New Tech@Coppell’s Hope for Africa club to host art auction

By Erica Rohde Staff Writer In poverty-stricken Africa, kids are exposed to harsh conditions of starvation, illnesses, lack of family support and human trafficking. Because of New Tech@Coppell’s Hope for Africa Club, African kids have the opportunity to express themselves through their artwork. A group determined students from the executive board of the club are laying out plans for a compelling art auction in order to collect donations for the Touch a Life Foundation. “Touch a Life is a nonprofit organization that raises money for trafficked children in Africa,” senior Haley Mathews said. “They have facilities they build for when they rescue the children. There they can provide education, food, water and other resources they…

Local club gives hope to African children

Lauren Ussery Centerspread Editor Video By: Katie Kennedy and Kiley Bratton Halfway around the world, a little boy named Humphrey has the hope of a better life, thanks to Coppell High School’s Hope for Africa club. The club partnered with the Touch a Life Foundation, a Dallas-based organization, to sponsor 10-year-old Humphrey. Like many other children in the Lake Volta region of Ghana, West Africa, Humphrey had been sold into slavery by his family, said Hannah Yates, a senior and co-president of the club. “When Touch a Life found him, he had a really bad case of malaria,” Yates said, noting that it was a particularly severe case. “If Touch a Life hadn’t found him,…

Hope for Africa brings new charity with smiling face

Paige Wilson Staff Writer/ Ast. Business Manager Video by: Sophie and Christina Valdez As Homecoming ended the mums and guarders all go away except for little buttons with a bright face appear on shirts, bags, and mums. However there is a story of sadness and struggle behind that face that many people don’t know. That story of tragedy is what provoked the Hope For Africa club to change their its yearly charity after three years of working to drill wells in Africa. Humphrey’s bright smiling face is the new face of the Hope for Africa charity. Many people understand that Humphrey is an unprivileged kid who doesn’t receive the necessities in life but, they don’t…

First Hope for Africa meeting

By Sammy Robben Staff Writer The Hope for Africa club had its first meeting of the year on Wednesday. The club has two new leaders, seniors Hannah Yates and Emily Fowler, that plan to make a few changes to the club. One of the major changes they talked about at the meeting was their new cause. Last year hope for Africa raised money for a organization called Water Is Basic, and this year they have decided to change that and sponsor a little boy instead. The boy they are sponsoring is named Humphrey. They hope to change Humphrey’s life throughout this year with their many fundraisers. Lastly they made signs that can be seen posted around…

Hope for Africa kicks off the school year

Addy Buigas-Lopez Staff Writer Hope for Africa is a non-profit organization committed to bringing change to Africa by addressing the problems they are facing and fostering ideas to help them recover. CHS Hope for Africa club met for the first time Wednesday September 1. Rather than continuing their “Water is Basic” program, this year they are sponsoring a child named Humphrey. As a fundraiser for him, they will be selling buttons during lunches featuring Humphrey’s face for $5. If you want to get involved or join the club, go to one of the Hope for Africa meetings on Wednesdays at 4 in Mr. Bowden’s room, C231.

Lost Boy offers thanks to CHS students

By Allie Perison Editor in Chief Video by Emily Mankin Nine years ago former Lost Boy Santino Athian found a new life in Dallas, Texas. Last Friday, CHS students had the opportunity to hear Athian’s incredible journey and see first hand how far their help with the Hope for Africa has gone.  “His story is so inspiring,” senior Allison Redner said. “It made me very grateful for my current situation and made me want to help other people more.”  Athian first heard about Coppell’s involvement with Hope for Africa while reading an article in a local newspaper. He was so moved by the student’s efforts to provide clean water for communities in Sudan that he…

Hope for Africa helps children have a merry Christmas

By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer The Hope for Africa Club at CHS is finishing up its next project, packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. This organization sends shoeboxes filled with toys, candy, toiletries and school supplies to needy children throughout the world.  For children who receive no other Christmas presents, these gifts are extremely special to them. Though the shoeboxes are extravagant to their recipients, they are very reasonable for those who put them together.  Filling a shoebox costs roughly twenty dollars, depending on how many items are included, in addition to a seven dollar donation which is highly encouraged to help cover shipping costs.  It is easy to put together,…

Hope for Africa runs to bring water to Sudanese

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer On Oct. 10, Coppell High School’s Hope for Africa club participated in the Water Is Basic 5K run to help bring water to Sudanese people. The Water Is Basic organization focuses its time and energy on helping the people of Sudan. The country has many problems such as decades of war, poor land management and a major drought. After all these troubles, the people of Sudan have been left with no water and have to walk miles from where they live to even come close to decent water. “Since the club has started, our whole purpose now is to support Water Is Basic and their cause,” senior Shelby Samuels said….