Respect: Cooper’s NJROTC host 9/11 Memorial and earns top marks at their area manager inspection
BY TAMARAH WALLACE On November 2, clear skies graced the CCHS campus as the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) performed for retiring Inspecting Officer/Area 7 Manager, Commander Dirk Herbert, during their 2017 Pass in Review. “It went really well and it was very memorable because Commander Dirk... Read more
Thespians prepare for fall “Game of Tiaras” play
BY JULIA WENGIER At 7 o’clock on November 16, the CCHS Thespians will perform their fall production entitled “Game of Tiaras,” setting up a fairy-tale theme for the year. “Game of Tiaras” follows three sister princesses (Cinderella, Belle and the Snow Queen) after their father decides to split his... Read more
Littlest Cowboys tour CCHS in Storybook Parade
BY CASEY CHAPTER Equipped with their capes and costumes, the Littlest Cowboys ventured into CCHS to gather treats for Halloween. “We got candy… from all around the school,” Little Cowboy Mackenzie said. “I got a candy bar, Snickers and Reese’s Pieces…” This field trip was a fun way for... Read more
Annual Harvest Drive encourages students to give back
BY SOPHIA WENGIER This holiday season, CCHS is getting into the giving spirit by continuing the annual Harvest Drive to help local families in need. Up until November 7, CCHS will be collecting nonperishable items, including food and other necessities, through personalization classes. “Harvest Drive is important because you... Read more
County-wide Best Buddies Halloween party brings together students
BY SABRINE BRISMEUR Through double doors adorned with ghost decorations and spider webs was Best Buddies’ annual Halloween party, an event that drew in students and parents from across the county. “Our Halloween party is the largest event of the year, and we open admission to all the neighboring... Read more
Homecoming spirit days
BY SOPHIA WENGIER From October 30 to November 4, CCHS will travel around the world for the 2017 Homecoming Week. This year, staff and students will be celebrating the “Road Trip” theme with dress up days, school activities and the homecoming dance on Saturday night. Starting on the first... Read more
Class of ’19 and ’20 head to Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights trip
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE AND GENNA NORDLING On Thursday, October 19 at 12:30 pm, select sophomores and juniors piled onto three buses, each named after a haunted house located at their highly anticipated destination: Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Upon arriving at the park after the four-hour drive, students... Read more
Stampede fundraiser returns to CCHS
BY KYLE NELSON For once, students at Cooper City High School are encouraged to leave class. On November 9, the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) will be holding the largest fundraiser of the year, the first annual CCHS Stampede. The event will be carnival-esque event that will take place... Read more
College application help guide
BY SOPHIA WENGIER With college application deadlines quickly approaching, there’s no question that the month of October is crunch time for seniors. However, the various steps of applying to college can be overwhelming and confusing for those who have never gone through the process. Here is an all inclusive... Read more
Senior class prepares for annual Variety Show
BY CASEY CHAPTER After school on Monday and Tuesday, the senior class officers gathered in room 4107 to begin evaluations for hosts of the annual senior variety show. “Host tryouts are going well so far,” senior class president Jessica Less said. “We finished day one of tryouts and had... Read more