National Honor Society inducts 104 new members
BY DARIAN SABLON The room was packed with both students and parents, celebrating the beginning of a new chapter in their lives and the end of another. The NHS Induction Ceremony was more than just the acceptance of over 100 students into NHS – it was an appreciation for... Read more
Senior awards recognizes outstanding students
BY SABRINE BRISMEUR Dozens of seniors took the stage Thursday night to be recognized for accomplishments in sports, service, academics and scholarships, taking home awards ranging from small medallions to two-foot trophies. The program began with recognition of scholarships that were awarded to students by third parties, ranging from... Read more
Planting from the ground up: Environmental club revamps the garden
BY NUHA ISLAM The small plot of land right behind the football stadium goes unnoticed by almost all who pass by. To most, it’s a mangle of untamed shrubbery with a discarded water fountain, a stark contrast to the mowed lawns of the courtyard. However, environmental club has taken... Read more
Meet the Court: 2017 CCHS prom court nominees
BY KYLE NELSON Prom week has arrived, which brings Cooper City High School its yearly dose of school spirit. Along with prom week comes the crowning of a king and queen of prom, a tradition that has been a staple of high school since 1975. Get to know each of... Read more
Senior Graduation Information
BY KENDYL COUNTS Graduation may only be days away, but there are still plenty of reminders to take note of and loose ends to tie up. Here is everything you need to know to ensure that your last weeks of high school go as smoothly as possible. Final Transcripts... Read more
This is Why: Wait for the School Yearbook Finally Comes to an End
BY SABRINE BRISMEUR With smiles on their faces and arms full of white books, the yearbook staff at Cooper City proudly presented the culmination of a year’s worth of work: the 2017 edition of the Round Up. “The first thing I did when I got the yearbook was go... Read more
Lights, Camera, Encore! CCHS Sound Of Pride Performs Annual Showcase
BY KENDYL COUNTS AND SOPHIA WENGIER On May 12, the Sound of Pride Marching Band and Color Guard took to the stage for their 11th annual end of year performance. Through an interactive prism concert, performers showcased their work from throughout the year as a final hurrah before the... Read more
Underclassmen Awards Recognizes Over 100 Students
BY TAMARAH WALLACE At the end of each school year, Cooper City High School presents awards to many of its top performing students in a plethora of subjects ranging from mathematics to technical programs to world languages as well as honors those who have achieved recognition outside of the... Read more
The Lariat Earns State and County Awards
BY EDITORIAL BOARD After a year of work to reimagine the newspaper, The Lariat is proud to announce we have received awards we hadn’t previously thought possible. The Lariat was named an All-Florida print publication by the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) this April, a distinction which went to... Read more
Fundraiser Cancelled after Restaurant Closes Over Health Violations
BY SABRINE BRISMEUR The National Honor Society’s weeknight food fundraiser came to an abrupt end when health inspectors ordered the popular Beverly Hills Café to close early. “We have no recourse except to assure everyone that food safety, cleanliness and sanitation is, and always will be, a priority,” Café... Read more