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The Student News Site of The Colony High School

The Student News Site of The Colony High School

The Paw Print

The Paw Print

The Student News Site of The Colony High School

The Student News Site of The Colony High School

The Paw Print

The Paw Print

The Student News Site of The Colony High School
TCHS boasts welcoming environment as students return to campus

TCHS boasts welcoming environment as students return to campus

Carla Ynez Abril August 29, 2023

The Colony high school welcomed back ambitious students and passionate teachers for a new school year. Everyone had different emotions towards the new school year, including second-year teacher Alisa...

Artistic Light

Artistic Light

Halle Hanson, Writer April 7, 2023

Roger Light has made his mark on The Colony High School's campus through his excellence in the field of art. Throughout the year, Light displays works for students, staff and faculty to see as staples...

Conquering motherhood one routine at a time

Conquering motherhood one routine at a time

Ariel Franco, Staff Writer April 5, 2023

A mother, a Topcat and a high school student, senior Lynette Castillo has mastered the daunting task of balancing all three. After her pregnancy junior year, Castillo added being a teen mom to her...

The Colonys jack of all trades - Anchal Amin

The Colony’s jack of all trades – Anchal Amin

Ethan Bezich October 13, 2022

Being a high school student is a rollercoaster-like, coming-of-age experience that many teens experience differently. Some pursue credits to get a head start in college, others hope to gain popularity...

Photo captured by band volunteer, Kris Compton

TCHS Band Presents Zentangle: Marching Show of the 2022-’23 Season

Leda Jimenez, Editor-In-Chief September 27, 2022

The Colony High School Band unveiled its 2022-2023 Marching show - Zentangle. The show’s premise is to portray the concept of abstract art through visual aspects and music.  “It's certainly different...

Smith brings past of on-court excellence to Cougar basketball program 

Smith brings past of on-court excellence to Cougar basketball program 

Chloe McKinnie September 23, 2022

The No. 16-ranked scorer in Sam Houston State history now holds the reins to The Colony High School’s basketball program.  Chanice Smith was introduced as the Lady Cougars’ head coach before the...

Game Day Spotlight: TCHS Cheer leads the way to spirited game days

Game Day Spotlight: TCHS Cheer leads the way to spirited game days

Ethan Bezich September 8, 2022

Talent, hard work and spirit surge through The Colony High School’s cheer squad as they conquer the sidelines. With the shake of their black and gold pom poms and the Cougar mascot running through...

The Heart of The Cougars: Principal Baxter’s journey to TCHS

The Heart of The Cougars: Principal Baxter’s journey to TCHS

Zoe Arceneaux September 6, 2022

The Colony High School’s Principal, Dr. Tim E. Baxter, has officially seen it all. From walking the halls of TCHS as a student to helping coach Grapevine football to a state title and now overseeing...

Game Day Spotlight Countdown: TCHS Band, Color guard perform loud and proud on and off the field

Game Day Spotlight Countdown: TCHS Band, Color guard perform loud and proud on and off the field

Leda Jimenez September 1, 2022

The Colony High School Band and Color guard have been the threshold of halftime entertainment since 1990. With the beat of the drums and the ring of the bells, The band holds the spirit of Friday Night...

Game Day Spotlight Countdown: Cougar Crew provides invigorating spark for game day

Game Day Spotlight Countdown: Cougar Crew provides invigorating spark for game day

Chloe McKinnie August 30, 2022

 Through several years and dozens of auditions, the latest Cougar Crew squad is ready to carry on the torch while being the heart and soul of game day spirit.   “I feel like in a way we are the...

Game Day Spotlight Countdown: TCHS faculty, staff integral to game day culture

Game Day Spotlight Countdown: TCHS faculty, staff integral to game day culture

Ethan Bezich August 29, 2022

A nerve-wracking game day experience has now turned into a lifeline for spirit and community.  “The first home game I went to, I was a little bit nervous. I just didn't know what the energy would...

Identical twins Lena and Marlo Slater on a trip together. They are best friends.

Twin Lives: Excelling Together As Separate People

Lee Mancuso-Roberts, Guest Writer May 16, 2022

Before them looms a hundred-foot wall. The twins, used to doing things together, must scale the wall alone while the other handles their rope and makes sure it stays at a safe length.  Lena takes a...

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