Coppell Teen Court not just for juvenile punishment

Erica Rohde Staff Writer Before the sessions are called to order, Court Programs coordinator Matt Cason discusses court procedures and regulations with volunteer attorneys, jurors, bailiffs and other court members. But these volunteers are teenagers learning on the job. As minors punishable by law, it was still of strong importance for the court in all that is fair to follow the original concepts of the U.S. Constitution; to receive jury trial by one’s peers, allowing the concept of other teenagers to run the teen court. Most teenagers are not as aware teen court also provides a great opportunity for voluntary work experience within their community, but some of our own CHS students discovered the rewards…

Last minute NHS hours still available

By Loren Hughes Staff Writer As the end of the year comes to a close, National Honor Society members find themselves scrambling to finish their last minute required group and individual community service hours. Well, not to worry, because there are still many places that are available, even for group hours. A few excellent places to get individual hours are the Coppell Community Gardens (which offers double hours), Coppell Teen Court (which also offers double hours), Petsmart and the Coppell Public Library. If you wish to volunteer at the Coppell Community Gardens and Teen Court, all you must do is figure out the dates they are available and go there, without any prior training or…