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Aliya Zakir

Aliya Zakir, Convergence Editor

Aliya is a senior, third-year staffer and this year's Convergence Editor of The Sidekick. An avid ChapStick applier, Aliya can be found buying more ChapSticks or re-applying ChapStick with the one stick she actually uses. You can contact her on Twitter @aliyafza.

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Teacher of the Week: Harrington implementing lifelong educator background into classroom

Teacher of the Week: Harrington implementing lifelong educator background into classroom

October 6, 2022
Bubble artist Deni Yang performs a bubble trick at Sunday’s 1 p.m. performance of The Gazillion Bubble Show at the Coppell Arts Center. Yang comes from a family of bubble artists including his father, six-time Guinness Book of World Record holder Fan Yang.

[Photo] Gazillion Bubble Show blows audience away

October 4, 2022
Coppell High School Invent Universal Change (INVULC) junior vice president Ananya Balaji promotes membership to students in the Large Commons on Sept 20. CHS held its annual Club Expo during all lunches for students to explore the diverse clubs CHS offers.

Club Expo promoting diverse interests beyond the classroom

September 29, 2022
Coppell junior Allyson Keng serves in her doubles match against Hebron on Tuesday at the Coppell Tennis Center. Coppell defeated Hebron, 13-6.

Tennis serves triumph over Hebron

September 26, 2022
Coppell High School juniors (top row) Mehak Gandotra, Sana Shine, Pranathi Kommaraju, Sahasra Bajjuri, (bottom row) Swati Kulshrestha, Nandini Petluti, Mahek Khandelwal and Akshadha Challa lead Think Kids, the youth chapter of international nonprofit organization: Think Peace. Currently, Think Kids is focused on a Cycle to School project with a goal of providing bicycles for children in India who live too far from school to walk, limiting their access to education.

[Photo] Thinking of kids outside our borders

September 15, 2022
Coppell High School junior drum major Lindsey Won conducts woodwinds during rehearsal on Sept. 1. Among other changes to form a culture reset, the 2022-23 band will feature a new pre-game show performed by both JV and varsity members.

[Photo] Marching band playing to a new tune

September 8, 2022

Go bananas for marbled espresso banana bread: a fall treat for the non-pumpkin-obsessed

September 8, 2022
Coppell High School students in Anatomy and Physiology teacher Jodie Deinhammer’s seventh period class complete a post-lab assignment on Thursday. Anatomy and Physiology is a level 3 course offered at CHS educating students on the structures and functions of the human body.

Course Curiosity: Anatomy and Physiology Honors

September 7, 2022
Indian Blanket flower is visited by a pollinating bee in the Coppell High School garden on Thursday. The CHS campus offers ample scenic locations as spring transitions to summer for students, faculty and visitors to enjoy.

CHS through a natural lens

May 13, 2022
Due to COVID-19 fueled inventory shortages, students at Coppell High School are not allowed to freely take utensils without making a purchase from the cafeteria. The restrictions were put into place when students began returning to in-person learning in late 2020, and it is uncertain when they will be lifted.

[Photo] Utensils, condiments charged at cafeteria due to a national inventory shortage

May 13, 2022
Varshitha Korrapolu is the communications manager of The Sidekick. The Sidekick’s social media manager Aliya Zakir expresses how Korrapolu has influenced her time on staff.

Varshitha Korrapolu

May 13, 2022
An ode to The Sidekick’s graduates

An ode to The Sidekick’s graduates

May 11, 2022
Coppell High School CTE teacher and DECA adviser Richard Chamberlain teaches marketing strategies during his seventh period class on April 12. Chamberlain was selected as The Sidekick’s Volume 33 Issue 6 Teacher of the Issue.

[Photo] Teacher of the Issue: Woo! Chamberlain championing a business-minded curriculum

May 11, 2022
AP comparative government and politics is a one semester course at Coppell High School offering students the ability to gain insight into countries and their global affairs. Throughout the course, students participate in various projects, activities and assignments tailored to global politics.

Crash Course CHS: AP comparative government and politics

May 6, 2022
13 Questions with Cameron Tiede

13 Questions with Cameron Tiede

May 4, 2022
Coppell junior Megan Judd begins her leg of the 4x200-meter relay after receiving the baton from senior D’Aira Green at Buddy Echols Field on March 5 at the Coppell Relays. The District 6-6A Track and Field Meet was hosted at Plano East Senior High School on April 13-14, with the Coppell boys winning first and Cowgirls placing second.

Cowboys regain track district title; Cowgirls finish second in 6-6A

April 22, 2022
Sports medicine is a three-year program at Coppell High School offering students the ability to gain experience in health and its relation to physical activity. Throughout the program, students also apply biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to their work.

Crash Course CHS: Sports medicine

April 8, 2022
IB theory of knowledge is a two-semester mandatory course for students pursuing an International Baccalaureate diploma. The course bases its syllabus on the validity and reasoning behind knowledge.

[Photo] Crash Course CHS: theory of knowledge

March 16, 2022
Coppell High School senior Megna Gopinath practices her vocals during a voice lesson with voice coach Emily Hragg on March 4. Gopinath was named a Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Musician for treble choir and wishes to pursue film acting.

[Photo] In the Spotlight: Gopinath dually conquering stage fright

February 22, 2022
Coppell High School sophomore Tanvi Rudrangi qualified for state for her piece Apprehension at the regional Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). In addition to Rudrangi, six other CHS students qualified for state, which is April 29-30 at San Marcos High School.

[Photo] Students dominate at VASE

March 2, 2022
Coppell forward Summer Chen recovers the ball from Plano forward Nathalie Muniz on Feb. 18 at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell girls soccer team hosts first-place Hebron on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Cowgirls face Hebron tomorrow, seek to take first place

February 28, 2022
Scholastic Journalism Week is Feb. 21-25 which offers student journalists across the nation the opportunity to celebrate this year’s theme of Amplifying Voices. The Sidekick’s student life editor Anette Varghese thinks her experience on The Sidekick will benefit her career in healthcare.

[Photo] #SJW2022: Journalism bleeds into healthcare

February 25, 2022
Plano goalkeeper saves a shot during Friday’s match against Plano at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell girls soccer team defeated Plano, 2-0.

[Photo] Cowgirls’ freshmen score victory against Plano

February 20, 2022
Coppell High School sophomore Alex Cooper explains the background behind Korean calligraphy at the Lunar New Year Exhibition during B lunch on Feb. 10. The Lunar New Year Exhibition was hosted by CHS Chinese teacher Andrea Voelker and her Chinese students to showcase and educate others on East Asian culture and traditions.

Chinese classes diversifying culture through Lunar New Year exhibition

February 17, 2022
Video: Shah illustrating path to artistic success

Video: Shah illustrating path to artistic success

February 15, 2022
Snow covers the streets of the Parkside community of Irving on Feb. 3. Coppell ISD is adding five minutes to the Coppell High School, CHS9, New Tech @ Coppell and Victory Place @ Coppell schedules to make up for the instructional minutes lost after the Feb. 3-4 school closure.

[Photo] Winter weather brings about schedule changes for district secondary schools

February 9, 2022
Coppell High School AP biology teacher Dr. ​​Bianca Benitez was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Prior to teaching at CHS, Dr. Benitez taught at Coppell Middle School East for three years.

[Photo] Benitez playing significant role in students lives

February 8, 2022
Whats in my backpack?

What’s in my backpack?

February 7, 2022
Coppell High School debate teacher SunHee Simon discusses details for an upcoming competition with CHS junior Hunniya Ahmad during eighth period on Jan. 31. Simon graduated from Stanford University in 2019 and has used previous experiences to model her teaching and advocacy for the importance of representation in debate.

[Photo] Black History Month: Simon advocating for debate equity

February 7, 2022
Coppell ISD closed its campuses on Thursday and Friday due to icy roads and inclement weather. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Sreeja Mudumby thinks this decision was beneficial during this dangerous time.

The Local Lens: Make block lunch the norm

January 31, 2022
Video doorbells were installed in early November at all Coppell ISD campuses to further improve campus security. The doorbells allow administrators to safely authorize entry to staff, students and visitors.

[Photo] Video doorbells securing campus safety

January 21, 2022
Coppell High School honors French ll teacher Nathalie Deines teaches her third period on Dec. 9. French is a LOTE (language other than English) course, offered by CHS in levels of honors, AP and IB.

Crash Course CHS: French

December 17, 2021
Teatime Tuesday: When and how should students begin taking charge of their health?

Teatime Tuesday: When and how should students begin taking charge of their health?

December 8, 2021
Coppell junior guard Jules LaMendola scores against Edgewood on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls beat the Bulldogs, 66-57.

[Video] Cowgirls extend winning streak against Edgewood

November 18, 2021
Coppell High School senior Elena Hewett has been in theater and art since the beginning of their sophomore year. Hewett is working on lighting design for the Cowboy Theatre Company’s upcoming production “Spongebob the Musical” and is in IB and digital art. Photo by Aliya Zakir

[Photo] In the Spotlight: Hewett deconstructing gender through visual, performance art

November 29, 2021
13 Questions with Lindsey Oh

13 Questions with Lindsey Oh

November 8, 2021
Pumpkin chiffon pie is the perfect no-bake dessert for fall. With a few simple steps and ingredients, a classic Thanksgiving staple can be brought to another level.

Pumpkin chiffon pie: reimagining a classic fall dessert (with video)

November 3, 2021
Coppell High School astronomy teacher Angela Barnes’s sixth period class researches topics for the global goals project. Honors Astronomy is a level three science elective course with prerequisites of biology, chemistry and geometry.

[Photo] Crash Course CHS: astronomy

November 3, 2021
Coppell Mayor Wes Mays proclaims Oct. 12, 2021, as “Vivyon Bowman Day” at the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday. Bowman, who is now retiring, was the director of human resources and administration for the City of Coppell and has worked within Coppell and Coppell ISD for 38 years.

[Photo] Land talks constructions, closures in Coppell

October 13, 2021
“30 Movies in 60 Minutes” performers rehearse their scenes in the Lecture Hall during seventh period on Thursday. “30 Movies in 60 Minutes” is the first production of the season and will be performed by Coppell High School’s Broadway Bound theater class with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Broadway Bound to kick off season with ‘30 Movies in 60 Minutes’

September 30, 2021
Coppell High School honors precalculus and honors algebra II teacher Farzin Farzad teaches three variable systems during eighth period class on Thursday. Farzad is a new teacher at CHS and previously worked at Dallas College as an adjunct professor and the director of instructional support areas.

[Photo] Farzad follows family tradition of teaching

September 20, 2021
Coppell tennis starter Riki Koshimizu warms up for practice on Thursday during fourth period. Koshimizu has been on the Coppell tennis team since his freshman year on JV1 and moved up to varsity within a year.

[Photo] Koshimizu utilizes ‘double-edged sword’ in tennis rise (with video)

September 13, 2021
Coppell swimming and diving coach Amanda Ross teaches during eighth period on Friday. Ross is a new coach at Coppell High School and has been coaching swimming for 10 years.

[Photo] Coach’s Box: Ross starting year teaching perseverance

September 17, 2021
Coppell High School visual arts teacher Sarah Williams assists students in her seventh period art I class on Sept. 3. Williams is a new teacher at CHS and previously taught in Fort Worth ISD for six years.

Teacher of the Week: Williams striving to make her mark through past experiences

September 13, 2021
Sprouts Farmers Market on W. Sandy Lake Road is currently hiring. The Sidekick staff writer Iniya Nathan scopes out local businesses for Coppell teenagers looking for summer jobs

[Photo] Interactive: Job hunting help for teens

May 14, 2021
Whats in your lunch?

What’s in your lunch?

May 5, 2021
Tuesday night, the Coppell City Council met to discuss designating the week of May 16-22 as “National Public Works Week”, approve Obligation Refunding Bonds and amend Chapter 9 Section 1 and 3 for a Dog Tethering Ordinance. Coppell City Council regularly meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Photo by Aliya Zakir

[Photo] Council approves dog tethering ordinance, tax bonds

April 28, 2021
Megan Shoemaker is running for Place 3 on the Coppell City Council. Shoemaker is a Child Protection Caseworker and hopes to provide further access to mental health and family services in Coppell as a member of the Council.

[Photo] Megan Shoemaker (Place 3)

April 22, 2021
Bluebonnets bloom at Lee Elementary School on Monday. Bluebonnets were chosen as the Texas state flower in 1901 and annually bloom throughout Texas from late March to early April.

Spring brings blossoms of bluebonnets flourishing throughout Coppell

April 22, 2021
Snow falls and covers homes in the Parkside Community in Irving on Sunday. Coppell experienced snowfall on Sunday, and there is a winter storm warning for the Dallas-Fort Worth area as per the National Weather Service.

[Photo] Snowy surprise for Coppell

February 15, 2021
Fruits and vegetables grow at the Ground Delivery Community Garden on Monday. Each week, volunteer gardeners grow produce and harvest it fresh for Metrocrest Services food pantry to be distributed to the homeless and families in need.

Community garden cultivating crops to build healthy neighborhood

February 5, 2021
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