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Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
Disha Kohli

Disha Kohli , Business Manager

Disha Kohli is a senior and a second year staff photographer on The Sidekick. During her free time, she loves to read, hangout with her family and friends as well as dance, which has been her passion for almost 10 years now. Outside of school, she loves to cook for her family and friends, in practice for her dream of opening a multi-cuisine restaurant to come true. With comments and concerns, contact her @dishakohli_ or [email protected]

All content by Disha Kohli
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[Photo] Shivani Goyal

Ryan Dyke, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Saket Ashar

Andrés Bear, Coppell Student Media Web Producer
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Manisha Reddy

Arman Merchant, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Gavin Spicer

Sofia Guerrero, Co-Student Life Editor
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Katherine Roy

Christie Hernandez, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Joanne Chen

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Reece Gardner

Sally Parampottil, Co-Student Life Editor
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Jasmine Smith

Shivi Sharma, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Isha Thakkar

Neha Desaraju, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Grace Hao

Sofia Guerrero, Co-Student Life Editor
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Carter Kryzak

Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor
May 17, 2019
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[Photo] Path to success

May 17, 2019
Coppell High School senior Peyton Williams tutors CHS sophomore Lauren Myers for Algebra II on April 22 at Myer’s residence. Williams has tutored students in a variety of subjects throughout high school and is attending Harvard University in fall 2019.

[Photo] Hustling to Harvard

Nishant Medicharla, Export and Production Manager
May 6, 2019
CHS9 student Reid Lucas prepares to pie CHS9 GT Geometry teacher Michael Wang during the pep rally at CHS9 on March 22. CHS9 Student Council held a competition where they nominated six faculty members, and whoever raised the most money would get a pie in the face at the pep rally.

[Photo] Taking incoming school year in stride

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
Baseball is known for being the American pastime, but in recent years the popularity of the sport has been dropping. To regain viewing, Major League Baseball wants to implement the use of timers to shorten the game. According to The Sidekick co-student life editor Sally Parampottil, this new rule is detrimental to the sport.

[Video] Stop the clock

Sally Parampottil, Co-Student Life Editor
April 2, 2019
Coppell senior Elijah McCormack pitches in the first inning against Hebron on Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys won, 5-4.

[Photo] Behind fifth inning rally, Cowboys come back to defeat Hebron, 5-4

Nolan Sanders, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
Coppell junior Sebastian Blaas makes eye contact with his teammates as he gets ready to pass the ball during the game on Feb. 8 against Flower Mound. The Cowboys won 2-1 against the Jaguars.

[Photo] Back in-form: Cowboys secure much needed 2-1 victory against Flower Mound

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
February 10, 2019
Filmmaker and Coppell resident Danny Aguilar continues to add final touches on his new feature film, Lily is Here, before it is released in the spring this year. Lily is Here is Aguilar’s first feature film and focuses on a heroin addiction and the recovery from there. Photo taken by Disha Kohli.

[Photo] Aguilar finds passion in film making, uses movie to convey social issues

Laasya Achanta, Staff Writer
January 23, 2019
Coppell High School seniors Samuel Madhanmohan and Yuvraj Thakur work with Cottonwood Creek Elementary kindergarten student Prosper to write letters to Santa during Kim Pearce’s second period AP English IV class. Kindergarteners and first graders came from Cottonwood Creek Elementary on Dec. 7 to write letters to santa with AP English students.

[Photo] “Dear Santa”: 28 years of letter writing tradition bonding all walks of life in education

December 14, 2018
During eighth period, CHS9 defensive midfielder Bailey Peeks warms up for soccer practice on Dec. 5. After practicing with the Cowgirls JV1 team for a while, Peeks was the only freshmen who was moved up to varsity.

[Photo] Up-and-coming talent: Peeks selected as sole freshman on varsity

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Coppell High School sophomore Matthew O’Quinn rehearses lines with sophomores Sydney Dixon and Zoe Cripe from the musical A Chorus Line during Karen Ruth’s eighth period Fame class. O’Quinn has been a football player and an actor at CHS and has experienced the stereotypes that come with both.

[Photo] Shattering group stereotypes: the duality of acting and athletics

Sally Parampottil, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
The Coppell Arts Center is currently under construction in Old Town Coppell on the intersection of Travis and West Main Street. The center is scheduled to open in November 2019 and will contain a main stage theater, a flexible theater, a multi-purpose area and additional work space.

[Photo] City breaks ground on new arts center

Claire Clements, Editorial Page Editor
December 5, 2018
Coppell High School senior Esha Ellendula recites over Soprano One cuts prior to her All-Region Audition. Students from all over the region competed on Oct. 20 at Colleyville Heritage High School to advance to the Pre-Area auditions.

[Photo] Choir students advance to Pre-Area round in All-State Choir competition

Laasya Achanta, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Coppell High School varsity tennis player junior Mihiro Suzuki and freshman Andreja Zrnic dive to hit the ball during their second set against Marcus High School on September 18. Suzuki moved to Coppell from Japan before his sophomore year of high school and has found a home on the tennis team.

[Photo] Suzuki crosses world, finds home on CHS tennis team

Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor
October 25, 2018
Ricardo Alarcon of the Mayan group, Pakal, performs traditional Mayan steps of the New Fire Ceremony during the event of Kaleidoscope. On Saturday, the event of Kaleidoscope was held for the second time to promote cultural diversity in Coppell.

[Photo] Mayan group, Pakal, amazes audience with traditional dance during Kaleidoscope

Nishant Medicharla, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018
The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is held on Wednesday in the large and small gym as well as classrooms throughout Coppell High School for sophomores and registered juniors, who are required to pay a $17 fee. The test allows testers to receive scholarship opportunities from national programs.

[Photo] Annual PSAT testing held for sophomores, registered juniors

Christine Zacuai, Executive News Editor
October 12, 2018
Kona Ice is a popular shaved ice joint for kids and teens to enjoy snow cones and ice cream. Kona Ice was one of the 13 food trucks yesterday at the annual Food Truck Frenzy held at Andy Brown Easy from 5-9 p.m.

[Photo] Food lovers in frenzy at Andy Brown Park (with video)

Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor
October 8, 2018
During eighth period, Coppell high school choir director Aaron Coronado goes through warm-ups with his students. Coronado started his first year teaching at CHS this fall and cannot wait to work with his students.

[Photo] Tradition of excellence attracts Coronado to choir program

Laasya Achanta, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
Students are picked up by their parents in the new parent loop in student parking before school on Friday, Aug. 24th. Beginning this year, Coppell High School has made new changes to the parent loop and bus loop to relieve traffic flow before and after school. The former parent loop has been relocated to the bus loop; the bus loop to special needs transport and the parent loop has moved towards the student parking area.

[Photo] New year, new traffic: Change in parent, bus loop policy raise both welcome, concern within CHS

Christine Zacuai, Executive News Editor
September 24, 2018
Coppell High School tennis players senior Eashana Arora and Sydney Nguyen cheer on in the stands during the match against Marcus High School on Sept. 18. The CHS team won 12-7, bringing home another win.

[Photo] Nguyen brings passion, international experience to Coppell tennis

Karen Lu, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
Coppell High School junior Mihiro Suzuki returns the last shot of his doubles match with Coppell High School freshman Andreja Zrnic against Marcus High School on September 18. Suzuki and Zrnic lost 8-6 while the team overall won 12-7.

[Photo] Tennis wins important match to inch towards district title

Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor
September 19, 2018
Coppell senior Sydney Nguyen returns a shot during practice earlier this season. The tennis team is facing Marcus tomorrow with their finalized doubles lineup, and is expecting a challenging match.

[Photo] Tennis expects challenge in key district match

Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor
September 17, 2018
During third period on Monday, Coppell High School AP/GT Physics I teacher Cynthia Lee answers class questions regarding the notes in order to help students study for an upcoming test. The first unit of the year is motion and learning how to correctly use significant figures which will then help students throughout the rest of the year.

[Photo] Q&A: Fresh out of college, Lee bringing new energy to physics classroom

Anthony Cesario, Entertainment Editor
August 30, 2018
Coppell High School Varsity volleyball team celebrates their victory against Byron-Nelson Tuesday night in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls won the game 3-0.

[Photo] Cowgirls sweep Byron Nelson in three sets

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
Coppell High School Principal Dr. Nicole Jund helps a parent navigate the halls of CHS during open house on Tuesday night. Open House is an opportunity for parents to walk through their child’s schedules and meet their teachers.

[Photo] Setting goals, meeting expectations: parents attend Open House with clear minds

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
August 30, 2018
Coppell High School senior Sydney Nguyen returns the ball to senior Sameer Mohiuddin as they practice during 8th period on Wednesday. The varsity team continues to practice every day after school for the upcoming game against Irving MacArthur on August 28th.

[Photo] CHS tennis hopes to serve winning shots against Macarthur

Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor
August 24, 2018
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Students recognize teachers’ hardwork for Teacher Appreciation Week (with video)

Nishant Medicharla and Disha Kohli
May 2, 2018
School Board place 6 candidate Nichole Bentley talks about how she wants to see the schools paying attention to all the students, not just those who are ranked or failing during the Board of Trustees Candidate Forum on Tuesday evening. School Board elections early voting will be held from April 23 to May 1 and Election Day will be on May 5.

[Photo] Board of Trustees forum emphasizes community engagement, combats cheating

Fiona Koshy, Editorial Page Editor
April 23, 2018
Students at CHS prepare for prom by making t-shirts with their friend group. The traditional festivity is common amongst CHS students.

[Photo] CHS students spread excitement for prom with t-shirts

Nishant Medicharla, Staff Writer
April 20, 2018
Coppell High School Choir junior Arzue Shakeri, senior Ashley Benhayoun and senior Tori Kennedy smile during 7th period after placing in the All-State Choir. The All-State Choir is a group of highly selected individuals who show certain talents which are brought together to form choirs such as the Treble Choir, Mixed Choir and many more.

[Photo] Band, choir students make CHS shine at all-state

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
February 9, 2018
Coppell High School Art students decorate the hallways with multi-colored yarn as part of a project regarding fiber arts and space on Feb. 5. Gabrielle Duggan, a UNT professor from New York, came in to teach the students how space can be used as a medium of art and be transformed into something completely new.

[Photo] On the Spot- Unique art using yarn greets campus on Monday

Claire Clements, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018
Coppell High School juniors Elizaveta Pchelko, John Caples, yash Sharma and Ruen Mikaelyan do an impulse and recoil activity in Stephanie Sloane's GT/AP Physics I sixth period class on Tuesday. In this activity, learners use cars to measure the velocities of two cars as they run towards each other.

Week of 01/15/2018

Disha Kohli, Staff Photographer
January 18, 2018
The Coppell Motor Sports Club has been recently working on a couple OF new cars, like the Outlaw III, for the coming competitions. All previous cars that the Motor Sports club builds are torn down after they have been used and then those materials are reused for other cars.

[Photo] Coppell Motor Sports Club revs up for a new year

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
January 7, 2018
Matthew Bowden's first period creative writing students work on their childrens book projects. Bowden offers this class to grow students' passion for writing and hone their skills for the craft.

[Photo] Aspiring authors should chase their dreams with backup plan in tow

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Sidekick staff writer Pramika Kadari holds a copy of The Overachievers by Alexandra Robbins. The Overachievers is a nonfiction book that explores the problematic pressures of today's society, focusing on eight high school and college students’ lives.

[Photo] Robbins exposes society’s ugly side in The Overachievers

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
December 8, 2017
Coppell High School sophomores Jane Kim and Ethan DePew’s designs were selected from all the art classes at CHS to be sold as stickers to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief. All proceeds are being donated to the American Black Cross. They are being sold in are teacher David Bearden’s room, E103.

[Photo] Sticker sale for Harvey

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
Coppell High School teachers Jonathan Houghton,Bybiana Houghton and Collin Stephenson come out to Chipotle in Coppell to support the girls soccer team. On Tuesday night, the girls soccer team held a Chipotle Gives Back Night at Chipotle in Coppell from 5-9 p.m.

[Photo] Girls Soccer Chipotle Give Back Night

October 20, 2017
On Oct. 3, the annual Choir Fall concert was held in the CHS auditorium. The A Cappella choir is a mixed choir and it sang ‘Sing Me to Heaven’ by Daniel Gawthrop.

[Photo] Annual fall choir concert pays tribute to families through emotional performances (with video)

Andrés Bear, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
The Dapper Doughnuts is a restaurant which sells a variety of flavors of mini donuts. Kids and teens gathered in front of this food truck last Saturday at the annual Food Truck Frenzy which was held at The Square at Old Town, 768 W. Main Street from 5-9 p.m.

[Photo] Annual Food Truck Frenzy held at The Square at Old Town

October 10, 2017
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[Photo] Two family-owned coffee houses, one question: Liberation Coffee Company or George Coffee + Provisions? (with video)

Molly McGill, Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
Coppell High School senior Victor Kalev strikes the ball back during a doubles match against Liberty Christian. Kalev played doubles with senior Justin Chen and won the match 7-5, 6-3.

CHS Tennis Team continues in another victory against Liberty Christian

Disha Kohli, Staff Photographer
September 22, 2017
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