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Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
Sarah Woo

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer

Sarah is a senior and a second-year staff writer on The Sidekick. In her free time, you can probably find her sleeping inconsistently, playing games or browsing for cheap plane tickets. She is also heavily involved in school, including groups like Student Council and IB. You can contact Sarah by email at [email protected] or by Twitter @syw6338.

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Coppell High School senior Tanay Sethia is ranked No. 8 in the graduating class of 2020. Sethia will be attending the University of Texas at Austin for the Canfield Business Honors Program.

Tanay Sethia

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
On Feb. 21, North Central Texas Regional Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference participants from Coppell High School discuss their presentations after competing throughout the day at Waxahachie High School. Although this was Coppell’s first year participating, all teams placed in the top 10 ranks of their divisions and 11 teams were sent to state. Photo courtesy Ram Castro

Coppell sweeps competition at TSA Regional Conference

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020

On the Spot: Large Plano schools added to Coppell’s new district

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
Hill highlighting collaboration, prioritizes teamwork from recreational activities to school board

Hill highlighting collaboration, prioritizes teamwork from recreational activities to school board

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
January 31, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #037 + Student Press Freedom Day Special

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #037 + Student Press Freedom Day Special

January 29, 2020
Coppell senior forward and team captain Ben Apperson passes to Coppell junior forward Trevor Moore. Coppell faces Flower Mound/Marcus today at 5:45 p.m. at the Children’s Health StarCenter in Mansfield.

Coppell hockey prepares for state bound journey

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
Coppell senior left wing Clark Parlier handles the puck on Oct. 28 at the Children’s Health StarCenter in Valley Ranch. Senior Night takes place against Mansfield today at 6:30 p.m. at Children’s Health StarCenter in Farmers Branch.

Coppell hockey slides into action to earn state title

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
The Coppell girls basketball team lost to Keller Central, 58-53, during its Christmas Tournament from Dec. 26-28. The Cowgirls face Irving at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow in the CHS Arena.

Girls Basketball

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
Coppell High School seniors Ady Chaudhari and Monish Ravishankar present their lung cancer awareness project to Coppell ISD Board of Trustee member Anthony Hill today in the CHS Library today during second period. Holly Anderson’s International Baccalaureate (IB) biology class is holding a lung cancer awareness exposition in the library.

[Photo] IB classes taking action to combat lung cancer

Nicolas Reyes, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
The Sportlight: Vallepalli’s competitive spirit making splash as gamer

The Sportlight: Vallepalli’s competitive spirit making splash as gamer

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Coppell senior quarterback Kevin Shuman scores the last touchdown of the season with 8:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Coppell defeated Irving Nimitz, 49-13, in the season finale on Friday night at Buddy Echols Field.

Season ends with rout of Nimitz

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
November 10, 2019
CHS9 student Abhiram Gadde was voted Student Council treasurer. Gadde looks forward to starting service projects at the school and having the opportunity to be a leader.

Abhiram Gadde

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
November 8, 2019
Coppell junior running back Jason Ngwu slips past Flower Mound defenders at Neal E. Wilson Stadium on Nov. 1. The Cowboys face Irving Nimitz tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Buddy Echols Field for their last game of the season.

Seniors bid farewell to Friday night football against Nimitz

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
Coppell High School seniors Keerthi Durairaj, Penelope Gummelt and Katherine Hollen recreate the ancient sculpture, "Laocoon and His Sons", in Michelle Hauske's second period art history class. Students are recreating the ancient Olympic Games through AP Art History Olympics.

[Photo] On The Spot: AP Art History reviews unit on Greek art with mock Olympics (with video)

Neha Desaraju, Student Life Editor
October 18, 2019
Twisted Root Assistant general manager Felicia McGehee has worked at Twisted Root Burger Co. since 2016. Along with her high school cooking journey, McGehee has a professional culinary art and military background.

Discover Coppell: McGehee embodies spirit of Twisted Root through culinary arts, coincidence

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
October 2, 2019
The Penny Podcast - Episode #022

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #022

September 27, 2019
Coppell High School junior cheer captain Emersyn Jorski riles up the student section during the first football game against Sachse at Williams Stadium on Aug. 30. Outside of school, Jorski is a published model and a Spirit of Texas Royalty alumna.

Model of excellence: Jorski’s leadership paying off for local groups

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Coppell Mayor Karen Hunt thanks Boy Scout Troop 842 for attending the city council meeting at Coppell City Hall on Tuesday. Council members discussed future planning and budgeting for the City of Coppell.

Coppell City Council approves citywide “Arbor Day”

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
August 28, 2019
The Texas Education Agency has released “A-F Grades” for all Texas schools on Aug. 15. Coppell High School has an overall grade of an A. Graphic by Shriya Vanparia.

CISD scores an “A” from TEA in annual grading system report

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
August 23, 2019

On The Spot: Renovations creating new opportunities, challenges (with video)

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
August 20, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #014

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #014

May 4, 2019
Coppell High School AP U.S. Government teacher Bybiana Houghton is The Sidekick’s Teacher of the Week because of her ability to build relationships with her students and get kids engaged in her teaching. Houghton first found her love for government in her high school debate class where she first started studying the subject.

Teacher of the Week: Houghton emphasizes significance of government through relational education

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
Coppell High School juniors Model UN (MUN) participants Athira Suresh, Bikal Sharma and Sahana Rao left the SCIMUN conference as first place winners for the Best Delegate Award. MUN is an extracurricular activity for which students act as delegates for the United Nations.

Coppell Model UN surpasses expectations with unprecedented wins

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
April 18, 2019
On the Spot: Exploring CHS students’ preparation for prom

On the Spot: Exploring CHS students’ preparation for prom

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
Coppell High School sophomore Jessica Schoen experiences various diverse cultures in her life. Schoen is fluent in German, Swedish, Spanish and English and is currently learning French.

Four languages and beyond: Schoen experiences culture past physical borders

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
The Momo Challenge derived its namesake from a viral picture of a bug-eyed, surreal sculpture created at a special effects firm in Tokyo, Japan. The firm has denied any involvement with the hoax, which allegedly encourages children to commit violent acts or suicide.

Truth behind the “Momo Challenge”

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Coppell High School percussionists “Stool Pigeons” perform during the second half of the Purely Rhythmic show in the CHS Auditorium. This annual event is primarily composed of elementary, middle and high schoolers to showcase their musical talents through multiple percussion instruments.

Purely Rhythmic breaks cultural barriers through music with Grammy nominee

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #007

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #007

March 7, 2019
Coppell High School percussionists prepare for their rehearsal for Purely Rhythmic, an annual show and fundraiser on March 7. The show starts at 7 p.m., and admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students.

Unbeatable beat: Purely Rhythmic Show rolling into action

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
This week, The Sidekick has chosen Coppell High School junior Victoria Wiegand as Student of the Week. Wiegand dives deep into the purpose of Girl's Coding Club, the importance of coding and the representation of women in the field.

Student of the Week: Wiegand paves path for coding

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
March 2, 2019

On the Spot: Anatomy and Physiology students dissect sheep brains, cow eyes to physically explore their functions (with video)

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
Coppell City Council renews its approval for curfew hours for minors

Coppell City Council renews its approval for curfew hours for minors

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
CHS junior Mikiyah Parker, one of the main actors of the play Anne Frank, gets ready for the last rehearsal in Coppell High School’s Green Room. The play will be presented at the school in the Black Box Theatre from Friday to Sunday at 7:30, and also on Sunday at 2:30.

Powerful biographical play “The Diary of Anne Frank” comes to CHS Theatre

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #004

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #004

February 14, 2019
Coppell High School senior Emily Heffernan kicks the self defense bag with all her strength as she practices how to knee potential offenders at the Coppell Life Safety Park on Thursday. Coppell senior girls sign up for this class to practice their self defense skills in order to be confident attending college this upcoming semester.

CPD’s self defense class provides important learning opportunities for senior girls (with video)

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
On Jan 30, Coppell High School math teacher John Watkins helps CHS sophomore Zoe Goodale with her worksheet over the pythagorean theorem. Watkins was chosen as Teacher of the Week because of how he incorporates life lessons into his daily teaching.

Teacher of the Week: Watkins using math to teach life lessons

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Penny Podcast - Episode #002

[Video] Penny Podcast – Episode #002

January 31, 2019
On Dec.7, Night for Nepal, a nonprofit club helping those affected by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, partnered with Kendra Scott to raise money for an upcoming Night for Nepal event. Night for Nepal has been able to raise money for a new school and library and plans to fund the building of a new health clinic in Nepal.

Kendra gives back with Night for Nepal

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Today, students are more stressed than ever, with The American Psychological Association’s Stress in America survey finding 30 percent of teens reported feeling sad or depressed because of stress and 31 percent felt overwhelmed. The rigor of schoolwork, along with toxicity across social media, relationships and academic competition all end up supporting a fatal backbone of a culture full of negativity.

Why students are more pressured than ever

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
Coppell High School sophomores Elisabeth Nail and Eliana Ochoa perform “As If It’s Your Last” by Blackpink to start off Korean Culture Club’s meeting with a bang. The club meets after school each Monday in F101.

The Korean Wave

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
A Get Out The Vote poster shows off O'Rourke's campaign in TCBY, a local frozen yogurt shop and Beto Pop-Up office. Volunteers come here to collect materials, get trained, and call voters to provide them with information about when and how to vote, along with reminders to go to the polls during Early Voting and on Election Day.

Part 2: How O’Rourke’s grassroots movement has grown beyond traditional political campaigns

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Coppell High School seniors show off their decorated, custom-made overalls at Buddy Echols Field. Seniors spend weeks, even months, choosing between fabrics, trims, patches - fabricating each detail for their overalls.

Unity through creativity

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
The Sidekick has selected Coppell High School math teacher Michelle Bellish as the October Teacher of the Issue. Bellish is known for helping her students by checking up on them regularly and her honesty.

Sidekick selects Bellish as October Teacher of the Issue

Sarah Woo, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
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