• The Cowboy Theatre Company shows The Old Man and the Moon in the Black Box at Coppell High School Thursday through Saturday.
  • CHS takes its senior panoramic picture at 10 a.m. on Wednesday
  • Coppell High School hosts signing day for athletes at 8 a.m. on Wednesday
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Aubrey Phillips

Aubrey Phillips, Staff Photographer

Aubrey Phillips is a senior and second year staffer on The Sidekick. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music and traveling. She is involved in her local church, and is an award winning pianist. Aubrey enjoys photography, especially of sports and nature. With comments and concerns, contact her @aubreykayp or [email protected]

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Coppell seniors Yue Taira, Emil Aaltonen, Matthew Rodman, Elieser Gonzalez and Rithvik Gunda make up the last class of swimmers to have experienced both former coach Rick Whittlesey and current coach Marieke Mastebroek. From four years of swimming, each senior has collected memories and developed relationships they will remember even after they graduate.

[Photo] Swimming seniors leave behind medley of memories

Sally Parampottil, Co-Student Life Editor
May 18, 2019
Coppell senior Rithvik Gunda has been on the varsity team for two years, after learning to swim as a life skill. Gunda is one of five varsity seniors who have experienced the different coaching styles of both former coach Rick Whittlesey and current coach Marieke Mastebroek.

[Photo] Rithvik Gunda

Sally Parampottil, Co-Student Life Editor
May 18, 2019
Coppell senior Elieser Gonzalez has been swimming for almost eight years and has swum for the varsity team since freshman year. Gonzalez is one of five varsity seniors who have experienced the different coaching styles of both former coach Rick Whittlesey and current coach Marieke Mastebroek.

[Photo] Elieser Gonzalez

Sally Parampottil, Co-Student Life Editor
May 18, 2019
Coppell senior captain Matthew Rodman is the only varsity senior not in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and specializes in long-distance swimming. Rodman is one of five varsity seniors who have experienced the different coaching styles of both former coach Rick Whittlesey and current coach Marieke Mastebroek.

[Photo] Matthew Rodman

Sally Parampottil, Co-Student Life Editor
May 18, 2019
Coppell senior captain Yue Taira is the only female on the varsity team. Taira is one of five varsity seniors who have experienced the different coaching styles of both former coach Rick Whittlesey and current coach Marieke Mastebroek.

[Photo] Yue Taira

Sally Parampottil, Co-Student Life Editor
May 18, 2019
Coppell Middle School West honors former student Carson Dyke, who died in 2017, with a Carson’s Wall of legos, celebrating Dyke’s favorite toy. This wall is located in the CMS West Library and is available for students to build on.

[Photo] Carson’s Corner connects creativity to commemoration alongside Carson’s Village

Sally Parampottil, Co-Student Life Editor
May 14, 2019
Coppell High School junior Jackson Walker practices running before school Tuesday morning at the Buddy Echols Track. Walker is preparing for the state track meet this weekend.

[Photo] Current school records set up continued success for Walker

Arman Merchant, Staff Writer
May 9, 2019
Coppell High School Principal Dr. Nicole Jund is seen with CHS Student Resource Officer Chris Cobb and CHS senior CJ Ward in the main hallway last year. On Monday, Dr. Jund was announced the Coppell ISD assistant athletic director. Coppell Middle School East Principal Laura Springer will be returning as the new CHS principal

[Photo] Jund moving to assistant AD role next school year

Christine Zacuai, Executive News Editor
April 24, 2019
Coppell High School juniors Model UN (MUN) participants Athira Suresh, Bikal Sharma and Sahana Rao left the SCIMUN conference as first place winners for the Best Delegate Award. MUN is an extracurricular activity for which students act as delegates for the United Nations.

[Photo] Coppell Model UN surpasses expectations with unprecedented wins

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Coppell High School senior Emmaline Flowers shows a picture with senior Mary Urias. Flowers and Urias went to France this past summer. Photo by Aubrey Phillips.

[Photo] Past visits to storied cathedral bring fire closer to home for staff, students

Charlotte Vanyo, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Coppell junior catcher Hudson Polk doubles during the second inning against Lewisville on Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Cowboys beat the Farmers, 10-3.

[Photo] Cowboys finish sweep of Farmers to extend win streak

Sofia Guerrero, Co-Student Life Editor
April 1, 2019
Coppell High School seniors Ethan and Luke Bivens run drills during after school practice on March 6, at the CHS9 practice field. The Bivens have been playing lacrosse since seventh grade, and are preparing for their upcoming senior spring season.

[Photo] Trend of siblings shapes Coppell lacrosse programs

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
Coppell senior Tariq Aman dribbles the ball forward during the playoff game at Arlington High School on Feb. 22 against Lake Ridge. Cowboys lost to the Eagles, 72-60.

[Photo] Coppell falls to Lake Ridge in area playoffs

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
February 26, 2019
Coppell High School seniors Jenna Brown, Colin Smith, and junior James Lewis examine a cow’s eye during an anatomy with teacher Michelle McDowell during her seventh period class on Friday. McDowell is guiding learners in the dissection of a cow eyeball and sheep brain to teach about the nervous system through this lab.

[Photo] On the Spot: Anatomy and Physiology students dissect sheep brains, cow eyes to physically explore their functions (with video)

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Student of the Week: Duarte shows passion, empathy through music, medicine

[Video] Student of the Week: Duarte shows passion, empathy through music, medicine

Neha Desaraju, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
Coppell High School Broadway Bound class rehearses “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” Thursday night in the commons at CHS. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” will be performed Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 PM, in the commons for $5 admission at the door.

[Photo] “Broadway Bound”

Shravya Mahesh, Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Coppell police department’s senior administrative secretary Sara Fulton recieves recognition for over 20 years of hard work on the force.

[Photo] City to recognize popular outgoing administrative assistant

Neha Desaraju, Staff Writer
January 24, 2019
Coppell senior, Caleb Razo runs the ball past McKinney Boyd during the game on Jan.15th against McKinney Boyd, at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Flower Mound on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] After back-to-back losses, Cowboys playing to win against Flower Mound

February 7, 2019
Coppell junior Nathan Hernandez dribbles upfield during a match against McKinney Boyd, at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys will play against Falcons tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] Cowboys look to finish preseason strong against Falcons

January 17, 2019
Coppell senior Tariq Aman looks for an opening during the Cowboys’ game against Flower Mound on Jan. 8. The Cowboys return to District 6-6A play tomorrow night against Hebron at the Coppell High School arena.

[Photo] Cowboys to play Hawks with undefeated district record

Karen Lu, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Coppell High School senior Justin Chow shoots for a goal during the game on Jan.15th against McKinney Boyd, at Buddy Echols Field. Cowboys lost the battle to the Broncos 3-2.

[Photo] Cowboys lament tough loss in closing seconds

Ryan Dyke, Writer
January 16, 2019
Coppell High School junior Adam Moussa shoots a free throw during the Cowboys’ game against Flower Mound on Tuesday. Coppell plays again tonight away at Irving-Nimitz High School.

[Photo] Coppell basketball to play fourth district game against Vikings

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Coppell High School senior Tariq Aman handles the ball during the game in the CHS Arena against Flower Mound. The Cowboys beat the Jaguars, 61-60.

[Photo] Coppell scratches off third district win against Jaguars

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
January 10, 2019
Coppell High School girls Cross Country team returns back to the track after their daily morning run on Dec. 4. Girls Cross Country recently won the 2018-2019 State Championship at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock Texas.

[Photo] Girls cross country makes school history with first state title

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Coppell senior quarterback Taj Gregory dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Irving Nimitz on Nov. 9 at Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings, 35-14.

[Photo] Coppell gets boost of confidence before playoffs

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
Coppell senior wide receiver Jonathan McGill attempts to run around the Flower Mound defense last Friday night. The Cowboys lost to the Jaguars, 31-17, at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] Cowboys to play Vikings in final chance to refine offense

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
Coppell High School senior Xavier Brown tackles Irving quarterback, junior Josh Buckett, during the game at Joy & Ralph Stadium on Oct. 26. The Cowboys beat the Tigers, 48-13.

[Photo] Coppell takes step towards district title in rout of Tigers

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 28, 2018
Coppell High School senior Saige Culler performs with the Lariettes during the pep rally on Oct. 18. Culler was a cheerleader throughout her first two years of high school, but became a Lariette her senior year.

[Photo] Handstands to High Kicks

Akansha Singh, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Coppell High School senior Landon Flesher takes video of the pep-rally on Oct. 19, in the CHS arena. Flesher has been a member of KCBY for the past three years of highschool.

[Photo] Flesher following aspirations for life of film

Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor
October 23, 2018
Coppell High School senior cheerleaders Chloe Eubank, Belinda Norrick and Maddie Brock perform along with JV cheerleaders during the pep rally in the CHS arena on Oct. 19. CHS blackout pep rally is when students wear neon and white, while the light are out, and the cheerleaders, Lariettes and band perform.

[Photo] Glow-in-the-dark pep rally illuminates school spirit

Shivi Sharma, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018
Coppell High School senior wide receiver Jonathan McGill run the ball for a first down during the second quarter of the game at Max Goldsmith Stadium on Oct. 12. The Cowboys lost to the Farmers 13-6.

[Photo] Cowboys to hit ground running against Marcus in last leg of season

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Sports Editor
October 18, 2018
The Sidekick has selected Coppell High School math teacher Michelle Bellish as the October Teacher of the Issue. Bellish is known for helping her students by checking up on them regularly and her honesty.

[Photo] Sidekick selects Bellish as October Teacher of the Issue

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
Coppell Middle school east students work together to “carry the jerry” Saturday September 22nd at East Middle school. The money donated at this Carry The Jerry event is donated to waterisbasic.org.

[Photo] CMSE Sustainability Club hosts fun-run to create wells in Sudan

Nicolas Reyes, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
CHS9 teacher, Madhavi Phadke, is a former AP Environmental Science and IB Biology teacher at Coppell High School who now teaches Biology at CHS9. There are various differences between teaching at CHS and CHS9 including the atmosphere and teaching styles.

[Photo] Moving from the sea to a pond

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
Coppell High School senior Isa Droz shows off the graphic design she created. Droz plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin for their Arts and Entertainment Technologies program.

[Photo] Droz pursuing love of art, design at UT

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
May 15, 2018
Coppell High School senior Lili Lomas performs a synchronized swimming jump at Westside Aquatic Center in Lewisville. Lomas has enjoyed being a part of this sport for several years and is finding a happy ending to her career.

[Photo] My happy ending: Why I am not continuing synchronized swimming in college

May 15, 2018
Mrs. Mollick of Coppell Middle School North and Mr. Hanson of Wilson Elementary receive awards and recognition for their Teacher of the Year accomplishment at the Coppell ISD Education Foundation Banquet

[Photo] CISD Teacher of the Year: An award only for the best of the best

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
Coppell High School junior Marcos Bohn, sophomore Jackson Walker and junior Kaz Carlsen place first second and third during the district track meet at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell High School teams all placed first overall.

[Photo] Coppell places first overall in district track meet

April 10, 2018
“All the family members will get together and have dinner for the new year, and we have fun together. Then we watch a TV show called “Chun Wan”. There will be different shows for all ages, and family members watch TV together until 1 a.m. We go visit our relatives, and the little kids will ask for red packets with $30 to $40 inside [because the red paper signifies happiness and blessings on those who receive it]. [Feb. 16] is the start of the new year. My friends and family members posted on social media to celebrate Chinese New Year because they have vacations because it’s a holiday, but I’m in school studying, and it’s awful [because I’m not on vacation with them],” senior Skyler Zheng said.

[Photo] Humans of CHS: Skyler Zheng

Wren Lee, Executive Design Editor
February 18, 2018
Algebra I and Honors Precalculus teacher Dana DeLoach was invited by senior Camrin Wong to the annual Academic Recognition Banquet today. The top 5 percent of the graduating class can invite a teacher that had a significant impact on their lives to attend the banquet in April.

[Photo] On the Spot: Top 5 percent recognizes influential teachers, honors their support with invitations

Sruthi Boppuri, Communications Manager
March 7, 2018
Coppell High School junior Tyler Swell competed in the junior varsity boys 800 meter run in the track meet Saturday at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell Relays is a meet held annually at Coppell High School.

Week of 03/05/2018

Aubrey Phillips, Staff Photographer
March 6, 2018
Coppell High School junior Tyler Swell competed in the junior varsity boys 800 meter run in the track meet Saturday at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell Relays is a meet held annually at Coppell High School.

Track season starts off at Coppell Relays

Aubrey Phillips, Photographer
March 4, 2018
Coppell High School sophomore Anna Judd practices her original piano composition on Sunday at her house. Judd composes many pieces of music, one of which she will be performing at the Purely Rhythmic percussion concert tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the CHS auditorium.

[Photo] Marching to her own tune: Judd pursues future in music composition

Anthony Cesario, Co-Student Life Editor
March 2, 2018
Coppell High School student Isa Droz uses creativity to create designs. Droz profits from selling these designs on Redbubble.

[Photo] Q&A: Droz furthers love for art, earns profit

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
February 21, 2018
Coppell High School junior Andrew Mares performs a contemporary ballet dance on Feb. 2 in the Coppell High School auditorium. The talent show was held on Friday night, and many talents were showcased.

[Photo] Talent meets modesty at the CHS Talent Show

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
February 5, 2018
Coppell High School senior Jessica Hernandez practices a peaceful warrior in Andy Brown Park on Wednesday. Hernandez enjoys practicing yoga every day as a part of Adriene Mishler’s 30-day yoga series.

[Photo] Flowing into the new year: Reflecting back on 30 days of daily yoga

Jessica Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
Coppell High School student Nathaniel Umlas learns Intensive Teacher training (ITT) cards with special needs teacher, Ed Beal, in the new education room D101. Beal moved his special needs classroom from C hall to D hall this school year for a more spacious and accessible learning room for students.

[Video] Beal finds fulfillment through SPED program

Christine Zacuai, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
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[Photo] On the Spot: Middle, elementary schoolers bring charisma to annual show

Jessica Hernandez, Staff Writer
January 25, 2018
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