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  • Coppell High School Tenor-Bass Choir holds its Coppell ISD Tenor-Bass concert on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
  • Coppell High School Library displays its Holocaust Remembrance Museum Tuesday through Friday.
  • CHS holds IB Lunch and Learn in the Lecture Hall during all lunches on Thursday.
  • CHS hosts Open House at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Jain exemplifying taekwondo excellence (with video)

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

Yielding his bo staff, CHS9 student Rohan Jain moves like a blur, easing from one form to another. “Relax before you do a move, because that increases your power,” Vanguard Martial Arts taekwondo...

On Dec. 6, CHS9 special education teacher Kara Lindquist was recognized as the 2024-25 CHS9 teacher of the year in the library. Lindquist has worked as the Special Education Department Head at CHS9 for over 3 years.

Lindquist fueling learning as 2024-25 CHS9 Teacher of the Year

Caitlyn Concepcion, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

Lights dimmed and voices hushed in the library of CHS9, teachers gathered past the dismissal bell to watch as the 2024-25 nominees for Teacher of the Year illuminated the screen. Special education teacher...

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 math teacher Michael Wang spikes in the CHS9 Large Gym on Dec. 6. Annually, teachers and students compete in a volleyball game at CHS9.

Students take down teachers in annual volleyball match

Wendy Le, Executive Social Media Editor December 13, 2024

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,...

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