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Kayla Nguyen

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer

Kayla is a sophomore and a staff photographer for The Sidekick. She's a die-hard Taylor Swift fan and her favorite album is Speak Now. You can usually find Kayla hanging out with her friends, putting together outfits, or getting boba with her dad. Her pride and joy is her 24 hour-long playlist. You can contact Kayla at kg[email protected] or follow her on Instagram @kaylagnguyen.

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Class of 2023 shines at Prom Met Gala

Class of 2023 shines at Prom Met Gala

Aliza Abidi and Kayla Nguyen
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School seniors cheer for senior Emily Chang as she is announced CHS 2023 senior prom Queen. CHS 2023 senior prom was held at Dallas Market Center on April 29.

One last dance as class of 2023 celebrates at Met Gala prom

Kayla Nguyen and Aliza Abidi
May 11, 2023
The Library of Things is a unique service offered to patrons of the Cozby Library and Community Commons. Cardholders over 18 can rent out an assortment of interesting items, from tote bags and umbrellas to a metal detector.

A Look into the Library of Things

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
May 5, 2023
Coppell sophomore midfielder Kate Nelson passes Parish Episcopal players at Coppell Middle School North on Wednesday. Coppell defeated Parish, 22-12.

Cowgirls dominate the Panthers

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
April 2, 2023
Coppell sophomore forward Reagan Roberson and Allen sophomore defender Kiara Gilmore race after a ball in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs at McKinney ISD Stadium on March 24. Allen defeated the Cowgirls, 5-1.

Coppell falls short to Allen in bi-district playoffs

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
March 31, 2023
The final proposition, proposition D, plans to devote $9,524,000 towards turf replacement at the CHS field house, improvements at the CHS tennis center and renovations to tennis locker rooms.

[Photo] Building for tomorrow

March 31, 2023
Coppell freshman attacker Kylee Brandenburg holds possession as the Lovejoy defense checks at Coppell Middle School North Field on Feb. 28. Lovejoy defeated Coppell, 18-13.

Leopards hunt down Cowgirls in first home game, 18-13

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
March 6, 2023
Coppell junior defender Berlynn Engelhardt blocks Lovejoy offense at Coppell Middle School North field on Feb. 28. Lovejoy defeated Coppell, 18-13.

[Photo] Cowgirls fall to Leopards in first home game

March 3, 2023
The Sidekick Crossword: March 1

The Sidekick Crossword: March 1

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
March 1, 2023
On Wednesday, Civil Rights activist Jasper Rowe spoke to the African-American studies class in the Coppell High School Lecture Hall for Black History Month. Rowe is a lawyer from the Civil Rights era who played an important part in the desegregation of schools.

[Photo] Rowe inspiring the future of Black rights activists

February 16, 2023
Coppell resident Paula Ray speaks on behalf of the Coppell High School tennis program and communicates her support for the use of the bond for site renovations for the team. The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday discussed the usage of bonds as well celebrated the 2022-2023 Teachers of the Year. Photo by Kayla Nguyen.

[Photo] Board discusses bond proposals, events of May. 16 in monthly meeting

February 15, 2023
Video: Get to Know a... varsity swimmer

Video: Get to Know a… varsity swimmer

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
January 31, 2023
Valley Ranch Elementary opened in 1996 as the first CISD school to open in the Valley Ranch area. The master-planned development of Valley Ranch is located in Irving southeast of Coppell and is home to many of the CISD families. Photo by Kayla Nguyen.

[Photo] Getting to know our neighbors

January 27, 2023
What’s the tea on Coppells two boba shops? Watch The Sidekick staff photographers Rhea Chowdhary and Kayla Nguyen rate and compare drinks from Coppell cafes TeaLatte Bar and Feng Cha.

Who makes the best boba tea in Coppell?: TeaLatte Bar vs. Feng Cha

Kayla Nguyen and Rhea Chowdhary
January 17, 2023
The Sidekick Crossword: Jan. 9

The Sidekick Crossword: Jan. 9

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
January 9, 2023
Coppell senior Jacob Abraham and senior Isaiah Francis practice on Thursday at the Coppell High School Field House. The Cowboys placed first at the Coppell Round-Up with a score of 5-0 on Nov. 18.

Wrestling secures 5-0 win at Coppell Round-Up

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
December 12, 2022
Takin It Back released on Oct. 21 by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. The Sidekick staff photographer Kayla Nguyen expresses her thoughts on the album, discussing the influence of doo-wop and Trainors debut album Title.

Trainor returns to roots on ‘Takin’ It Back’

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
November 30, 2022
Coppell resident Jason Moore addresses the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees in support of Pinkerton Elementary School. The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday hosted 36 forum speakers as well as the induction of trustee Jobby Mathew for Place 7.

[Photo] Parents speak on protecting Pinkerton, Mathew inducted as Place 7 trustee

November 16, 2022
Coppell head coach Antonio Wiley oversees practice on Monday at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell football team is preparing for its final regular season game on Friday at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field against Plano.

The Big Game: Cowboys prepare to take down Plano Wildcats

November 1, 2022
A thought-provoking question that commonly comes up when discussing problematic musicians is if art can be separated from the artist. The Sidekick staff photographer Kayla Nguyen believes that art cannot be separated from the artist, and listeners should be conscious of their music choices.

Art can’t be separated from the artist

Kayla Nguyen, Staff Photographer
October 26, 2022
Plugging in... balancing two genres of teaching

Plugging in… balancing two genres of teaching

Kayla Nguyen, Rhea Chowdhary, and Nandini Paidesetty
October 26, 2022
Falak Art Studio owner Nisha Shah clears off a colorful paint palette after a class at Falak Art Studio on Sunday. Falak Art Studio is a curriculum-based art studio in Coppell that teaches basic to advanced drawing and painting techniques in various artistic mediums.

[Photo] Corners of Coppell: Shah helping the community through the medium of art

October 21, 2022
Coppell High School English IV teacher Lauren Rasca graduated from CHS in 2002. Rasca has returned to teach for the 2022-2023 school year.

[Photo] Graduating from CHS, returning as a teacher

October 20, 2022
The Coppell High School student section cheers on the Cowboys as they face the Wolves at Buddy Echols Field on Sept. 23. Coppell defeated Plano West, 46-35, on homecoming.

Coppell Homecoming game brings victory home

Nandini Paidesetty and Kayla Nguyen
October 3, 2022
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