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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Akhila Gunturu

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer

Akhila is a senior and the Executive News Editor for The Sidekick. She is part of the IB Diploma Programme at CHS and when she isn't doing schoolwork, she enjoys practicing Carnatic music, cooking, and spending time outdoors. You can contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @akhila_gunturu.

All content by Akhila Gunturu
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 12/13 – 12/18

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
December 13, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 12/6 – 12/11

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
Coppell junior guard Jules LaMendola scores against Edgewood on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls beat the Bulldogs, 66-57.

Cowgirls extend winning streak against Edgewood

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 18, 2021
Coppell junior guard Allyssa Potter defends against Highland Park at the Coppell High School Large Gym on Nov. 12. The Cowgirls play Edgewood at the CHS Arena tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.

Cowgirls to play unfamiliar Edgewood tomorrow

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 15, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/15 – 11/21

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 15, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/8 – 11/13

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 8, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/1 – 11/6

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 1, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/25 – 10/30

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 25, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/18 – 10/24

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 18, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/11 – 10/16

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 11, 2021
After returning to full in person school, Coppell High School students have been facing academic and emotional challenges.  Coppell ISD is working to bridge learning gaps caused by COVID-19 by emphasizing learner choice and interaction.

Molding to the new normal

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 4, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/4 – 10/9

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 4, 2021
Jewels N Cotton sales and marketing manager Jennifer Ham glues a patch on a pair of senior overalls on Sept. 19. Founder Julie Urbach and Ham are a daughter and mother duo who make senior overalls and other spirit wear for students.

Fronts of Coppell: Jewels N Cotton

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 29, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: Sept. 27 – Oct. 1

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 27, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 9/20 – 9/25

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 20, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 9/13 – 9/18

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 13, 2021
Coppell police officers and firefighters bow in remembrance of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, at the Patriot Day Ceremony at the Coppell Town Center on Friday. Saturday is the 20th anniversary of terrorist attacks which took down the World Trade Center towers in New York City, as well as hijacked planes which crashed into the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.

Remembering 9/11

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 11, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 8/30 – 9/3

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
August 30, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 8/23 – 8/27

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
August 23, 2021
Coppell High School senior Neil Upreti is ranked No. 4 in the graduating class of 2021. Upreti will be attending Duke University in the fall and majoring in bioengineering.

Neil Upreti

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 editor
May 14, 2021
Coppell Middle School East eighth grader Justin Sturm, sixth grader Mallory Cooper and Coppell High School junior Granger Hassmann read various history books. The current U.S. history curriculum in Texas is determined in a process that involves lawmakers, educators, parents, students and industry representatives.

Past in present

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
February 18, 2021
Coppell junior Atharva Nijasure makes an overhead shot during the team’s match against Marcus at the CHS Tennis Center yesterday. Coppell won the match, 15-4.

Marcus no match for tennis team

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
September 30, 2020
CHS9 Principles of Arts, AV Tech and Communications teacher Jenna Grinnan speaks to her third period class via Zoom on Aug. 17, the first day of school. Unlike the 2019-20 spring semester, the 2020-21 school year will have in-depth and rigorous instruction for a full day with attendance tracking. Photo courtesy Jenna Grinnan

#CISDTogether in #CHS9Family

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
August 17, 2020
Emilie Sangerhausen

Emilie Sangerhausen

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
Chaaru is a South Indian soup dish with a tomato and mixed spice base. Best eaten when hot, chaaru is a spicy, mouthwatering dish that is sure to warm you up and provide the taste of authentic Indian cooking.

Chaaru

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
May 2, 2020
The Islamic Center of Coppell (ICC) closed its  mosque in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 and are offering services through Zoom and Facebook live. ICC’s Facebook page features inspirational videos from the imam and helpful, precautionary advice. Photo courtesy Islamic Center of Coppell

Islamic Center of Coppell

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Rama Navami commemorates the birth of the Hindu god Rama. Sri Hari Hara Peetham celebrated Rama Navami virtually through a Facebook live stream this year, with preparation for the live stream beginning three days before the actual festival. Photo courtesy Sri Hari Hara Peetham

Sri Hari Hara Peetham

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
St. Ann Catholic Parish director of youth ministries Joey Seaneella operates recording technology as Fr. Paul Bechter gives a sermon. St. Ann is one of the many local religious institutions that has turned to live streaming to provide its services. Photo courtesy Kurt Klement

St. Ann Catholic Parish

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Gurdwara Nishkam Seva has switched to a virtual gurdwara, where attendees read Sikh scriptures and discuss. While a virtual gurdwara does not allow for the congregational aspects of the Sikh faith, people have joined the sessions from Canada and India as well. Photo courtesy Harbhajan Singh

Gurdwara Nishkam Seva

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
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