• 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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Charlotte Vanyo

Charlotte Vanyo, Visual Media Editor

Charlotte is a senior and the Visual Media Editor for The Sidekick. You may have seen her dancing and singing around a stage in a local musical or volunteering through National Charity League. When Charlotte isn’t writing a story or taking a photo for The Sidekick, you can most likely find her at rehearsal. In her limited free time, Charlotte enjoys reading and playing viola, ukulele, guitar and piano. You can contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter @CharlotteVanyo

All content by Charlotte Vanyo
Speed Typing

Speed Typing

Sally Parampottil, Andrés Bear, Shravya Mahesh, Charlotte Vanyo, Karen Lu, Shivi Sharma, Neha Desaraju, and Trisha Atluri
May 15, 2020
Despite the stay-at-home order ending on April 30, many people are still choosing to stay in quarantine, though its monotony makes it easy to go a little crazy. The Sidekick Entertainment Editor Shravya Mahesh discusses the effect of staying at home on her daily quarantine routine.

[Photo] Coppell Observer: Stranded at home amidst first-world problems

Shravya Mahesh, Entertainment Editor
May 5, 2020
Looking back on unique soccer season (part 1)

Looking back on unique soccer season (part 1)

Anika Arutla, Charlotte Vanyo, Sally Parampottil, Mari Pletta, Tracy Tran, and Neveah Jones
May 5, 2020
Video: Corona Chronicles, a day in my life

Video: Corona Chronicles, a day in my life

Charlotte Vanyo, Visual Media Editor
April 10, 2020
Coppell High School senior Ben Bartlett welds his go-kart in his garage on March 23. Bartlett spends most of his time at home in his garage working on his go-kart and other varying projects.

[Photo] Passion for cars driving Bartlett’s engineering dreams forward

Nicolas Reyes, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
The wall outside of C hall is decorated for National Foreign Language Week with projects created by students in language courses. Classes have been celebrating foreign language week with projects.

[Photo] National Foreign Language week celebrates cultures, voices in campus (with video)

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
March 6, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Blaas dribbles against Marcus on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys upset the state’s No. 1 ranked team, 2-1, on a goal by senior striker Tom Vazhekatt with 10 minutes to play in the match.

Cowboys steal win from Marauders

Charlotte Vanyo, Visual Media Editor
March 6, 2020
Coppell’s bench erupts with celebration as the final whistle is blown at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday against Marcus. Coppell won, 2-1, against Marcus, the No. 1 team in Texas.

[Photo] Boys soccer makes big statement with upset of top-ranked Marcus

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
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[Photo] Boys soccer to face powerhouse Marcus, look to hold playoff spot

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
March 2, 2020
There are many different mediums used in art, both physical and digital. Digital art has become a more popular medium in the art world throughout the last few decades, creating a new platform for artists.

[Photo] Next generation of artists flourishing through evolving visual design fields

Shravya Mahesh, Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2020
Kids play life size checkers at the pop up party at JC’s Burger Bar on Thursday night. Coppell ISD is hosting pop up parties around the city to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

[Photo] Burgers, corn hole celebrate district’s 60th birthday

Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
February 28, 2020
IKEA serves meatballs in its restaurant with mashed potatoes, green beans and lingon sauce. The Sidekick staff photographer Lilly Gorman reviews various foods at IKEA.

[Photo] The furniture store for feasting

Lilly Gorman, Staff Photographer
February 27, 2020
Coppell High School senior Santi Ceniceros reads his heart on the senior bridge during sixth period today. Student Council wrote compliments for every student at CHS and hung them up in the halls for Valentine’s Day.

[Photo] On the Spot: Student Council building community of love with Valentine’s Day hearts project (with video)

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
New Tech High @ Coppell and Lee Elementary were recently selected as Apple Distinguished Schools. Apple selects schools for this honor that “demonstrate the use of Apple hardware, apps, and content to promote creativity, collaboration, innovation and critical thinking.”

[Photo] CISD working with Apple to improve education

Sapna Amin, Staff Writter
February 12, 2020
New Tech High @ Coppell senior Sikyra Castle is not only on the Coppell varsity track team, but also in DECA as the state president. Castle hopes to pursue business after she graduates from high school.

[Photo] Castle runs to presidency: DECA state president applies multi-faceted approach to school

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
The Cowboys lost to the Hawks, 1-3, in their first district 6-6A home match. Coppell senior midfielder Caleb Razo dribbles against Hebron on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] Second half surge lifts Hawks over Coppell

Anika Arutla, Social Media Manager
January 29, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Nathan Hernandez intercepts a ball against Rockwall-Heath on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell defeated Rockwall-Heath, 2-0, in its final preseason match.

Cowboys shutout Hawks in final preseason match

Charlotte Vanyo, Visual Media Editor
January 28, 2020
Coppell High School senior Cooking For A Cause co-President and co-founder Pragati Mundhada signs up a new member at the club expo during C-lunch on Oct. 4, 2019. Cooking For A Cause members make food for events and charities.

[Photo] Mundhada cooking, growing alongside club

January 30, 2020
Coppell senior goalkeeper Carlos Arconada, junior swimmer Ivan Lau and seniors tennis player Aishwarya Kannan, football player Nick Quilens and softball player Olivia Reed stand in a huddle in the CHS Arena. Most sports are associated with a particular race that excels in them.

[Photo] Coloring in the lines

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
January 1, 2020
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[Photo] Holmes fosters excitement while earning Teacher of the Year nomination

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor
December 26, 2019
Coppell High School Teacher of the Year nominees enjoy lunch with CHS Principal Laura Springer on Tuesday. IB Theory of Knowledge and History of Americas teacher Michael Brock was announced as Teacher of the Year on Dec. 4.

[Photo] Miller, Holmes, Bellish nominated for Teacher of the Year

Pramika Kadari and Anjali Krishna
December 26, 2019
Coppell junior midfielder Garrett Greaves tracks back to defend during the scrimmage against Frisco Wakeland on Thursday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Wolverines, 4-3.

Cowboys open season with exciting win over elite 5A program

Charlotte Vanyo, Visual Media Editor
December 20, 2019
Holiday decorations spice up the CHS Library for students. CHS decorated for the holiday season when students came back from Thanksgiving break.

Tis the season: Coppell High School spices up halls with Christmas decorations

Charlotte Vanyo, Visual Media Editor
December 10, 2019
Many Mexicans in the United States are treated with prejudice and stereotyped as criminals or illegal aliens. The Sidekick staff writer Camila Villarreal thinks President Donald Trump has contributed to this hostility by setting an example of hatefulness and disrespect to Hispanic people.

[Photo] What being Mexican has become

Camila Villarreal, Staff Writer
November 23, 2019
Californians have been flocking to Texas in recent years. Many people move due to real estate prices and other expenses in California.

[Photo] Howdy, dude: Californians migrating east to affordable opportunities of the Lone Star State

Shreya Beldona, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
American Tea + Coffee is a local tea and coffee shop that sells a variety of teas, such as Unsweetened Texas tea. The Sidekick staff writer Sarah Habib writes on how tea is a better alternative to coffee for both health and cultural reasons.

[Photo] Spilling the Tea about Tea

Sarah Habib, Writer
November 15, 2019
Coppell High School junior Emma Hubert presents to CHS junior Harmony Charles as a physical geographer for the We Are One project during second period AP U.S. history on Wednesday. Students used their skills to take on jobs from the Antebellum period between the War of 1812 and the Civil War.

Learning through exploration, personal experience

Charlotte Vanyo, Visual Media
November 8, 2019
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