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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
Jessica Jun

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer

Jessica (Jesse) Jun is a senior and second year staff writer for The Sidekick newspaper. She hopes to pursue her passion in writing by sharing students’ stories with the rest of the community. President of the youth’s STUCO, Jesse goes to New Song Church and is a very passionate Christian, enjoying spending time with her friends and family both inside and outside of church.

 

Contact her at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @jesse_jun16.

All content by Jessica Jun
Coppell High School senior Jessica Jun has 10 suggestions for students before their time comes to graduate from high school. Photo by Briana Thomas.

10 things to remember before you leave Coppell High School

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
May 26, 2017
Coppell High School senior Nicole Rewerts wears her Girl Scouts vest and displays all her earned badges. Rewerts has been a part of Girl Scouts for nine years and will finish her last year as a senior. Photo by Jessica Jun.

Projects to make a difference: CHS students give back to community through Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
The cast of Coppell High School’s fall musical 42nd Street takes their final bow in the CHS auditorium during a dress rehearsal on Oct. 25. The musical was performed on Nov. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Photo by Amanda Hair.

‘42nd Street’ cast and crew nominated in 2017 Schmidt and Jones Awards

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
Former Coppell Middle School North student Jeffery Xiong studies the board and calculates his next move at the 2016 U.S. Junior which he won. Xiong is competing in the 2017 U.S. Chess Championship from March 27 -April 10 in St. Louis. Courtesy of the Saint Louis Chess Club.

Xiong youngest to compete in second U.S. Chess Championship

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Coppell High School senior Soundarya Daliparthy’s strong relationship with her twin brothers Sreeram (left) and Kartheek (right) influences her to pursue a career in speech pathology. Drawing inspiration from experiences with her autistic brother Kartheek, Daliparthy looks forward to aiding others in developing effective communication. Photo by Jessica Jun.

A sound passion: Daliparthy’s personal story sparks fervor for speech pathology

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
Coppell High School junior Sangjun Lee watches planes depart from and arrive at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport from DFW Founders’ Plaza. Lee has been interested in becoming a pilot from a young age due to his grandfather’s experience in the Vietnam War living behind the air base. He was able to run simulations of flying planes as a kid and has continued his interest by spending time researching planes.

Passion takes flight: Lee ensues fervor, seeks to take on piloting career

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
February 6, 2017
Coppell high school student junior Lauren Mccord wearing of her many dresses of the month of December as Lauren calls it “Dressember”. Lauren wears dress every day of the month of december in order to be voice for victims and to stand up against human trafficking.

Once upon a Dressember: Mccord sheds light on human trafficking through month long dresswear

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
January 18, 2017
Coppell High School senior Andrew Yi plays League of Legends, an online battle arena game, on the afternoon of Dec. 12. Yi is one of many CHS students who play competitive video games to relax and have fun outside of school.

Video games are sports too

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
Coppell High School freshman Alyson Immanivong practices her swing on Wednesday at Riverchase Golf Course. Immanivong has been golfing for four years and is the only current freshman on the varsity golf team.

Aly on the green (with video)

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
November 15, 2016
Coppell High School freshman Shrey Kottapatti runs down the court for warm up drill last Friday in the big gym. Kottapatti, who transferred to CHS from private Catholic school, The Highlands, and is now part of the Coppell Basketball team and is enjoying life at a bigger school.

Everybody has a story, this is Shreya’s

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
October 31, 2016
Coppell High School seniors Jack and Ty Dalrymple practice their kickline song “Lullaby of Broadway” with senior Allison Davis during their fourth period theater class on Monday. This song is part of the theater’s ongoing show, 42nd Street. Photo by Hannah Tucker.

An unforgettable experience: Dalrymple twins prepare for their last year in theater

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Coppell High School senior Marcus Garza accepts his homecoming king nomination after senior Eric Loop appointed him homecoming King on Sept. 30. Homecoming king and queen were both announced during halftime of the football game against J.J. Pearce. Photo by Amanda Hair.

Football Captain Loop anoints senior Garza homecoming king

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
October 21, 2016
Coppell High School senior Chulmin Han carefully finishes one of his 17 art pieces on Friday at the Top Art Studio in Carrollton. He will then turn in his completed art pieces to apply to his dream art school-Rhode Island School of Design.

Stories beyond words

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
September 19, 2016
New Tech High @ Coppell senior and color guard member Dennis Shen performs in the halftime show during Friday night’s football game against McKinney Boyd at Ron Poe Stadium. Shen was involved in band for 6 years before joining color guard for the 2016-2017 school year. Photo by Amanda Hair.

Breaking Stereotypes

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
September 8, 2016
Academic encouragement through honor roll lunch

Academic encouragement through honor roll lunch

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
May 27, 2016
Photo courtesy Linda Moore.

Making a difference one dollar at a time

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
May 27, 2016
Outstanding talent and even more outstanding dreams for the future (with video)

Outstanding talent and even more outstanding dreams for the future (with video)

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
March 3, 2016
A unique focus on the Indian culture

A unique focus on the Indian culture

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
February 21, 2016
Looking through a new set of lenses

Looking through a new set of lenses

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
February 4, 2016
Coppell High School junior Sai Javangula is a member of a HOSA team, along with Jamie Jun, Sara Koh, and Priya Mekala, that hopes to raise awareness for Alzheimer's. HOSA stands for Health Occupations Of America.

HOSA students organize event to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

Jessica Jun, Staff Writer
January 23, 2016
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