Cheerleaders Compete Against Perception
BY SARAH ROUSSELL Intense energy and fiery emotions spread quickly through the competitive atmosphere that envelopes the crowded gym. Sixteen girls wearing red, black, and white uniforms stand strongly in the center of tumbling mats that are spread across the floor. Loud music blasts on as the girls get... Read more
Marc Sorrentino Sticks to the Plan
BY JESSICA WEAVER Months of non-stop practicing have led to one of the most important and memorable days of Stick to the Plan’s musical career, their first real gig at the Talent Farm in Pembroke Pines. Jumping onto the stage, the band’s fear quickly melted away as they began to... Read more
CCHS’s Thespians Place First In One-Act Play Competition
BY RACHEL SHARPE On November 22nd and 23rd, the drama department at CCHS performed their One-Act Play at the District 13 Thespian One-Act Play Competition. Cooper City High School was one of fourteen schools that participated in the competition hosted at American Heritage High School. Despite competing against some... Read more
Review: Tangled
BY SYDNEY ALTMAN What do you get when you combine a classic fairy tale with a twist, beautiful musical compositions, and a touch of magic? You get a brilliantly, timeless new Disney movie. Disney’s newest hit movie Tangled tells the story of Rapunzel, the well-known Princess with endless strands... Read more
Are YOU The Reason For The Music Industry’s Downfall?
BY ALYSSA FISHER Glancing around Cooper City High School at lunchtime, it’s common to find the majority of students accessorized with a pair of headphones and jamming out to the hottest tunes. Although they may not even realize it, most of the hundreds of songs blaring from their ear... Read more
The Sound Of Pride Makes CCHS Proud At States
BY ALYSSA FISHER On November 20, 2010, The Sound of Pride marching band competed in the 13th Annual Florida Marching Band Championship (FMBC) in the Tropicana Dome in St. Petersburg, Florida and came in fourth place in their class. A sea of red, black, and white flags swayed vigorously... Read more
Junior Captains Take The Lead On CCHS Hockey Team
BY AFTON HICKS There is a core in most sports teams. This core provides the structure and strength for the whole program. Without it, the team is often frail and unsuccessful. In many high school sports, this core is the team captain. They demonstrate all the qualities of a... Read more
Facing Off With Facebook
BY ALYSSA FISHER Facebook has truly revolutionized the way people stay connected with friends, family, and business associates. The social networking site provides a fun, effortless way to communicate with others. I absolutely adore it, and I sometimes find myself mindlessly scouring Facebook for hours, linking it to my... Read more
Young At Art Fashion Show Goes From Garbage To Glamour
BY KAYLA LOKEINSKY Local teen designers raided their recycling bins on Friday, November 19 for the Young at Art Children’s Museum fifth annual Global Stomp fashion show. This show allowed aspiring teens to design clothes made entirely out of recycled materials, not only to benefit the environment, but also to win big... Read more
CCHS Students Take The Lead In Learning About Government
BY RACHEL SHARPE The City of Cooper City and Cooper City High School have joined together to implement a new program, Leadership in Government, which gives students the opportunity to enhance their education about local, state and national government through interactive activities. Led by American Government teacher and Social... Read more