• The Cowboy Theatre Company shows The Old Man and the Moon in the Black Box at Coppell High School Thursday through Saturday.
  • CHS takes its senior panoramic picture at 10 a.m. on Wednesday
  • Coppell High School hosts signing day for athletes at 8 a.m. on Wednesday
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Varsha Kanneganti

Varsha Kanneganti , Staff Photographer

Varsha Kanneganti is a senior and a first year photographer on The Sidekick. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two year old labrador retriever (Lucky), cooking and watching movies. Outside of school she is an avid community service volunteer and enjoys swimming competitively. With comments and concerns, contact her @VarshaK08 or [email protected]

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Creativity Showcase: Senior Gail Albright

Creativity Showcase: Senior Gail Albright

Varsha Kanneganti, Staff Photographer
May 25, 2018
Song of the Week: "Beautiful Soul" -- Jesse McCartney

Song of the Week: “Beautiful Soul” — Jesse McCartney

Varsha Kanneganti, Staff Photographer
May 14, 2018
With Mother's Day coming up, the Coppell Farmers market had bouquets available to those who wished to purchase them for someone special in their life. The Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday in Old Town Coppell.

Week of 05/14/18

Varsha Kanneganti, Staff Photographer
May 14, 2018
With Mother's Day coming up, the Coppell Farmers market had bouquets available to those who wished to purchase them for someone special in their life. The Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday in Old Town Coppell.

[Photo] Coppell Farmers Market flourishes in light of Mothers day weekend

May 13, 2018
As summer starts, the Coppell Community Garden flourishes with grains such as corn, fruits and vegetables. The food produced at the garden is taken every Saturday morning to Metrocrest Services food pantry.

[Photo] Coppell residents strive to help with the Community Garden as spring weather hits

May 7, 2018
Creativity Showcase: Junior Bhavya Vasireddy

Creativity Showcase: Junior Bhavya Vasireddy

Varsha Kanneganti, Staff Photographer
April 28, 2018
Coppell High School senior  left fielder Claire George runs to the first base as she hits the ball across the field at the CISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday night. The Cowgirls varsity softball team won Tuesday night’s home conference game against the Berkner Lady Rams with  a score of 2-1.

[Photo] Coppell Cowgirls triumph over Berkner Lady Rams at home game Tuesday night

April 19, 2018
Coppell High School senior and left fielder Claire George hits the ball across the field at the CISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Tuesday night. The Cowgirls varsity softball team won Tuesday night’s home conference game against the Berkner Lady Rams with a score of 2-1.

[Photo] Cowgirls walk off with thrilling win over Lady Rams

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
The Coppell softball team has gone undefeated in District 9-6A this season, and has also secured a spot in playoffs. On Tuesday, the team hosts Berkner for Teacher Appreciation Night.

[Photo] CHS softball to honor teachers at game against Berkner

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
Coppell Farmers Market had many organic vegetables that were for sale for everyone who was at Market for produce on Saturday morning.The Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every saturday in Old Town Coppell.

[Photo] Residents venture to the Coppell Farmer’s Market and ecoCoppell Earth Fest on saturday

April 15, 2018

Video: Coppell High School seniors ask each other to prom in unique ways

Wren Lee and Varsha Kanneganti
April 12, 2018
At the Coppell Community Garden, gardeners are able to adopt plots instead of creating just one common garden practiced by all. The community of gardeners are inclusive in accepting those who want to adopt plots and learn about how to make their garden thrive under harsh weather conditions.

[Photo] Coppell Community Garden thrives even under harsh climate

April 8, 2018
Coppell High School freshman track runner Zach Stricker talks with Coach Yevtte Carson about his leg Monday morning in the athletic trainers room. Athletes are encouraged to talk to the trainers about any issues regarding their physical health.

[Photo] “No pain, no gain” taken too far in athletics (Part II)

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
April 14, 2018
The Coppell High School varsity baseball team lines up before their game against JJ Pearce Mustangs at the Coppell Baseball/Softball Complex on Friday . The Cowboys defeated the Mustangs with a score of 7-1.

[Photo] Cowboys defeat Mustangs and sweep in series

March 31, 2018
Coppell High School Student Resource Officer Diane Patterson looks out for students as lunch begins today during sixth period. Having security officers during the school day helps to protect students against any unexpected violence.

[Photo] Putting safety first: CHS updates campus security

Fiona Koshy, Editorial Page Editor
March 27, 2018
The Coppell Cowboys Baseball team shakes hands with the JJ Pearce Mustangs after Friday night’s game at the Coppell Baseball / Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Mustangs with a score of 7-1.

[Photo] Cowboys corral Mustangs for sweep in series

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
Coppell High School freshmen and shortstop Sydney Ingle waits to run to home base at the CISD Softball/Baseball Field Complex on Friday night. The Cowgirls varsity softball team won Friday's home conference game against the Longhorns by a score of 15-0.

[Photo] Cowgirls take down Lady Longhorns in district play

March 21, 2018
George Coffee and Provisions shop in old town Coppell partnered with the Coppell Arts Council for their next fine arts exhibit titled "Shades of Green". The opening reception was on Friday at the coffee shop and was open to all residents of Coppell to celebrate talented artists.

[Photo] “Shades of Green” gallery opens on Friday at George Coffee and Provisions shop

March 4, 2018
Coppell High School senior Red Jackets Carson Maher and Gabby Mungo do a Red Jacket Q&A today during all lunches. Juniors were able to attend this metting to ask questions about the oppotunity they were given this year to be Red Jackets and what they liked the best about this privilege.

[Photo] On the Spot: Red Jackets paving path for success by hosting Q&A sessions for self-improvement

Tanya Raghu, Enterprise Editor
February 28, 2018
Coppell senior guard Jaylon Wilson and his teammates show their disappointment following Friday night’s playoff game loss against Rockwall-Heath at Mckinney High School. The Cowboys fell short to Rockwall-Heath to end their season with a score of 63-34.

[Photo] Cowboys fall short to Rockwall-Heath bringing an end to their season

February 24, 2018
The Sidekick’s Wren Lee reviews Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu for the upcoming authors event at William T. Cozby Public Library on Feb. 24.. She also connects the novel with the Riot Grrrl movement, which is an underground feminist punk movement that originated in the 1990s.

[Photo] Mathieu creates fictional feminist revolution based on personal experiences

Wren Lee, Executive Design Editor
February 16, 2018
Coppell High School sophomore Nicole Obialo waits for the ball to fall through the hoops with the the rest of the Cowgirls as the teams plays offense against the Rowlett Eagles Tuesday night at Frisco Independence High School. The Coppell Cowgirls fell short to the Eagles and lost with a close score of  49-40 in the Class 6A girls basketball bi-district game.

[Photo] Cowgirls fly behind the Eagles on Tuesday night’s 6A girls basketball bi-district loss

February 15, 2018
During school Wednesday afternoon, Coppell High School senior Kimberly McDonald sketches a unique spreadsheet that will later be turned into a comic strip. Giving artists the chance to express themselves through their drawings and paintings allows for them to place their creative ideas on paper to showcase to the world.

[Photo] Coppell High School art students unique artworks give aesthetic pleasure to the school

February 9, 2018
“I think the overall equity amongst everything [will be better]. Having classes with different lengths, the confusion with the test times and teachers having to plan for classes, some classes being double blocked and others not, everything will be the same and everybody will have the same experience.” Coppell High School principal Dr. Nicole Jund said. "For that I think it's good. Having a block schedule will provide a lot less transition time and research tells us that there is less opportunity [for students] to fight and makes for a safer learning. It costs more for the school but ultimately it's better for the kids.”

[Photo] Coppell High School responding to the new block schedule (with video)

February 1, 2018
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