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Joanne Kim

Joanne Kim, Staff Writer

Joanne is a junior and a second-year staff writer for The Sidekick. When not doing schoolwork or extracurriculars, she can likely be found reading or taking a nap. You can contact her through her email [email protected] or find her on Twitter @joannekkim.

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Coppell High School Band practices choreography in the parking lot behind Buddy Echols Field during its after school rehearsal on Aug. 26. Coppell Band and other fine arts is adjusting to in-person learning after a year of Zoom practice sessions. Photo by Olivia Cooper

Fine arts programs resuming pre-pandemic learning

September 15, 2021
Opinions: Animal Farm is no more

Opinions: Animal Farm is no more

May 14, 2021

[VIDEO] VIDEO: Class of 2021 and 2024 explore differences in freshmen years

May 13, 2021
Student life: What happened to in-person learning?

Student life: What happened to in-person learning?

April 12, 2021
Sports: The importance of women in coaching

Sports: The importance of women in coaching

March 12, 2021
The Cowboy Spur - Episode 16

The Cowboy Spur – Episode 16

March 6, 2021
The Cowboy Spur - Episode 15

The Cowboy Spur – Episode 15

February 28, 2021
The flags fly at half mast in honor of the life and public service of United States Representative Ronald Jack Wright in front of Coppell Town Center on Tuesday. City council meetings are regularly held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

More COVID-19 testing facilities to open

February 10, 2021
The Cowboy Spur - Episode 13

The Cowboy Spur – Episode 13

February 5, 2021
The Cowboy Spur- Episode 12

The Cowboy Spur- Episode 12

January 29, 2021
Coppell junior center India Howard shoots a free throw against Hebron on Tuesday in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Hawks, 50-49. Photo courtesy Joyce Ahn/Round-Up.

Second time’s the charm: Coppell defeats Hebron in district rematch

January 27, 2021
The Cowboy Spur- Episode 11

The Cowboy Spur- Episode 11

January 25, 2021
Coppell coach Willis Tran discusses strategy with the Cowgirls during a timeout against Richland on Dec. 1. Coppell plays Hebron for the second time in its second round of District 6-6A play. Photo by Tanvee Patil.

Girls basketball hosts Hebron in second district matchup

January 25, 2021
The Cowboy Spur- Episode 10

The Cowboy Spur- Episode 10

January 18, 2021
Coppell High School senior Michelle Tack wears a crown and sash, representing how East Asians in America are often used as a “model minority” to demean other people of color. The Sidekick staff writer Joanne Kim shares her opinion on how the model minority stereotype can put Asian Americans in a place of privilege, and what they can do to support other minority groups.

Surrendering the crown

October 29, 2020
The Cowboy Spur - Episode 4

The Cowboy Spur – Episode 4

October 23, 2020
Coppell High School assistant debate coach SunHee Simon teaches sophomore Rawan Abdulsattar and remote learning students on Oct. 9 in B210. This year, due to the coronavirus, new teachers are struggling with teaching both in-person and online students. Photo by Tracy Tran.

First-year teachers dealing with first-time circumstances

October 22, 2020

The Cowboy Spur – Episode 3

September 30, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Maya Ozymy protects from Belton defenders during the scrimmage on Dec. 14, 2019 at Buddy Echols Field. Ozymy made a verbal commitment to Trinity University on Aug. 8. Sidekick file photo.

Soccer captain Ozymy commits to serve

September 29, 2020
The Cowboy Spur - Episode 2

[VIDEO] The Cowboy Spur – Episode 2

September 18, 2020
The Cowboy Spur - Episode 1

The Cowboy Spur – Episode 1

September 4, 2020
Coppell senior Ryan Hunter snowboarding at Colorado over winter break. Hunter began skiing at 5 years old and took up snowboarding two winters later. He still continues to snowboard with his family in Colorado during winter break. Courtesy of Ellen Hunter.

Sticks, pads and boards – Hunter sporting three sets of gear through lacrosse, football, snowboarding

May 15, 2020
According to The Sidekick staff writer Joanne Kim, women's pockets reflect the pressure of gender stereotypes on female figures.

Aesthetics over functionality

April 24, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #046

[VIDEO] The Penny Podcast – Episode #046

April 15, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #043

[VIDEO] The Penny Podcast – Episode #043

March 27, 2020
Individuals with math anxiety are often unable to perform to their full ability due to the interfering symptoms of their anxiety. The Sidekick staff writer Joanne Kim reviews how math anxiety affects students’ performances within the classroom and discusses how the ways of teaching math should be changed.

Column: How math is taught just doesn’t add up

March 2, 2020
Coppell High School senior Michelle Moller presents her one-on-one fight practice test against Officer Tonard Warmsley during self-defense class on Feb. 18. The class is every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Coppell Police Department.

CHS girls hitting stride in self-defense classes

February 28, 2020
Coppell High School and CHS9 athletic trainer and sports medicine instructor Brian Terrell carries equipment to a cart at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Terrell is a trainer at CHS and CHS9 and enjoys helping athletes face and overcome their challenges. Photo by Camila Flores

Black History Month Q&A: Terrell flipping the stereotypes

February 28, 2020
Coppell junior second baseman Tony Vernars is thrown out at first against Birdville on Saturday. Coppell played its first home scrimmage at the Coppell ISD Baseball Complex.

Cowboys set the stage in first home scrimmage

February 19, 2020
Coppell senior guard Adam Moussa dribbles around Flower Mound senior Preston Evans yesterday at the CHS Arena. The Cowboys defeated the Jaguars, 66-56.

Cowboys defeat Flower Mound for district top spot

February 8, 2020
Assistant principal Chase Vaughn is leaving Coppell High School after three stints in Coppell ISD. Vaughn is taking a job with GL Education, a global provider for assessments.

Vaughn leaving CISD to pursue new opportunity

February 7, 2020
Coppell senior Aurelie Migault swims the third leg of the girls 400-yard freestyle relay yesterday at the Lewisville Westside Aquatic Center. Coppell competed in six relay events and seven individual events at the Class 6A Region II Swimming and Diving Meet.

Coppell sending 2 to state, more records broken at regional meet

February 2, 2020
Coppell junior guard Emma Sherrer defends against Irving Nimitz on Friday at the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls face Irving MacArthur tonight at 8 p.m.

Cowgirls to battle Cardinals in district game

January 21, 2020
Coppell High School senior Max Madlambayan acts out a scene with junior Annelise Holguin during the choir’s annual Madrigal Feast titled “The Perfect Lie” in the CHS Commons on Friday. Madlambayan shows his love for the fine arts through the CHS theater and choir departments.

Q&A: Madlambayan immersing self in performing arts

December 12, 2019
The Coppell High School cross country team enjoys free time during fifth period in the cafeteria on Tuesday. A recent cold front has been pushing people inside, especially outdoor sports teams.

Lowest temperatures of the school year affect student athletes (with video)

November 14, 2019
Coppell junior swimmer Shreya Tirumala competes in the varsity girls 50-yard butterfly at the Vaquero Battle at the Coppell YMCA on Friday. The semi-annual meet recognizes members of the Coppell varsity and JV swim team, as well as their teachers, in 23 events, including a teacher appreciation relay and a face-off with the CHS basketball team. Photo by Samantha Freeman.

Fun atmosphere leads to new best times at Vaquero Battle

November 14, 2019
CHS9 student Ji Wang Lee was voted Student Council secretary. Lee hopes to make changes to his school motivating learners and improving the learning opportunities.

Ji Wang Lee

November 8, 2019
Coppell High School Personal and Academic Growth (PAG) facilitator Gene Eitelman receives the October Teacher of the Month award for his efforts to work with students who are in need of help with their personal and academic lives. Eitelman attempts to connect with his students by creating bonds in his classroom, an environment many students have considered a safe space.

Eitelman sends message of self-improvement through reflection

November 8, 2019
Coppell sophomore swimmer Krithi Meduri competes in the Dragon Hunt Invitational at the Carroll Natatorium in Southlake on Oct. 17. The Vaquero Battle meet will be held tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in the Coppell YMCA. Photo by Tracy Tran.

Friendly feuds to be held at Vaquero Battle

November 7, 2019
New Tech High @ Coppell senior Cosette Chiv acts in one of the rooms of the annual New Tech High Haunted House. Haunted houses have been commercialized since 1915, and the New Tech High Haunted House was first hosted In 2007. Photo courtesy of Brooke Stokes.

Soggy haunts await guests at annual New Tech fall festival

October 30, 2019
Throughout the year, various college representatives visit Coppell High School to help students decide which colleges to apply for to aid them in the essay writing process and more. Visit Naviance to see the full schedule and sign up for upcoming visits.

College visits provide students with opportunities to find right fit

October 8, 2019
The City of Coppell Animal Services offers various amenities to the animals that reside there. Founded in 2000, it has recently launched a new program this May for volunteers who are 18 and up to interact and socialize with the animals.

Adoption center volunteer program provides opportunity to aid shelter

September 12, 2019
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