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 student newspaper of Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School

The Bear Facts
Erika Cook

Erika Cook, Editor

Two years ago, I was an above average girl who could make one minute rice in 55 seconds. Since then, I have excelled! I am now a better than normal girl who has cut down 2 seconds and can make one minute rice in 53 seconds.

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Junior staff writer Jadyn Stack cherishes her friendships.

[Photo] Writer cherishes true friendships

Jadyn Stack
December 20, 2018
Christopher Cook graduated from LCM in 2017 and currently serves as a missionary in San Jose, California.

Called to Serve

Erika Cook, Editor
December 17, 2018
Junior Erika Cook expresses the fear that many high school students are faced with.

School causes paranoia

Erika Cook, Writer
May 29, 2018
Junior Kelsey Dyson is loved by everyone.

Bear of the Week: Kelsey Dyson

Erika Cook, Writer
April 20, 2018
Members of Winter Guard are preparing for their upcoming showcase.

Winter Guard prepares for showcase

Erika Cook, Writer
April 12, 2018
Bear of the Week: Megan Salinas

Bear of the Week: Megan Salinas

Erika Cook, Writer
March 8, 2018
Junior Erika Cook wants people to have a better understanding of being Mormon.

A misunderstood Mormon

Erika Cook, Writer
March 6, 2018
Senior Michael Lee signs to play baseball for Panola College.

Senior signs to play college baseball

Erika Cook, Writer
March 2, 2018
Assistant band director Justin Hargraves (right) and band director Jose Ochoa (left) helped senior Tommy Holland earn a spot in the 5A TMEA All Symphonic Band.

LCM alum inspires students

Erika Cook, Writer
February 22, 2018
Junior Erika Cook speaks wonders about Accutane.

Acutane: the once feared medication brings relief

Erika Cook, Writer
February 15, 2018
Charles Li is from China and has been attending LCM as part of the foreign exchange program.

Foreign exchange student cherishes time in Texas

Erika Cook, Writer
February 12, 2018
Junior Trinity Norwood has a passion for photography.

Junior uses pictures to tell stories

Erika Cook, Writer
December 20, 2017
Staff writer highly recommends "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green.

Turtles All the Way Down: A Mind at War

Erika Cook, Writer
December 14, 2017
Upcoming inductees are excited about being tapped.

National Honor Society invites upcoming inductees

Erika Cook, Writer
November 15, 2017
Staff writer Erika Cook discusses how writing helps her express herself.

Writing helps me speak

Erika Cook, Writer
November 1, 2017
The Mormon Helping Hands stayed in the Bear Cave before traveling to work.

Helping Hands volunteers serve community

Erika Cook, Writer
October 26, 2017
Chandler Barr is an active member of UIL and band.

Bear of the Week: Chandler Barr

Erika Cook, Writer
October 19, 2017
Bayleigh Swanton's house was engulfed with water during Tropical Storm Harvey. .

Senior adjusts to change

Erika Cook and Karly Ray
October 4, 2017
The boys and girls golf teams both won district championships.

Golf teams win district, prepare for Regionals

Erika Cook and Emily Glover
April 16, 2017
The Lady Bears won the Bi-District Championship, 7-0.

Girls soccer advances to second round of playoffs

Bailey Noah and Erika Cook
March 31, 2017
Before and after of the 2016 Deweyville flood

Community still recovering from flood one year later

Erika Cook, Writer
March 24, 2017
Tempers can impact things in the worst ways possible.

Tendency to yell

Erika Cook, Writer
March 10, 2017
The Battlin' Bear Band is headed to Disney this Spring Break.

855 miles away from home

Erika Cook, Writer
March 7, 2017
The Stark Reading Contest is this Sunday, Feb. 26.

Students advance in Stark Reading Contest

Erika Cook, Writer
February 24, 2017
Sophomore Erika Cook touches on judging others.

Titles are what judgmental people use

Erika Cook, Writer
February 17, 2017
The Bears are currently 6-2 in district play.

Basketball team gets 20 wins, focuses on district play

Erika Cook, Writer
February 10, 2017
Junior Seth Brown helps his team to a victory in the Jasper tournament.

Soccer team sets ambitious goals

Erika Cook, Writer
January 29, 2017
The Beary Merry Christmas Market will be held this Saturday.

Foundation to hold Beary Merry Christmas Market

Erika Cook, Writer
December 2, 2016
The LCM Choir is getting ready to move on to the next level of competition.

Choir students prepare for next step

Erika Cook, Writer
November 10, 2016
Lani Daniels marches during the halftime show after cheering.

Junior does it all

Erika Cook, Writer
October 21, 2016
Two of these seniors will be picked for Homecoming King and Queen this Friday night.

LCM has ‘Happiest Homecoming on Earth’

Erika Cook, Writer
September 14, 2016
Senior Matthew Cox got the experience of a lifetime this summer at the Texas Heart Institute.

Student witnesses man-made miracle

Erika Cook, Writer
September 12, 2016
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