Photo Gallery: CHS readies for the holidays
Photos by Brian Hwu, Rowan Khazendar, and Rachel Bush.
‘Tis the season to look at Christmas lights
By Seth Slover Staff Writer Along with the Christmas season come Christmas lights, one of the most beloved traditions of the holidays. For many families in the community, driving to look at Christmas lights is a must. “Going to different places to look at houses with awesome Christmas lights is one of my favorite parts of the season,” Junior Tanner McCord says. “It’s something my family does together pretty much every year.” He isn’t alone. Many CHS students love looking at lights, but have become gradually bored by the same city lights year after year. Luckily for everyone here in Coppell, a world of variety lies within the entire Dallas area. Anyone has the opportunity…
New Christmas albums bring joy to the world
By Coleman Armes Staff Writer This Christmas season is a time for family, thankfulness, good food, giving, Christmas trees and of course Christmas music. Christmas music this year has had a big boost thanks to some pretty big names in the music world releasing their takes on classic Christmas tunes and releasing original songs as well in their new albums. Teen sensation, Justin Bieber, has made headlines lately for releasing his new album Under the Mistletoe. This album includes collaborations with other big music names including Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, The Band Perry and Busta Rhymes. His new song Mistletoe along with the music video has become a hit as well over the…
Holiday magic no longer present
By Kara Adkins Online Copy Editor When I was young I had high expectations when holidays rolled around. I knew that every year on Dec. 25 Santa Claus would eat my burnt cookies I set out for him. Every Halloween buckets of candy would be dumped into my living room from a pillow sack. And every Thanksgiving I waited anxiously for the blessing to be said so I could begin feasting. Yet time has caught up with me over the years. It seems that the holidays are not as jolly as they used to be. The Christmas lights no longer leave me in awe, the Thanksgiving meal is just a reminder to spend extra hours…
A true holiday to be thankful for
By Jay Carroll Staff Writer It is the holiday season, which means Christmas is just around the corner. Oh wait, we still have Thanksgiving. It seems like every year we start to see ornaments, trees and other Christmas items already on display in stores when it is only the beginning of November. I saw a house with Christmas lights already up, and City Hall was putting up its lights when? I do not want to sound like Scrooge; I love the holidays, but it has gotten a little out of hand. People only truly pay attention and love holidays when they receive gifts, whether it is candy or presents. But what is wrong with a…
Holiday House, Craft Show just around the corner
By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor In 1995, Coppell High School hosted the very first Holiday House & Craft Show to raise funds for graduation night. Since then, the Holiday House & Craft Show has become one of the community’s treasured holiday traditions. On Sunday, November 13, CHS will host the 16th edition of the annual event. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the closing time of 4:30 p.m. Admission to the Holiday House & Craft Show is only $5 for adults and $3 for students. As in years past, all funds go directly to CHS Project Graduation to ensure a safe and fun graduation night for seniors. Holiday House offers a…
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…
Starlight Flight: not a “plane” way to see Christmas lights
Addy Buigas-Lopez Staff Writer Driving around neighborhoods to bask in the twinkling strung lights decorating houses is a common holiday-time activity. Now imagine the breathtaking view of these houses and more while looking down from a single engine Cessna 172 passenger airplane thousands of feet in the air. Every winter, Starlight Flight hosts an aerial tour of Christmas lights in the Dallas area. Departing from Addison, the plane soars not only over the Dallas skyline, but also nearby neighborhoods and Frisco Square. “Our Christmas tour flight is similar to our regular 30 to 60 minute flight,” pilot and Starlight Flight owner David Snell said. “We leave from the Addison airport, fly by the Galleria, over…
IB Secret Santa brings holiday cheer to students
Before the holidays, students and teachers involved in the IB program held a Secret Santa party in the lecture hall to celebrate the upcoming holidays. With only 50 students involved in the IB program, the students were split into partners by drawing names anonymously from a hat. Each partner group had to buy the other three presents worth $10 or less. The presents would then be placed under a Christmas tree in Mr. Vergiens room until given to its recipient. The final gift exchange took place in the students’ Theory of Knowledge class, during their party. The gift givers were revealed, though students had been working on trying to guess who their partner was prior…
Christmas songs that I still love today
Christmas; a time for family, a time for food, a time for giving, and a time for song. With the holiday fast approaching, I’ve decided to give you a run down on some Christmas songs that will never lose their “holly jolly” tune. Jingle Bells: I’ve heard this song sung many ways, but no matter what version, or how you sing it, the song never gets old. Everyone knows the song and it’s the perfect song for spreading holiday cheer. Whether you’re going Christmas caroling, or just getting into the holiday spirit, this song is a timeless classic really captures the essence of the holidays. Santa Clause Is Coming to Town: Always a song my parents would…