• CHS seniors have Adulting Day on Thursday.
  • Choir holds its Spring Concert in the auditorium at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Emma Meehan

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer

Emma is a senior and second-year writer on staff. She likes to read about politics and history, hang out with friends and do yoga. You can reach her at @emmameehan_ on Twitter and via email at ekm0676@g.coppellisd.com.

All content by Emma Meehan
Coppell High School senior Rohil Verma is ranked No. 6 in the class of 2020. Verma plans to study computer science in the Plan II Honors program at the University of Texas at Austin.

Rohil Verma

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo has been postponed for a year, opening July 23, 2021. Sporting events are being canceled around the world as a result of the current COVID-19 global pandemic.

Summer Olympics postponed in wake of global pandemic

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
April 3, 2020
CHS9 GT/Honors English teacher Summer Ward gives feedback to freshman Matthew McCann during her fourth period English I Honors class. Ward is CHS9’s Teacher of the Year for the 2019-20 school year due to her exceptional ability to build relationships with both teachers and students.

Ward bringing sparkle to classroom as 2019-20 CHS9 Teacher of the Year

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Coppell City Council members discuss potential decrease in annual revenue for Coppell at the meeting at Town Center yesterday. Issues such as a possible 16% decrease in revenue and the process of answering census questions were discussed.

City bracing for reduced revenue starting in October

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
Five wresters from Coppell traveled to the Berry Center in Houston for Friday and Saturday’s UIL State Championship tournament: seniors Brooke Massaviol and Jackson Briscoe, junior Hannah Francis, sophomore Maria Husain and freshman Scout Carrell. Massaviol, Briscoe and Francis placed third, fifth and third in the 148, 170 and 215 pound weight classes. Photo courtesy Coppell Wrestling.

Wrestling clinches two third place, one fifth place finish at state

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
New Tech High @ Coppell senior captain Brooke Massaviol wrestles in top position against Frisco Independence junior Sariah Ferguson at the Knockout Sportswear Cowgirl Classic on Dec. 6 in the CHS Arena. Massaviol has qualified for today and tomorrow’s UIL State Wrestling Championship after placing third in the 148 pound weight class in the Class 6A Region II Championship match.

Coppell hoping to tackle competition at state wrestling finals

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020

On the Spot: Student Council building community of love with Valentine’s Day hearts project (with video)

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
The U.S. spends more on its military than the next seven countries combined. The Sidekick staff writer Emma Meehan thinks, as the most powerful country in the world, there should be an obligation that the United States supports peace and negotiation and avoid war, while prioritizing the needs of its people.

American foreign policy destabilizing world safety

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
Coppell plans to hold capital purchases as it plans for its yearly revenue to decrease by 16 percent. The city will lose $12 million in business tax revenue due to new state tax laws taking effect in April.

New state tax laws to decrease city general fund by 16 percent if enacted

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
The Coppell basketball team placed third at the Allen Holiday Invitational Basketball Tournament from Dec. 26-30 at the Allen High School Gymnasium. The Cowboys play Irving tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the CHS Arena.

Boys Basketball

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
Coppell Mayor Karen Hunt appoints Divya Ravindra, Kevin Erickson, Shivi Sharma, Margaret Bryan and Maurenn Corcoran to the Parks and Recreation Board at Coppell Town Center on Tuesday. Ravindra and Sharma are juniors at CHS. Sharma is the CHS9 Editor for The Sidekick.

City appoints new board, commission, committee members

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Thirty states retain the death penalty, but only eight executed prisoners in 2018. Texas executed 13 of the 25 total inmates killed last year. The Sidekick staff writer Emma Meehan discusses why the death penalty should be abolished in the United States. Graphic by Kaylee Aguilar.

Kill capital punishment in pursuit of ethical society

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
Coppell senior defensive specialist Kaylee Cloutier digs during the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff match against Byron Nelson on Tuesday at Keller Central. The Cowgirls fell to the Bobcats in three sets, 25-14, 25-21 and 25-11.

Volleyball season ends in Bobcats bi-district match triumph

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Coppell volleyball players celebrate their second set win on Senior Night in the CHS Arena on Oct. 29. The Cowgirls travel to Keller Central tonight at 6:30 to take on Byron Nelson in their Class 6A Region I bi-district playoff match.

Volleyball entering playoffs against state ranked Byron Nelson in bi-district match

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
November 5, 2019

On The Spot: PTSO bringing Halloween spirit to teachers lounge (with video)

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
The Coppell girls cross country team qualifies for the Class 6A state championship meet in Round Rock on Nov. 9 after placing second at the Class 6A Region I meet in Lubbock on Monday. The Cowgirls will be defending their state championship title after winning last year. Photo courtesy Nicole Jund.

State bound with company

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
Coppell sophomore Anthony Black passes forward during the playoff game at Arlington High School on Feb. 22 against Lake Ridge last year. Black balances varsity football, basketball and track. The Sidekick file photo.

Black’s athleticism travels from season to season

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Coppell High School senior Elias Dias volleys to his opponent. Coppell lost to Carroll, 10-8, in the Class 6A Region I quarterfinals at Grapevine on Monday.

Fall tennis season ends in regional quarters loss to Carroll

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 22, 2019
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a blood circulation disorder commonly treated by cardiologists and neurologists. Staff writer Emma Meehan shares her story of being diagnosed with this condition.

Unseen, but deeply felt

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 10, 2019
Coppell Mayor Karen Hunt listens to Coppell Police Chief Danny Barton talk about upcoming National Night Out on Oct. 1 during the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday at Town Center. The city also approved Hunt’s candidacy for president-elect of the Texas Municipal League.

Hunt to run for president of Texas Municipal League

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
September 26, 2019
Coppell freshman Reagan Engler awaits a serve during the match against Arlington Martin on Aug. 27 in the CHS Arena. Engler was coached by her mother, Coppell Middle School North coach Abby Martens in seventh and eighth grade and now plays for the Coppell varsity team.

Growing up on the court, Engler follows mother’s footsteps in volleyball

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
On Tuesday, Coppell City Council approved the city budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year. In addition, the city approved an increased property tax, as well as other ordinances. Graphic by Bella Mora.

City moves to approve property tax increase

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019
After a childhood of moving through countries and states, The Sidekick senior staff writer Emma Meehan describes her experiences and how they shaped her into who she is today. Her California license plate is one thing she took home to Texas to remind her of her time there.

Facing identity crises as a student who moves, reaching out to those who relate

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
August 30, 2019

On the Spot: Springer brings tradition of wearing pink to CHS to raise awareness of cancer (with video)

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
Coppell High School junior Emilie Sangerhausen prepares for her AP exam in Eligio Mares’ fifth period AP Spanish Language and Culture class on Monday. Students are preparing by studying for the upcoming exams tomorrow morning.

Spanish students prepare as AP exam nears

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
Coppell senior Nora Rodriguez pitches against Flower Mound during the first inning at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Friday. The Cowgirls lost to the Jaguars, 3-2.

Flower Mound edges out Coppell in first matchup of season

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
Coppell High School junior Lauren Kellett jumps 18’4” in long jump on Saturday, March 2 at Buddy Echols field, winning first place.

Cowboys, Cowgirls shine at annual Coppell Relays

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
CHS9 Cathy Douglas’s eighth period GT Biology students take their unit test on Feb. 4. The Coppell High School science fair was held at CHS9 on Jan. 24, where 229 students and 130 projects entered.

Science fair winners look forward to Dallas regional competition

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
Coppell junior Dan Igrisan high fives his fellow teammates as an introduction on Tuesday Jan 22 at CHS arena. The Coppell Cowboys lost to the Lewisville Farmers 71-57.

Cowboys collect win to remain atop District 6-6A

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Coppell High School junior center Nicole Obialo boxes out to get a clear pass. The Coppell girls basketball team played against Berkner at the CHS Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6 winning 58-34, (Sidekick File).

Early district lead on the line against Lady Cardinals

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Coppell High School sophomore Lauren Mun uses the new addition of water fountains located near the CHS cafeteria which was Coppell High School’s campus senior gift from the graduating class of 2017. The water fountains have promoted students bringing reusable water bottles to school.

New motion-activated filtered water fountains encourage learners to use reusable bottles

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Coppell volleyball huddles at the end of their game to celebrate their win on Friday, Oct. 12 at Lewisville. The Coppell Cowgirls defeated the Farmers 3-0. Photo by Neveah Jones.

Cowgirls cruise in regular season finale

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
Coppell senior setter Stella Yan prepares to hit the ball over the net to score a point on Oct.19 at the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated Flower Mound Marcus 3-1. Photo by Neveah Jones.

Cowgirls prepare to challenge Lady Cardinals in highly anticipated match to close the regular season

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 22, 2018
Coppell High School senior Pierce Woodall jumps to spike the ball during the match against Flower Mound High School on Oct. 16. The Lady Jaguars defeated Coppell Cowgirls 3 to 1. Photo by Bailey Lai.

Lady Jags find redemption against Cowgirls in district match up

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Coppell High School senior Stella Yan sets the ball to teammates during the Hebron match against Hebron High School on Oct. 5. The Hebron Hawks defeated Coppell Cowboys 3 to 0. Photo by Gabby Nelson.

After fierce fight, state champions prove too much for Cowgirls

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
Coppell High School senior Pierce Woodall goes up to spike the ball during the match at CHS Arena against Waxahachie on August 11th. The Cowgirls beat the Waxahachie High School Indians, winning 2 out of 3 sets.

State champions Lady Hawks fall in critical district match up against Cowgirls

Emma Meehan, Staff Writer
September 14, 2018
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