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Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
News
Effective on June 1, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees announced Doug Williams will serve as interim superintendent. Williams will serve during the transition following the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt. (Photo courtesy of Texas Association of School Administrators)
Williams named interim superintendent
Zaara Shaik, Staff Photographer • May 22, 2025

On Monday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees announced Doug Williams as interim Superintendent effective June 1. Until the role of the superintendent...

In The Know 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 2024-25 school year. Graphic by Yug Talukdar
In the Know: 5/19-5/25
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • May 19, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education on March 20. Due to this order, Coppell ISD could potentially lose 40% of its funding.
Education shifting from federal to state control
Riya Prasad, Staff Writer • May 16, 2025
The Coppell ISD Board members honor the Coppell High School girls golf team for winning the 2025 UIL Class 6A State Championship at the Coppell City Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Kirsten Schnock.
Council appoints Carrol as new mayor pro tem
Sofia Exposito, Staff Designer • May 15, 2025
Coppell High School Academic Decathlon coach Tim Dixon addresses the class. Academic Decathlon is a multidisciplinary competition that thousands of high school students compete in every year, with topics ranging from history, literature, art, science, mathematics, economics and music.
Academic Decathlon’s legacy coming to a close
Hiral Patel, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
Photo Galleries
Sports
The Coppell girls golf team stands outside White Wing Golf Club in Georgetown after winning the team’s first state championship. Coppell beat two-time defending champion Austin Vandegrift by two strokes with junior Alicia Bellendir winning first in Texas by two strokes. Photo courtesy Gary Beyer
Hole lotta firsts: Bellendir, Coppell take gold
Namir Awan, Sports Editor • May 22, 2025

The 16th hole. Coppell girls golf is tied with two-time defending state champions Austin Vandegrift for first place.  The 17th hole.  One...

Coppell junior catcher Cain Frosk returns to the dugout on April 22 at Coppell ISD Softball/Baseball Complex. Frosk has embraced a leadership role as a varsity baseball player. Photo by Nyah Rama
From the ice to the infield: Frosk’s full-time return to baseball
Naila Ali, Staff Writer • May 20, 2025
Coppell senior Lauren Sanchez recently signed to St. Edward’s University for track and field. Sanchez was inspired to join the sport because of her mother, Rosemary Sanchez, who was born with cerebral palsy. Photo by Reece Murry
A heart the size of Texas
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • May 15, 2025
Coppell senior Drew Minnick throws the first pitch at the top of the first inning against Flower Mound Marcus at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on April 22. The Cowboys lost to the Marauders, 1-0. Photo by Naila Ali
Strong defense not enough to overtake Marauders
Nyah Rama and Naila Ali • May 3, 2025
Opinions
High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama imparts the lessons she learned throughout high school, embracing the idea that nothing lasts forever and all things eventually pass. Photo by Eirene Park
Senior Column: Nothing lasts forever
Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor • May 22, 2025

How does one begin to sum up the most pivotal four years of their young life? Well, I do not know, but I certainly will try. I used to think...

High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick executive managing editor Nrithya Mahesh explores how her leadership role changed her perspective on her impact in the program. Photo by Sukirtha Muthiah
Senior Column: Lord of the board
Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor • May 21, 2025
High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick executive features editor Rhea Choudhary shares how collecting souvenirs and tokens to cherish her memories has given her an appreciation of nostalgia.
Senior Column: Rhea-winding the memories
Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor • May 21, 2025
High school is often a time when students can find their identity and make irreplaceable memories. The Sidekick executive news editor Sahasra Chakilam reflects on her experience in the program and being a voice to the community around her. Photo by Elizabeth De Santiago
Senior Column: Haas inside out
Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor • May 20, 2025
Student Life
Coppell High School sophomore Sarah Kays and senior Czeslawa Kays embrace one another in the theater room on May 2. Czeslawa finds ways to connect with her autistic and nonverbal sister through dance and involvement in CHS theater.
Kays sisters bonding through dance
Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

Sophomore Sarah Kays follows the rhythm of the weekly Friday morning music in the Coppell High School main hall. Her sister, senior Czeslawa...

Seniors trekking onto unique trails post-graduation
Seniors trekking onto unique trails post-graduation
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor • May 8, 2025
Coppell High School Spanish teacher Maria Delgado compares Spanish and English words to contrast pronunciations between the languages in her seventh period class. Delgado fosters understanding by utilizing interactive learning.
Faculty Focus: Delgado finding her voice, from music to teaching
Riya Suresh, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
Coppell High School senior Jackson Chen is the class of 2025 salutatorian. Chen attributes his success to discipline and maintaining a well-rounded and humble perspective, rather than chasing a title.
Chen’s consistency paying off in salutatorian spotlight
Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
CHS9
CHS9 students Ananya Ram, Shreya Chapagain and Sindhoora Vemula were state finalists at the 2025 Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Their project, Red Planet, Green Future, focuses on agriculture and space exploration on Mars.
Red Planet, Green Future plants the future on Mars
Zaara Shaik, Staff Photographer • May 16, 2025

A phone screen lit up with a text message sparking screams in the quiet car. The girls stared at each other, wide-eyed and shocked with disbelief...

CHS9 Spanish teacher Judy Garrett poses in front of her hunting mementos she displays in her classroom. Garrett has taught at Coppell ISD for 20 years and is retiring after the 2024-25 academic school year.
CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Garrett saying adios to more than three decades in the classroom
Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025
CHS9 student Gautam Ajwani received an honorable mention in Senior Materials Science at the 2025 Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair along with his partner Rohan Jain. Ajwani’s project exploring which additives in concrete absorb the most carbon dioxide reflects his passion for environmental engineering.
Ajwani changing the world with science
Nidhi Medicharla, Staff Photographer • May 9, 2025
CHS9 Transitional Pathways teacher Kara Lindquist is greeted by Coppell ISD officials and family members at the CHS9 exit door on Thursday. Lindquist was named Coppell ISD's Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2024-25. Courtesy Kara Lindquist
Lindquist inspiring instruction as 2024-25 Secondary Teacher of the Year
Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor • May 3, 2025
Arts & Entertainment
Coppell High School senior Navmi Srithaj was named Miss Flower Mound's Teen 2025 and Srithaj credits her pageant experience with transforming her from shy to a confident young woman.
Taking the crown: Srithaj fashioning her way into the pageantry stage
Moukthika Palli, Staff writer • May 16, 2025

When asking anyone about Coppell High School senior Navmi Srithaj, "beautiful" is inevitably the first word you will hear. When she walks...

Coppell High School juniors Shruti Pritmani and Hansika Reddy are hosting workshops this summer to teach kids different art forms, ranging from traditional art to creative mediums. Pritmani and Reddy are the founders of LoveCare and Art, a nonprofit aiming to teach young students about art. Photo courtesy Hansika Reddy
LoveCare and Art painting a canvas of inspiration
Gia Ajani, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
Connor, played by Coppell High School junior Ishan Wakade, interrogates Bob, played by Coppell High School sophomore Teo Petrov, about his mother’s death. CHS theater presented its One-Act Play of “BOB” on April 14 in the CHS Auditorium.
Dive into the chaotic life of Bob
Prajna Boddeti, Photographer • May 1, 2025
Coppell High School senior Pavithra Vijayakumar serves as the president of Coppell Band. Vijaykumar has been a member of Coppell Band for four years, leading through determination and dedication.
Crescendoing to the coda
Ishana Sharma, Lifestyle & Wellness Editor • May 1, 2025
Lifestyle & Wellness
Study Spots around Coppell High School
Study Spots around Coppell High School
Minori Kunte and Emmalee Jittasupo • May 16, 2025

Working alone can boost creativity, increase productivity and decrease chances of being distracted. The Sidekick staff writer Priyadharshan Selbaraj Prabakaran thinks working alone can be more beneficial than working with a group of people.
Working with one mind
Priyadharshan Selvaraj Prabakaran, Writer • May 16, 2025
Though group studying may seem distracting, there are many advantages to it. The Sidekick staff writer Darsh Thakur thinks group studying promotes active learning and is more efficient than studying alone.
Group studying benefiting students in and out of the classroom
Darsh Thakur, Writer • May 16, 2025
As temperatures continue to rise, Coppell residents face new challenges in staying safe and active during the summer. The rising heat has also led to record-breaking temperatures, intense weather, strained infrastructure and growing health concerns across the state. Graphic by Manasa Borra
Staying safe in Texas heat
Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025
Current Issue – Volume 36

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The D115 Experience
The D115 Experience
Minori Kunte, Art Editor/Cartoonist • May 22, 2025
On the Record
On the Record: How to lock in during the summer
On the Record: How to lock in during the summer
Sujeeth Karedla, Darsh Thakur, and Sabah Uddin • May 15, 2025
Videos
Letters to Dr. Hunt
Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025
Staff’s Favorites of the Week

Story of the Year

Dr. Hunt hangs up his hat

Dr. Hunt hangs up his hat

Sukirtha Muthiah and Rhea Choudhary


Photo of the Year

Homecoming crashers

Homecoming crashers

Kayla Nguyen


Design of the Year

Not your stereotypical woman of color

Not your stereotypical woman of color

Sofia Exposito


Post of the Week

Election Poll Post
Wendy Le