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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Coppell High School senior Brianna Henderson has accumulated more than 18,000 followers on TikTok (@brezyh). Henderson films fashion related content, posting curated style videos and brand sponsorships. Photo by Kayla Nguyen, Photo illustration by Sofia Exposito

Henderson stars on TikTok with a passion for fashion

Pranavi Ramineni, Staff Designer May 17, 2024

She takes a breath and smiles, looking at the phone camera in front of her. Tapping the phone, the familiar countdown begins.  Three…two…one… “Hey guys! This is Brianna, and...

Sam sends Spirulina to the stars (with video)

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer May 17, 2024

Students from around the world gather around the yellow LED sign as it counts down to zero. Five, four, three, two, one - the fire ignites, blasting the rocket up into the atmosphere.  Standing up...

Dee puts on a show through ASL:(with video)

Noor Fatima, Staff designer May 17, 2024

  Walking into room C118, you find yourself immersed in the laid back, boisterous atmosphere of the room.  As students banter among themselves, Coppell High School American Sign Language (ASL)...

Dropping the mic:

Anushree De, Features Editor May 17, 2024

KCBY-TV is the student-run broadcast program at Coppell High School that has been producing shows since 1995. The KCBY-TV seniors reflect on how their time in the program has provided them with an outlet...

Pencil to paper

Anushree De, Features Editor May 16, 2024

An array of sweets is enclosed in a glass container. Children press their hands on the glass, making their pick on the perfect treat. Friends laugh about their days. Couples are in conversation with each...

Coppell High School sophomore Arya Joseph and her family migrated from Australia to Texas this year. Although Joseph experienced frustrations in moving to a new continent, she also discovered America and is continuing her journey. Photo illustration by Katie Park.

Joseph’s Australian roots hop to America

Katie Park, Staff writer May 16, 2024

Coppell High School sophomore Arya Joseph and her family journeyed across the Pacific Ocean, leaving behind their lives in Strathfield, Australia to the foreign land of Texas, known for its leather cowboy...

Coppell senior Leon Jackson is committed to the University of Edinburgh, the fifth-ranked school globally for their chosen major: linguistics. Jackson hopes to become a diplomat.

Jackson goes global

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor May 15, 2024

A bright blue notification pops up on the screen of Coppell High School senior Leon Jackson’s Macbook. The subject heading: University of Edinburgh. With sweaty palms and baited breath, Jackson opens...

Coppell High School sophomore Maria Saybha points at the world map, tracing the journey that took her from Syria’s turmoil to a new life in America. Saybha has lived in 14 countries, each a waypoint in her quest for safety and stability, all while staying connected to her Arabic heritage.

Resilience knows no borders: Saybha’s journey to America

Deepika Kumar, Staff Writer May 13, 2024

In a life adorned with stamps from across the globe — Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Oman, just to name a few — sophomore Maria Saybha’s way to Coppell High School wasn’t the typical route through...

Coppell High School computer science teacher Michael Finnegan found computers intriguing from a young age, growing up in a decade without personal computers or access to the internet. Finnegan is in his seventh year of teaching at CHS, and is an inspiration to many. Photo by Rhea Choudhary.

Teacher of the Issue: Finnegan programming computer science-minded students

Sabah Uddin, Staff Writer May 10, 2024

As an inquisitive child that loved taking apart things and playing with their components, Coppell High School computer science teacher Michael Finnegan found computers highly intriguing in a decade with...

Coppell High School senior Harry Alapatt was hired at Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center as a certified nursing assistant. Alapatt is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at Missouri Southern State University.

From schoolwork to stethoscopes:

Marli Field, staff writer May 9, 2024

Beeping monitors, rushing nurses and call lights - these were typical morning sights for a 9-year-old Coppell High School senior Harry Alapatt, who spent mornings at the hospital where his parents worked.  Growing...

Coppell High School teacher Linda Jurca has taught special education for 22 years. Jurca is retiring this year, as she plans to volunteer and travel the world.

Jurca transitions to new beginnings

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Walking into Coppell High School room D109, the first thing you will see is special education teacher Linda Jurca spreading an infectious smile to all of the students in the room.  Jurca has preserved...

AP United States History teacher Kevin Casey is retiring after spending 28 of his 30 years teaching at Coppell. Casey leaves CHS as the National Honor Society sponsor as he plans to golf, tend to his garden and travel with his wife.

Endless summer awaits for veteran Casey

Namir Awan, Staff Writer May 3, 2024

9/11, the addition of the D Hall on campus, the great blizzard of 2010 and Sonic Road being built. Thirty-year Coppell High School AP United States teacher and veteran Kevin Casey has seen it all.  From...

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