Cozby Library receives award, launches new strategy plan

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor The William T. Cozby Library, Coppell’s largest and longest-standing public library, received the Texas Municipal Library Association’s Achievement in Excellence Library Award on march 26. This is the eighth year in a row that the Cozby Library has been honored with this distinction. To do so, it had to display outstanding performance in ten areas and submit a intensive application in a three-ring binder in December. As a result of the Library’s success and dedication to improvement, the Coppell City Council approved a strategy plan that will bring new features and a new look to Coppell’s public library. “The library started working on this strategic plan last fall with a Strategic…

Wrestling notebook: Lowery honored with prestigious award

Coppell High School wrestling coach Chip Lowery was honored this week by being vote the District 5-5A Coach of the Year for Wrestling. After moving into the toughest district with powerhouses like Flower Mound and Lewisville, Lowery was deserving of the award. Even more prestigious than the award itself is the manner in getting it. The award is voted on by the coaches of all teams in the district and this yea Lowery was chosen by a group of his peers. “It is good to get that honor. It is good for the school, but it was bittersweet because we did not win the (district) tournament,” Lowery said. Lowery even though he was honored by…

Special luncheon to honor National Merit Commended Students

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor Every year, there comes a time in October when every high school student in America must sit down and complete the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). This test is more than just a way to get out of class or practice for the “real” SAT. For many students, it is their one shot to become a National Merit Scholar, and in turn, earn enormous scholarships to practically any university. Of the millions of students that take the PSAT, the approximately 50,000 highest scorers are bookmarked by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Though only 16,000 of these 50,000 will advance to become National Merit Semifinalists and considered for scholarships, the other 34,000 distinguished testers earn the…

Teddy Croft named Wingstop Scholar Athlete

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor CHS senior baseball player Teddy Croft was named February’s Wingstop Scholar Athlete of the Month for his dedication to his sport while still maintaining a high academic record and volunteering in the community. Each month, Wingstop and KTVT-TV CBS invites fans, athletic directors, coaches and members of the community to nominate exceptional athletes within the Dallas/Fort Worth area to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Wingstop. To nominate a scholar athlete, click here.

CISD given award for financial responsibility

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor The Dallas Business Journal has recognized Coppell ISD as a recipient of the Texas Comptroller’s 2011 Texas Honors Circle Award (THCA). The THCA is based on the Financial Accountability System of Texas (FAST) results and is awarded to those districts that score high marks on the analysis. FAST measures how spending in Texas public schools translate to student academic performance. CISD scored prefect five stars. A five-star rating shows that the district is in the top 20 percent of the state in student academic growth, but has a spending index classified as “very low.” In a press release on CISD’s website, superintendent Dr. Jeff Turner said the following: “Our School…

PSA awards Springer title of Hometown Hero

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor Everyone knows someone who has made an impact on the world around them. From motivational stories to heart warming work in the community, those who strive to make a difference in Coppell are now being recognized. The Coppell High School Public Service Academy (PSA) is wrapping up the second year of the Hometown Hero project, devoted to giving recognition to residents who have had a positive community effect. This year’s Hero, Coppell Middle School East Principal Laura Springer, was announced at the Coppell game against Justin Northwest on Friday. PSA announced Hometown Hero nominees two weeks ago, and voting was open to students, parents and other communities until Thursday. Springer…

Vista Ridge Mall’s Cool School contest awards NTH@C $2,500

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager If you’ve visted Vista Ridge Mall recently, you might have noticed a wall dedicated to the Vista Ridge Mall’s Cool School contest with stickers of locals schools who are in the running for a money prize. New Tech High @ Coppell was a name doted on that wall, along with eight other schools, and after months of competing was finally announced as the first place winner on Jan. 29. Second place was taken by McAuliffe Elementary School in Highland Village, winning $1,500, and third place by Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center in Lewisville with a $1,000 prize. New Tech High @ Coppell earned $2,500 as the top school in Vista…

CMA awards show airs tonight

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer The country is going to be singing and stomping its boots tonight when the CMA awards airs live on ABC. This will be the 43rd CMA awards and is sure to be filled with famous stars and songs. One of the most talked about country artists this year is Taylor Swift, who is up for Entertainer of the Year along with Kenney Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait and Keith Urban. The only girl in the running—and the only one under 25 at that—Swift is likely to make it big this year and take home the trophy and greatest honor the Country Music Association can give. With the most records sold…