A different National Championship

By Tanner McCord Staff Writer Recently, Coppell’s National Night Out program was voted 2011′s number one program in the nation in the population category of 15,000-49,999. NNO has voted Coppell number one in the nation in three out of the last six years, and this will be the sixth year in a row that Coppell has held the number one spot in Texas. National Night Out is a program that brings communities together through block parties and other community events to reduce crime and strengthen the community as a whole.

Holiday Parade of Lights kicks off holiday season

By Caroline Carter Staff Webpages As the holiday season approaches, Coppell will once again perform their annual Holiday Parade of Lights this Saturday. It is sure to be a fun-filled event with dancing, music and of course Santa Claus. The parade will begin at 6:30 near St. Ann’s Church and will end at Town Center Plaza. Once the parade is completed, the lighting of the Christmas tree at Town Center will occur along with photo opportunities for children with Santa Claus. Although everyone is very excited for the parade, there is a chance of it being cancelled, as there is high chance of rain. In case of inclement weather on Saturday, you can follow CityofCoppell…

“A Hometown Holiday” event happening this Saturday

By Annie Wen Staff Writer As December rolls in the city of Coppell is welcoming the holiday feel. Decorations are being put up, present shopping time has begun, Starbucks is offering holiday drinks and Christmas music is being played everywhere. This Saturday December 3 Coppell will be having its annual Holiday Parade and Plaza Lighting to really ring in the holiday season. The Holiday Parade is a parade where citizens can send in an application for their own float and decorate it as they wish. All of the floats will be lit up with lights and the parade also features the CHS Marching Band, Lariettes, Silver Stars, and this year will also feature the 2011…

Annual holiday parade, tree lighting to kick off holiday season

By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Dozens of dazzling floats will take to the streets and people will flock to Town Center Plaza for other festivities on Saturday Dec. 3,  as Coppell officially kicks off the holiday season! This year’s edition of the annual parade will feature 37 floats and will follow its usual route travelling west on Parkway Boulevard from its intersection with Samuel Road. The theme of the parade has been announced to be “Hometown Holiday.” Citizens have been encouraged to enter homemade floats as part of this theme. Floats begin lining up at 3:00 p.m., and the parade itself begins at 6:30, after judges have analyzed the floats. About 1,500 are anticipated to be in attendance for…

Holiday parade applications now available

Julianne Cauley News Editor For students, the arrival of Nov. and Dec. ensures the soon to come fall and winter breaks. Countdowns are started and the excitement for the holidays build. However, the holiday season also brings the community holiday parade. This year’s parade is Sat. Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Hometown Holiday!” and applications for float entries are now available. There is no charge for entering; however, all organizations must complete a registration form by Mon. Nov. 21 and have a representative at the mandatory parade meeting on Mon. Nov. 28. The holiday parade always promises festive, unique and lighted parade flats that will light the nighttime streets of…

A Party in the U.S.A

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer This past weekend for Coppell was marked with everything Homecoming –the parade, the football game and, for students, the Homecoming dance, appropriately themed “Party in the U.S.A”. While students were dancing Saturday night away at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas, they did not forget to remember the ninth year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Midway through the dance, the music stopped as Principal Hunt took over the mic to commemorate the tragedy. After Alanna Diggs, junior, and Kaci Carroll, sophomore, sang the National Anthem, students observed a moment of silence for remembrance. 9/11 –we shall never forget.

Photo Gallery: Homecoming Parade Photos

Photos by Brian Hwu

Christmas parade brightens streets of Coppell

Frances Ruiz Staff Writer Video accredited to Kara McFarlane Joyous songs boasting upbeat melodies, twinkling lights of every shape and size and participants full of Christmas cheer were found amongst the myriad of festivities at the 2009 Coppell Christmas Parade. Holiday fun associated with the parade began Dec. 5 as community goers bundled up in warm clothes and braved the wintry cold to take part in the annual event. While the City of Coppell once again required each float to display holiday lights, new and distinct concepts were showcased in this year’s parade. Such concepts consisted of handing out glow sticks, outlining car windshields, bumpers and parade participants with Christmas lights and including the infamous,…

“Wreaths and trees, ribbons and bows” Coppell holiday parade around the corner

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer The much anticipated Spirit of Coppell Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 5 will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Samuel and follow down Parkway to Town Center Plaza where Coppellians will meet the lighting of Town Center. This year’s parade theme is “wreaths and trees, ribbons and bows” so expect to see festively decorated floats and parade walkers who will be passing out glowing items and candy. The night is guaranteed to be brilliant and bright with each float required to have at least 200 lights. Before the parade, floats will be judged and first and second place winners will be selected. Santa Clause and Mrs. Clause will be…