Coppell Student Media

Teacher of the Week: Henson reading into the power of words

Shrayes Gunna, Staff Writer • September 8, 2022

In the faint moments between grading a new round of essays and picking the girls up from soccer, Coppell High School AP English Language and Composition teacher Tracy Henson can be spotted in her backyard,...

Don’t write off English

Anette Varghese, Student Life Editor • September 21, 2021

English is my first language, and the only language where I feel I can comfortably express myself. The majority of the U.S. population speaks English. According to Language Diversity and English Proficiency...

The great SLAY (Senior Legacy Activity, Yeet!) project

Anika Arutla, Social Media Manager • May 15, 2020

What should have been the busiest weeks of high school lined up with exams, seniors in the International Baccalaureate program at Coppell High School find themselves losing interest. In order to battle...

15 Q’s with Mr. Bowden

Fiona Koshy and Gracie Blackwell • October 9, 2017

Mr. Bowden answers 15 questions as he carries out a typical workday as an AP/GT English IV and Creative Writing teacher. Learn about his five favorite films, the best piece of advice he would give aspiring...

The evolution of the English language

Elena Gillis, Staff Writer • May 31, 2016

“Lol.” The phrase once meant what it literally stood for- “laugh out loud.” It has now taken on a whole new meaning of simply a filler, or an acknowledgement that something was mildly...

Coffee House

May 28, 2013

http://youtu.be/1xlAZs6Y8nE Clara Caussey's Academy English II classes put together the 2nd annual Coffee House on Friday May 17, 2013. The students presented their best pieces about the freedom and...

Kindergarten students write letters to Santa with help of seniors

December 18, 2012

By Nikki Dabney Staff Writer Today during second period the K4 class at Cottonwood Elementary visited Ms. Neal's senior AP English IV class to get help writing their letters to Santa. This tradition...

PSAT scores released at school

December 13, 2012

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer After much anticipation, the PSAT scores were released today during all English classes. Coppell High School students took the test on Oct. 17. The PSAT is the preliminary...

Humanitarian project helps students make impact

May 21, 2012

By Rachel Bush Staff Photographer Whether it goes by the name of karma or the ripple effect, every action will undoubtedly have a reaction. It is commonly misunderstood how big of a reaction a...

Academy students portray the plague

December 2, 2011

By Christina Burke Staff Writer If you are roaming around the main hallways during class today, there is a good chance that you will find yourself in the midst of the thirteenth century.Academy english...

The C.L.A.M. impresses from morning to night

May 10, 2010

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer It was first conceived in 1993 as Digambara, implying “standing naked”, then transformed into the Chrysalis, the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. Finally,...

Farrell breathes new life into poetry

April 15, 2010

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Saturday, Feb. 27, Coppell High School senior Elisa Farrell competed in the state Poetry Out Loud competition in Austin in hope of advancing to the national level for...