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Filming virtual graduation

Coppell High School seniors Het Desi, Leo Swaldi, The Sidekick staff writer Sara Woo, and Prayaag Gupta throw their caps after filming the CHS virtual graduation at Event Technology Services on Wednesday. CHS is holding a virtual graduation ceremony on May 28.

Lilly Gorman, Photographer

May 13, 2020

Pop-up parade sheds light on a pandemic, encourages citizens to buy from local businesses

Coppell residents drive a Triumph TR6 in a pop-up parade down Denton Tap Road on April 23. In efforts to keep the local economy strong and maintain social distancing rules, residents were encouraged to order take-out from their favorite Coppell restaurant and have a picnic in their car as they watched the parade go by.

Samantha Freeman

May 1, 2020

Chalk messages brightening uncertain times

Coppell High School sophomore Dia Atluri follows chalk instructions for the social distance dance on the pavilion floor in Andrew Brown Park East on April 2. Coppell residents are using the extra time provided by the Dallas County issued stay-at-home order to draw colorful chalk messages around the community.

Trisha Atluri, Staff Writer/Photographer

April 16, 2020

Women’s Day event celebrates global culture through individual experiences

Homemade cakes and cupcakes are arranged on a table alongside signs that read ‘hello sisters’ in different languages at a Women’s Day event at Andalous Mediterrean Buffet in Richardson on March 8. The event commemorated International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor

March 25, 2020

Tags: women's day, Women's History Month

Tennis secures second place in home tournament

Coppell sophomore Vinay Patel serves during his doubles match against Frisco Centennial on March 6 at the CHS Tennis Center. The Coppell tennis team hosted the Coppell Breakout and placed second overall, with Patel and his doubles partner, Coppell senior Clark Parlier, placing first in boys A doubles.

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor

March 23, 2020

Final tournament win propels softball into district season

Coppell sophomore pitcher Katherine Miller pitches against Cedar Hill on March 7 at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. The Cowgirls defeated Cedar Hill, 7-5, in their last game of the Coppell & Marcus Tournament.

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor

March 23, 2020

Cowboys steal win from Marauders

Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Blaas dribbles against Marcus on Tuesday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys upset the state’s No. 1 ranked team, 2-1, on a goal by senior striker Tom Vazhekatt with 10 minutes to play in the match.

Charlotte Vanyo, Visual Media Editor

March 6, 2020

Youth Night inspires next generation of soccer players

Three-year-old Addison Keogh joins other Coppell elementary school children on Buddy Echols Field for halftime activities on Friday. The Coppell girls soccer team hosted Youth Night for children to meet the Cowgirls and partake in halftime activities.

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor

March 4, 2020

Early lead expands into dominant Cowgirl victory

Lewisville junior midfielder Adamaris Manjarrez (right) escapes from Coppell senior forward Maggie Roberts (left) and sophomore midfielder Claire Yaney (19) on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls defeated Lewisville, 5-1.

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor

March 4, 2020

Cowgirls block out Hawks, 4-3

Hebron senior defender Maria Sosa takes a touch against Coppell junior forward Jocelyn Alonzo at Buddy Echols Field on Feb. 25. The Cowgirls defeated the Hawks, 4-3.

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer

March 3, 2020

Curtains open, jury deliberates

Coppell High School senior Ally Zuniga plays Juror 9 in the CHS student-directed play “12 Angry Jurors” on Feb. 21 in the CHS Black Box. The play follows the story of 12 jurors who need to make a unanimous decision about a capital murder case suspect.

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer

February 28, 2020

CHS girls hitting stride in self-defense classes

Coppell High School seniors Samantha Bui and Michelle Moller watch one-on-one fight practice tests before their own during self-defense class on Feb. 18. The class is every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Coppell Police Department.

Camila Flores, Staff Photographer

February 27, 2020