Problems with drugs, alcohol and controversy surrounding Crimestoppers affect Coppell
Coleman Armes Staff Writer Recently drug and alcohol issues have attracted extra attention due to Crimestoppers and Coppell Crime Commission partnership. The recent problems with these issues have brought out many opinions about the problem and how it can be stopped. CHS Principal Brad Hunt has not shied away from facing these problems. He realizes it is an issue that teens go through in high school and wants to fix it. “Even if just one kid drinks or smokes, it’s a problem,” Hunt said. Hunt points to peer pressure as one of the main reasons students use drugs and realizes the “cool factor” that the media portrays when showing drugs and alcohol. He also thinks…
Principal Hunt does not shy away from current problems in recent newsletter
Coleman Armes Staff Writer It seems that recently much of the talk at Coppell High School has been about drugs, alcohol and students’ recent struggles with these. Principal Hunt did not try to hide this, but, instead, addressed it head-on in his recent February newsletter. In the newsletter, Hunt used the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child,” as a way to show his view on how the recent problems should be handled. He went on to explain reasons why kids might turn to alcohol and drugs along with ways Coppell is trying to stop the problems. Lastly, he encouraged others not to ignore the problems, but stand up for the well-being of…
Teen Leadership experiences faux intoxication
by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer As drug and alcohol abuse grows rampant among teenagers, Coppell High School’s freshmen Teen Leadership/Health classes take initiative to give students a first-hand experience on what drunk driving is like. On May 5, freshmen Teen Leadership/ Health classes took a step out into the hall and into the shoes of a drunk driver with a demonstration of Fatal Vision. Simulation of being under the influence was made capable by dizzy-making goggles as students were challenged to walk a straight-line, pick up dropped keys and catch a ball. “It seems easy whenever you’re not drunk, while [actually] your body acts totally different,” freshman Megan Kennedy said. “It’s just another reason not…
SADD prepares for Red Ribbon Week
In preparation for the upcoming Red Ribbon week, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) have begun preparing themes and decorations to place around the school in order to raise awareness about drunken decisions while driving. The themes for next week involve: Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Drugs (twin day), Put a Cap on Drugs (hat day), Band out Drugs (wear a band T-shirt), Sock em Up (wear silly socks) and on Friday, a Red Out (wear red). “I joined SADD because I am aware of many people who have fallen under the influence of drugs and alcohol,” junior SADD member Audrey Eichenberger said. “I want to provide a positive influence to end this sweeping epidemic.” During the…