Coppell students volunteer in the damp field of the Coppell Community Garden, sit in ambulances blaring sirens rushing toward emergencies, knock door-to-door for canvassing and speak in important city board meetings.
This makes our community special.
Whether there is a decision about opening or closing new schools or discussions on changing the city’s sprinkler systems, adults or government officials are not the only ones influencing them. Students are given the opportunity to take part.
It is important from a young age we stay involved in the affairs of our city and community. Not only can we represent our wants and needs as young adults, but also learn to be caring citizens.
There are many ways to be involved in Coppell for community benefit. Coppell High School seniors taking the dual credit course can work as EMTs and become certified after graduation. Young adults ages 14-21 can get involved with the Cadet Academy to train under police officers and shadow them on the job. Beyond community benefit, students build connections with and learn from law enforcement officers and paramedics.
Students who care about the environment have the opportunity to keep our city environmentally conscious. CHS Eco Club grows and donates produce for food drives, promotes school recycling, holds Sustainability Summits and conducts trash pick-ups. Coppell Community Garden gives citizens volunteer opportunities to support food sustainability initiatives. Additionally, scholarships are awarded to two seniors each year.
As teenagers, we need to take the many opportunities the city provides us to use our voices. The Library, Parks and Recreation and Smart City Boards take two students in grade seven to 11 as Youth Advisers each year. With this opportunity, students offer insight from the perspective of a young adult.
In some cases, we don’t have to look outside CHS to stay involved in the city. Students have numerous opportunities to serve their community. Members of National Honor Society take up volunteer hours for an array of causes.Members of student media organizations such as The Sidekick newspaper, KCBY-TV and Round-Up yearbook cover the city to report and feature events impacting other students and community. There are also many student-led initiatives and nonprofit organizations, such as Hopes for Homeless, RecycleSpecs, Girls Who Code, Reach Equilibria, and many more spreading awareness for a plethora of issues including supporting homeless, sustainability, women and mental health. Taking part in these organizations fosters relationships with other students and teachers who care for similar issues.
The fact we as a student body are involved in so many causes is remarkable. We are students, studying and preparing for adulthood, yet make time for issues we care about. We show love by tending to the city we live in. Through involvement, we can make a difference, build connections and support each other.
If there is a cause you care about, take initiative and be involved in it. If not, step into action and create that opportunity.
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