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Deputy Criminal Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Calvert speaks with an attendee at the annual Red Ribbon Week Committee Breakfast at the Wyndham Garden North Hotel in Dallas. The breakfast is hosted by different chambers annually to spread awareness about drug usage to local students and community leaders.

A fighting message: Calvert warns students, community of prominent dangers of drug usage

Christine Zacuai, Executive News Editor November 14, 2018

DALLAS - When presented with suicide case in March of 2014, Deputy Criminal Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Calvert found out something just didn’t add up.   Upon investigation, Calvert...

Coppell High School history teacher Andrew Patterson shows off his mismatched outfit for Red Ribbon Awareness week in his classroom on Monday. “I got dressed in the dark and thought I was dressed professionally, but I made a mistake,” Patterson sincerely remarks. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

All dressed up for Red Ribbon Week

Hannah Tucker, Photographer October 27, 2016

Matt Kaiser, a representative of U.S. Property Trusts speaks about a miscommunication between the city and his business regarding notices that were sent out to the neighbors of the lot where construction was planned. Photo by Sophia Guerrero.

Red ribbons and red tape: Tuesday’s City Council Meeting

Thomas Rousseau, Staff Cartoonist October 12, 2016

Tuesday’s City Council meeting was held a day later than usual due to the celebration of Columbus day.   This week’s council meeting opened the annual Breast Cancer Awareness month...

Awareness, consequences of illegal substances revealed in DEA drug presentation

October 30, 2014

By Summer Crawford News Editor @summercrawfordd Heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, ecstasy, hydrocodone: these are all drugs that have become norms for society members to abuse. Not...

Farmers Branch Police Department Chief Sid Fuller recognizing DEA representatives and ROTC members for their dedications towards Red Ribbon Week. Photo by Christianna Haas.

Red Ribbon Week kicks off with celebratory breakfast for 25th year anniversary

October 26, 2014

By Summer Crawford news editor @summercrawfordd Since students walked into class the first day of kindergarten, Red Ribbon Week has been an important, celebrated event. Students have been...

Q&A: No excuse for drug abuse celebrates drug prevention

October 28, 2013

By Kara Hallam Staff Writer Last week, Coppell High School halls were filled with the color red, nerds, rock stars, boots and school spirit all in support of drug prevention. Students were more than...

Red Ribbon presentation makes big impact

Red Ribbon presentation makes big impact

October 25, 2012

By Jordan Bickham Staff Writer As Red Ribbon week draws to a close, presenters from the group Team Impact visited the school, teaching students about bullying and alcohol. According to Team Impact's...

Red Ribbon Week dress up days announced

October 18, 2012

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer After much preparation, the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club began its final steps in finalizing plans for Red Ribbon Week including the announcement...

Students suit up for Red Ribbon Week

October 26, 2011

By Jay Carroll Staff Writer Red Ribbon Week is well under way! Every school in CISD participates in this annual event. So far this week, students have dressed up in camouflage and ugly sweaters, and...

Today’s Red Ribbon theme: ugly sweaters

October 25, 2011

By Seth Slover Staff Writer Red Ribbon Week has become a staple at Coppell High School every October.  With the purpose of eliminating drug use, Coppell has incorporated some fun "dress-up" days...

Students stand up against drugs during Red Ribbon Week

October 25, 2010

by Ashley Attanucci Web Manager You may have seen the pillars of the halls decorated with big red bows, or the flyers that read "Close the door on drugs", the giant red banner across the senior bridge...

Is Coppell High School’s SADD coming to an end?

November 13, 2009

By Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer At a recent Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) meeting members were shocked to hear that this year may be the last for the club. SADD sponsor of over...

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