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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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Seven month old Asher McIntyre faces the diagnosis of Coffin Siris Syndrome.
A life beyond the diagnosis
Javan Prejean, Writer • February 10, 2025

Many people do not know anything about Coffin Siris Syndrome. When truly it is important for them to know more about this rare genetic disorder. This is not a common disorder. ...

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Sophomore Hannah Crump shares her viewpoint on animal-testing.
Animal testing doesn’t mean makeup on rabbits
Hannah Faith Crump, Write • February 10, 2025

There are still many companies around the world that test on animals. The companies do this by conducting experiments on live animals such as mice, rabbits and guinea pigs...

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A picture of my cat Artemis laying on her back.
Realities of owning a cat
Louis McClelland, Writer • February 5, 2025

Cats are interesting pets that most people tend to not understand. Many people have been led to believe that cats are rude and unloving, but this is not true at all. Cats...

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Laura Hughes tying balloons at the Walk for Cancer in October 2024
Being a clown is hard
Laura Hughes, Managing Editor • February 3, 2025

Imagine dressing up like a clown. You’re in clown clothes, clown makeup, and you’re a seventeen-year-old girl. You’re also in public with a ton of people. The best (worst)...

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Editor Bailey Gorham shares her experience when deciding to join a church.
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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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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Senior Ryan Garcia is a hard worker, inside and outside of the classroom.
Bear of the Week: Ryan Garcia
Javan Prejean, writer • February 3, 2025

Senior Ryan Garcia is involved in many extracurricular activities. He is involved in band, powerlifting, and National Honor Society. Outside...

Sophomore Kassie Ruiz lives by this quote: “Do not be so hard on yourself; mistakes are part of learning."
Bear of the Week: Kassie Ruiz
Claire Jowell, Writer • January 17, 2025

Sophomore Kassie Ruiz is involved in multiple activities including wind ensemble, jazz band, and cosmetology. Outside of school, she is involved...

Junior Grant Loupe auditioned for and earned a spot in the Drum Corp International. He will travel with the group this summer.
Junior earns spot with Drum Corp International
Brooklyn Bellon, Writer • February 3, 2025

Junior Grant Loupe recently competed for a spot in one of the bands associated with Drum Corp International (DCI) and earned a spot to travel with The Blue Stars this summer. "Drum...

Culinary teacher Rochelle Briggs works with her students in the kitchen.
Cooking up a storm
Hannah Faith Crump, Writer • February 3, 2025

As you open the door to the classroom, the aroma of freshly-made salsa fills the air. Going in further, the students are cutting tortillas to make chips. When opening the...

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
October 3, 2024
Sophomore Aubrie Kate Woods shares her experience with competing in pageants.
More than just a crown
October 2, 2024
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