• Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meets at Vonita White Administration Building on Monday
  • Coppell Recreation Development Corporation meets at City Hall on Monday
  • CHS hosts Gold Lunch for eligible students on Wednesday
  • Coppell Life Safety Parks hosts its Fire Extinguisher Class on Thursday
  • Coppell Planning and Zoning Commission meets at City Hall on Thursday
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Kevin Gunnampalli

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer

Radhanaresh Kevin Gunnampalli is a junior and second-year member of The Sidekick. He likes Formula 1 and roots for Oscar Piastri from The McLaren Formula One Team whenever he watches live matches. Gunnampalli likes to watch and create films, with some of his favorites being “Bullet Train” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse.” Kevin wants to pursue a career in mechanical engineering and technology in college.

You can contact him at [email protected].

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The Sidekick staff photographer Radhanaresh Kevin Gunnampalli expresses gratitude for his brother, Geeth Gunnampalli, due to his friendliness after a long and hard history between the brothers. Geeth is considered to be his guide and main supporter, almost like an older friend.

Giving thanks: Transforming from enemies to friends

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer
November 11, 2025
The DART Silver Line approaches the Cypress Water Station to pick up and drop off new passengers on Oct. 25. DART held a grand opening for their new Silver Line Station in Cypress Waters after six years of construction.

DART riding new wave of public transit with Cypress Waters Station

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff photographer
November 5, 2025
According to Senate Bill 12, parents of Texas high schoolers must give formal consent regarding health-care services. The school is not allowed to give health-care services to students without parental consent.

[Photo] State law requires parental consent for certain health care services

Aarnav Munji, Staff Designer
October 23, 2025
On Sept. 9, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees and City Council approved the expansion to relocate students from consolidated campuses. The potential expansion aims to refresh the campus, and make it more compatible for present-day education.

[Photo] Board considering Lakeside Elementary expansion

Davy Thomas, Staff Writer
October 20, 2025
There are mixed reactions to artificial intelligence as the tool can be used for good or bad in the classroom. The Sidekick staff writer Aarnav Yarlagadda believes that students can use it as a tool for learning rather than another brain to rely on.

[Photo] Beyond the fear: AI as a partner in learning

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
October 8, 2025
The iPhone 17 lineup is the newest and revamped set of models of the existing iPhone models. The Sidekick staff photographer Kevin Gunnampalli concludes that the iPhone 17 base model is the best all-around, bringing better battery life and new features. Photo courtesy of Apple, graphic by Radhanaresh Kevin Gunnampalli.

iPhone 17 brings users with good balance changes

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer
September 29, 2025
Coppell High School Homecoming King Davis Butts and Queen Kennedy Coronado dance as tradition on Sept. 13. CHS held a tropical-themed Homecoming dance in CHS Arena.

Lei’d back and dancing the night away

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer
September 25, 2025
Formula 1 is considered to be the pinnacle of motorsports, due to the cars’ high caliber of aerodynamics and top speeds of 245 mph. The Sidekick staff photographer Radhanaresh Kevin Gunnampalli considers Formula 1 this new haven, as its action packed and high stakes mentality push him mentally during hard situations. Graphic by Radhanaresh Kevin Gunnampalli

Formula 1’s impact on myself

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer
September 22, 2025
Coppell ISD has made changes to its bus dismissal system from the Durham Bus Tracker to BusZone, a newer version of the app, and moving the bus list to a smaller television near the C-Store in the Coppell High School Small Commons. The change was implemented for the 2025-26 school year.

[Photo] Buzz around bus zones: District introduces new tracker app

Aarnav Yarlagadda, Staff Writer
September 16, 2025
The Sidekick staff photographer Kevin Gunnampalli has journeyed through his heritage and used to sway from the food, clothes and the experience of being a Hindu. Gunnampalli thinks everyone should truly appreciate their culture. Graphic by Kevin Gunnampalli

Written Stand-Up: Taking pride in my Indian heritage

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer
May 16, 2025
The Sidekick staff photographer Kevin Gunnampalli expresses his appreciation towards executive editor-in-chief Sukirtha Muthiah. Senior Send-off is a series of recognitions for graduating Sidekick seniors. Photo by Sahasra Chakilam

Senior Send-off: The Sidekick “Senna”

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer
May 9, 2025
Sending off The Sidekick's seniors

Sending off The Sidekick’s seniors

Gia Ajani, Vidya Praveen, Naseeha Masood, Hamza Zakir, Leila Holmes-Yllescas, Rachel Chio, Prathi Tamara Sathish Kumar, Naila Ali, Hannah Vipin, Aarnav Yarlagadda, Eirene Park, Elizabeth De Santiago, Kirsten Schnock, Raima Awan, Pranavi Ramineni, Sohalia Reddy, Riya Prasad, Emmalee Jittasupo, Jay Vernekar, Prisha Hooda, Marli Field, Karthika Dayanand, Hiral Patel, Kevin Gunnampalli, Aashi Panchal, and Safiya Azam
May 9, 2025
The Sidekick staff designer Kirsten Schnock shares her appreciation for art editor Minori Kunte’s sense of determination. Senior send-off is a series of recognitions for graduating Sidekick seniors. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

[Photo] Senior Send-off: From a small conversation to a new beginning

Kirsten Schnock, Staff Designer
May 9, 2025
The Sidekick staff writer Leila Holmes-Yllescas appreciates staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally. Senior Send-off is a series of recognitions for graduating Sidekick seniors. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

[Photo] Senior Send-off: Writing a new chapter

Leila Holmes-Yllescas, Staff Writer
May 9, 2025
Audiobooks provide an alternative to people who have difficulties finding time to sit and read. The Sidekick staff writer Jay Vernekar values how audiobooks allow him to access stories anytime and anywhere. Photo illustration by Kevin Gunnampalli and Ani Ly

[Photo] Exploring storytelling through sound waves

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Not a gardener

Not a gardener

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer
April 11, 2025
Coppell High School senior Daayanidhi Raja, junior Rohan Anandha Raja Rajeshwaran, sophomore Vagish Ramachandran, senior Sharan Sathish, sophomore Ravi Bharathi and junior Aswin Saravanan showcase their culture by wearing dhotis. The Junior World Affairs Council (JWAC) hosted Heritage Night on March 28 in the CHS Commons. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

Heritage Night shows traditions like never before

Kevin Gunnampalli and Yoshita Sanivarpu
April 10, 2025
Coppell High School seniors Aishi Biswal, Mihika Patki and Wendy Le are the co-founders of the EmpowerHer Club. EmpowerHer brings awareness and promotes opportunities for women of all backgrounds, collaborating with the Eco Club to provide menstrual products throughout the Coppell community.

[Photo] EmpowerHer padding safety net for female community

Anika Upadhyayula, Staff Writer
April 2, 2025
Coppell senior Claire Pafford shoots against Denton Braswell. Coppell won, 12-0, but the match ended early due to the mercy rule. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

[Photo] Mercy rule closes match early

Akshaya Ashokanand
March 5, 2025

The minds behind Regional VASE

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff Photographer
March 3, 2025
The film industry, Disney in particular, recently lacks creativity in its movies. The Sidekick staff writer Akshaya Ashokanand thinks creating sequels and prequels rather than original films decreases the fun of movies. Graphic by Kevin Gunnamapalli.

[Photo] Deteriorating doubles in film industry

Akshaya Ashokanand, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024
The Sidekick staff photographer Kevin Gunnampalli has experienced the challenges of a lengthy first name. Gunnampalli thinks long names should be embraced by high school students. Graphic by Kevin Gunnampalli

Written stand-up: Kevin or Radhanaresh?

Kevin Gunnampalli, Staff photographer
December 2, 2024
The Sidekick editorial page editor Nyah Rama hydrates herself after a long workout at The CORE on Nov. 12. Rama describes the gym as her new home, allowing her to gain discipline and self-confidence. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

[Photo] Giving Thanks: Simply, paradise

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
November 28, 2024
Third-party candidates gather less support than either of the two major political parties in the United States. The Sidekick staff writer Hamza Zakir thinks that third-party candidates may not be as idealistic in today’s society.

[Photo] Third-party candidacy not feasible for now

Hamza Zakir, Staff Writer
November 8, 2024
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