Volume VII, Issue I
Got pride? SOPHIA WENGIER Staff Writer
It is no secret among staff and students that the term “Cowboy pride” has oftentimes been the brunt of jokes from disillusioned students; however, this sort of jocular prodding has no place in these halls. Having pride in our school can foster a sense of belonging among students, making Cooper City High School a home to its many inhabitants. “Cowboy pride means being an involved member of the school,” Senior Hunter Harrington said. “It means taking pride in your work and extracurriculars.” For many incoming freshmen, this may seem like a daunting task. “I’m nervous about fitting in at a new school where I’m no longer at the top,” Freshman Jenna Hack said. “Going from being a big fish in a little pond to a little fish in a big pond won’t be an easy adjustment, especially considering how much is going to change.” However, with events like the CCHS
Cover photos by Saige Griffin and Sabrine Brismeur The Newspaper of Cooper City High School
rush week, where different clubs highlight their accomplishments and try to gain new members, becoming involved is easy. Even without officially joining a club, there are still many ways to exhibit Cowboy pride. School spirit makes high school experiences more fun. The pride that spectators at our football games feel is what brings about a sense of unity in the crowd. Pep rallies, spirit weeks, and other yearbook-worthy moments can only be achieved when Cowboy pride is rushing throughout the student body. Every student, at one point or another, has struggled with school. Sometimes the homework and tests can become stressful or the days can become tedious and never-ending. School becomes much more rewarding when students find something they love about it. This is what school spirit is all about - embracing what we can enjoy about school. Whether it be an activity, friend, or a favorite class, school spirit is how we can begin to see Cooper City High not as somewhere we have to
be, but as a home and a place we can be proud of. “I want to become more involved in the CCHS community because this school has, and will continue to, leave a very large impact on my life,” Junior Amanda Wilson said. “Since moving here, I have met so many people in school that have been so welcoming and kind. The teachers, the students, and the programs have given me so much and I want to pay it forward in as many ways as I can.” Cowboy pride is something everyone can unite under - it gives people a commonality to stand behind. It makes us feel closer to our classmates; it promotes healthy relationships and kindness between students. In the end, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a cheerleader or football player, in the marching band or in the bleachers. All that matters is that we are one school and one student body, struggling up the stairs of the 3900 building together and never letting go of our beloved Cowboy pride.
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