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Tracy Tran

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer

Tracy is a junior and photo assignment editor for The Sidekick. She loves to spend quality time with friends, try new foods and volunteer. You can contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @AnhImtracy.

All content by Tracy Tran
Coppell High School service dog London takes a walk around the CHS campus on Thursday. CHS service dogs are trained to calm and provide comfort to special needs students.

High school sweetheart edition: Pawfect friend brightens schooldays

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
May 13, 2022
CHS9 student council president Myiesha Sharma uses her leadership skills to bring back traditions and help student council members bond. Sharma’s main focuses this year are to have an inclusive environment and to increase school spirit.

CHS9 Student Council President: Myiesha Sharma

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
April 15, 2022
Into the lives of the CHS9’s student council leaders

Into the lives of the CHS9’s student council leaders

Iniya Nathan, Trisha Atluri, Anushree De, Manasa Mohan, and Tracy Tran
April 15, 2022
CHS9 student Arisha Hasan teaches class at Milaana Dance’s studio on Jan. 20. Hasan is the youngest instructor at the studio, working alongside her mother.

Three generations, one love for dance

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
March 24, 2022

Gay-Straight Alliance embracing gender, sexuality diversity on campus

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
December 16, 2021
Coppell senior forward Michelle Pak dribbles against Hebron on Feb. 6 at the Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls play their first scrimmage this year against Lebanon Trail at Buddy Echols Field Monday at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] New teammates, head coach to begin play against Lebanon Trail

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager
December 10, 2021
Coppell senior defensive specialist Sude Item warms up before the match against Plano West on Senior Night on Oct. 26 in the CHS Arena. Item has competitively played a variety of sports including gymnastics, volleyball and soccer. Photo by Tracy Tran

[Photo] From mat to court: Item leaving familiar behind in search of more

Saniya Koppikar, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Strawberry breeze is one of Feng Cha Coppell’s best selling drinks. During its grand opening week, Feng Cha teahouse is having a 20% discount for all orders through today.

New aesthetic boba tea shop comes to town

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
October 29, 2021
From home cooking to Chopped Junior: National platforms showcasing Neufeld’s love for baking

[Video] From home cooking to Chopped Junior: National platforms showcasing Neufeld’s love for baking (with video)

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
October 20, 2021
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[Photo] Major Obstacle: Football to face Plano West’s area-ranked running back in district play

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 30, 2021
Coppell High School senior Helena de Moraes started modeling at just 11 months old and continued to model during her childhood. In addition to her modeling experiences, de Moraes is an athlete as she plays volleyball and pole vaults for Coppell athletics.

[Photo] De Moraes models drive

Angelina Liu, Visual Media Editor
September 30, 2021
Coppell senior defensive specialist/outside hitter Haley Holz digs against Lewisville during the volleyball match last night in the CHS Arena. Taking the lead in all three sets, the Cowgirls brought home a big win 3-0 (25-12, 25-11, 25-17) for Senior Night.

Senior Night ends in victory over Lewisville

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
September 29, 2021
Coppell High School freshmen Christian Reyes, Rebekah Liebert and Sophie Hart take photos at the photo booth last night at the CHS Arena. Unlike previous years, this year’s homecoming dance is hosted in the school arena.

[Photo] Homecoming dance held closer to home

Sreehitha Moravaneni, Staff Writer/Photographer
September 27, 2021
Coppell junior quarterback rushes in for a touchdown during the first quarter against Plano at Buddy Echols Field last night. The Cowboys defeated Plano, 35-13, in their first District 6-6A clash.

[Photo] Coppell starts strong, never looks back in homecoming victory over Wildcats

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
September 25, 2021
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth interacts with the audience at the Coppell Arts Center on Saturday. The Takeoff Music Festival from Sept. 9-12 marked the official opening of the arts center as a performance and entertainment venue for Coppell residents.

Chenoweth stars at local concert

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
September 17, 2021
Coppell High School assistant principal Alissa Womack previously taught Spanish at CHS before returning this year. Womack has taught at CHS, Ranchview High School in Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Lamar Middle School in Irving.

One home, two roles

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth performs her album For the Girls in concert at the Coppell Arts Center on Saturday. The Takeoff Music Festival officially opens the arts center as a performance and entertainment venue for Coppell residents.

[Photo] Chenoweth brings Broadway home

Trisha Atluri, Executive Entertainment Editor
September 12, 2021
Coppell High School senior Anushri Saxena is ranked No. 8 in the CHS class of 2021. Saxena will attend Duke University in the fall and is majoring in Neuroscience.

Anushri Saxena

Tracy Tran, Photo Assignment Editor
May 14, 2021
Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Place 7 Tracy Fisher is running for re-election. Fisher has been a school board member for more than 20 years in CISD.

[Photo] Tracy Fisher (Place 7)

April 20, 2021
Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Place 6 Nichole Bentley is running for re-election. Bentley has served in the CISD Education Foundation Board and iLead in CISD.

[Photo] Nichole Bentley (Place 6)

April 20, 2021

Peach crumble to savor on rainy days (with video)

Tracy Tran, Photo Assignment Editor
April 9, 2021
Coppell junior guard Anthony Black drives against Plano West at the CHS Arena on Jan. 15. Black was named All-District 6-6A Most Valuable Player.

[Photo] Three-peat district champions recognized for All-District

Angelina Liu, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
The Sidekick social media manager Blanche Harris manages posting content on Instagram and Twitter. For Scholastic Journalism Week, Harris shows how her love of journalism merges with social media.

[Photo] #SJW2021: Security in social media

Blanche Harris, Social Media Manager
February 27, 2021
Coppell sophomore pole vaulter/hurdler Skyler Schuller swings through at last seasons Coppell Relays meet. Coppell hosts the Coppell Relays tomorrow at Buddy Echols Field, starting at 1 p.m.

[Photo] Track looking for big day at annual Coppell Relays

Torie Peck and Meer Mahfuz
February 26, 2021
Coppell senior forward Jojo Alonzo dribbles against Hebron junior defender Hannah Elliott and Parker Coe on Feb. 6 at Buddy Echols Field as Coppell junior forward Reneta Vargas looks on. The Cowgirls host Marcus at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow.

[Photo] Cowgirls facing Marauders in fourth match of week

February 25, 2021
Coppell junior midfielder Michelle Pak dribbles against Hebron on Feb. 6 at the Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls host Plano West tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] Cowgirls host Plano West as district play resumes

Varshitha Korrapolu, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021
Coppell senior midfielder Bain Carter shields defensive pressure last season against Frisco at Coppell Middle School North. The Cowboys host Plano West in the season opener tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Lesley Field.

[Photo] Cowboys hosting Plano West in lacrosse season opener

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
February 22, 2021
Coppell senior defensive mid Garret Greaves passes against Lewisville on Feb. 9 at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell soccer was paused due to inclement weather this week but returns to play next week.

[Photo] Inclement weather pauses soccer district play

Anjali Krishna, Co-Sports Editor
February 20, 2021
Snow covers the rooftops of homes in the Windance neighborhood on Sunday. Coppell experienced snowfall on Sunday, and there is a winter storm warning for the Dallas-Fort Worth area as per the National Weather Service.

[Photo] Snowy surprise for Coppell

February 15, 2021
Coppell High School students work on a geographical map assignment during the second period of the Coppell outdoor adventures class with coach Bill Parker in H107. Due to the cold weather today, a lot of classes have moved to learning indoors. Photo by Tracy T.

[Photo] As neighboring districts close, CISD campuses open today to students

Avani Kashyap, Daily News/Assignment Editor
February 11, 2021
Coppell sophomore forward Preston Taylor kicks against Lewisville on Tuesday at the Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Farmers, 3-0.

[Photo] Coppell extends winning streak by defeating Lewisville (with video)

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
Coppell senior forward Jojo Alonzo shields against Hebron on Saturday at the Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls tied the Hawks, 1-1.

[Photo] Cowgirls secure a tie to begin season’s district play

Nanditha Nagavishnu, Staff Writer
February 7, 2021
Coppell junior shooting guard Devank Rane looks for an open teammate against Marcus on Jan. 22 in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys defeated the Marauders, 58-54, to take over first place in District 6-6A.

Coppell takes over first place after defeating Marcus

Tracy Tran, Photo Assignment Editor
January 29, 2021
Coppell junior shooting guard Ryan Agarwal looks for an open teammate against Marcus senior guard Brock Susko on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys defeated the Marauders, 58-54, to take over first place in District 6-6A.

[Photo] Cowboys take first place in District 6-6A

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
January 23, 2021
Coppell senior forward Chloe Hassman attempts to go up for a shoot against Marcus on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated Marauders, 51-40.

[Photo] Coppell surge in second half to take down Marcus

Anette Varghese, Staff Writer
January 23, 2021

[Video] #Starworld: Miller cheerleading from five (with video)

Tracy Tran, Photo Assignment Editor
January 22, 2021
Coppell assistant Landon Goesling talks to Coppell sophomore guard Alex Ninan on Friday in the CHS Arena. After graduating from CHS in 2014 and serving as a graduate assistant at University of Houston, Goesling returned as an assistant coach this year.

[Photo] Goesling scores for his career by returning to CHS

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
Coppell junior shooting guard Ryan Agarwal drives against Plano junior wing Xavier Williams in the second quarter on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys held the lead in all four quarters, ending with a 59-54 win over the Wildcats.

Boys basketball dominates Wildcats in district play

Tracy Tran, Photo Assignment Editor
January 21, 2021
Coppell junior guard Anthony Black passes against Plano in the CHS Arena on Jan. 15. The Cowboys will take on Hawks at 8 p.m. tomorrow night in District 6-6A play.

[Photo] Brown’s 25 points leads Cowboys past Wildcats to tie Marauders atop district

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
January 18, 2021
Coppell coach Ryan Dunlevy talks to Coppell senior forward Jojo Alonzo and defender Addison Martin at Buddy Echols Field before the Cowgirls’ scrimmage against Mansfield on Dec. 15. Dunlevy enjoys duck hunting and building furniture outside of coaching girls soccer.

[Photo] Duck hunter building memories through furniture construction

Iniya Nathan, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021
Snow falls on Harris Street in Coppell on Sunday for the first time this year. The last record for the measurable amounts of snowfall in the Dallas-Fort Worth area was winter of 2015, reaching 5.8 inches in total.

[Photo] DFW area receives measurable amounts of snowfall after five years

Iniya Nathan, Staff Writer
January 12, 2021
Coppell junior midfielder Renata Vargas looks for an open teammate against Mansfield at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Vargas verbally committed to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Sept. 7.

[Photo] UT Rio Grande Valley commit Vargas looks to pursue career promoting youth soccer

Anette Varghese, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
Coppell senior defender Addison Martin defends against Mansfield at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Coppell and Mansfield tied, 1-1, in the Cowgirls’ first scrimmage of the season.

Kicking off season with tie against Mansfield

Tracy Tran, Photo Assignment Editor
December 17, 2020
Coppell senior forward Jojo Alonzo drives against Mansfield at Buddy Echols Field last night. Coppell and Mansfield tied, 1-1, in the Cowgirls’ first scrimmage of the season.

[Photo] Cowgirls tie Tigers with strong offensive performance

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 16, 2020
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