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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

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Nadia Scalzo

Nadia Scalzo, Staff Photographer

Nadia Scalzo is a senior and first year staffer on The Sidekick. In her free time, she enjoys running track, playing the guitar and hanging out with her friends and family. She is a guitarist and occasional singer/bassist in the Irving Bible Church High School Band which she has been a part of since middle school. She is also a travel enthusiast that loves planning yearly trips to her hometown in Colorado. With comments and concerns, contact her @nadia_scalzo or [email protected]

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Biology honors/GT teacher Cathy Douglas guides students as they work on a pig dissection. Douglas recently won a 2018 Southern Methodist University Teacher Award. At the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair at SMU on April 4.

[Photo] Love for teaching drives beloved teacher to win regional science award

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
Coppell High School senior John Coffee uses his video camera on May 14. Coffee has had a passion for film since a young age, and is planning to pursue the craft in college.

[Photo] Love of cinema leads Coffee to future in filmmaking

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
May 16, 2018
Coppell High School varsity boys celebrate after a goal made by junior forward Adam Marez during the first half of the game on senior night March 20 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys won the game against the Raiders 6-0.

[Photo] Cowboys take down Skyline senior night

March 22, 2018
Coppell High School senior defender Thomas Grimmer runs with the ball alongside Skyline junior midfielder Edgar Munoz during the first half of the game on senior night March. 20. The Cowboys won the game against the Raiders 6-0.

[Photo] Seniors shine in Skyline shut out

Nicholas Pranske, Sports Assignment Editor
March 21, 2018
Coppell High School IB junior students Anu Uppal, Karvi Bhatnagar, Dwija Dammanna and Sahana Ramasamy chat in the hallway during sixth period on International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 yearly to honor the movement of women’s rights in America.

[Photo] On the Spot: Women rocking the world in marches, movements on International Women’s Day

Claire Clements, Staff Writer
March 8, 2018
Coppell High School junior defender Jeremy Basso successfully shoots the ball for a goal during the first half of the game on Feb. 21 at Buddy Echols Field. The Coppell Cowboys defeated Richardson 6-1 as they look forward to their next game against Jesuit.

[Photo] Coppell brings the heat in freezing game against Richardson

February 23, 2018
Coppell High School junior center Nicole Obialo boxes out to get a clear pass. The Coppell girls basketball team played against Berkner at the CHS Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6 winning 58-34, (Sidekick File).

[Photo] Cowgirls Defeat Berkner

February 7, 2018
Coppell High School student Shivi Sharma won second place in the Biochemistry division for this years science fair. These projects are displayed this week in the library while students are waiting to compete at state.

[Photo] Science Fair 2018 Winners

January 25, 2018
Sophomore Lauren Kellet, goalie on the CHS varsity girl's soccer team, saving a ball during practice on December 1. Lauren committed to TCU earlier this year.

[Photo] Securing a scholarship to TCU

Anika Arutla, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Coppell High School senior Ruqiya Bankole displays her acrylic painting called “Illuminate”. Bankole sells artwork she has made as well as artwork donated by students and teachers to sell at festivals for “Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation” in order to help children battling cancer.

[Photo] Local students using art to help support cancer patients

Sofia Guerrero, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Coppell High School English IV teacher Alex Holmes left Coppell to visit a national park in western North Dakota in June 2016. Holmes visited the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which is well known for the wildlife viewing, scenic drives and many opportunities for outdoor activities.

[Photo] Q&A: Holmes takes yearlong leave to North Dakota National Park

Christine Zacuai, Staff Writer
November 7, 2017
Coppell High School sophomore Jackson Briscoe wrestles senior Joe Montealegre during practice this morning. Briscoe won third place in state in eighth grade and was also the winning runner-up position in district freshman year.

[Photo] Coppell wrestling Montealegre, Jackson, McIntosh gear up for season

Akif Abidi, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Laptop stickers are a popular trend amongst teens. From self expression to creativity, students at CHS have all different reasons for decorating their technology with them.

[Photo] Sticking to the new trend

Fiona Koshy, Editorial Page Editor
October 31, 2017
Coppell High School students are encouraged to dress up in fun themes planned by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) for Red Ribbon week which encourage teens to pursue a drug-free lifestyle. The dress up days will start on Monday.

[Photo] On the Spot: CHS to celebrate Red Ribbon Week through dress up days

Tanya Raghu, Enterprise Editor
October 19, 2017
Coppell High School junior William Leslie spends his morning release period listening to showtunes on his laptop. This year, Coppell High School sophomores, juniors and seniors have the option of a release period in their schedule.

[Photo] Working hard or hardly working? The various ways students use release periods

Pramika Kadari, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
Coppell High School senior Grace Kompany accomplishes the full look for tacky tourist day today. Coppell High School students take part in celebrating homecoming week by dressing up for the different theme days.

[Photo] Tacky Tourists or CHS Students?

October 10, 2017
Coppell High School senior defensive specialist Ava Racz sets to junior Amarachi Osuji at the Coppell High School Arena against Pearce on Tuesday night. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Mustangs, 25-21, 25-23, 24-26, 25-14, in their first home district game.

[Photo] Cowgirls defeat the Lady Eagles in district match

September 16, 2017
Coppell High School senior Breanne Chausse right front spikes the ball during the match at the Coppell High School Arena against Pearce on Tuesday night. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Mustangs, 25-21, 25-23, 24-26, 25-14, in their first home district game.

[Photo] Digging for the cure with the win for cowgirls volleyball

September 14, 2017
Coppell High School senior defensive specialist Ava Racz sets to junior Amarachi Osuji during last night’s match at the Coppell High School Arena against Pearce on Tuesday night. The Cowgirls defeated the Lady Mustangs, 25-21, 25-23, 24-26, 25-14, in their first home district game.

[Photo] Wake up call: A rough third set leads to Coppell responding with a win

Reid Valentine, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
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