• Runners will participate in the Gobble Wobble 5K and Fun Run at Andrew Brown Park East at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
  • The Cozby Library and Community Commons hosts the Big Book Sale from 4-7 p.m. on Friday.
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Swim team giddyups for good times at annual Vaquero Battle (video)

Kayla Nguyen and Rhea Chowdhary
October 17, 2023
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Coppell junior swimmer Annie Chang competes in the rubber duck relay on Sept. 29 at the Coppell Family YMCA. Coppell Swim’s annual Vaquero Battle redefines a typical swim meet as it honors Coppell teachers through friendly intrasquad competition.

 

The Coppell swim and dive held its annual Vaquero Battle, featuring a variety of intersquad competitions. The meet allows students to invite friends and teachers to compete in different events. Watch The Sidekick video editor Rhea Chowdhary’s video to see what this year’s Vaquero Battle was all about.

 

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Kayla Nguyễn
Kayla Nguyễn, Sports Photography Editor
Kayla is a senior and the Sports Photography Editor for The Sidekick. She loves music and trying out new coffee shops with friends. Kayla loves taking photos and is especially a fan of sports photography. Outside of The Sidekick she loves running her digital camera Instagram account (@kaylasdigicams) and going to work.
Rhea Chowdhary
Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor
Rhea is a senior and the Media Editor for The Sidekick. She found her love for media stories through their ability to convey a strong message with sound and visuals. While she’s not cranking out a story, she loves to hang out with friends, grab a camera and take some photos or plop her Beats on and listen to music for hours. You can reach her through Instagram (@rhea.chowdhary), X (rhea_chowdhary) or email ([email protected]).