CHS seniors host Casino Night at Grapevine Springs

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer On March 31, the seniors of Coppell High School will host a Casino Night at the Senior and Community Center at Grapevine Springs. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. and last until 7:30 p.m. It is sure to be a fun filled night for everyone that attends as food will be provided by J. Macklins, and there will be entertainment provided by an Elvis impersonator. The cost is $10 for senior center members and $15 for non-members; this fee will provide money to play casino games, food and a chance to win prizes. Tickets are already on sale and can be purchased Monday through Friday at the center. You…

Jostens arrives with caps, gowns

By Sarah Police Staff Writer For seniors, one of the most anticipated days of the year is graduation. It’s what they have worked for the past 12 years. However, there are a couple more steps seniors must take before they get to step across that stage. Today, Josten’s will be at CHS delivering caps and gowns from 11:00 to 5:00 in the classroom located in the back of the library. For those who haven’t paid for their caps and gowns, Josten’s accepts only cash. If you need anything else, like a class ring or senior pictures, be sure to check out their website.

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…

Cowboys lose playoff berth, end season 28-7

By John Loop Staff Writer Amidst the celebration by Keller Central, the Coppell Cowboys reflected on a tough loss against the Chargers, and taken out of playoff contention by the score of 28-7. Sophomore Connor Wilson got his third start in the stadium where the Cowboys have never, and still haven’t, won a game since 2001. Wilson completed 7 passes for 99 yards, and also rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown. Both the Cowboys and the Chargers traded 3-and-outs on each of their first few offensive possessions. Wilson and the Cowboy offense would draw first blood, as the sophomore would punch the ball into the end zone from one yard out to take an…

Dedicated seniors skip late arrival

By Chase Porter Staff Writer Today, seniors were given a late arrival day for underclassmen PSAT and ASVAB testing. For most seniors this was a dream come true, but for those in the Ready Set Teach program it was a problem for their schedule. The Ready Set Teach program requires students to attend a class at either a middle school or elementary school and help teach the students. The problem with this late arrival day is that most of the students go to their Ready Set Teach classrooms in the afternoon and today all students are required to attend their core classes during the afternoon periods. Most of the Ready Set Teach students will be…

Class of 2012 embodies senior swagger

By Dyer Whitt Staff Writer As the school year strikes with full force for the students at Coppell High School, the class of 2012 prepares to take its throne with class. Webster’s defines seniority as “priority, precedence, or status obtained as the result of a person’s length of service,” and as a high school senior, this definition can have quite a few different interpretations. “Seniority definitely deals some aspects of carelessness, but you feel more mature and know how to handle your work-load and can balance work and play,” said senior Chris Reagan, sports director of KCBY. While some seniors focus on the power and maturity that comes with senior year, others are taking advantage…

Senior Priorities

By Sarah Police Staff Writer This past week Jostens has come to CHS to talk to seniors about what they need to be doing to prepare for graduation. Seniors were given an order packet for their cap and gown. Jostens will be at CHS on Saturday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 4. If you were absent during the senior class meeting you can stop by student services and pickup a packet of information. Seniors also need to go to Jostens in Plano to take their senior picture for the yearbook. You do not need an appointment so be sure to stop by. Their address can be found here. During the senior class meeting on Wednesday, seniors…

The last first six weeks

By Chase Porter Staff writer For us seniors here at CHS are final first six weeks is coming to a close but is senior year all that we have expected? From my point of view its been mostly what I have anticipated but I feel like I cant kick into senior- ides mode just yet. The past week and this current week teachers have flooded me with assignments but I think they are just trying to keep me focused until my mind lingers off to day dreams of college. Something I wasn’t expecting about my senior year is how fast it has gone by already. Plenty of people have warned me that this year would…

Colleges Visit CHS

By Sarah Police Staff Writer Seniors: it’s that time of year. It’s time to apply to college. Finding the perfect school for you can be a little difficult but luckily CHS is here to help. Throughout the year colleges from all over America come to CHS to visit with prospective students. Mrs. Poe, in the guidance office, is here to help. Every week Mrs. Poe sends out announcements of colleges that will be visiting CHS. The colleges coming next week are: UT Arlington on September 26 during 3rd period UT Austin on September 30 during 3rd period TCU on September 30 during 5th period If you have interest in any of these schools be sure…

College night to return at CHS in September

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Undecided about college? On September 15th CHS will be hosting a college fair for all interested juniors and seniors looking to narrow their college choices as well as get more exposure to new schools. On this night students and parents will be able to meet with representatives from all over the country. Over 160 schools will be present that night, including the University of Texas, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Baylor, Columbia University, Emory University, George Washington University, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M and the University of Oklahoma. Specialty schools such as the Dallas Culinary Institute will be present as well. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event in order to have more opportunities and longer…