Ron L. Chapman
How long have you lived in Coppell and what is one of your earliest or favorite memories?
Although I am no longer a resident of Coppell, (1959-1969), I still considers this my hometown. Moving from Dallas in 1959, I quickly realized it was a good move and that I had been a country boy all the time. I loved the schools and was able to be involved in the arts , (learning how much I loved them) sports , (never knew I could be good at them), and made some lifelong friends . I was a proud graduate of the third Coppell High School graduating class (1967). One of my favorite memories was being named UIL Best Actor, District and Regional and getting to travel to Austin for State competition and being named All-District tackle.
Why is Coppell History important to you?
Since becoming a member of Coppell Historical Society and being a member of the Archives committee, I have really learned things about this community that I had never known.
Do you have a Coppell history story to share?
I learned that some of my high school buddies were descendants of some of the original pioneer families. I had to tease them, saying I had no idea they were Coppell "royalty"! I just thought they were high school goof-balls like me. I also found it interesting that other society members included a best friend, former girlfriend, former English teacher and childhood Sunday School teachers. Some of my favorite Coppell memories are the summer productions I, Pete Wilson and Coppell youth put on for three years and other memories tied to my many returns to perform with Theatre Coppell, like the current production of Young Frankenstein.
Why do you enjoy being a member of the Coppell Historical Society?
I am very glad to be a part of letting more people know about the rich and interesting history of this growing town. I encourage others to learn more about this town they live in. We always welcome new people to visit the historical buildings, be a part of our activities like Pioneer Day, and attend our historical society monthly meetings.
Although I am no longer a resident of Coppell, (1959-1969), I still considers this my hometown. Moving from Dallas in 1959, I quickly realized it was a good move and that I had been a country boy all the time. I loved the schools and was able to be involved in the arts , (learning how much I loved them) sports , (never knew I could be good at them), and made some lifelong friends . I was a proud graduate of the third Coppell High School graduating class (1967). One of my favorite memories was being named UIL Best Actor, District and Regional and getting to travel to Austin for State competition and being named All-District tackle.
Why is Coppell History important to you?
Since becoming a member of Coppell Historical Society and being a member of the Archives committee, I have really learned things about this community that I had never known.
Do you have a Coppell history story to share?
I learned that some of my high school buddies were descendants of some of the original pioneer families. I had to tease them, saying I had no idea they were Coppell "royalty"! I just thought they were high school goof-balls like me. I also found it interesting that other society members included a best friend, former girlfriend, former English teacher and childhood Sunday School teachers. Some of my favorite Coppell memories are the summer productions I, Pete Wilson and Coppell youth put on for three years and other memories tied to my many returns to perform with Theatre Coppell, like the current production of Young Frankenstein.
Why do you enjoy being a member of the Coppell Historical Society?
I am very glad to be a part of letting more people know about the rich and interesting history of this growing town. I encourage others to learn more about this town they live in. We always welcome new people to visit the historical buildings, be a part of our activities like Pioneer Day, and attend our historical society monthly meetings.