The Talk: The Limitations on Field Trips at CHS

May 13, 2024

Hosted by: Anvita Bondada

Edited by: Wendy Le

As Coppell ISD students advance through each grade, they may notice the amount of field trips slowly decreasing as they reach high school. That is rooted from the many factors that go into planning field trips, ranging from the cost of pulling students out of class to funding at Coppell High School.

In this episode, The Sidekick staff writer Anvita Bondada and associate principal Zane Porter discuss the different reasons why field trips are so rare and the process of planning them.

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About the Contributors

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer

Anvita Bondada is a junior and a second year staff writer on The Sidekick. She runs a small business selling press-on nails, called Nails by Anvita. Although she grew up in hot, arid Texas her favorite type of weather is rain of all kinds. In her free time, she enjoys shopping for clothes, listening to musicians such as Taylor swift and Gracie Abrams, doing her nails in a variety of styles, and playing with her dog Birkin. She enjoys watching romantic comedies, her favorites are 10 Things I Hate About You, Lala Land, and Easy A. She’s travelled a lot and her favorite location so far has been Venice and she would like to go to Greece if she got the chance. She speaks Telugu at home and would like to major in marketing. Anvita loves writing for a variety of sections, including writing opinion columns, reviews on music albums, and feature stories. She would like to expand to movie reviews this year. Over her years of experience on The Sidekick, she has discovered new horizons for writing and design for communication and self expression. It also gave her a way to connect with Coppell high school and its students. The Sidekick challenged her to break out and talk to people outside of her social circles. You can contact her at [email protected], or @anvitabondada on Instagram.

Wendy Le, Podcast Producer

Wendy Le is a junior and the podcast producer of The Sidekick. Through The Sidekick, she found her passion in photography and podcasting. In her free time, she enjoys scrolling through Pinterest, capturing mundane moments on camera and spending time with her friends and family. When feeling burnt out, Le recharges her social battery by sitting in her bed and relaxing throughout the day. Listening to Lana Del Rey, specifically her Lust for Life album, helps bring a sense of peacefulness to her day. You can contact her at [email protected].

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer

Safiya Azam is a first-year sophomore on The Sidekick, diving headfirst into the world of multimedia and creative exploration on The Sidekick. As a budding artist, she thrives on embracing various art forms and is set on pushing her boundaries. You can contact Safiya at [email protected].

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