National Honor Society junior officer elections
By Tolu Salako Staff Writer Today in the Lecture Hall at 4:00p.m., the Coppell High School National Honor Society will have their annual junior class elections. Many incoming juniors will be running for junior vice president, junior attendance or junior hours officer. Officers must have great leadership skills, punctuality and a great work ethic. At the 2013 NHS induction ceremony, officers will have to give a speech and participate in the lighting of the candles, as well as swear off the Class of 2015. NHS is a very prestigious organization and many students believe that they have what it takes to help run this club. The meeting today will consist of each candidate giving a…
2012-2013 Sidekick subscriptions available soon
by Kristen Shepard Staff Writer What’s the only thing better than reading current, school wide news on the web? Having your own personal copy of the Sidekick delivered straight to your home! The six issues that the Sidekick produces will be delivered directly to your mailbox as they are completed throughout the school year. Order forms will be available through any Sidekick staff member or in D115 by midway through next week. Subscriptions cost $15 dollars for the year and include all postage fees in addition to the six, in-part colored Sidekick issues. If for some reason you miss this opportunity, a subscription form will be included in your summer mail out, which all students…
Students work overload taking a toll
By Lauren VerDuin Staff Writer From tests and quizzes to projects and presentations, the increase in schoolwork for many Coppell High School students has multiplied as the end of the year draws near. It seems that this is a common occurrence each year as teachers scramble to fit in last minute grades in the grade book. While this may make sense to teachers as they aim to finish out the year strong, students feel overwhelmed and confused as to why everything must be assigned at the last minute. Not only are projects and tests a major concern, but AP tests are in session as well, adding to the stress of many students.
AP testing draws near completion
By Madison Ford Entertainment Editor Students in all grade levels have been spending much of the past three weeks studying for AP tests. While there are still exams left to be taken, students can begin to breath a sigh of relief as they reach the end of the last testing week. Despite the increase in exam price this year, many students took the exams that corresponded with their AP courses. With the possibility of college course exemptions for certain scores, the choice to take an exam is still considered an economically viable option for some. While many students still have to take their finals, for those who are exempt the end of AP exams signifies…
Another banquet season is upon us
By John Loop Staff Writer As another stressful and excitement-filled school year finally winds down, clubs and organizations at CHS have begun holding their banquets. Last Friday night, the choir program had their annual dinner and awards session at the new Irving Convention Center. The meal was promptly followed a dance party. Coincidentally, the tennis banquet was held a floor below the group of rowdy singers, and many decided to crash the party after their banquet had ended. After hearing reports from many of the seniors, the overall feedback came back sounding positive. The DJ and the emcee were the focal point of all conversation, with many chiming on that the party was much better…
Juniors vs Seniors: Powderpuff 2012
By Kara Adkins Online Copy Editor Today is the one day of the year I get to pretend that I am aggressive, fierce, and can kick some serious butt. I get to mark my face with eye black and get my knees all skinned up. Yes, today is Powderpuff football. Starting at 5:30 p.m. at Barbara Bush, the junior and senior class girls will battle it out in an intense and slightly humorous football game. Both teams have been practicing for weeks to prepare for the big game and selecting key players to help lead their team to victory. Although Powderpuff is just for fun, it always gets pretty competitive. Tanks will be ripped, hair…
Mockingbird honored as a National School of Character
By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is a national organization dedicated to instilling valuable character traits into children at school. The CEP outlines its 11 Principles of Effective Character Education and employs them to evaluate schools across the country for excellence in character education. Recently, the organization announced 25 schools from all across the country as 2012 National Schools of Character. CISD’s Mockingbird Elementary School, under the direction of Pam Mitchell, was the only school in all of Texas granted this prestigious honor. Mockingbird has already been recognized by the CEP as a School of Character at the state level, but being named a National School of Character (NSOC) elevated…
Slither to safety with snake tips
By Corrina Taylor Staff Writer What slithers and scares the daylight out of people? Snakes. Due to the shortage of winter weather Dallas experienced this year, there has been an increase in rat snake and copperhead sightings in the area. Although the rat snake is non-venomous, it is advised not to pick one up or deal with it firsthand. Conversely, the Copperhead is poisonous and can be dangerous. Copperheads are gray and brown with a copper-colored head and tend to be found in forested areas. Copperheads will generally bite when accidently stepped or laid on and are most commonly found under logs, boards or other areas that they can rest beneath. To prevent snake bites…
Sneak Peek: Lafayette puts the frosting on the cupcake
Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer In 2005, a devastating hurricane swept through New Orleans and viciously tore apart thousands of homes, families and buildings. Antoinette Lafayette was among those faced with rebuilding a life away from home. She decided to start with her cupcake business, Pink Frosting, in Texas with her husband and two daughters. “I came to [Coppell] about five years ago after experiencing Hurricane Katrina, I have two daughters–one who went away to college and another one whose in high school, so I decided to go back to school and get my degree, while in school we had to create a business plan–I always wanted to open a bakery, so I created a business plan around a cupcake shop and from there it…
Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
By Erica Rohde Staff Writer The annual Waxahachie Scarborough Fair is here! This exciting festival has drawn thousands of people all around the Dallas area to celebrate the shenanigans of the Renaissance era. Choir certainly gets a kick out of it. Last years CHS Varsity Choir Bel Canto is hosting their reunion at the fair, eager for the sloppy turkey legs, elephant rides, costumes, knick-knacks and the whimsical spirit of the people. Scarborough Fair will be hosted in Waxahachie until May 28th on weekends and Memorial day from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. Try new things CHS! For more information, click here.