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This year's Prom was held at the ARTIC Anaheim on April 12th.
Centurions “Meet In Manhattan” For 2025 Prom
Student activities can be expensive.
High Costs Of Activities Affect CHS Students
Teachers can no longer "look the other way" when they see cell phones in class
CHS Required To Enforce New California Phone Legislation
Cypress High School Class of 2025 will be graduating on May 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Handel Stadium.
Class Of 2025 Prepares For Their Final Destination: Graduation Ceremony
The queen and the knight that represented the blue "house" made their way after the show to crown two people in the audience.
Medieval Times Unites Students From All Across the District
Julian Lopez is a junior in ASL 3, and his favorite sign is, "I love you."
ASL Seniors to Sign the National Anthem at the Angels Stadium
Last year's Best Buddies mini prom was a huge success.
Dress to Impress : Best Buddies Annual “Mini” Prom
Advance Dance performs their first dance of the night "Rumor Has It."
Cypress Dancers “Dance the Night Away”
Cypress High School's Drumline kicks off Back to School Night (8/20/2024).
Cypress High School’s Percussion Presents Their 2025 Production
Student donors ate snacks provided by the Cypress High School Red Cross Club.
Blood Drive Takes Over Media Center
Cypress High School seniors shared their memorable experiences and lessons learned throughout their high school journeys.
Most Valuable Things Learned By Class of 2025
Ms. Vaughn has mentored over 600 students in their journey from high school to college and prepares to say goodbye to the seniors of 2025.
Class of 2025 Signs Off with Advice
Cypress staff and students shared their favorite music genres!
CYPRESS’ FAVORITE ARTIST
Senior are contemplating where they should attend next year.
Class of 2025 Decide Their College Commitments
Some Americans are boycotting companies that oppose DEI programs.
Which Companies Still Support DEI Policies?
Boy's Golf won five matches in a row at one point this season.
On Par for Greatness: Boys Golf Team Dominates
Both teams showed sportsmanship after Cypress swept Foothill
Cypress High School Baseball
Cypress won their game against Pacifica High School with a score of 4-2.
Cypress High School’s Softball Team Stays Strong Through A Competitive Season
Record-breaking senior William Masanja stays focused on the last lap of his race.
Track and Field 800 Meter Record Broken After 21 Years
Cypress Track and Field opens the season with friendly competition at the Cal High Invitational.
Track and Field Makes Strides Towards a Successful Season
Robert Downey Jr. returns in Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday" as Dr. Doom.
Over 20 Marvel Cast To Return For Avengers: Doomsday
My Hero Academia and others are great entertainment to watch in summer.
Ten Shows and Movies To Watch During Summer Break
A Minecraft Movie caused massive waves of memes from just trailers before opening weekend.
The Good, The Bad, The Chicken Jockey; A Minecraft Movie Review
This film had a overall rating of 1.6 stars.
Snow White (2025) Bites the Wrong Apple
Each rapper brings something to the hip hop scene.
DRIZZY VS KUNG FU KENNY
With the weak yen in Japan, tourists are pushing to stay longer to purchase additional items including clothing, electronics, and luxury products.
Is Currency Exchange Feeding Into Consumerism?
Statute of Limitations of SA in California
Statute of Limitations of SA in California
Trump's new immigration plans are controversial, rising tensions amongst Americans.
Trump’s Immigration Plans – Pros and Cons
The increased subscription prices is affecting both old and new users and is now becoming a common trend line with the most popular streaming platforms.
Streaming Platforms Raise Prices Despite Consumer Backlash
A Collage of Cypress High School Students and Their Winter Essentials.
Winter Outfit Staples!!
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Centurion Spotlight
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Centurion Spotlight
Luis Ortiz

Luis Ortiz, Sports Editor

My name is Luis Ortiz, I am the current Sports Editor for the Centurion Spotlight. Journalism has always been a passion of mine for the past two years of my life and I’m excited to continue my job at Cypress High.

All content by Luis Ortiz
photo from NYTimes.com

Death of Daunte Wright

by Luis Ortiz, Sports Editor
April 26, 2021
Arizona Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema voted against raising the minimum wage. Photo from NPR.com

$15 Dollar Minimum Wage Saga

by Luis Ortiz, Staff Writer, Sports Editor
March 16, 2021
Former Centurion Cole Thompson is running for city council. Photo courtesy of Cole Thompson

Cypress HS Alum Runs For City Council

by Luis Ortiz, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Photo Credit: Cypress High School's Football Facebook Page

The Return of Cypress Sports

by Luis Ortiz, Sports Editor
October 1, 2020
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