Countdown to PSAT nearing its end at CHS

Thomas Hair Staff Writer As competition continues to intensify and college admission prices continue to increase, it is becoming all the more important for students to obtain scholarships. The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a prime opportunity to secure such a scholarship, as students with exceptional scores become eligible for an elite National Merit Scholarship. The PSAT is also invaluable practice for the momentous SAT test further down the line. On Wednesday, October 12 all 10th graders and paying 11th graders will take the PSAT. For many juniors here at Coppell High School October 12 will be the culmination of months, or even years, of hard work and preparation. Success on the PSAT could mean great things, as…

Annual College Night fast approaching

by Ashley Attanucci The annual College Night at the UNT Coliseum is taking place Tuesday, September 21. It begins at 6:30 and is open to all students and family. Hundreds of colleges, from all over the nation, will be attending with representatives ready to answer any and all questions. Attendance to College Night is recommended by counselors and will be an easy and convenient way from students to find out about prospective schools. For directions to UNT, click here. For a campus map, click here.

28th annual Coppell Chamber of Commerce Gala a success

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Video by Matt French On Feb. 27, the Coppell Chamber of Commerce held its 28th annual Gala event, this year at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville with a boogie theme, calling it the Boogie Ball. “It is a fun time,” Margie Marek, Membership Consultant said. “The community comes as well as the Chamber members and it is the biggest fundraiser for the Chamber. This year it is themed so we dressed up like disco.” The event, from 6:30 to midnight, was open to all Coppell residents over 21. Activities included a silent auction, live music by Le Freak, food and of course an open floor for dancing. The Gala even offered a…

Lind brothers reunite at Lipscomb

By Gaby Moran Staff Writer There have been many students who have gone through the Coppell High School soccer program with a sibling following their footsteps, but that path usually ends once the oldest has graduated. Senior Jeremy Lind, however, plans to follow his older brother Josh Lind’s footsteps all the way to Nashville, Tenn. “At the beginning, I never thought I’d end up where my brother went especially since it was a sports decision,” Jeremy said. Josh Lind, CHS graduate of 2008, made All-District first team and Academic All-State his senior year and was captain for the Cowboys. Although Coppell lost in the bi-district playoffs to Keller, Josh was a great defender and was…