Heritage Day performers rehearse before the big night
Henna Khan Business Manager The time has finally arrived, yet again, for the Junior World Affairs Council to host its annual Heritage Day in the Coppell High School commons. Friday, Feb. 25, from 6-9 p.m. students from all grade levels will be displaying their tri-boards for members of the community to come and see the diversity that looms this school. Each member represent a different country, there will be more than just information to garner at this event. Along informative display boards, there will be food, ethnic dancing from several Asian countries and the recitation of various national anthems. As a member, I will be representing the same country I have for the past four…
Heritage Day event marks bittersweet remembrance
Frances Ruiz Staff Writer Christina Baker Video Devouring treat after frozen treat from the country of Australia, mastering the tedious art form of origami leisurely practiced in Japan and crossing the border to munch on tasty Mexican candies, Heritage Day event goers were able to travel the world without ever leaving the CHS commons. Taking place on Feb. 5, Heritage Day serves as an opportunity for CHS students, as well as Coppell community members, to learn more about the diverse cultures, customs and traditions celebrated throughout the world. Started by Junior World Affairs Council (JWAC) club president Satvika Ananth, the fourth annual Heritage Day event has continued to grow and flourish throughout the years while…
Shirts for Haiti
As if JWAC wasn’t busy enough, there’s more club activity coming their way. While most members are preparing and getting ready for tonight’s Heritage Day event, it seems as though club participants can’t seem to catch a break- in a good way, that is. Not only are senior members taking part in and planning the festivities of Heritage Day, but they are also competing in WorldQuest, a prestigious competition based on academics. Did I mention that WorldQuest takes place the morning after Heritage Day? Yes, that’s right, the day after. So not only are our JWAC peers and classmates completely booked for the weekend, but the next couple of weeks as well. Members of the club will be selling three different shirts featuring a variety of poems…
Click here for good karma
by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer People around the world face suffering each day. Sometimes it takes a natural disaster to put the harsh realities of the lives of some into perspective for us. While the earthquake that devastated Haiti on Jan. 12 dispersed Haitian families, the disaster united foreign peoples under a common effort for relief aid. Do your part to help relieve Haitian families in need, whether it be through prayer, a tax-deductible monetary donation or enjoying the delicious home-baked desserts the Red Cross club was selling after school this week. While on-line: Donate any amount of money to World Vision, a foundation with 30 years of experience in Haiti, to help provide food, medicine…