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Graduates say “iLead the way” for future leadership opportunities

Vidya Praveen, Staff Photographer
May 1, 2026
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Vidya Praveen
iLead hosts its graduation ceremony for the selected juniors to participate in the program on April 23 in the Coppell High School Large Commons. During the ceremony, iLead participants received certificates for their completion of the program and awards were given for their involvement.
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Graphic by: Hiral Patel and Prisha Hooda
Seniors en route to success
Homes in Coppell are built to mirror the small amount of land space. Age demographics have changed over the last ten years, prompting Coppell to create the FOARD task force to encourage citizens to maintain the appearance of Coppell.
A city built to stay: The changing face of Coppell
Coppell High School senior Sophia Tran selected English II teacher Hannah Corley to pin her senior pin on Wednesday at CHS Arena. The Senior Pinning Ceremony honors members who are important in seniors' life throughout high school.
Honoring those who helped them rise
Coppell Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development (FOARD) Task Force vice chair Renee Galitis shares thoughts over housing affordability. The FOARD Task Force met at Coppell City Hall on Wednesday to engage in discussions covering topics such as land redevelopment and improving public transportation.
FOARD discusses affordable housing, city budgeting
On April 21, the City of Coppell announced the appointment of Ryan M. Arthur as the new fire chief. Chief Arthur succeeds Kevin Richardson who retired after 33 years of service to the city of Coppell, 20 of those years serving as the Coppell Fire Department Chief. Graphic by Yusra Khan
Inspired by family legacy: Arthur takes over Coppell fire department
On March 27, Sheryl Dennehy was named principal of Valley Ranch Elementary following principal Cynthia Arterbery’s retirement. Dennehy’s ascension reflects a lifelong commitment to education and philosophy based on collaborative leadership.
Dennehy synergizes legacy with leadership as new VRE principal
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Coppell High School Principal Laura Springer congratulates senior Alexis Patterson for track and field achievements on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Senior Awards Ceremony recognizes the excellence of seniors throughout their high school career. Photo by Naseeha Masood
Campus honors Class of 2026 at annual awards ceremony
2026 Coppell’s highest achievers recognized by Board
2026 Coppell’s highest achievers recognized by Board
The Sidekick sports photography/social media editor Naila Ali and staff photographer Ayaan Salaar remove NSPA Pacemaker Awards off the wall on Monday in room D115. The Sidekick is packing up the room and relocating to room D113 for the 2026-27 school year.
The Sidekick staff pack up D115 for new school year
The Sidekick faculty/staff editor Jay Vernekar converses with entertainment editor Marli Field on Saturday at the Coppell High School student parking lot. The Sidekick annual garage sale raises money for the program’s expenses.
Shoppers strike gold at The Sidekick annual garage sale
Coppell High School sophomore Janmey Narola sings “My Shot” from “Hamilton” on April 16 at CHS Auditorium. Vivace! show choir showcased its spring show featuring the theme: Youth.
Vivace! sparks the annual spring show
About the Contributor
Vidya Praveen
Vidya Praveen, Staff Photographer
Vidya Praveen is a junior and a second-year staff photographer for The Sidekick. She joined The Sidekick for her passion for photography because she likes to tell stories through visuals. Vidya also joined The Sidekick to help her try new things and be better at working with other people. Vidya loves to go shopping, watching movies and TV shows. Currently her favorite movie is Avatar: Way of the Water and her favorite show is The Rookie. Vidya also enjoys listening to music, her favorite artist is The Neighbourhood. You can contact Vidya at [email protected]