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Lockerbie live: JV takes the stage

Chloe Smith, Staff Photographer
December 16, 2025
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Coppell High School sophomores Claire McSpadden and Claire Nevels take the stage as Olive Allison and Madeline Livingston for a One-Act Play on Friday in the CHS Auditorium. The CHS JV theater department performed UIL One-Act Play “The Women of Lockerbie” by Deborah Brevoort on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium.

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About the Contributor
Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith, Staff Photographer
Chloe Smith is a sophomore and first year photographer for The Sidekick. She joined the program to expand her skills with photography and journaling. When she’s not behind a camera, Chloe can be found playing guitar, weightlifting or discovering new music. She loves to spend time with friends and family, try new foods and shop at her local Bath and Body Works. Chloe is also involved in School of Rock, Black Student Union, Music for Medicine and the powerlifting team. You can contact Chloe through email at [email protected] or [email protected] and also on instagram at @chl03sm1th_