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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

The Beanstack challenge returns for a second year.
BeanStack Challenge in full swing
Mckenna Andrews • September 18, 2026

The LCMHS Beanstack reading challenge has returned for the second year. Organized by librarian Melanie Claybar, the challenge will run through Sept. 30. All students are...

Students can earn prizes for maintaining zero absences.
Campus introduces attendance incentive program
Kyler Mullins • September 10, 2026

The high school campus has introduced a new attendance incentive program to encourage students to attend class every day, as well as help them build responsible habits. Every...

The welding program recently received a $15,000 grant.
Welding program receives grant
Mckenna Andrews • September 10, 2026

Chevron Phillips Chemical recently presented the LCMHS welding program with a $15,000 grant. This donation has provided significant material support, including $3,000 in steel...

According to math teacher Julie Mashaney, Family Fridays are a great use of time where students can grow stronger connections with their peers.
Campus implements Family Fridays
Brody Compton • September 4, 2026

The high school campus has started doing "Family Fridays" for the 2026-2027 school year. Family Friday is a grade-level homeroom period held on Fridays where students can...

The first FFA meeting of the year was held on Aug. 17 and had a big turnout from students and parents.
FFA comes back as campus organization
Kyler Mullins • September 4, 2026

After several years, Future Farmers of America (FFA) has made its way back to the high school as an official campus organization. The group has already started having meetings...

The school library will be implementing a book delivery system.
Library introduces book delivery system
Louis McClelland • September 3, 2026

A library is a fundamental part of what makes a school a school. Having thousands of books at the ready encourages students to broaden their horizons. However, making...

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Junior Brody Compton expands on the pressures high school students face every day.
The pressure to succeed
Brody Compton • September 18, 2026

When did simply doing your best stop being enough? From a young age, we are taught that success means getting good grades, getting into a good college, being involved, and...

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Even as we grow, we still must remember where we came from. Just a little kid living their life.
The kid in us
Laken Hardy • September 16, 2026

I think everyone has that one moment where they realize they aren't really a kid anymore. I don't mean turning 13 or getting your driver's license or having someone...

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Social media causes people to become misinformed.
Falsifying the facts
Louis McClelland • September 16, 2026

It goes without saying that social media has revolutionized the lives of many people around the world. However, it is heavily contested whether or not these changes are pushing...

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Students often use AI instead of their own minds to do their work.
Technology should not be overused
Ryelin Levy • August 24, 2026

There is no question that technology plays a big role in students' lives, from learning at school to scrolling at home. Technology, among other things, can become an addiction....

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Staff member Liberty Trupke writes over the increase of energy drink consumption.
Energy drink craze
Liberty Trupke • April 29, 2026

There is no doubt that when you walk into a classroom, there will be at least one energy drink on the corner of a desk. The percentage of energy drinks that are consumed...

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Aug. 30th Pep Rally
Zoe Henning • September 6, 2024

Sept. 14th Pep Rally
Zoe Henning • September 15, 2023

Sept. 8 Pep Rally
September 13, 2023

Students prepare for Disney trip
February 7, 2023

Glow Pep Rally
November 18, 2022

Lady Bear Volleyball builds momentum for season
Football season begins
On the run to victory
Varsity soccer headed to playoffs
Soccer seasons starts
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Senior Shayne Pannell was nominated for Bear of the Week by Tara Parsons.
Bear of the Week: Shayne Pannell
April 29, 2026

Senior Shayne Pannell was nominated for Bear of the Week by her health science teacher, Tara Parsons. Pannell is involved in HOSA, Student Council,...

Sophomore Anthony Phillips was nominated for Bear of the Week by English teacher Leah Ellis.
Bear of the Week: Anthony Phillips
April 22, 2026

Sophomore Anthony Phillips was nominated for Bear of the Week by his English II teacher, Leah Ellis. Phillips is involved in engineering and...

Keith Longlois has joined the LCM High School staff as the campus security officer.
From the streets to the halls
Breelyn Lemaire • September 17, 2026

After 37 years of law enforcement, officer Keith Longlois is trading city patrols for school hallways as he steps into the role of campus security officer at LCM High School.  “In...

Freshman Randy Brown is a part of the LCM cheer team this year. This is the second time in school history that there has been a male cheerleader.
Finding his place on the mat
Breelyn Lemaire • September 14, 2026

When most people picture a high school cheerleader, they may immediately think of ponytails and pom poms. However, standing on the mat, surrounded by teammates and preparing...

Assistant David Mire has taken on a new role of assistant principal.
Leading with purpose
Ryelin Levy • September 10, 2026

The halls fill with laughter and chattering of returning students, ready for the new year ahead. Among these students, with just as much optimism for the new year, is LCM's...

Personalized senior parking spots.
Making their mark
Laken Hardy • September 8, 2026

For many seniors, having their own parking spot is more than just having a guaranteed place to park every morning. With the opportunity to paint their own spots, students...

Senior Cazador Edgerton recently started a social media account to document his fashion journey.
Dress to Impress
Liberty Trupke • September 3, 2026

Suit, tie, and dressed to the nines; senior Cazador Edgerton is stepping into the fashion industry as an influencer.  After his junior year prom, Edgerton found his...

LCM Alumni Rayna Christy preparing to host a University Press meeting in her new role as lead editor.
Running the newsroom
Bailey Gorham • August 22, 2026

 Standing in the newsroom, pure chaos is in every corner. Papers are flying, story ideas are being shouted across the room, and at the center of it all, Lamar University...

Higher education coordinator Marcia Brown is set to retire at the end of the school year.
Signing off
Louis McClelland • May 11, 2026

She spends her time at school organizing scholarships for students and helping them study for college testing. Now, she gets to spend time doing the things she loves....

Assistant Principal Carmichael Wiley going into new role starting next school year.
Wiley to take on new role
Laken Hardy • May 11, 2026

As one of the school’s assistant principals, Carmichael Wiley, prepares to step into a new role focused on College, Career, and Military Readiness, the shift represents...

Senior Derek Lopez has recently been selected as Ambassador of LSCO.
Senior to serve as LSCO Ambassador
Laken Hardy • May 11, 2026

The halls of Lamar State College Orange are filled with opportunity, but for one graduating senior Derek Lopez, they also represent something more—a chance to lead, serve,...

Sophomore Jay Delk shows off his Junior Lake Record for fishing a 13.02-pound bass.
Living for the next bite
Liberty Trupke • April 22, 2026

Bait in the water, fishing rod in hand, and sun beating down, sophomore Jay Delk has got these fishing competitions hooked.  Delk has had a successful season on the Bass...

Former LCM cheerleaders Kinley Lacouture and Cailynn Nichols placed second in the NCA competition.
Sidelines to spotlight
April 22, 2026
Camille Kelly was an editor for the LCM Bear Facts while in high school and now writes for two different publications while attending Baylor University.
The next big byline
April 17, 2026
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