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Dr. Greg Axelson (center) is celebrated as the new CHS9 principal during the Coppell ISD School Board meeting. Dr. Axelson is accompanied by CHS9 faculty at Coppell Middle School West.
CISD teachers, staff given 3% raise for upcoming school year
Katie Park, Staff writer • June 25, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD School Board congratulated Dr. Greg Axelson for his upcoming role as the new CHS9 principal for the 2024-25...

Coppell High School Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford and Austin Elementary School teacher Heather Naragon accept the awards for District Teachers of the Year, accompanied by the CISD school board and the CHS and Austin Elementary principals.
Board getting down to business
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • May 21, 2024
Got You Covered is a series from The Sidekick detailing events involving Coppell High School and Coppell ISD happening this week. It will be posted every Monday for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.
Got You Covered: 5/20-5/26
Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor • May 20, 2024
Meet the Class of 2024s Top 10
Meet the Class of 2024's Top 10
Avani Munji, Executive Design Editor • May 17, 2024
Coppell High School seniors nominated their fellow peers for different awards categories. Here are the 24 seniors who shine underneath the spotlight for their respective categories.
On the red carpet
Avani Munji, Nrithya Mahesh, Nyah Rama, Katie Park, Manasa Borra, Sahasra Chakilam, and Sukirtha Muthiah • May 17, 2024
Photo Galleries
Sports
The Coppell girls golf team receives its UIL Class 6A third place trophy. On May 6-7, the Coppell girls golf team competed at the UIL Class 6A Championship in White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown. Photo courtesy Coppell ISD.
Girls golf finish third in state tournament, second highest in program history
Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer • May 17, 2024

Hoping for a top five placement, Coppell girls golf coach Gary Beyer was beyond impressed when the Coppell girls golf team placed in the...

Coppell High School sophomore Alicia Bellendir has played on the CHS golf team for the past two years. Golf has been a part of Bellendir’s life since third grade.
Bellendir driving to win as highly-competitive golfer
Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer • May 15, 2024
On May 2 in CHS Arena, 11 athletes signed to colleges across America. Read more to hear what the Coppell signees had to say.
Coppell High School's Signing Day
Ava Johnson and Rhea Chowdhary • May 14, 2024
Coppell track and field senior Emma Williams, senior Sedem Buatsi, junior Angelina Raicu, and sophomore Sophia Williams broke school records for the fifth time this year in the 4x200 relay. Coppell placed sixth at UIL Class 6A state meet at the University of Texas at Austin on May 5.
Coppell encounters setbacks at state, sets record
Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer • May 9, 2024
Opinions
High school is a time for students to find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. Coppell senior and The Sidekick editorial page editor Aliza Abidi reflects on how her time in the program has given her resilience and determination in preparation for her future. Photo by Rhea Choudhary.
Senior column: From me to another you
Aliza Abidi, Editorial Page Editor • May 17, 2024

Dear future Aliza Abidi,  On your first day of high school, you had planned to write a letter to yourself to open when you became a senior....

Masculinity is one of many social factors that still remain ingrained in the minds of boys everywhere. However, some elements of masculinity have evolved into toxic beliefs, leading to the exhibition of socially hazardous behavior in boys. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir addresses how toxic masculinity negatively affects the behavior of boys at CHS and ways to reduce the regularity of said behavior.
Real men reject toxic masculinity
Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer • May 17, 2024
Despite the language barrier, one of The Sidekick staff writer Elizabeth De Santiago’s favorite genres of music is Japanese rap. The genre has helped De Santiago become more confident in herself and who she is. Photo Illustration by Aasritha Yanamala
Japanese rap motivates me beyond language barriers
Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer • May 16, 2024
The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sri Achanta discusses her growing interest in memoirs. Achanta applauds the connections she feels toward inspirational authors through their writings and reflects on what her own memoir would look like.
Letter from the editor: The final chapter
Sri Achanta, Executive Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2024
Arts & Entertainment
Each decade of the late 20th century has had a subgenre of rock that defined the era. The Sidekick entertainment editor Ainsley Dwyer goes through the years from 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 years ago to find the best rock album of that year.
Rock redux: Decade defining albums
Ainsley Dwyer, Entertainment editor • May 17, 2024

Over time, rock music has evolved to new subgenres that define each decade. Comparing what was considered rock in the ‘60s would be laughed...

A lover of physical media, staff writer Marli Field has collected plenty of grunge memorabilia over the years including books, band merch and vinyls. Music is a defining part of Field’s life, and her history with grunge music has changed the way she views the art form forever.
My love for the Seattle sound
Marli Field, Staff Writer • May 17, 2024
Coppell High School senior Parker Jones accepts his award for performer of the year with North Texas Colorguard Association president Arthur Grossman on April 7 at CHS Arena. This is the first year NTCA has had the Scholastic Performer Award. Photo Courtesy Parker Jones
Jones’s colorguard journey leads to Performer of the Year crown
Aasritha Yanamala, Staff Designer • May 17, 2024
Watching movies can be an activity that alleviates stress. Staff writer Anvita Bondada discusses how her routine of watching a movie every Saturday has become a beloved habit of hers as it allows her to wind down from the pressures of school.
Moving with movies through junior year
Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer • May 17, 2024
Student Life
Coppell High School senior Brianna Henderson has accumulated more than 18,000 followers on TikTok (@brezyh). Henderson films fashion related content, posting curated style videos and brand sponsorships. Photo by Kayla Nguyen, Photo illustration by Sofia Exposito
Henderson stars on TikTok with a passion for fashion
Pranavi Ramineni, Staff Designer • May 17, 2024

She takes a breath and smiles, looking at the phone camera in front of her. Tapping the phone, the familiar countdown begins.  Three…two…one… “Hey...

New Tech High @ Coppell freshman Sam Dondapati submitted his experiment on the bacteria Spirulina to SpaceX through the SSEP (Student Space Exploration Program). He is one of 39 to have his experiment sent to the International Space Station in July 2023. Photo illustration by Elizabeth De Santiago
Sam sends Spirulina to the stars (with video)
Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer • May 17, 2024
Delosha Payne teaches American Sign Language (ASL) at Coppell High School. Payne utilizes her energetic personality to inspire students to learn ASL.
Dee puts on a show through ASL:(with video)
Noor Fatima, Staff designer • May 17, 2024
KCBY-TV is the student-run broadcast program at Coppell High School that has been producing shows since 1995. The KCBY-TV seniors reflect on how their time in the program has provided them with an outlet to explore their passions and make valuable memories.
Dropping the mic:
Anushree De, Features Editor • May 17, 2024
CHS9
On Wednesday, Dr. Greg Axelson was announced as the new principal of CHS9, replacing Dr. Cody Koontz. Dr. Axelson previously served as the principal of CMS North for seven years. On Wednesday, Dr. Greg Axelson was announced as the new principal of CHS9, replacing Dr. Cody Koontz. Dr. Axelson previously served as the principal of CMS North for seven years. Photo courtesy Coppell ISD
Axelson named new principal at CHS9
Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor • June 21, 2024

On Wednesday morning, Dr. Greg Axelson was announced as the new principal of CHS9.  Dr. Axelson takes over the position from Dr. Cody Koontz,...

CHS9 students play a game of tug-of-war on the football field on Friday. CHS9 held its fourth annual Cowboy Fest to celebrate the end of the school year and boost school spirit.
Expanded Cowboy Fest brings festivity to freshmen
Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer • May 20, 2024
On May 13, CHS9 Principal Dr. Cody Koontz was named principal of Flower Mound Marcus High School. Koontz is the first and only principal of CHS9.
On to Marcus
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor • May 19, 2024
Welcome to CHS9
Welcome to CHS9
Nyah Rama and Neha Nathwani • May 17, 2024
Newest Comic
The one that lingers
The one that lingers
Minori Kunte, Staff Cartoonist • May 17, 2024
Current Issue – Volume 35

Volume 35 - Issue 6

The Talk
THE TALK
The Talk: The Limitations on Field Trips at CHS
Anvita Bondada and Wendy Le • May 13, 2024
Staff’s Favorites of the Week

Story of the Week

An ode to The Sidekick’s seniors: Noor Fatima

Elizabeth De Santiago


Photo of the Week

garage sale

The Sidekick annual garage sale brings joy to community

Sofia Exposito


Design of the Week

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Neeharika Gajula

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