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Class of 2026 Top 10: What was your favorite compliment?

Aashi Panchal, Neev Chickermane, and Jay Vernekar
May 15, 2026

The Top 10 students of the Coppell High School Class of 2026 are widely known for their academic accomplishments but hear from them about who they are beyond their rank. Watch The Sidekick staffers Aashi Panchal, Neev Chickermane and Jay Vernekar’s video to learn each person’s favorite compliment they have received. 

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About the Contributors
Aashi Panchal
Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer
Aashi Panchal is a junior at Coppell High School and second-year staff writer on The Sidekick. Though she joined to pursue her passion of writing, Aashi has expanded her horizons to include photography and videography as well. When she’s not working on stories, you’ll probably find her curating her perfect earring stack on Pinterest, binge watching procedural dramas on TV or grabbing a coffee with her friends. You can contact Aashi at [email protected] or on Instagram (@_aashipanchal_).
Neev Chickermane
Neev Chickermane, Staff Writer
Neev Chickermane is a junior and second-year staff writer for The Sidekick. After joining this program because he had a free elective period during his sophomore year, he found a love for all parts of the program. He especially loves writing feature and news stories and exploring the stories around the community.   In his free time, you can find him playing Brawl Stars, studying or listening to his favorite artists, Tame Impala and Saint Motel. He is part of Boy Scouts and also likes to participate in the Poetry Society. His favorite shows are “Stranger Things”and “My Life with the Walter Boys”.  Neev is a fanatic of capybaras and loves everything about them. He even has a shirt. If you bring anything capybara related to him, he will be extremely happy. Feel free to contact him by email at [email protected] or on Instagram (@ap_hug_lover).

Jay Vernekar
Jay Vernekar, Faculty/Staff Editor
Jay Vernekar is a junior and the faculty/staff editor for The Sidekick. Over his time on staff, he especially enjoys connecting with other people in the Coppell community as he works on stories. He is eager to work hard to highlight all aspects that make Coppell special.  When Jay isn’t working on a story, you can find him at a local escape room or nose deep in an Agatha Christie novel. He especially loves spending time with his friends and family, cherishing all the positive connections he makes.  You can contact Jay at [email protected]