Pinkerton Podcast: Once a Cowpoke, always a Cowpoke

Rhea Chowdhary, Wendy Le, and Sabah Uddin

May 15, 2025

Scriptwriter: CJ Mitchell

Edited by: Rhea Chowdhary and Wendy le

Guests: Devangana, Calvin, Miss Shawn, Rebekah, Mrs. Cook, Finnegan, Katie, Stephanie Hsu (Finn’s mom) and Jennifer Cao (Katie’s mom)

Welcome to Pinkerton Podcast, a short podcast series created to honor the legacy of Pinkerton. In October, Coppell ISD trustees voted to consolidate the school following the 2024-25 school year due to the district’s budget deficit. Our podcast serves to spotlight the traditions, classes and nuisances directly from its students and teachers.

In the final episode of The Pinkerton Podcast, Pinkerton alumni share their favorite stories of being a Cowpoke. From burnt bums on the slide to coyotes chowing on crispitos, let these memories preserve Pinkerton’s legacy!

Special thanks to Sabah Uddin for helping with the recordings on this episode.

Music creds:

- Jingle written by CJ Mitchell
- Pinkerton jingle sung by CJ Mitchell and Devangana
- Transition music by CJ Mitchell
- “School Bell Sound Effect No Copyright” by Lil BEATS
- Pretty Cat (Cute Fun Happy Acoustic)Pretty Cat (Cute Fun Happy Acoustic) by Villatic_Music
- Happy Kids Music by Viacheslav

About the Contributors

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]).

Wendy Le, Executive Social Media Editor

Wendy Le is in her third year in The Sidekick as a senior and the executive social media editor. Throughout her time in this program, she’s found joy in doing things and going to places she never thought she would’ve: standing on the sidelines, in the back of the Black Box Theatre, political rallies, learning how to use Adobe, taking photos, making social media graphics and writing features. Le does have hobbies outside of D115. When she’s not scouring to get things edited or feeding The Sidekick social media accounts, she likes to brain rot on TikTok, craft new Pinterest boards, go thrifting and take photos on her digital camera. If you see her in person, she is likely to “meow” at you (unironically). You can contact her at [email protected] for any inquiries.

Sabah Uddin, Communications Manager

Sabah Uddin is a senior and the communications manager for The Sidekick. Her favorite part of being a student journalist is being able to cover events and meet people she never would’ve known before. Through The Sidekick she has gotten to step out of her comfort zone in discovering sports photography and feature writing. When she’s not covering an event for The Sidekick or competing with the Coppell High School DECA chapter, you can find her exploring new restaurants and cafes. Her favorite food is Thai food and she is always game for some mango sticky rice. You can contact Sabah through email at [email protected] or on Instagram (@sabahhh.u).

Minori Kunte, Art Editor/Cartoonist

Minori Kunte is a senior and the art editor and staff cartoonist for The Sidekick. She originally joined The Sidekick to grow in her writing skills, but throughout her three years in the program she has found a love for design. Outside of the newsroom, she spends her time singing for Coppell Choir in both Madrigals and A Capella. In her free time, she enjoys painting scenic locations and making vlogs of her vacations for herself and her family to watch. Her favorite movie to rewatch is The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. She enjoys watching Anne With An E and The 100, while snacking on Brookside Acai Dark Chocolate and Skinny Pop. She feels inspired when looking at art made by Anna-Laura Sullivan and Bob Ross. You can contact Minori at [email protected] or on Instagram (@minorikunte).

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