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Nathan Cheng

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer

Nathan Cheng is a first – year staff writer for The Sidekick. He is a competitive athlete, enthusiastic reader, and musician. He enjoys books on history, memoirs, and philosophy as well as writing stories pertaining to various political and historical events. You can contact him on social media @nathan11110.

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Coppell junior Sky Schuller and girls track coach Landon Wren are honored at the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees award ceremony held at the CHS Arena on Monday. Schuller competed in the Class 6A State Meet and finished sixth and second in the high jump and pole vault events respectively.

Schuller takes second in pole vault at state meet

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
May 25, 2022
Coppell High school American Sign Language II class signs Christmas songs at the pit during third period. Currently, the district has cut ASL III and IV but a petition signed by the students and possible solutions to bringing the classes back are under review by Coppell ISD administration.

Students petition district to keep sign language classes

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
Sreeja Mudumby is the executive editorial page editor of The Sidekick. The Sidekick staff writer Nathan Cheng expresses how Mahfuz has influenced his time on staff.

Sreeja Mudumby

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
May 13, 2022
From George Coppell to… the habits of private victory

From George Coppell to… the habits of private victory

Anjali Krishna and Nathan Cheng
May 7, 2022
Coppell junior Megan Judd begins her leg of the 4x200-meter relay after receiving the baton from senior D’Aira Green at Buddy Echols Field on March 5 at the Coppell Relays. Last weekend, the Cowboys and Cowgirls competed in the Class 6A Region I Track and Field Meet seeking to qualify for state.

Schuller advancing to state in pole vault, high jump

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
Coppell High School sophomore Sarang Goel developed an Intelligent Vision System (IVY) for the visually impared, which helps blind people navigate and sense their surroundings. For the fourth year in a row, Goel placed in the top three at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair in March.

Growth in competition: Goel rising to the challenge

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
April 19, 2022
Coppell junior catcher Medleigh Danchak bats against Fort Worth North Side at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on March 3. The Cowgirls host Plano East on Friday at 7:15 p.m.

Cowgirls face down Plano East with optimism

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
March 23, 2022
Coppell junior shortstop TJ Pompey hits against Frisco Memorial on Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Warriors, 11-1.

Cowboys dominate in last weekend’s HEB Tournament

Nathan Cheng and Maya Palavali
March 9, 2022
Coppell High School junior Lauren Beach tries on costumes for her role as Caroline Cassidy in the upcoming Cowboy Theatre Company production, “By the Bog of Cats,” during her third period UIL one - act play on Feb. 2. Beach juggles many scholastic and extracurricular activities such as KCBY-TV, Lariettes and theater.

The pursuit of excellence: Beach taking every opportunity for future preparation

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
March 3, 2022
CHS9 Spanish teacher Reyna Conger teaches her fourth period class on Thursday, Feb. 17. Conger has been teaching at Coppell ISD for five years.

From newsroom to classroom: Conger seeks raising better people

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Parents spend an abundant amount of time and money raising their children, from extracurriculars to education. The Sidekick staff writer Nathan Cheng thinks children should pay more attention to their parents’ efforts.

Give credit where it’s due

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
Coppell senior guard Jules Lamendola drives through the Flower Mound defense during the third quarter in the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls won 49-40.

Cowgirls bounce back from recent loss in triumph over Jaguars

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
January 15, 2022
Coppell sophomore forward Berlynn Engelhardt shoots for a layup against Lewisville at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated the Farmers, 66-32.

Cowgirls seek to rebound from loss in upcoming game against Flower Mound

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
Coppell ISD hosted Parent University via Zoom on Nov. 17 to educate parents about issues affecting their children. CISD is partnering with the Grant Halliburton Foundation, created in 2005 to provide teens with mental health education, training and support.

Virtual parent university promotes mental health education

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
At Monday’s Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting, Board President Nichole Bentley congratulated Mockingbird Elementary for receiving the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) student leadership award. Coppell High School junior Andrew Mullen was also applauded for his seventh place cross country finish at the Class 6A State Meet.

Trustees honor students for TEPSA, UIL awards

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Coppell cross country warms up with a one mile jog on Tuesday at Buddy Echols field. Coppell High School junior Tahir Ali (center) is returning from an injury and perseveres to improve every morning.

Student of the Week: Ali strives to cultivate dedication, support teammates in pursuit of excellence

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
Coppell assistant Nicholas Shaw coaches a defense tactic to the Coppell boys basketball team during practice on Tuesday. Shaw coaches the boys basketball team and teaches ninth grade geography.

Coach’s Box: Shaw teaches athletes to have no limits

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
CHS9 principles of health science teacher Bill Borowski helps CHS9 student Monica Morales create a QR code during first period on 10/26. Borowski, after leaving the education industry for 10 years, returned to teaching health science four years ago.

CHS9 September Teacher Spotlight introducing students to new interests

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
October 31, 2021
Many students can relate to the experience of mindlessly reading a textbook without absorbing the information. The Sidekick staff writer Nathan Cheng thinks modern students fail to see the worth in knowledge due to a focus on grades and a desire to perform the bare minimum.

Face the true value of your education

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
The Coppell volleyball team gets into formation against Plano East at the CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell volleyball won against Plano East, 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-13).

Cowgirls Break Losing Streak In Win Over Plano East

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
October 15, 2021
Coppell Junior defensive specialist Karissa Cameron serves against Plano on Sept. 28. The Cowgirls host Plano West tonight at the Coppell High School Arena, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Cowgirls seek to break losing streak against Plano East

Nathan Cheng, Staff Writer
October 12, 2021
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