Band Trip
“I believe music opens up the world.” said CAC’s band director, Emily Gaines, regarding the CAC Senior High Band’s trip to Saint Louis. The band has been planning and practicing for this trip, and is so excited that it is finally happening. On this trip the band participated…
Speak Up! – Eliot Sandlin
This week we spoke with sixth grader Eliot Sandlin. Her advice to her fellow Mustangs is, “don't be afraid to stand up for yourself or to be yourself. If you're afraid to stand up for yourself or be yourself you will have no fun and it will ruin…
Working Student – Jackson Stewart
With two elementary school campuses and a third one on the way, CAC loves having the ability to hire high school students, and giving them the opportunity to gain job experience through working with these campuses. Senior Jackson Stewart is one of these high school students. “What I…
Working Student: Lee Poynter
David’s Burgers in Maumelle is a favorite for many CAC students and families. Along with their great food, they are known for their customer service! Among this group of top notch workers is CAC’s own Lee Poynter. Lee works after school multiple days a week, and her roles…
Speak Up! — Hannah Custer
This week, the Pony Press asked sophomore Hannah Custer what her advice to the student body would be. She said “for kids in the grades above I would say encourage younger kids and be a good example because any encounter you have with them they will cherish forever!…
Central Arkansas affected by tornado; learn how to help
On Friday March 31, 2023 three EF3 tornadoes touched down in the state of Arkansas. (AR Democrat Gazette). These tornadoes were a result of an extratropical cyclone that ripped through the Midwestern, Southern and Eastern States. (Tornado Outbreak March 31, 2023) CAC entered tornado protocol around around 2:15…
Speak Up! – Solomon Barnes
This week, the Pony Press asked junior Solomon Barnes what his advice to the student body is. He said, "Advice that I would give to people is just to be original and don't try to fit in. People will love you for being yourself instead of trying to…
Working Student: Morgan Harrison
For many students, the day doesn’t stop after the final school bell rings. CAC students are employed all around town, from coaching, to food service, to owning their own businesses. Junior Morgan Harrison works at the Burns Park Tennis Center. Morgan is a member of the CAC varsity…
Working student: Macy Wall
For many students, the day doesn’t stop after the final school bell rings. Working students leave school and make their way to their jobs as dishwashers, baristas, or youth coaches, just to name a few. For junior Macy Wall, 7Brew is the place she calls “work home.” New…
New season, big expectation
Written by Ty Wunderl | Coming off of an extremely successful season in winter sports, CAC hopes to continue that success in the spring sports season as baseball, softball, soccer and track events begin. Varsity Baseball Coach Eric Hanson and Varsity Boys’ Soccer Coach Billy Sullivan look to…