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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
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
Karen Mascarenhas

Karen Mascarenhas, Staff Photographer

Karen Mascarenhas is a junior and a first-year staff member for The Sidekick. She enjoys taking photos and designing for the program. Her favorite fast food places are Chipotle and Wingstop. Her favorite movie is “10 Things I Hate About You.” Her hobbies include dance, art and fashion.

You can contact her via email at @[email protected]

All content by Karen Mascarenhas
The Coppell baseball team hosted Teacher Appreciation Night at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on March 26. The Cowboys defeated Little Elm, 11-4.

Coppell cruises past Little Elm on Teacher Appreciation Night

Karen Mascarenhas, Photographer
April 9, 2025
The Coppell baseball team celebrates with senior outfielder Riley Bishop on Wednesday at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated Little Elm, 11-4, in District 5-6A play.

[Photo] Worth the wait: Cowboys strikeout Lobos on Teacher Night

Naila Ali, Staff Writer
March 27, 2025
Coppell senior forward Bryson Patten holds possession against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. The Cowboys play Marcus at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Photo by Karen Mascarenhas

[Photo] First place hangs in balance in key district matchup

Manasa Borra, Webmaster/Interactives Editor
February 11, 2025
Coppell High School physics teacher Scott McKinley creates a positive classroom environment for his student junior Sarah Kolassa through humor and enthusiasm.McKinley has been selected as The Sidekick’s Volume 36 No. 4 Teacher of the Issue.

[Photo] Teacher of the Issue: Physics meets passion in McKinley’s class

Zaara Shaik, Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
The Coppell boys soccer team stands for the national anthem prior to its match against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. The Cowboys defeated the Lobos, 2-1.

Cowboys secure win against Lobos, 2-1

Karen Mascarenhas, Photographer
February 3, 2025
The current Coppell High School fine arts hall is being relocated to a newly constructed, larger fine arts building spanning approximately 46,000 square feet to encompass more students. The Coppell ISD 2023 Bond allocated approximately $18.5 million dollars for the construction of the new fine arts rehearsal building. Photo by Karen Mascarenhas

[Photo] Construction underway for new fine arts building

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Coppell senior captain Luis Mendez Gil and Little Elm midfielder Santiago Grinstaff fight for possession at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Coppell defeated Little Elm, 2-1. Photo by Karen Mascarenhas

[Photo] Late-match goal brings 2-1 victory over Little Elm

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
January 29, 2025
Coppell High School junior Jiwoo Choi works on an envelope order in her room on Dec. 5. Choi owns JiwoosCorner, a small business selling customized envelopes and stickers on Etsy.

[Photo] Choi expanding passion of art through stationery business

Meghana Linga, Staff Photographer
December 12, 2024
Volunteers hand out candy to children at the Flick or Treat event at Andrew Brown Park. The City of Coppell hosted Flick or Treat on Oct. 19 where children and families gathered for a Halloween celebration.

[Photo] Residents Flick or Treat at Andy Brown Park

By Karen Mascarenhas, Staff photographer
October 30, 2024
Coppell Choir rehearses for TMEA on Oct. 1 in the choir room. TMEA allows students to develop their musical skills and prepares them to pursue a career in music.

[Photo] TMEA sets singers on the right track in musical careers

Cato Ware, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
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