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
Valen Elliott

Valen Elliott, Editor

I’m a senior and serve as the editor of the newspaper! I am drum major in the LCM Marching Band and also play the flute. I love spending time with family and friends, my dogs, and binge-watching shows!

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The Bear Baseball team finished in 2nd at the Howard Estes Memorial Scholarship.

Bear Baseball works to succeed

Cheyenne Pucheta and Valen Elliott
March 4, 2017
The boys golf team has already been successful at several tournaments this season.

Boys golf has promising start to season

Baylea Perry and Valen Elliott
February 24, 2017
Senior Connor Alexander is ready to page at the Capitol.

Senior has unique opportunity

Valen Elliott, Editor
February 17, 2017
The band has been preparing their 2016 contest show since late July.

Band starts contest season

Cheyenne Pucheta and Valen Elliott
October 3, 2016
The Vet Tech team recently advanced to the State meet.

Vet tech team advances to State

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
April 28, 2016
In March, the Lady Bears earned second place at a tournament in Beaumont.

Lady Bear Golf team heads to State

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
April 20, 2016
The prose and poetry team had four out of their seven readers advance to Regionals.

UIL Academic team wins big at District

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
April 7, 2016

Miss Orange County to be selected

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
April 3, 2016
Dearing placed fourth at the state meet.

Powerlifters Advance to State

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
March 22, 2016
The girls golf team stands with coach Bart Williams and their medals after placing second at a tournament.

Golf Teams Compete and Succeed

Valen Elliott and Ethan Martin
March 9, 2016
The poetry and prose team brought home several awards at the PNG UIL meet.

Academic Team Wins Sweepstakes Again

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
February 15, 2016
11 out of the 12 players on the Varsity team are seniors.

Lady Bears Prepare for Senior Night

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
February 8, 2016
Senior Hannah Hodges has seen much success in choir and band.

Senior Lets Her Voice be Heard

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
February 1, 2016
The Number Sense team brought home first place at the Nederland UIL meet.

Academic UIL Team Earns Sweepstakes

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
January 25, 2016
With graduation just around the corner, now is the time to prepare.

Former graduates help seniors prepare for college

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
January 6, 2016
Order cheese logs and support LCM's life skills class.

Team Force Sells Famous Cheese Logs

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
December 10, 2015
The Brown Estate is a historic venue that holds weddings, dinners, banquets, proms, and much more.

Christmas at the Browns to be held Sunday

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
December 3, 2015
Come out on Nov. 20 to see the many talents of LCM.

Many Talents to be Seen at “Bears Got Talent”

Valen Elliott and Kolby Perkins
November 19, 2015
The Computer Science team has worked hard to achieve success this year.

Computer Science Team Shows Dedication

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
November 13, 2015
Several LCM students competed and made the All-Region Choir.

Students to perform in All-Region Choir

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
November 4, 2015
The symphony plays several popular arrangements under the direction of Maestro Chelsea Tipton.

Symphony performs at Shangri La

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
October 22, 2015
Criminal Minds are back for yet another season.

The Cast of Criminals Minds is Back Again

Valen Elliott, Club's Editor
September 29, 2015

New Band Director Makes a Difference

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
September 29, 2015
The annual Tailgate with the Teachers is a way for parents to meet their child's teachers in a fun and relaxed way.

Teacher Tailgate to be Held on Friday

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
September 15, 2015
Students have had to adapt to the construction changes on campus.

Construction Project in Full Force

Valen Elliott, Clubs Editor
September 4, 2015
"Pitch Perfect 2" comes out on Friday, May 15.

Return of the Barden Bellas

Valen Elliott, Writer
May 13, 2015
The UIL Academics teams scored the most points at the Regional competition, giving them the championship title.

UIL Academics Claims Regional Championship

Valen Elliott, Writer
May 3, 2015
"The Longest Ride" is currently showing in theaters.

“The Longest Ride” is a Must-See

Valen Elliott, Writer
April 15, 2015
Junior Kayla Manuel gets the ball back to the infield after making a good stop against the Orangefield Lady Bobcats.

Lady Bear Softball Gears up for Post-Season

Valen Elliott, Writer
April 8, 2015
The Lutcher Theatre will present "ImaginOcean" this Thursday, April 2.

Lutcher Theatre to Show “ImaginOcean”

Valen Elliott, Writer
April 1, 2015
Chris Lane won the 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series on March 22.

Orange County River Festival Has Record Turnout

Valen Elliott, Writer
March 27, 2015
Vinny Hale and Spencer Johns recently won the Stark Reading Contest.

Students Win Stark Reading Contest

Valen Elliott, Writer
March 12, 2015

Staff Members Share Thoughts on Valentine’s Day

Valen Elliott and JoLynn Homin
February 16, 2015

Powerlifters Start the Season Strong

Valen Elliott, Writer
February 2, 2015

Softball Camp to be held on Saturday

Valen Elliott, Writer
January 23, 2015

Girls Basketball Has High Hopes for New Season

Valen Elliott, Writer
December 2, 2014
Administrators break ground at the junior high. Construction is set to begin at the high school in a couple of months.

LCM High School Bond Update

JoLynn Homin and Valen Elliott
November 13, 2014

Cross Country Competes and Succeeds

Valen Elliott, Writer
September 29, 2014
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