TAPPS Fall Photo Award Winners 2023 - Cypress Christian School

January 19, 2023

TAPPS Fall Photo Award Winners 2023

Cypress Christian School photographers exhibited their talent and skill in the 2023 TAPPS Photo Contest. In the 4A division, our photographers earned 11 student awards – one first place, two second place and eight honorable mention awards, and two faculty award – two honorable mention awards. On a special note, in the 4A Animal category, CCS was awarded 50% of the awards. We are so proud of all the photos that were submitted for the contest and are already thinking about our entries for next year.

Animals:

  • Second Place – Cailea Chalton (Madikwe Lions)
  • Honorable Mention – Kayla Barfoot (Yellowstone Bison)
  • Honorable Mention – Keaon Chalton (Untitled)
  • Honorable Mention – Hank Yeates (The Bug)

Landscape/ Scenic

  • Honorable Mention – Kayla Barfoot (Majestic Mountains)
  • Honorable Mention – Keaon Chalton (Tswalu Landscape)
  • Honorable Mention – Colton Beckman (Alaska Dog Sled)

Sports 4A:

  • First Place – Jackson Gibb (Tunnel Vision)

Student Life 4A:

  • Second Place – Tatum Webb (Reading Time)
  • Honorable Mention – Allison Exum (Homecoming Confetti Celebration)

Waterscapes 4A

  • Honorable Mention – Jackson Gibb (Arctic Freeze)

Faculty:

  • Honorable Mention – Rachael Lechman (Price)
  • Honorable Mention – Rachael Lechman (47-0)

Thank you for encouraging our student photographers to strive for excellence. CCS is proud of their accomplishments.

Related News

The Cypress Christian School Archery Team capped an outstanding 2026 season with state championships, national competition and continued growth, highlighted by Ava Gonzalez's remarkable performance at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships.
Forty-four rising freshmen from Cypress Christian School attended Student Leadership University 101 in San Antonio, where they were challenged to lead with humility, pursue excellence and keep Christ at the center of every area of life.
Cypress Christian School has been named the 2026 Macaroni KID Greater Northwest Houston Family Favorite for Best Private School, an honor determined by nominations and votes from local families throughout the Cypress, Bridgeland, Tomball and Spring communities. The recognition reflects
History came to life for Cypress Christian School students during the Warrior Leadership Academy's summer journey across England, France and Italy. From standing beneath the soaring dome of St. Paul's Cathedral to exploring the people, places and events that shaped
Thanks to the generosity of Run-4-Fun participants and Warrior Fund donors, Cypress Christian School students will enjoy a new artificial turf playground that provides more opportunities for outdoor play, learning and friendship throughout the school year.
Cypress Christian School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026, honoring the first graduating class from the Bridgeland campus as they begin the next chapter of their lives grounded in faith, academic excellence and Christian character.

School resumes Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as scheduled.