BY JOSEPH STURGEON CCHS has a variety of large clubs, one of the most prominent being the Sound Of Pride (SOP). SOP is Cooper’s resident student orchestra that could be seen– and heard– at the annual pep rally held during homecoming week, performing a circus-themed show with the performers’... Read more
One student’s symphony: Enrique Poveda
FeaturesProfile Features October 29, 2018
BY ELENA VALDEZ Not many students can say they’ve composed a symphony by age 16. That, however, is not the case for junior Enrique Poveda. Throughout his life, he has dedicated himself to music and plans to perform, for the first time in his life, his fourth symphony this... Read more
Living a dream of drama: Thespian Reece Suarez plans to pursue theater after CCHS
FeaturesProfile Features October 20, 2018
BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN When one first looks at senior Reece Suarez, “shy” isn’t a word that comes to mind. With eyebrow and nose piercings and a sweatshirt featuring pop diva Christina Aguilera, Suarez gives off the impression of a bold and fearless individual. One might be shocked to learn... Read more
Raising her voice: Emily Kauffman spreads awareness through music
FeaturesProfile Features October 10, 2018
BY KAYLA GATES Whether it’s belting out notes in her room or on a Broadway stage in New York City, freshman Emily Kauffman can do it all. Through her recent performances, Kauffman has taken her talent to the next level, spreading awareness for a cause close to her heart.... Read more
Mrs. BMac: A teacher with a passion that is undebatable
FeaturesProfile Features September 20, 2018
BY ARIELLE KRAUS Not many teachers have been devoted to the subject they teach since their teenage years. However, this is not the case for the new speech and debate teacher Sarah Botsch-Mcguinn, known by her students as Mrs. BMac. During her educational career, both as a student and... Read more
Carina Lageyre: A young athlete scoring major points
FeaturesProfile Features September 18, 2018
BY KAYLA GATES For the average teenager, one’s life does not consist of intense training, fierce competition and traveling the world, all for the sake of soccer. However, freshman Carina Lageyre has exceeded expectations. At only 14 years old, Lageyre has accepted a spot on the United States women’s... Read more
Class VP to SGA President: Hannah Ferguson takes a step forward
FeaturesProfile Features September 11, 2018
BY SABRINA WONG During April of the 2017-2018 school year, the Student Government Association (SGA) elected new representatives for the upcoming year. While each class receives their own set of officers (president, vice president, treasurer, recording secretary, corresponding secretary and historian), SGA as a whole has their own set... Read more
Students Against Sexual Assault: Fighting to abolish the patriarchy
FeaturesGeneral Features September 7, 2018
BY JOSEPH STURGEON In a school as socially vast as Cooper City High, it makes sense that there’s a wide variety of clubs. Some appeal to the fine arts, such as the Thespians, while some celebrate diversity, like the Multicultural Club and others, still, are focused on students embracing... Read more
New year, new staff: CCHS welcomes two new teachers to the math department
FeaturesGeneral Features September 5, 2018
BY EMMA HUERTA The fresh start to a renewed school year has already begun. The halls of the campus are full of new students, policies and even staff members. Although students are returning from summer vacation to their usual schedules and normalcy, new teachers in the mathematics department are... Read more
BY KYLEIGH SPRIGLE Beach volleyball requires vast amounts of speed, athleticism, skill, strength and endurance. Between the elements of the sun beating down on your back, constant fatigue and the hot sand that blisters your feet, beach volleyball is a sport that will test a person’s ability to stay... Read more
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