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Olivia Cooper

Olivia Cooper, Staff Photographer

Olivia Cooper is a junior and second year staff photographer. When not inside reading or taking a nap, she can usually be found standing in a warm patch of sun.

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Coppell coach Ashley Minick resigns to coach as an assistant at Flower Mound. Kim LeComte was named Coppell coach on July 5 via Twitter.

[Photo] New coaches taking over baseball, softball programs

July 11, 2022
The Sidekick newspapers issue six, the annual senior issue, is on the racks in the main hallway on Thursday. As the year wraps up, indications of the close of the school year can be seen all around the Coppell High School campus.

A final goodbye to 2022 graduates

May 13, 2022
Indian Blanket flower is visited by a pollinating bee in the Coppell High School garden on Thursday. The CHS campus offers ample scenic locations as spring transitions to summer for students, faculty and visitors to enjoy.

CHS through a natural lens

May 13, 2022
Coppell High School senior trumpet section leader Zain Zaidi practices in the CHS Band Hall on May 9. Zaidi placed second in the high school division at the National Trumpet Competition, which took place on March 30-April 2.

[Photo] Zaidi scaling to great heights with trumpet

May 13, 2022
Coppell High School senior and band head drum major Wes Booker plays the bassoon during band rehearsal on April 19. Booker has recently been honored as a Texas Music Educators Association musician and will be attending University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music in the fall.

[Photo] The beat goes on

May 12, 2022
Coppell senior Bradley Castillo catches against Flower Mound at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on April 29. The Cowboys beat the Jaguars, 3-2, and open the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs tonight against McKinney Boyd.

Baseball secures co-district championship, heads into series with McKinney Boyd

May 6, 2022
Coppell High School senior Sage Priest sings “(Just A) Simple Sponge” from “The SpongeBob Musical” in the CHS Auditorium on Jan. 23. Priest was cast as the lead role.

[Photo] Following a dream: theater journey of Priest

May 5, 2022
Coppell junior courtesy runner Matthew Williams slides home for the Cowboys’ game tying run against Flower Mound in the bottom of the fourth inning last night at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Jaguars, 3-2, behind a walk-off single from senior pitcher Andrew Nester to clinch the Co-District 6-6A Championship.

[Photo] Championship season begins

April 30, 2022
Coppell senior Lariette Brooklyn Anderson performs “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” choreographed by junior Lariettes officer Danna Medel during the 2022 Spring Show in the CHS Auditorium on Friday. The show was centered around different movies with choreography by senior officers and directors.

Lariettes blow audience away with final show

April 28, 2022

Video: Shah traces inspiration from her roots

April 26, 2022
Coppell Lariettes junior Ava Williams and sophomore Grace Minteer dance during the finale of the Lariettes’ 2022 Spring Show on Friday in the CHS Auditorium. The Lariettes’ show centered around popular movies from the past century with dances inspired by genres of films.

[Photo] Lariettes go beyond dancing at the Spring Show

April 25, 2022
Coppell junior first baseman Emily Fischetti prepares to field against Plano East on March 25 at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Fischetti is currently a softball coach for the 6U Unos team and wants to be a special education teacher.

[Photo] Covering all bases

April 25, 2022
Coppell senior outfielder Adrianna Erichsen scores a run against Plano East at the March 31 game at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Tonight, the Cowgirls have their last district game of the season against Flower Mound at the Coppell Softball Complex.

[Photo] Softball to face Flower Mound in final district game

April 22, 2022
Coppell track coach Eric Hill corrects Coppell junior relay runner Riggs Montgomery on his hand-off form on March 9 at Buddy Echols Field. Hill began coaching at Coppell High School in January. Photo by Olivia Cooper

[Photo] Coach’s Box: Get to know Coach Hill

April 20, 2022
CHS9 student council president Myiesha Sharma uses her leadership skills to bring back traditions and help student council members bond. Sharma’s main focuses this year are to have an inclusive environment and to increase school spirit.

[Photo] CHS9 Student Council President: Myiesha Sharma

April 15, 2022
CHS9 student council historian Erin Donovan uses her leadership skills to present student council meetings that inspire her fellow peers. Donovan’s main focus this year is to increase the student councils social media presence and use the media to document the council’s work.

[Photo] CHS9 Student Council Historian: Erin Donovan

April 15, 2022
CHS9 student council secretary Rudhmila Hoque’s role involves organizing presentations and taking minutes at meetings. Hoque’s main focuses this year are to improve communication between students and administration and uplift school spirit in the midst of the pandemic.

[Photo] CHS9 Student Council Secretary: Rudhmila Hoque

April 15, 2022
CHS9 student council vice president Rhea Choudhary uses her role to foster the inclusive community established by the school. Throughout this school year, Choudhary has worked to create a positive environment and help members interact with the community more often.

[Photo] CHS9 Student Council Vice President: Rhea Choudhary

April 15, 2022
CHS9 Student Council treasurer Aiden Song applied for his position to represent the student body and improve his leadership and communication skills. Song aspires to hold the same position next year.

[Photo] CHS9 Student Council Treasurer: Aiden Song

April 15, 2022
Coppell High School senior Emma Hoque performs “I Love Play Rehearsal” from the musical “Be More Chill” during the Cowboy Theatre Company’s “Starring: Seniors” production in the Black Box Theatre on Saturday. CHS seniors put together a selection of scenes and songs to showcase their growth throughout their time with the Cowboy Theatre Company.

Seniors leave audience star-struck with self-selected scenes

April 15, 2022
Coppell High School AP calculus BC teacher Terry Osborne teaches factorials during third period on Thursday. Osborne is a new teacher at Coppell, but is already known for his unique sayings and dedication.

[Photo] Osborne’s step by step approach to teaching calculus

April 13, 2022
Coppell senior Sage Priest performs a scene from “Into the Woods” during the Senior Showcase on Saturday in the Black Box Theatre. The Senior Showcase celebrated all Cowboy Theatre Company seniors through highlighting solo and group performances.

[Photo] Senior Showcase marks a beautiful end for talented actors

April 13, 2022
Coppell senior pitcher Kat Miller pitches against Plano East on March 25 at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. The Cowgirls host Plano West on Tuesday, first pitch at 7:15 p.m.

[Photo] First place Cowgirls host Plano West

April 4, 2022
Coppell ISD Athletic Director Kit Pehl has initiated several changes in his first three years as athletic director to set the stage for the future of Coppell athletics. Pehl’s vision of a harmonious athletic department as well as a prioritization of winning and growing student athletes has prompted several coaching changes and there remains a continual drive for growth, improvement and excellence within Coppell Athletics.

[Photo] Out with the old, in with the new

March 31, 2022
Coppell senior Kat Miller pitches against Plano East on Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowgirls defeated the Panthers, 9-1.

Softball back on its feet

March 31, 2022
Coppell freshman outfielder Neveah Carter scores against Plano East on Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowgirls defeated the Panthers, 9-1.

[Photo] Cowgirls gain victory over Plano, maintains strong record in season

March 26, 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.

[Photo] Cowgirls face down Plano East with optimism

March 23, 2022
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Softball tops Fort Worth North Side in round robin tournament

March 9, 2022

How is the CHS Library celebrating Women’s History Month?

March 11, 2022
Tea Time Tuesday: What is the importance of a high school job?

Tea Time Tuesday: What is the importance of a high school job?

March 8, 2022
Coppell junior outfielder Hannah Gullat scores against Fort Worth North Side at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Thursday. The Cowgirls beat the Hawks, 8-1.

[Photo] Cowgirls go undefeated at round robin tournament

March 7, 2022
Coppell freshman pitcher Kayla Shannon pitches against Birdville at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on Thursday. The Cowgirls defeated the Hawks, 7-6. Photo by Olivia Cooper

[Photo] Stuchal sprints to home base at tension-packed home game

March 4, 2022
Coppell junior midfielder Ryder Brock defends against Flower Mound Marcus at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Marauders, 3-0.

Boys soccer stays a step ahead of Marcus

March 3, 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.

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

March 3, 2022
Coppell sophomore midfielder Sam Stone and senior midfielder Walker Stoner defend against Marcus at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Marauders, 3-0.

[Photo] Cowboys beat down on rival Marcus to claim second district win

February 26, 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.

[Photo] From newsroom to classroom: Conger seeks raising better people

February 25, 2022
Coppell High School senior Rohit Kondareddy was named a 2022 science fair winner for his project studying the efficacy of antibiotic combinations against bacteria. The seven first place winners of the CHS 2022 science fair were CHS seniors Rohit Kondareddy, Anshuman Das, Julia Cherkesov and Ananya Balaji, juniors Nehal Singh and Amaris Romero Lopez, and sophomore Sarang Goel.

Science stars recognized for research

February 16, 2022
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