![On Wednesday, Dr. Greg Axelson was announced as the new principal of CHS9, replacing Dr. Cody Koontz. Dr. Axelson previously served as the principal of CMS North for seven years. On Wednesday, Dr. Greg Axelson was announced as the new principal of CHS9, replacing Dr. Cody Koontz. Dr. Axelson previously served as the principal of CMS North for seven years. Photo courtesy Coppell ISD](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bondada_Axelson621_.jpg)
Axelson named new principal at CHS9
Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor
• June 21, 2024
![CHS9 students play a game of tug-of-war on the football field on Friday. CHS9 held its fourth annual Cowboy Fest to celebrate the end of the school year and boost school spirit.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bondada_cowboy-fest_5_20_-1200x800.jpeg)
Expanded Cowboy Fest brings festivity to freshmen
Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer
• May 20, 2024
![On May 13, CHS9 Principal Dr. Cody Koontz was named principal of Flower Mound Marcus High School. Koontz is the first and only principal of CHS9.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image1-6-1200x1200.jpg)
On to Marcus
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
• May 19, 2024
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Welcome to CHS9
Nyah Rama and Neha Nathwani
• May 17, 2024
![CHS9 therapy dog, goldendoodle Stanley Blasingame, serves as the school’s canine-assisted counselor partner. Trained by owner Amy Blasingame, Stanley’s role has positively impacted the campus’s overall atmosphere. Rhea Choudhary.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Stanley_Choudhary_1-1200x800.jpg)
Bringing comfort to CHS9:
Pranavi Ramineni, Staff Designer
• May 17, 2024
![CHS9 student Ravali Mocharla has an ambition for singing and has performed in numerous musical events in Dallas as well as Coppell Choir. Mocharla joined the choir at Coppell Middle School West and has taught herself how to play the piano. Photo illustration by Sofia Exposito](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0190.gif)
Mocharla orchestrates musical ambition through song
Katie Park, Staff writer
• May 17, 2024
![CHS9 student Charvi Vohra received the Beal Bank third place prize at the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Vohra has competed in science since seventh grade.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prasad_VohraPortrait_514_101-1200x800.jpeg)
Vohra delves into science with environmental research
Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer
• May 17, 2024
A look into CHS9: What eighth graders should expect
Rhea Chowdhary and Nyah Rama
• May 17, 2024
![CHS9 Honors Algebra II and Honors Geometry teacher Ginger Smith has competed in races for two decades. Smith completed the Ironman triathlon in 2015.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rama_Gingersmithmarathon_4_24_1-1200x800.jpg)
“Everyone needs something”
Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
• May 14, 2024
![CHS9 student Max Victory began theater as a hobby, then formed it into a career in TV and film. Victory has been acting professionally for six years in addition to participating in hockey and Coppell Choir.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image1-1200x800.jpg)
Broadway baby: Victory using theater to push his limits
Greeshma Marathu, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2024
![CHS9 students Sam Minteer and Rajiv Anandkumar clean up the exterior of a Mazda CX-5 SUV. Minteer and Anandkumar founded their car detailing business Bubbles and Beyond in January.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Carbusiness_Sever_3-1200x800.png)
Bubbles and Beyond: Anandkumar, Minteer’s car detailing venture
Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2024
![CHS9 AP Computer Science Principles teacher Seneca Hart converses with freshman Joyce Tao. Hart is a strong advocate for women in STEM, and is the instructional manager of nonprofit organization Girls Who Code.](https://coppellstudentmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-25-at-1.10.57 PM-1200x802.jpeg)
Hart eclipses gender barriers in computer science
Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer
• April 25, 2024
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