Fighting breast cancer one beat at a time: Zumba for a cause fundraiser is a success
BY KAREN SUROS Lively, energetic music is playing as the eager crowd does their best to mimic the instructors, who spur them on. What looks like the ordinary Zumba lesson is actually an out-of-the-ordinary fundraiser. Cooper City High School hosted the second annual Zumba for a Cause fundraising event... Read more
A nightmare to remember: Best Buddies hosts annual Halloween party
BY SASHEEN JOSEPH Witches, ghosts and the “Cupid Shuffle” turned the CCHS cafeteria into a nightmare to remember. The fourth annual Best Buddies Halloween Spooktacular was hosted by the club Best Buddies on October 25. Students, parents and friends of all ages dressed up in their best costumes and... Read more
A night full of eating and entertainment: CCHS band hosts the fall concert
BY SABRINA WONG On October 23, the CCHS band program hosted their fall concert in the school cafeteria from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The concert was a fundraiser, so ticket money contributed to supporting the band program as a whole. Tickets were sold for $15 each from October... Read more
Student crime watch club coming to CCHS
BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN There have been a host of new security measures implemented at CCHS within the past year. Walking around school, it’s difficult to find a student who isn’t wearing an ID or who is unaware of the increased regulations surrounding everything from football games to staying on... Read more
A sweet week: Homecoming 2018 festivities
BY EMMA FRANZ AND JULIA SAFRIN Homecoming week is the time of the year in which students get to come together as a school to show off their school spirit through cheers and themed outfits. Each year, homecoming is centered around a theme, this year’s being “It’s Sweet to... Read more
Clothes collection for a cause: FMPA begins its clothing drive for breast cancer
BY EMMA HUERTA Since 1985, the month of October has been deemed National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. Here at CCHS, students volunteer and donate to raise awareness of the disease. From October 16 to October 30, Future Medical Professionals of America (FMPA) will be collecting... Read more
Students and staff strive for safety and security: Safety focus group
BY KAREN SUROS In recent weeks, CCHS has been a participant in a new, multi-step process by Safe Havens International (SHI) to ensure the safety of the school’s students and staff. Part of this process has involved taking student opinions into consideration. Through safety focus groups and student polls,... Read more
Rhythm with a reason: DECA begins preparations for annual Zumba for a Cause fundraiser
BY EMMA HUERTA Throughout high school, clubs have the ability to make their voices heard and have immense impacts on significant issues. Here at CCHS, the DECA students have started making these impacts and are preparing for their second annual “Zumba for a Cause” fundraiser. The fundraiser first started... Read more
Creative pieces: CCHS Poetry Club hosts first poetry slam of the year
BY VICTORIA MARTIN Within the cafeteria walls of Cooper City High School, words were spoken and hearts were touched. On Thursday, October 11, Poetry Club hosted its first poetry slam of the school year. Participants shared both original and recited pieces, specifically chosen by the speaker. With $5 pre-sale... Read more
Campaigns and crowns: CCHS votes for its homecoming court members
BY EMMA HUERTA The high school experience is full of many monumental events in a student’s life. One of these fun occasions includes the annual homecoming festivities at the beginning of every school year. CCHS hosts a multitude of traditional homecoming events, including spirit week, which concludes with the... Read more