8th grade shadow days

By Chase Porter Staff Writer Today, February 7th marks the first of the three day long 8th grade shadow days. For the next couple of days all three middle schools will be visiting the high school for a tour around the school. Not only will they get a complete tour, the middle school students will also get a chance to visit some of the elective and academy classes on the visit. Red Jackets and Ready. Set. Teach! members will be conducting the tours throughout the day in two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The seniors will also have a Q and A session at the conclusion of the tour because we all…

Photo Gallery: School Board Reception

Photos by Rowan Khazendar.

Red Jackets honor Board of Trustees

By Michelle Pitcher Editor-in-Chief This past Friday, as part of the state-wide School Board Appreciation Month, the Coppell High School Red Jackets hosted a breakfast to show their gratitude for the seven men and women who serve on the CISD Board of Trustees. The students, with the help of some administrators, planned and executed the event to give their thanks on behalf of all CHS students. “This is an event for the Red Jackets to converse with and honor the school board,” senior Elizabeth Pittman said. “We want to thank them for all they are doing for the school.” The planning process was not easy, and the success of the endeavor required the help of…

Coppell Traditions

By Corrina Taylor Staff Writer With the football season back, the Cowboys show off our Coppell spirit. The senior girls dazzle us with their elaborate and festive overalls that not only show their spirit and support of the team, but also gives the senior girls a chance to show off their personality. With these colorful and creative overalls, it is easy to identify that the girls with the overalls are this year’s seniors.  However, the senior boys are not as easy to spot. Many people remember the infamous “jorts” that a handful of senior guys modeled last year. The problem with the “jorts” however was that they were extremely short especial ly on the guys,…

Freshman back to school dance

By Chase Porter Staff Writer On Saturday, September 10th the Coppell High School Red Jackets will be hosting the Freshman back to school dance. The dance will be held in the large commons from 7 to 11. Tickets are being sold during all lunches this week and are only 5 dollars. The dance will have drinks, snacks, a DJ, and other activities if your not into dancing including ping pong. As a senior and Red Jacket, I advise all freshman to attend this dance not just because it will be extremely fun but also to meet other freshman that you may not be able to meet in the classroom setting. I know exactly what your…

Red Jacket interviews delayed

By Chase Porter Staff Writer The Coppell High School Red Jackets program has been going for a few years now but this year the number of applicants in slowing down the process. This year 152 juniors applied for this prestigious position as Mr. Hunt’s ambassadors of the school but this year the Red Jackets Selection Committee is changing up the selection process. This year, not everyone who applied in getting an interview. Instead, the selection committee is reviewing the students attendance record, grades, leadership essay, and outside recommendations so that the committee can cut down the number of students who will be interviewed. From these juniors who get an interview spot only 28 to 32…

Red Jacket Applications Available

Paige Wilson Asst. Business Manager The competitive season has begun once again. Students are starting to try out and audition for teams, groups and positions. One of the most competitive student organizations is The Red Jackets, Mr. Hunt’s ambassadors for the school. Red Jackets started three years ago and continues to gain popularity among students. Last year, they received over 300 applications compared to the 100 they had received the year before. Juniors who are interested in the program can pick up a application in the main office, ask Mrs. Green for details and questions.

CHS Organizations begin prep for next year

Beth Anne Carroll Staff Writer With the closing weeks of the school year only a couple of months away, it is time for some of Coppell High School’s organizations to start thinking about next year. Many clubs and teams have started advertising membership and auditions for the 2011-2012 school year. Lariettes, Silver Stars and Coppell Cheer all have informational meetings and tryouts within the next month. The Academic Decathlon team has an information meeting this week. Applications to be a member of the Red Jackets organization are also available starting today. Be sure to listen to the daily announcements and visit organization websites (all of which can be found on the CHS website) to get…

Eighth graders learn the ropes

Addy Buigas-Lopez Staff Writer Video by Lauren Louis and Garrett Anderson, KCBY Joining a school as big as Coppell High School is never easy. And being a freshman means starting at the bottom, learning everything for the first time and not knowing your way around the maze high school portrays itself as. For those who have older siblings or friends at the high school already, they may be more comfortable with the idea of joining the high school. However for those who don’t, CHS can be beyond overwhelming. In efforts to make the transition from middle to high school easier, CHS allows eighth graders to visit the high school on “shadow days,” or a time…

8th grade shadow days allow seniors to reflect

By Henna Khan Business Manager On Tues., Wed. and Thurs. the Coppell High School Red Jackets along with several  Ready, Set, Teach! members will be giving helpful advice and one very well-rounded tour of the campus to 8th graders throughout Coppell. As a Red Jacket myself, I had the opportunity to witness the reactions, the experience and the questions first hand. The day started off with a warm welcome as the students were ushered into the auditorium for a brief introduction as well as an overview video made by KCBY. The kids were then broken down into 14 different groups, where they would be paired with one Red Jacket and one Ready, Set, Teach! member….