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Sahasra Chakilam

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer

Sahasra is a sophomore and a staff photographer for The Sidekick. She loves to watch sitcoms, listen to Taylor Swift or Phoebe Bridgers, and bike with her friends. You can contact her at [email protected] or follow her twitter @sahasrachak24.

All content by Sahasra Chakilam
Coppell High School senior Isabella Beach has been conducting research about the effectiveness of antibodies in syncytia-formia viruses under the Texas Christian University Research Apprentice Program since December 2021. Beach has presented her research at two poster symposiums; one at TCU and one virtually.

Beach breaking breaches through research

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Mytri Nair captains the Alpha team of Science Olympiad at CHS. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Mytri Nair: Bubbly

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Coppell High School senior Rhythm Khandelwal is a face of CHS as a Red Jacket and a flutist. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Rhythm Khandelwal: Compassionate

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Writer
May 19, 2023
Araceli Reynoso

Araceli Reynoso

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Writer
May 18, 2023
The Sidekick’s 19 under 19 highlights Coppell High School’s stand-out Cowboys and Cowgirls who have devoted their high school careers to leading the school and the community. The following 19 students have been nominated by peers due to their exceptional influence and outstanding contributions that have earned them recognition as some of the most promising leaders of CHS. The Sidekick presents your 19 under 19:

The Sidekick’s 19 under 19

Manasa Mohan, Yaamini Jois, Saniya Koppikar, Anvita Bondada, Sameeha Syed, Nyah Rama, Sahasra Chakilam, Angelina Liu, and Aliza Abidi
May 16, 2023
CHS9 students Yuvan Sampath and Olivia Guerra play Boy and Molly in the campus production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The production is based on the 2004 novel and showcased from Friday through Sunday.

“Peter and the Starcatcher” lifts spirits with engaging characters, production

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
May 1, 2023
CHS9 theater will hold its production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the campus auditorium.

CHS9 theater brings life to the story of Peter Pan

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
April 27, 2023
CHS9 student Sandhya Karthick gets ready to throw a dart at balloons during the Sadie Hawkins dance on Friday in the gym on campus. The dance’s theme was “Family Vacation” and was organized by the CHS9 Student Council.

[Photo] CHS9 Sadie Hawkins dance creates lasting bonds between students

April 24, 2023
The Coppell hockey team celebrates after defeating Northwest, 6-4, winning the Texas Amatuer Hockey Association (TAHA) Division 2A state championship on Jan. 29 at Children’s Health StarCenter in Mansfield. The Cowboys end its season ranking seventh in the AT&T Metroplex High School Hockey League varsity silver level.

Team synergy leads Coppell hockey to another state championship

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
April 18, 2023
Proposition A of the bond package totals $269,548,000 and includes renovations to all CISD campuses, safety and security features at all schools and buildings, labs and STEM spaces at middle schools, a new fine arts rehearsal space at CMS North and CHS and CTE and STEM labs at CHS. The proposition also plans for renovations of the auditorium at CHS9, the purchase of school buses and capital equipment as well as funding for network security and telecommunications infrastructure.

[Photo] Building for tomorrow

March 31, 2023
Coppell ISD assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction Dr. Angie Brooks talks about the continued partnership with the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) during the discussion of counseling support updates. The CISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday discussed cybersecurity as well as counselor training and policy updates. Photo by Sahasra Chakilam

[Photo] Board covers new technology updates, counseling and support and safety updates

March 31, 2023
Kali Uchis’ Red Moon in Venus sparks emotions and leaves an impact on listeners with its peaceful but all-engrossing sound. The Sidekick staff photographer Sahasra Chakilam writes about her experience with the alluring new album.

Uchis radiates crimson on Red Moon in Venus

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
March 30, 2023
Attendees are served popcorn during the Sunset Social at Andrew Brown Park East on March 10. The Sunset Social held a screening of Ratatouille and provided various activities and treats to accompany the movie.

[Photo] Ratatouille serves Coppell community at Sunset Social

March 22, 2023
Women’s History Month is a time of year to celebrate the women who play an important role in our lives. The Sidekick staff writer Anvita Bondada expresses her appreciation for her older sister, Samhita Bondada.

[Photo] The woman who made me: Feeling my sister’s influence 5,000 miles away

March 22, 2023
Coppell High School art teacher Brennan Frugé discusses the question of the day with his AP art class on Wednesday. Frugé began teaching at CHS in August of 2022 and previously worked as an art teacher at Sloan Creek Intermediate School in Lovejoy ISD, teaching fifth and sixth grade.

[Photo] Students taking skills to next level in Frugé’s art classroom

March 10, 2023
Coppell High School Spanish teacher Valerie Jade de Rios walks around the classroom as her AP Spanish Literature and Culture students read passages out loud from their textbooks during third period on Monday. Jade de Rios has been teaching foreign languages for 18 years and is in her first year of teaching Spanish at CHS. Photo by Sahasra Chakilam

[Photo] Jade de Rios fostering comforting ambiance in classroom

March 10, 2023
Valley Ranch Elementary Principal Cynthia Arterbery talks to teachers from other schools who came to examine VRE as a Leader in Me school during the Leaders of the Month recognition celebration on Friday at VRE Library. Arterbery began her journey with Leader in Me in 2017 and is persistent in formulating important life skills within students from a young age.

Black History Month: Arterbery strives for students to shoot for the stars

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
February 28, 2023
Plugging in... #SJW2023

Plugging in… #SJW2023

Sahasra Chakilam and Nandini Paidesetty
February 25, 2023
The Sidekick Crossword: Feb. 21

The Sidekick Crossword: Feb. 21

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
February 21, 2023
Coppell junior forward Brodie Scott clears against Flower Mound at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. Coppell tied Flower Mound, 0-0.

Cowboys battle Flower Mound to scoreless tie

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
February 11, 2023
Coppell High School junior Anveshi Goyal was elected District 11 DECA President on Jan. 25 at the Irving Convention Center. Goyal competed at the District Career Development Conference in the Travel and Tourism Team Decision-Making event, progressing to the state level.

Goyal in business: elected District 11 DECA president

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
February 6, 2023
Coppell High School crossing guard Anthony Saldana stops a bus to let students walk across the road at the bus loop after school on Jan. 18. Saldana has worked at CHS for four years and serves as the head of security.

[Photo] Saldana impacting others through attitude

February 2, 2023
CHS9 library aide Marcia Moore observes as Plano East’s JV boys basketball team pushes towards the net at CHS Arena on Friday evening. Moore is a paraprofessional who has been an involved member of the Coppell community since 1991, aiding in student activities in and out of CHS9.

Moore lending a helping hand to the community

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
January 25, 2023
Coppell High School sophomore Drama Club member Komal Koranne greets other members of the club to begin the meeting on Wednesday in the CHS Black Box Theater. Koranne has the position of CHS9 liaison in which she aids the freshmen members to feel more comfortable in the new environment.

Student of the Week: Koranne paving the way

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
January 20, 2023
The Sidekick Crossword: Jan. 3

The Sidekick Crossword: Jan. 3

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
January 3, 2023
Coppell High School sophomore J McGill recites lines with his theater class during a run-through of a play during third period on Wednesday. McGill sustains a father-son relationship at school as his father, CHS in-class support social studies teacher Brandon McGill, has worked in Coppell ISD for 25 years.

[Photo] Student of the Week: McGill maintaining father-son relationship while navigating high school

December 15, 2022
Keeping Up With Coppell: Bethany Henze

Keeping Up With Coppell: Bethany Henze

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
December 13, 2022
Coppell High School senior Elizabeth Grace Walker developed a keen interest in bees at a young age and apprentices with local beekeeper Rory Carrick. To diffuse her interests, Walker founded the CHS Bee Club, highlighting conservation efforts and bee behavior.

Walker embracing the buzz

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
December 9, 2022
The Sidekick Crossword: Dec. 5

The Sidekick Crossword: Dec. 5

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
December 5, 2022
Coppell High School Respira Show Choir performs “Whatever It Takes” by Imagine Dragons during the Respira Show. Respira’s annual fall dessert show, featuring the theme “Whatever It Takes,” was Saturday evening at the Coppell High School Auditorium.

Respira brings out vim, vigor on stage

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
November 7, 2022
Coppell Respira junior Aditri Tangeti performs “Live in Living Color” from “Catch Me If You Can” during the Respira on Broadway show on Nov. 7, 2021. Respira will host its annual fall dessert show with the theme “Whatever it Takes” on Saturday and Sunday.

Respira puts in “whatever it takes” for upcoming show

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
November 4, 2022
Coppell students eat food catered by Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in the Coppell High School Fieldhouse on Oct. 21. The Coppell ISD annual community tailgate took place prior to Coppell’s game against Hebron at Buddy Echols Field.

Community tailgate brings spirited fun to Coppell

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
November 2, 2022
CHS9 AP Human Geography teacher Haley McDuffee plays “Speed Vocab” with her first period class on Oct. 26 to help students review before a test. McDuffee has taught at CHS9 for two years.

McDuffee culminates a lively yet efficient classroom atmosphere

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
October 28, 2022
KCBY-TV senior executive producer Betsy Krenek edits Isaac Mercado’s “The Buzz” segment in the production room on Thursday. KCBY was nominated in six categories for the Lone Star Emmy state chapter of NATAS (National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences).

KCBY nominated for NATAS Student Production Awards

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
October 24, 2022
The Austin Elementary School Marimba Club performs at the Coppell ISD Community Tailgate on Friday. The tailgate in the CHS Field House was prior to Coppell’s 43-35 victory over Hebron at Buddy Echol’s Field.

[Photo] Yearly tailgate brings community together for food

October 23, 2022
Coppell High School seniors converse with one another about an assignment in their Computer Science III class on Oct. 5. Computer Science 3 is a new addition to the CHS course selection, being offered for the first time in the 2022-23 school year.

[Photo] CHS introducing Honors Computer Science III course as gateway between high school and college courses

October 20, 2022
Pinocchio was released on Disney+ on Sept. 8. Staff photographer Sahasra Chakilam reviews the live action adaptation of Pinocchio.

Pinocchio 2022: A classic brought to life

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
October 11, 2022
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