Annual community events for 2011
Ashley Attanucci Web Manager Goodbye winter 2010, hello new year’s spring! With the ushering in of cheery weather, the City of Coppell has published its dates for yearly family-fun traditions, like the upcoming EGGstravaganza, a free egg hunt at Wagon Wheel Park starting at 11 o’ clock on April 23, open for parents and their children up to ten-years-old. Join local businesses, organizations, and CHS’s own ECoppell club at this year’s Earthfest taking place April 30 at Town Center Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a celebration of keeping Coppell green. Enjoy crafts, informative and interactive sessions and live music by band Vocal Trash. Also don’t miss Bounce!, an event part of Coppell’s “health…
Thanksgiving tradition sheds light on life changes
Michelle Pitcher Opinions Editor My family is insane, and our family gatherings are nothing short of expectations. Every Thanksgiving, my dad’s side of the family comes over to our house, and we do the tradition as we have always done. Turkey, ham, green bean casserole, football games on television and an outdoor scrimmage: this is what Thanksgiving means to me. My uncles sit outside with my father “jamming out” to old country songs on their acoustic guitars after dinner. My siblings go upstairs with my older cousins and play with the Ouija board while the rest of us watch A Charlie Brown Christmas on VHS. This is tradition. This is family. These are the things…
New outlook on old tradition
Paige Wilson Ast. Business Manager Tradition is defined as the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice. However, I see it as a way to keep people ignorant of discovering new things and a reason to live in the past. Personally tradition can either go into two categories. There are traditions like holidays, religious practices or familial rituals. On the other hand are the traditions that I view as a waste of time. I recently visited Texas A&M to see my brother. This being the weekend for Aggie seniors to receive their coveted class rings, the campus was full of family…
Tradition versus rising programs, Final Four has both
By Andy Tabor The Final Four this weekend pits Duke vs. West Virginia and Michigan State vs. Butler. For Michigan state this is their sixth Final Four appearance in the past twelve years and for coach K. this will be his eleventh appearance. As for West Virginia and Butler? West Virginia will make their second Final Four appearance and first since 1951, while Butler will make its first ever appearance this year. Butler comes into the tournament as the hottest team winning over twenty games in a row, while West Virginia has had a very successful tournament run they first started winning in the Big East tournament. Traditional blue blood Duke shared the ACC regular…
Losing tradition, gaining a journey
By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer I often write about traditions. Call me sentimental, but I just love the familiarity and comfort of routine. As a senior, however, I am growing slightly nervous over the fact that I will be dropping everything and moving to Abilene Christian University—three hours from Coppell—in just six months. In a way, though, it’s also exciting. Because although I will be leaving traditions behind, I look forward to beginning new ones that might last into my adulthood. I will miss watching American Idol and The Bachelor with my family and critiquing the shows as if we are experts. I will miss driving to church on Sunday mornings with my sister as…
“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…
Truly a Texas girl
By Rebecca Fowler Staff Writer Everything’s bigger in Texas, and we are proud of it. Not only do we sport the world’s largest cowboy boots (found in San Antonio), but we also have the most pride and the biggest hearts… to name just a few of the reasons the state holds a special place in my heart. I love Texas. Everything from the flat land revealing the sky from horizon to horizon to our Southern slang. I love the stereotypes which come along with living here, as comical as they may be. Instead of offending me, it makes me proud to be a Texan when someone comments on my accent or asks if I own…
Homecoming: more than just bells and whistles
Two weeks ago when I went to visit my brother at Southern Methodist University, I met his friend from California. At some point while talking to her, we reached the topic of Homecoming. “What’s a mum?” she asked with confusion. Wanting to show her an important Texas tradition, I pulled up Facebook and showed her pictures from this year’s game. It was not long after she saw the first picture of the white ribbons and fake flowers that she burst into hysterics. This is a pretty normal reaction for someone who is not Texas-born and raised, because, let’s face it, this offbeat tradition we call “homecoming” is only a big deal to us. Besides the…