joy,...

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Discover what Disney character you are.
What Disney character are you?
Rachel McDow, Writer • October 22, 2025

Think about how you would participate in a group project that your teacher assigned. Some might take charge and direct the others to stay on task while others might entertain...

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Staff member Liberty Trupke is pictured above with her Nana, cousin, and sister.
Tomorrow isn’t promised
Liberty Trupke, Writer • October 13, 2025

I heard once that you never truly know what you have until it’s gone. Sometimes they talk about how many chips are left in the bag or how many sodas are left in the box....

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This true crime documentary was released Aug. 29, 2025.
Unknown Number brings alternating perspectives
Bailey Gorham, Editor • October 6, 2025

The newly released true crime documentary "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish," features a teenage girl Lauryn Licari and her ex-boyfriend Owen. It tells the story of...

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Students are interacting more in their classes, thanks to the new phone policy.
A new era of learning
Brody Compton, Writer • September 29, 2025

The new Texas phone law, House Bill 1481, prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the school day. These devices include phones, smartwatches, and...

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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

Going the distance
Tennis has successful season
Sprinting to victory
Strength has no limits
Softball in full swing
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Sophomore Jada Smith is involved in many organizations.
Bear of the Week: Jada Smith
October 27, 2025

Sophomore Jada Smith was nominated for Bear of the Week by her tennis coach, Rebekah Newell. Smith is involved in many organizations, including...

Freshman Keller Claybar plays basketball and loves archery.
Bear of the Week: Keller Claybar
Bailey Gorham, Editor • October 20, 2025

Freshman Keller Claybar plays on the LCM basketball team, while also participating in competitive archery outside of school. Along with Claybar's...

Ashlee Peevey is taking on the varsity basketball head coach role for this upcoming season.
Hoops and heart
Laken Hardy, Writer • November 5, 2025

The sound of bouncing basketballs echoes through the gym once again, but this year, there’s something new in the air. A fresh energy, a spark of excitement, and a new leader...

Traevin Nelms graduated from LCM in 2021.
Passion and precision
Serenity Pickron, Writer • November 3, 2025

Instrumental music fills the air, followed by the sound of loud cheering from the crowd. The McNeese band members step in line and follow the rhythm the drum majors supply...

Sophomore Chloe Zarate is the varsity mascot.
Behind the Bear
Jannath Bhojani, Writer • November 3, 2025

In the midst of crowds cheering, kids yelling, and the busy Friday night football game atmosphere, sophomore Chloe Zarate has dedicated herself to the energy, excitement,...

Katy Sprwill was recently named the Angel Queen.
Rodeo royalty
Brody Compton, Writer • October 20, 2025

Rodeo Queen by day and normal girl by night, senior Katy Spruill is a very multi-talented individual. Recently, she was crowned Special Angels Rodeo Queen. Spruill was accompanied...

Spanish teacher Rebekah Newell and her family own and run Broken Wire Ranch.
Teacher balances classroom, ranch duties
Louis McClelland, Writer • October 14, 2025

After an extensive eight hours at school every day, many students and teachers would go home and live ordinary lives with every-day activities like doing homework, completing...

The computer science students run the scoreboard at all the home football games.
From code to kickoff
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • October 6, 2025

Entering the press box, high above Battlin' Bear football stadium, you will find a group students controlling the television above the scoreboard. These students scrupulously...

Athletic trainer Sheri Hoffpauir works hard to keep student athletes safe.
Behind the scenes
Rachel McDow, Writer • October 6, 2025

Sheri Hoffpauir has been the force behind keeping LCM student athletes safe, healthy and ready to perform for many years now. Her love for sports and medicine led her to start...

Senior Hope Edgerton helps with a kindergarten class.
Education students get experience in the classroom
Liberty Trupke, Writer • October 6, 2025

The sound of turning pages, the laughter of children, and high school students learning what it takes to be in an educational career are all a part of the Instructional Practice...

Retired LCM art teacher Betsy Bland recently opened her own art studio.
Beyond the canvas
Brody Compton, Writer • September 23, 2025

With the stroke of a brush and the blotch of paint on a canvas, retired teacher Betsy Bland is still showing her passion for art.  Bland, who taught art for 26 years and...

Sophomore Taylor Bean stays busy.
Balancing a busy life
Jannath Bhojani, Writer • September 17, 2025

Balancing a busy schedule filled with multiple passions and responsibilities is no small feat, but for sophomore Taylor Bean, it comes naturally.  Bean is involved in...

John Davis and his wife got married on the football field in the spring.
50-yard line wedding
September 15, 2025
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Polls

What are you looking forward to most for Halloween?

  • Halloween Parties (43%, 3 Votes)
  • Dressing up (29%, 2 Votes)
  • Haunted Houses (14%, 1 Votes)
  • Trick or Treating (14%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 7

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