Red Jackets to immortalize Coppell educational history with upcoming timeline
Karen Lu, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
Filed under News
The history of Coppell dates back 150 years, and the Coppell High School Red Jackets have taken to documenting the milestones of this city. For their annual philanthropy project, the Red Jackets have designed and curated a timeline denoting major events throughout the creation of Coppell and its schoo...
Climate Change
Akansha Singh, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
Filed under Enterprise, In-Depth, News, Showcase
Hellish fires and hurricanes have swept both headlines and the coasts of the United States in the past year, destroying property and displacing hundreds. The generation of teenagers who walk the halls of high schools will face the brunt of climate change, being the y...
Lariettes recognized at ATDS Regionals
Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
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Through the effort of much practice and dedication, the Coppell High School Lariettes have found themselves in high rankings at this year’s American Dance/Drill Team (ADTS) competition. Judges score the Lariettes based on uniformity and simultaneousness of movements, musicality, technical...
Truth behind the “Momo Challenge”
Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
March 9, 2019
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As many parents and students have seen on social media for the past two months, the “Momo Challenge” has rapidly emerged into a worldwide phenomenon. Warnings about the fake Momo Challenge suggest children are being encouraged to gradually commit violent acts or even suicide after rece...
Despite the name, micro schools have big aspirations
Neha Desaraju, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Filed under Enterprise, News
IRVING - The white tiles are familiar, as are the painted green walls. A large poster of smiling children hangs in the small lobby. The halls are narrow and just as unassuming as the outside of the building. The students take off their shoes before they enter the classrooms. The Humanist Academy was only opened two ...
Policy debate teams heading to state tournament
Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
Filed under News, Uncategorized
Coppell High School has two teams preparing for the UIL state meet, which will be held at the University of Texas on March 22-23. On Feb. 4, the CHS debate teams took home first, second and third place at the UIL CX district competition for team policy debate. “Our district is to...
Coppell explores dangers of marijuana and vaping with community forum
Arman Merchant, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
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On Feb. 5 a handful of Coppell High School parents walked into the CHS auditorium to learn about the effects of marijuana and vaping on young adults. The presentation was part of the Parent U program used to understand the growing concern around schools in the surrounding areas. ...
Video: National Speech and Debate Day gives students voice
March 1, 2019
Filed under Multimedia, News
The National Speech and Debate Day is a day where students can celebrate their achievements and empower themselves through speech and debate.
CHS DECA shines at state, earns 11 spots at internationals
Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
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Coppell High School DECA competed against the best in Texas at the state competition, which was held last weekend from Feb. 21-23 at the Dallas Sheraton, with 11 students advancing to the internationals at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC). These 11 qualifiers will travel to O...
A sweet surprise: long-term CHS9 custodian receives jersey from students
Christine Zacuai, Executive News Editor
February 26, 2019
After being given a class wordle and poster in an gratitude activity by students in CHS9 Spanish II teacher Christie Nelson’s sixth period class, CHS9 custodian Jose Rodrigues didn’t expect his next gift. Presented with a brand-new Ezekiel Elliott jersey from his favorite football tea...
CISD Board adopts final district border realignment plan
Shivi Sharma, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Filed under CISD Board Meetings, News, Showcase
On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees approved elementary and middle school realignment plans. The motion to ratify plans A3 and B3 passed, 6-1. During open forum, community members addressed the Board with their views regarding how this redistricting will affect kids. Those who are forced to switc...
Potdar’s passion to help visible through Coppell home tour fundraiser
Laasya Achanta, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
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The Coppell Assistance League is an organization dedicated to helping the Coppell community through volunteers. Fittingly, National Honors Society (NAHS) sophomore art students Swarangi Potdar and Catherine Fuseiler volunteered to provide their sketches to help with the Coppell Assistance League’s ...
