Souper Bowl of Caring kicks off at Coppell High

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor On Feb. 5, hundreds of millions of people across the world will tune in as the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. While this contest will feature two phenomenal football teams, it will also mark the conclusion of a very different fight: The Souper Bowl of Caring’s fight against hunger. The Souper Bowl of Caring is a massive charitable effort during the weeks leading up to the actual Super Bowl. The organization collects donations from participating institutions nationwide and then allows the participants to allocate the donations to charities of their choice. “Souper Bowl of Caring is about everybody giving a little,”…

Volleyball team participates in annual Dig for the Cure fundraider

Thomas Hair Staff Writer As you drove to school this morning, you probably noticed an army of pink ribbons around Coppell High School. Almost every tree on campus was decorated with a little pink ribbon, and in the parent loop, a large banner billowed in the wind. The group behind the fuchsia-colored adornments was the CHS volleyball team. It was all part of an effort the raise breast cancer awareness, and more specifically, the volleyball team’s annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser: Dig for the Cure. Dig for the Cure was founded in 2003 by the volleyball coach of UNC-Charlotte, and has since become a tradition for volleyball teams nationwide. All proceeds from are given directly to the Susan G. Komen foundation, a group dedicated to treating…

Coppell fights for a world with more birthdays

Story by Jodie Woodward Staff Photographer Video by Kara Allison A world with more birthdays is the motivation behind the battle, and Relay for Life is how it is being fought. Luminaria, paper bags with candles inside commemorating cancer patients, lined the sidewalks of Wagon Wheel Park at the Coppell Relay for Life on the night of April 30, representing the battles that have been fought for cancer or are still in process. Loved ones were mourned, lives were celebrated and money was raised through this event. Relay for Life is a yearly event held across the United States to raise awareness about cancer and fundraise the search for a cure. Community members form teams,…

Battle of the Bands to benefit Japan disaster relief

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer The Japanese tsunami, earthquake is one of the biggest disasters in history since World War II. In efforts to help one of our nation’s greatest neighbors, thousands of Americans have come together to devise all sorts of charity events and fundraisers to help raise money in hopes to help restore one of the world’s most precious countries. At Coppell High School we have many generous clubs which are always looking for opportunities in which they can give back. The Red Cross club is amongst those. Along with the help of Red Cross clubs all around the Dallas area, CHS will join together to sponsor a Battle of the Bands event at the Eisemann Center…

YouTube Project for Awesome launches tomorrow

Ashleigh Heaton Editor-in-Chief Sure, YouTube has given us some quality comedy gems (Keyboard Cat? The Bed Intruder Song?), but amidst the humor, it can be easy to forget the power and impact the site can have. Tomorrow, December 17, vloggers across the globe will help remind of us that power during the Project for Awesome (also known as p4a). The basic premise of the Project is for vloggers across the world to share their favorite charities and how they can change the world. Vloggers have been asked to make videos centering around their charity and will post the video on YouTube at noon tomorrow – therefore flooding the site with charitable options. If you’re interested…

Phillip’s Wish clothing drive brings students together

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager Come holiday season, Coppell High School finds itself flooded with charities of all kinds, usually the same charities other high schools in the region are contributing to. This year, Lil Rascals club brought a new charity to the school, called Phillip’s Wish, a local organization founded by a 7-year-old boy based out of Keller that is dedicated to providing warmth to the homeless. Lil Rascals, a club started last year at the high school that revolves around helping local underprivileged children, decided to introduce Phillip’s wish to CHS as a clothing drive, collecting blankets, coats, scarves, gloves and the like. The foundation strives to collect funds and used or new clothing…

Lil Rascals club still acception donations

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager Though the competetive clothing and blanket drive put on by Lil Rascals for the Phillip’s Wish foundation ended last Friday (congratulations to room E101 on collecting the most and earning a baked goods party), Lil Rascals is still accepting donations. Drop off new or gently used blankets, coats, sweaters, gloves, scarfs, jackets and the like to Lil Rascal’s sponsor Coach and Physics teacher Clint Rushing’s room, B102, anytime throughout the week. So far, the foundation has collected over 40,000 blankets. All that is collected will go to benefit the homeless of Dallas in honor of the late Corinne Peters, Coppell graduate of 2010, to whom the Phillip’s Wish event was dedicated…

Coppell woman founds Widow Bird, hopes to change lives worldwide

Thomas Hair Staff Writer Courtney Christianson was an average Coppell woman; she had a 6-month-old baby, a family and a comfortable life. In 2007, she began to sense God wanted her to go on a mission trip to poverty-stricken Sudan. For a few years, Christianson disregarded this subtle calling and went on with her secure Coppell life. “To be completely honest, at the time I couldn’t have even told you where Sudan was, much less did I have any desire to go there. I had a comfortable, safe little life right here in Coppell! Why would I jump on a plane to Africa?” Christianson said. However, in May of 2010 Christianson gave in to God’s…

Salvation Army shares Christmas spirit

Laura Kattilakoski Staff Writer With the holiday seasons just around the corner, Christmas shopping is once again taking over stores everywhere. And while it’s great to get presents for friends and family, spending just a little for strangers as well can go a long way. This is one of the many charities provided by the Salvation Army. Every year, there are many students at CHS who are involved in volunteering with the Salvation Army.

New club PAWS to hold second meeting

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager This year many new clubs have been birthed, among them being a club called PAWS -Pets Are Worth Saving- created by junior Monse Gonzales. You may have seen the posters in the halls -this club is all about helping animals and pets. Members plan to hold fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to help support dogs in shelters and other animal organization across the Metroplex. PAWS will be holding its second meeting this Thursday, Nov. 4, in sponsor Mr. Scott’s room, B102 after school to discuss officer positions and upcoming events. This club accepts no dues but does accept donations that will go straight to other animal organizations.