Memories grow at Storch memorial

by Ashley Attanucci Staff Writer Video by Drake McWhorter After losing one of their most beloved students, Coppell Middle School East has built an on-campus memorial site for eighth grader Taylor Storch. An oak tree, known as Taylor’s Tree, was planted in the center of a student-designed garden to make permanent Storch’s presence at the school. Both for the students and teachers that knew her, and for her family –Mr. Todd Storch, Mrs. Tara Storch, Ryan, 11, and Peyton, 9-  the site dedicated to Storch’s memory is a comfort and daily reminder of her spirit. “When all this happened, when Taylor passed away, Tara and I knew that the school is really important to her -it’s important…

Coppell students wear blue in honor of Taylor Storch

by Divya Kumar News Editor In memory of thirteen year old Taylor Storch, eighth grader at Coppell Middle School East, students around the Coppell school district are wearing blue today. Due to the fact that today is Taylor’s birthday, a series of occurences are set to take place in order to honor her. Beyond just the blue shirts, today is also the unveiling of the organization that Taylor’s father, Todd Storch, and family friend, Jeremy Lipsey, have put together – Taylor’s Gift. The organization was created in order to honor Taylor, who’s organ’s helped to save the lives of six people, while spreading awareness about organ donation and launched today, in honor of Taylor’s birthday. Similarly, construction…