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Coppell Student Media

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...

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...

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...

CHS9 student Manya Goyal plays the trumpet during a varsity marching band rehearsal on the band field on Sept. 17. Goyal was chosen for varsity marching band this year.

Finding her rhythm: Goyal’s journey to varsity band

Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

As CHS9 student Manya Goyal plays the trumpet, the music extends beyond just a symphony. The sounds are an expression of her passion, backed by persistent positivity. She holds her trumpet with the intention...

CHS9 AP Human Geography teacher Kevin Pakarinen leads a game of Jeopardy! with human geography topics in his eighth period class on Sept. 8. Pakarinen was voted as October CHS9 Teacher of the Issue by CHS9 faculty members for his enthusiasm and ability to connect with students.

CHS9 Teacher of the Issue: Pakarinen guiding students through personal interests

Anvita Bondada, CHS9 Editor September 18, 2024

As you walk into room C105 of CHS9, you are greeted with a wall of handwritten letters from over the years, fluorescent blue LED lights lining the walls and CHS9 AP Human Geography teacher Kevin Pakarinen...

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

Mocharla orchestrates musical ambition through song

Katie Park, Staff writer May 17, 2024

Enchanted by the thrill of singing on stage in front of a roaring audience, CHS9 Ravali Mocharla showcases her ambition for singing and choir. Mocharla started her career in singing at age five at a...

CHS9 student Ava Hong used charcoal for her piece titled  Jealousy, in response to a rock, paper, scissors prompt. Hong is one of three to have her piece selected to represent CHS9 at the District Youth Art Month Exhibit and Awards Ceremony.

Hong representing CISD through art

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer February 27, 2024

Thin, dark lines outline the creases of bright, colorful wrappers of lollipops propped up in a glass. The paper that the lollipops are placed on is surrounded by shadows of glittering gold chocolate and...

Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus students spend their lunch hour in the small gym playing basketball. Hour Block Lunch allows students to spend their lunch time in various ways such as attending club meetings, seeking academic help from teachers and socializing with peers. Photo courtesy Haley Mcduffee.

Hour Block Lunch returns

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer September 14, 2023

The bell rang, signaling the much-anticipated lunch break at the Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus. Freshmen poured out of classrooms with a newfound enthusiasm, filling the halls and gathering...

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