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Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

CHS9 students Ananya Ram, Shreya Chapagain and Sindhoora Vemula were state finalists at the 2025 Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Their project, Red Planet, Green Future, focuses on agriculture and space exploration on Mars.

Red Planet, Green Future plants the future on Mars

Zaara Shaik, Staff Photographer May 16, 2025

A phone screen lit up with a text message sparking screams in the quiet car. The girls stared at each other, wide-eyed and shocked with disbelief of their text. Immediately, they started planning matching...

CHS9 Spanish teacher Judy Garrett poses in front of her hunting mementos she displays in her classroom. Garrett has taught at Coppell ISD for 20 years and is retiring after the 2024-25 academic school year.

CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Garrett saying adios to more than three decades in the classroom

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

In classroom A108 at CHS9, Spanish teacher Judy Garrett sits inside, singing the irregular Spanish commands to the tune of “London Bridge” as her students laugh and sing along with her. Her classroom...

CHS9 student Gautam Ajwani received an honorable mention in Senior Materials Science at the 2025 Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair along with his partner Rohan Jain. Ajwani’s project exploring which additives in concrete absorb the most carbon dioxide reflects his passion for environmental engineering.

Ajwani changing the world with science

Nidhi Medicharla, Staff Photographer May 9, 2025

In a world filled with discovery and adventure, there are those going beyond simply learning, immersing themselves in curiosity and exploration. CHS9 student Gautam Ajwani is one of them. For Ajwani,...

CHS9 Transitional Pathways teacher Kara Lindquist is greeted by Coppell ISD officials and family members at the CHS9 exit door on Thursday. Lindquist was named Coppell ISD's Secondary Teacher of the Year for 2024-25. Courtesy Kara Lindquist

Lindquist inspiring instruction as 2024-25 Secondary Teacher of the Year

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor May 3, 2025

On Thursday, an unplanned, wary visit from a boss for Kara Lindquist turned into bursts of confetti, CHS9 Silver Stars and cheerleaders lining the campus exit with pom poms in hand, along with teachers,...

CHS9 student Henry Webb sings a solo for “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” in the Coppell High School Auditorium on April 11. Webb displays enthusiasm for fine arts through his involvement in Vivace! show choir and theater.

Webb connecting harmony with talented voice in Vivace!

Rhea Choudhary, Executive Features Editor April 30, 2025

Prior to each Vivace! performance, CHS9 student Henry Webb gathers anyone who wants to join him for a moment of prayer. Together, they repeat a verse he holds close to his heart: “Give all your worries...

CHS9 librarian Brenna Conway reads a fantasy book at the CHS9 Library on April 9. Conway fosters a safe space for students and the community through her enthusiastic personality and love for books. Photo illustration by Vibha Viswanath and Violet Hsueh

Conway cultivating belonging through books

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer April 28, 2025

From the outside, the CHS9 Library is a haven of books, magically ready for everyone. Whether it be fantasy, comedy or nonfiction, the library has it. In the midst of it all is librarian Brenna Conway,...

CHS9 students Gemma Sharma, Snigdha Koti, Jiya Desai, Medha Engala and Samyutha Ponangi rehearse “The Wild Bunch Women” in the Dome on April 2. CHS9 theater presented its UIL One-Act Play “The Wild Bunch Women” on Wednesday and Thursday.

“The Wild Bunch Women” brings sentiment, action to CHS9 stage

Hannah Vipin, Staff Photographer April 18, 2025

The stomping of hooves and the call of the Wild West went through the CHS9 Dome on Wednesday and Thursday as the Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus presented its UIL One-Act Play competition “The...

CHS9 Theatre wildin’ behind “The Wild Bunch Women”

Neha Nathwani and Wendy Le April 17, 2025

From costume fittings to line run-throughs, CHS9 Theatre I Accelerated students bring the Wild West to life as they prepare their One-Act Play production of  “The Wild Bunch Women,” a retelling of...

CHS9 technical theater lighting operator Priya Sharma sets up for “Wild Bunch of Women” in the dome on Monday. CHS9 theater will present its One-Act play of “Wild Bunch of Women” in the dome Wednesday and Thursday.

“Wild Bunch Women” bringing night of empowerment, entertainment

Hannah Vipin, Staff Photographer April 10, 2025

With smoking guns in hand, the CHS9 theater department delivers the Wild West with its upcoming production of “The Wild Bunch Women” by Nelly E. Cueller-Garcia. Performances will take place April...

CHS9 technical theater director Colin Thomas is passionate about teaching his students the essentials of technical theater. Thomas uses creative hands-on projects to engage his students in class.

Stage set by Thomas: Creativity, innovation

Rachel Chio, Staff Photographer April 10, 2025

As you head to your technical theater class, you step onto the stage in the Coppell High School Ninth Grade Center dome rather than a regular classroom. Creativity stems from technical theatre director...

CHS9 AV Tech teacher Chad Price works with equipment used to film weekly broadcast announcements on Feb. 26. Price has been teaching at CHS9 for 2 years, previously working as a manager of technology and teaching audio and visual media in Richardson ISD.

CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Price is right on track with freshmen CTE students

Zaara Shaik, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

In a classroom, alive with the buzz of engaged students participating in class and the soft click of camera shutters, CHS9 Career and Technical Education teacher Chad Price stands at the center, fueling...

CHS9 HOSA president Vidhisha Paleti answers a question from a member about registering for volunteer opportunities during a HOSA meeting on March 12. Paleti draws from her passion for healthcare advocacy to promote student service in HOSA. Photo by Manasa Borra.

Paleti destigmatizing menstrual health with Period Project

Riya Suresh, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

While many students have promising ideas for the future as leaders, freshman Vidhisha Paleti used her position as 2023-24 National Junior Honor Society president at Coppell Middle School West to implement...

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