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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Precious Onalaja

Precious Onalaja, Staff Writer

Precious Onalaja is a senior and second-year staff writer for The Sidekick.

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Munagapati codes his way into a career of designing

Munagapati codes his way into a career of designing

Trisha Atluri and Precious Onalaja
May 14, 2021
Coppell High School aerobic activities and dance I teacher Julie Stralow leads her sixth period class through aerobics warm-ups on April 23 in the small gym. Starlow was selected by The Sidekick staff as the sixth Teacher of the Issue for the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Stralow strives to teach students to enjoy the movement of dance

Manasa Mohan, Staff Writer
May 13, 2021
The four Board of Trustees Place 7 candidates Sam Wellington, Sonal Tandale and incumbent Tracy Fisher answered questions during yesterday’s CISD PTSO Board of Trustees candidates forum. The forum was live streamed by KCBY-TV and was moderated by former PTSO president Lisa Johnson.

[Photo] Coppell ISD PTSO Board of Trustees candidate forum held virtually

April 21, 2021
The board meeting on March 29 evaluated the possibility of adding languages such as Hindi, German and Latin to the Coppell High School and Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus curriculum. Board members also discussed ways to reduce the budget deficit and improve CHS accessibility.

[Photo] Board discusses expansion of language courses

Nandini Paidesetty, Staff Writer
April 5, 2021
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[Photo] Video: Dear High School Student: Jessica Short

March 25, 2021

Dear High School Student: Jessica Short

Precious Onalaja, Photographer
March 24, 2021
Coppell senior catcher Dafne Mercado and her teammates huddle after practice at the Coppell Softball Complex on Wednesday. Mercado has played softball since she was 8 and is trying out for the Mexican Olympic team over the summer.

[Photo] Stepping up to the plate

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees met Thursday night to examine the damages to district campuses resulting from February’s extreme cold temperatures. About 15 CISD facilities sustained damages and are undergoing repairs.

[Photo] Board reports damages to 15 CISD facilities

Camila Villarreal, Executive Editorial Page Editor
March 2, 2021
Coppell center fielder/third baseman sophomore Jordyn Ashby practices her swing at Lesley Field on Feb. 8. Ashby made a return to softball after taking a break to focus more on volleyball.

[Photo] Ashby using confidence from volleyball to get back into swing of softball

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
March 1, 2021
Project Querencia members and Coppell High School junior Gautam Rao, Coppell sophomore Sanjitha Sreemushta, Coppell sophomore Shraavya Pydisetti and Coppell junior Revant Kanakamedala put together care packages for teachers at CHS. Project Querencia was founded by Pydisetti in June to help make a change in the community.

[Photo] #SJW2021: Back to the Featured Part 2: Previously featured students highlighting importance of journalism

Sreeja Mudumby and Shivi Sharma
February 26, 2021
CHS9 biology teacher Hilary Schieffer grades assignments during her first period class on Feb. 8. Schieffer was chosen for CHS9’s January Teacher Spotlight. Photo By Precious Onalaja

[Photo] Schieffer embracing teaching career despite new environment

Varshitha Korrapolu, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Coppell junior swimmer Bella Malick practices a butterfly stroke at the Coppell YMCA on Tuesday. Malick’s passion and self drive about her goals encourages her to attend optional practices every school day.

[Photo] Malick swims the extra lap by attending optional practices

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
Coppell parent and business owner Michelle Zenici started operating Missy’s Cottage Bakery from her home on July 3. With an early interest in baking, Zenici utilizes the revision to the Texas Cottage Food Law, which allows bakers to sell goods without working out of a commercial kitchen.

Fronts of Coppell: Michelle Zenici (Video)

Precious Onalaja, Staff Photographer
December 1, 2020
Coppell junior Claire Jiang warms up for the intrasquad meet on Nov. 21 at the YMCA. After Coppell High School was limited to virtual learning only for five days, the Coppell swimming team returned to action on Friday with an intrasquad meet at the Coppell YMCA.

[Photo] Swim back in water for intrasquad meet

Sreeja Mudumby, Communications Manager
November 30, 2020
Project Querencia members and Coppell High School junior Gautam Rao, Coppell sophomore Sanjitha Sreemushta, Coppell sophomore Shraavya Pydisetti and Coppell junior Revant Kanakamedala put together care packages for teachers at CHS. Project Querencia was founded by Pydisetti in June to help make a change in the community.

[Photo] Comfort in the chaos

Sreeja Mudumby, Communications Manager
November 20, 2020
A voter shows his brochure for District 115 State Representative candidate Karyn Brownlee at Coppell Town Center. Today is Election Day, with seven polling locations open in Coppell, including the Coppell Town Center, Coppell Arts Center, Wilson Elementary, Mockingbird Elementary, Lakeside Elementary, Riverchase Elementary and Cottonwood Creek Elementary.

[Photo] Election Day stirring speculation about delayed results in evolving political climate

November 3, 2020
A voter shows his brochure for District 115 State Representative candidate Karyn Brownlee at Coppell Town Center. Today is Election Day, with seven polling locations open in Coppell, including the Coppell Town Center, Coppell Arts Center, Wilson Elementary, Mockingbird Elementary, Lakeside Elementary, Riverchase Elementary and Cottonwood Creek Elementary.

[Photo] Election Day stirring speculation about delayed results in evolving political climate

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
November 3, 2020
Coppell parent and Missy’s Cottage Bakery owner Michelle Zenici packages cookies at her house on Oct. 24. Zenici established Missy’s Cottage Bakery on July 3 after a change in the Texas Cottage Food Law that allows bakers to produce and sell goods from home. (Precious Onalaja)

[Photo] Fronts of Coppell: Michelle Zenici

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
November 18, 2020
Coppell High School forensics students investigate a plotted crime scene in forensic teacher Sandy Kirkpatrick's third period class in the library on Oct. 7. Students take pictures and make educated guesses to solve the murder mystery.

A Murder in the Library

Precious Onalaja, Photographer
November 1, 2019
Construction workers renovate the upstairs C hall at Coppell High School on Wednesday at Coppell High School. The campus renovations started in June and the building is scheduled to be completed in August.

[Photo] Hallway renovations underway in C hall

Sapna Amin, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
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