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Coppell High School police officer and Corporal Diane Patterson talks about the self defense program provided by the city to teenagers and adults alike who desire to learn to protect themselves in stressful situations. Having this class gives a chance for Coppell High School students to complete the program before going off to college.

On the Spot: CPD’s self defense class aims to protect senior girls

Tanya Raghu, Enterprise Editor January 10, 2018

For the 13th year, the Coppell Police Department is sponsoring a self-defense class for senior girls at Coppell High School to learn the basics about protecting themselves.   The course takes...

Self defense class teaches senior girls important skills

February 10, 2014

By Shruthika Pochampally Staff Writer If you go to the Coppell Middle School East on a Tuesday night, chances are you will find high school girls karate-chopping and kickboxing throughout the gym. Coppell...

Seniors Shelby Jurca and Mallory Osigian practice defensive movements. Photo by Elizabeth Sims.

Self-defense class teaches life saving skills

February 15, 2013

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer You are walking through a parking lot on a dark night. You are no more than 10 feet from your car when a strong hand grabs your wrist. In a panic, you try to pull...

Seniors learn to defend their ground

December 12, 2011

By Kara Adkins Online Copy Editor With seniors beginning to plan out their college decisions for next year and where they will end up going, CHS is trying to take steps to prepare the senior class...

CHS Senior Girls Get Tough With Self-Defense Course

January 8, 2010

Maddie Walters Staff Writer While most CHS seniors are preparing for college by sending in housing deposits and finishing up last minute admissions, several senior girls will be bettering themselves...

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