PSA awards Springer title of Hometown Hero

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor Everyone knows someone who has made an impact on the world around them. From motivational stories to heart warming work in the community, those who strive to make a difference in Coppell are now being recognized. The Coppell High School Public Service Academy (PSA) is wrapping up the second year of the Hometown Hero project, devoted to giving recognition to residents who have had a positive community effect. This year’s Hero, Coppell Middle School East Principal Laura Springer, was announced at the Coppell game against Justin Northwest on Friday. PSA announced Hometown Hero nominees two weeks ago, and voting was open to students, parents and other communities until Thursday. Springer…

Open enrollment brings new students to CISD

By Kelly Stewart Opinions Editor CISD elementary schools are seeing some new faces this year with the help of Open Enrollment. A plan implemented by the board of directors to increase enrollment in Cottonwood Creek and Town Center elementary schools (known as open enrollment) is allowing students who do not live in the district to attend Coppell schools. The offer is open to all elementary school students who live in the City of Coppell, but already 68 students have taken advantage of this decision since it was made in the spring of 2011. “[This plan] allows students in the K-5th grade that live in the City of Coppell, but outside of Coppell ISD the opportunity…

Turkey drive tomorrow aims to make a difference

This Friday, November 19, Coppell ISD is once again participating in the annual Kids 4 Turkeys turkey drive. Students or parents can drop frozen turkeys off at any CISD school from 7:30-9:00 tomorrow morning.

Hunt becomes new face of DCCCD

 Satvika Ananth Staff Writer If you happen to drive down state highway 114, brace yourself for a surprise, because you may see the friendly face of Coppell High School Principal Brad Hunt staring back at you from a billboard. Hunt, a former student at a Dallas County Community College, was selected to participate in an advertising campaign for the colleges by telling his story to North Texas. After graduating from Skyline High Schoo, Hunt attended Eastfield College, a member of the Dallas County Community Colleges District (DCCCD), for a year and a half before majoring in education at the University of North Texas. “I had a great experience at Eastfield,” Hunt said. “It really helped…

CHS prepares to welcome freshmen

Frances Ruiz Staff Writer While no thoughts are more terrifying to an incoming freshman than mercilessly being thrown over the senior bridge or having to eat the sack lunch mom packed alone in the bathroom, certain measures have been taken by Coppell High School and New Tech High@Coppell to help students adjust to the upcoming period of change and transition. Taking place from Feb. 15-17, eighth graders throughout CISD ventured outside of their CMS North, East and West comfort zones to bravely face the unknowns of high school. During the scheduled visits to their next home away from home, the incoming freshman class was able to familiarize itself with the unique facets of campus, such…

Dorhout sheds dragon skin to become proud Cowgirl

By Loren Hughes Staff Writer Last December, Coppell High School’s former associate principal P.J. Giamanco turned in his red and black for Southlake green. This year, the school’s new associate principal Leanne Dorhout has done the complete opposite, transforming from a Dragon to a Cowboy. Before coming to CHS, Dorhout’s school days were full of adventure, something not many high school students can say for themselves. Raised in Iowa, Dorhout spent the better part of her junior year of high school studying overseas in Norway. She also studied in Wales during her college years, before graduating from Central College in Iowa with a degree in English. “I loved high school,” Dorhout said. “My high school…