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Sameeha Syed

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer

Sameeha is a junior staff photographer for The Sidekick. She enjoys listening to music, critiquing movies, and going on road trips. You can contact her at [email protected] or on Instagram at @ssameeha.

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Coppell High School senior Jules Hunt is both a Red Jacket and the senior lieutenant for the CHS Lariettes. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Jules Hunt: Spirited

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
May 19, 2023
Jules LaMendola is a senior guard and captain of the Coppell girls basketball team and led her team to the Class 6A state tournament. CHS students voted on the 19 most influential seniors in the graduating class of 2023.

Jules LaMendola: Trailblazer

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
May 19, 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
The Sidekick Crossword: May 15

The Sidekick Crossword: May 15

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
May 15, 2023

Election day in Coppell: Hear from the school board candidates

Rhea Chowdhary and Sameeha Syed
May 12, 2023
New Tech High @ Coppell senior Aman Chiniwala embraces his Lakeside Elementary fifth grade Math/Science teacher Melissa Warren after his speech honoring her. Coppell ISD held its annual student recognition banquet commending the top 5 percent of the graduating class on Tuesday.

[Photo] Top 5 percent graduating seniors honored at annual Academic Recognition banquet

April 26, 2023
Plugging in... Ramadan

Plugging in… Ramadan

Aliya Zakir, Aliza Abidi, and Sameeha Syed
April 7, 2023
Asking Educators… David Bearden

[Video] Asking Educators… David Bearden

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
April 5, 2023
Coppell High School senior cheer manager Abigail Berhe works behind the scenes to support the cheer team. Berhe is the first CHS cheer manager and assisted in supporting the team in the National Cheer Association competition. Photo by Sameeha Syed.

[Photo] Cheer manager role offers Berhe best of both worlds

March 29, 2023
On Jan. 11, Universal Destinations & Experiences announced its plan to build a Universal Studios Theme Park in Frisco. The park is set to target a younger demographic and a local audience, as opposed to the broader reach of its counterparts in California and Florida.

Frisco welcomes one-of-a-kind Universal Studios Theme Park

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
March 29, 2023
The Sidekick Crossword: March 22

The Sidekick Crossword: March 22

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
March 22, 2023
Outside of the Classroom: social studies teachers putting in the hallway

Outside of the Classroom: social studies teachers putting in the hallway

Sameeha Syed
February 21, 2023
Winter Storm Mara brings sleet and ice to North Texas. According to ERCOT, Mara is unlikely to cause statewide power outages like Winter Storm Uri in February 2021.

[Photo] ERCOT: Winter Storm Mara unlikely to cause statewide power outages

February 1, 2023
Keeping Up With Coppell: Sarah Carrick

[Video] Keeping Up With Coppell: Sarah Carrick

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
January 28, 2023
Coppell senior point guard Macey Mercer drives to the basket during practice on Dec. 5. Due to UIL transfer regulations, Mercer was ruled ineligible to participate during the Coppell basketball teams 2021–2022 season after transferring to CHS and has made a return to the court with varsity for her senior season. Photo by Sameeha Syed.

[Photo] Mercer returns to the court

January 9, 2023
Asking CHS...What is your favorite book? (video)

Asking CHS…What is your favorite book? (video)

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
December 2, 2022
The Sidekick took first place in NSPA Website Best of Show and ninth place in Newspaper Best of Show at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention on Nov.12 in St. Louis. The Sidekick executive leadership of junior news editor Sri Achanta, senior editorial page editor Manasa Mohan, senior editor-in-chief Angelina Liu and senior design/interactive editor Srihari Yechangunja led the program to its success.

The Sidekick and KCBY-TV take home numerous national awards

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
November 18, 2022
New Tech High @ Coppell Annual Fall Festival celebrating changing seasons and science (video)

New Tech High @ Coppell Annual Fall Festival celebrating changing seasons and science (video)

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
November 18, 2022
Coppell community members enjoy food served at the New Tech High @ Coppell Fall Festival on Thursday. The annual Fall Festival is held to celebrate Halloween and raise funds for a selected charity; this years pick is SafeHaven.

[Photo] Gourdan Ramsay unofficially breaks New Tech’s pumpkin launching record

November 2, 2022
Ouachita Baptist University Choir singer Amaya Hardin and choir performs “Wena Wedwa” at the Coppell Arts Center on Oct. 23. Coppell Community Chorale featured the Coppell Children’s Chorus, Coppell High School Choir and special guests Ouachita Baptist University Choir for its show “A Choir for All Ages.”

From 7 to 77: Love for music never dies in “A Choir for All Ages” performance at Coppell Arts Center

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
November 2, 2022
Coppell High School sophomore Rozhan Shiva’s pumpkin decorating competition entry “Ghosts” is on display at the CHS Library on Oct. 11. KCBY-TV held a pumpkin decorating contest for students at CHS in partnership with the local pumpkin patch at Rejoice Lutheran.

Coppell’s pumpkins get their costumes

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
October 20, 2022
Coppell senior middle blocker Ekwe Anwah and junior right side hitter Mira Klemblock Hebron outside hitter Addison Vary at Coppell High School Arena on Sept. 23. The Cowgirls host Plano on Friday.

[Photo] Coppell hosts Plano in district match

September 29, 2022
Coppell senior middle hitter Ekwe Anwah and junior opposite hitter Mira Klem block Hebron outside hitter Addison Vary at CHS Arena on Friday. Coppell defeated Hebron, 25-11, 25-22, 25-22.

Coppell sweeps Hebron in three sets for district victory

Sameeha Syed, Staff Photographer
September 29, 2022
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