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CHS9 Algebra I teacher Gunjan Jain showcases mementos on her classroom board from her seven years of teaching.  Jain creates a welcoming and fun-filled environment to make learning enjoyable for her students. Photo by Aarnav Yarlagadda.

CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Jain modeling math as stress free

Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Staff Writer December 16, 2024

Laughter fills the classroom as CHS9 Algebra I teacher Gunjan Jain teaches her students function graphs by describing herself sitting on the lines. “If I was sitting on the graph of a function whose...

CHS9 LEGO Club president Sean Gooden builds a LEGO tower during hour block lunch on Nov. 20. Gooden created LEGO Club to provide students with an environment to relax during the school day. Photo by Sukirtha Muthiah

It just clicks

Sahasra Chakilam, Executive News Editor December 11, 2024

Sitting in a doctor’s office at age 4, CHS9 student Sean Gooden gazed at a portrait of the New York City skyline. As soon as he got home, Gooden recreated the image with LEGO bricks, from the Empire...

CHS9 student Chloe Chang practices the violin in the Coppell High School Band Hall on Nov. 18. Chang qualified for the UIL Orchestra All-Region competition and has an ardent passion for the violin. Photo by Anvita Bondada

Chang exploring notes through violin

Akshaya Ashokanand, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

In the silence of the night, the flowing notes of a violin can be heard in the Chang household. Moving the bow back and forth against the strings as her chin clutches the instrument, CHS9 student Chloe...

CHS9 student Claire Nevels sings “Me and the Sky” in the CHS9 Dome. The CHS9 theater department hosted its fall showcase on Nov. 7, where actors and technicians showcased their performances and designs.

Theater talent shines bright on stage

Greeshma Marathu, Staff Photographer November 20, 2024

Fall showcase exhibits theatrical ambition

Katie Park, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The CHS9 theatre department presented its Fall Showcase on Nov. 7 in the CHS9 Dome. The showcase allowed students to express themselves through performing theatrical pieces, exhibiting their passion for...

CHS9 Principal Dr. Greg Axelson teaches a lesson on conjugations to Reyna Conger’s Spanish II class during eighth period on Oct. 18. Axelson holds a raffle every month for him to take over two class periods, giving teachers a break.

Axelson trading offices for classrooms

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor November 18, 2024

October and November bring many things: cooler weather, amber-colored leaves and sunsets at 5 p.m. At CHS9, these months also include projects, piles of grading and monotony in classroom structure, all...

Freshmen Student Council executive board stepping into action

Freshmen Student Council executive board stepping into action

Anvita Bondada, Hamza Zakir, and Katie Park November 11, 2024

CHS9 students Jacob Patterson, Angelisse Gomez, Niam Patel, Esha Polishetty, Hema Punuri and Tapasya Shah were elected for the student council executive board. Each member is responsible for planning...

CHS9 English teacher Christopher Arney is the Leo Club sponsor and head of EF Tours. Growing up with ADHD and feeling confined by a private school environment, Arney aspires to create an open environment within his classes. Photo illustration by Anvita Bondada and Pranavi Ramineni

CHS9 Teacher of The Issue: Arney’s childhood experiences shaping teaching approach

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

Uniforms, a high pressure on academic excellence and mundane learning environments were formative experiences of CHS9 English teacher Christopher Arney’s childhood in the private school system: one he...

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” cast takes a curtain call following dress rehearsal on Wednesday. The CHS9 theater company’s fall production “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” ran on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the CHS9 Dome.

Freshman production “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” brings Halloween to audience

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

The sound of thunder and the screams of ghosts have the audience of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” production at the Coppell High School Ninth Grade Center at the edges of their seats. On Thursday,...

CHS9 student Alexis Hester films the upcoming week’s announcement broadcast. The audio-visual technology class produces campus announcements for the 2024-25 school year.

Live from CHS9: Broadcast announcements giving students field experience

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

When Dr. Greg Axelson stepped into the role of CHS9 principal, he noticed students were not engaged with the spoken daily announcements blaring from an overhead speaker. Students did not pay attention...

CHS9 students Dee Raibourn and Claire McSpadden rehearse “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” in the Dome on Sept. 16. The show brings a seasonal production to CHS9 theater as Halloween approaches.

Freshman theater brings seasonal show to stage with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

As the Halloween season descends upon Coppell, the CHS9 theater department brings “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” to life in the CHS9 Dome.  Set in the late 1700s, the author tells the story of main...

CHS9 English I teacher Megan Wells competes in pageants, operates a therapy business and coaches the Coppell High School cheer team outside of the classroom. This is Wells’ first year at CHS9.

Wells welcomes CHS9 through cheer, guidance

Greeshma Marathu, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

While Barbie transforms herself from a doctor to teacher to astronaut, CHS9 English I teacher Megan Wells transitions from one career to another, succeeding in all.  Wells embodies someone who can...

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