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Mari Pletta

Mari Pletta, Staff Photographer

Mari Pletta is a senior and a third year photographer for The Sidekick. Outside of school she enjoys traveling and taking photos on vacation over the summer. She also plays the clarinet in the Coppell Band. If any questions or concerns please contact at [email protected] or @mari_pletta on Twitter.

All content by Mari Pletta
Coppell junior defender Emma Hubert receives from the air against Irving Macarthur on Jan. 24 at Buddy Echols Field. Hubert is one of 12 Cowgirls awarded a District 6-6A award.

[Photo] Girls soccer takes home all-district awards for unfinished season

Anjali Krishna, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
Coppell senior forward Sebastian Blaas avoids the grasp of Irving MacArthur to make a pass on Feb. 7. Blaas is one of 13 Cowboys to be selected for a District 6-6A award.

[Photo] Individual district awards offer closure for unfinished boys soccer season

Anjali Krishna, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
Looking back on unique soccer season (part 2)

Looking back on unique soccer season (part 2)

Anika Arutla, Mari Pletta, Sally Parampottil, Tracy Tran, and Neveah Jones
May 5, 2020
Looking back on unique soccer season (part 1)

Looking back on unique soccer season (part 1)

Anika Arutla, Charlotte Vanyo, Sally Parampottil, Mari Pletta, Tracy Tran, and Neveah Jones
May 5, 2020
Freshman Grace Cates performs in the Laretties showoff on Feb. 12 in the CHS Arena. Cates balances both Silver Stars and technical theatre at CHS9.

[Photo] Kindness drives Cates’ success in theater, Silver Stars

Anvitha Reddy, Staff Writer
May 4, 2020
Coppell High School students created boards for the school’s science fair on Jan. 17. Coppell juniors Avery Owens, Zeal Pathak, Joshua Chio and Ethan Havenmann advanced from the regional fair to the Texas Science and Engineering Fair.

[Photo] Students uncertain about future of 2020’s state science fair

Anvitha Reddy, Staff Writer
April 3, 2020
Coppell senior defender Nathan Hernandez delivers a pass against Lewisville on Jan 31 at Buddy Echols Field. Hernandez has been working out this week by practicing soccer with one or two friends due to the UIL suspending all school practices outside of school hours, including the use of school facilities

[Photo] Athletes utilizing resources to stay fit without school practice

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
March 20, 2020
Coppell sophomore JV guard Tia Pandey prepares to shoot during practice on Feb. 21 in the CHS small gym. Pandey has been playing basketball since she was in fifth grade and hopes to make varsity next year.

[Photo] The Sportlight: Pandey shooting for varsity position

Sarah Habib, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
The Coppell High School Lariettes perform their team pom dance at the Lariette Showoffs on Feb. 12 in the CHS Arena. The Lariettes hosted their annual showoffs performance as a preview to their upcoming competition season.

Lariettes, cheer host night full of performances

Mari Pletta, Staff Photographer
February 21, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Blaas makes a tackle from Irving’s Elian Valerino against Irving on Feb. 7 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys lost, 2-1, to the Tigers and play Irving Nimitz tonight at 7:30 p.m. at home.

Tigers corral Cowboys in district action

Mari Pletta, Staff Photographer
February 18, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Blaas passes away from Irving’s Elian Valerino on Feb. 7 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys play Irving Nimitz tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] Cowboys look to end drought against Nimitz

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
Coppell senior JV2 defender Aditi Patel runs to make a tackle against Flower Mound Marcus on Tuesday. Patel plans to pursue civil engineering after high school.

[Photo] The Sportlight: Patel looking back on soccer as senior, venturing forward to engineering path in college

Nanette Pottoore, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
Travel Consultant Pam Lopez speaks to the travel club about her travels to Laos and other countries at the Cozby Library and Community Commons on Tuesday night. Every month a group of adults come together to share stories about their travels around the world and plan trips together.

[Photo] Travel club exposing people to the world within Coppell

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Coppell junior defender Collin MacDonald looks for teammate against Irving on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys lost, 2-1, to the Tigers and play at Flower Mound on Tuesday.

[Photo] Cowboys fail to break winless streak, fall 2-1 to Irving

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
February 9, 2020
Coppell senior forward Tom Vazhekatt looks to tackle Lewisville junior midfielder Brody Webster against Hebron on Jan. 28 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboysplay MacArthur at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Buddy Echols Field.

Cowboys end match against Lewisville with scoreless tie

Mari Pletta, Staff Photographer
February 7, 2020
Coppell senior first baseman Olivia Reed runs to catch during the game against Keller at Colleyville Heritage High School last season. The Cowgirls play their first home game tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex against Mansfield.

[Photo] Cowgirls open home schedule tomorrow against Mansfield

Rithik Chennupati, Writer
February 3, 2020
Coppell senior forward Alyssa Roemer chases down a pass against Irving MacArthur on Jan. 24 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls host Flower Mound Marcus on Tuesday.

[Photo] Cowgirls looking to steal win against Marauders

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
February 3, 2020
Coppell senior defender Haley Roberson kicks against Irving MacArthur last Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls defeated the Cardinals, 5-1.

Cowgirls make breakthrough against Cardinals, 5-1

Mari Pletta, Staff Photographer
January 31, 2020
Coppell junior left forward Jojo Alonzo looks to pass against Irving MacArthur on Jan. 28 at Buddy Echols Field. Alonzo’s unique ambidextrous abilities and versatility gained the attention on collegiate programs, allowing her to commit to the University of Memphis.

[Photo] Left-footed leader

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
January 31, 2020
Coppell sophomore forward Michelle Pak defends against Irving MacArthur Friday night at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls defeated the Cardinals, 5-1.

[Photo] Coppell dominates Irving MacArthur but loses key player in first match of District 6-6A play

Anjali Krishna, Staff Writer
January 25, 2020
Results for the 2019-20 Coppell ISD Science Fair were announced on Friday. Thirty-one CHS projects will compete in the Dallas Regional Science & Engineering Fair which will be held on Feb. 22 at Fair Park in Dallas.

[Photo] IB Biology students advance 31 projects to regional Science Fair

January 24, 2020
Coppell senior guard Adam Moussa reaches for a rebound against Irving on Saturday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys won, 61-54 and play Irving Nimitz on Friday at 8 p.m. in the CHS Arena.

Cowboys sweep Irving Tigers, 61-54

Mari Pletta, Staff Photographer
January 16, 2020
Coppell senior guard Adam Moussa dribbles past senior guard Dashawn Ford during the game against Irving on Saturday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys won, 61-54, and play at Flower Mound on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

[Photo] Close win over Tigers gives basketball second district victory

Nicholas Pranske, Executive Copy and Design Editor
January 13, 2020
The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Claire Clements wears a hearing aid daily in order to improve her hearing abilities, which most students at Coppell High School are unaware of. Clements deals with people refusing to repeat what they say every day.

[Photo] Claire’s Corner: Don’t say never mind

Claire Clements, Executive Editorial Page Editor
January 12, 2020
Dark clouds surround Coppell High School this afternoon during fourth period near the senior parking lot. Several events throughout the day have been canceled due to impending inclement weather.

[Photo] Severe weather threat leading to multiple cancellations

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor
January 10, 2020
Coppell freshman forward Preston Taylor blocks his opponent during the scrimmage against Frisco Heritage on Dec. 17 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys ended the game with a score of 1-1.

Cowboys tie Frisco Heritage in exciting match, starting season off strong

Mari Pletta, Staff Photographer
January 7, 2020
Coppell High School Madrigal singers chant together during their show, “The Perfect Lie” on Dec. 6 in the CHS Commons. Every year the choir hosts a Madrigal Feast show which attracts many students, teachers and parents to come and watch and enjoy a meal.

Choir’s 25th annual Madrigal Feast welcomes holiday season

Mari Pletta, Staff Photographer
December 17, 2019
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.

[Photo] Q&A: Madlambayan immersing self in performing arts

Joanne Kim, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
Coppell High School Madrigal singers harmonize together during their show “The Perfect Lie” last night in the CHS Commons. Every year the choir hosts a Madrigal Feast show which attracts many students, teachers, and parents to come and watch and enjoy a meal.

[Photo] “The Perfect Lie” highlights unpredictable 25th annual Madrigals feast

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
December 7, 2019
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