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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Shivi Sharma

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor

Shivi Sharma is a senior and Executive News Editor for The Sidekick. She is part of the IB Diploma Programme at CHS and also edits for Brown Girl Magazine. In her free time, Shivi likes to teach taekwondo, read and spend time with friends and family.

With any comments or concerns, contact her at [email protected].

All content by Shivi Sharma
This year, students have been able to experience both in-person and online education. Coppell ISD is considering a virtual academy as a learning choice or 2021-2022 based on community interest and possible state allocated funding.

The future of local education

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
May 15, 2021
Coppell ISD Place 7 trustee Tracy Fisher was reelected to the CISD Board of Trustees on Saturday. Fisher beat opponents Sonal Tandale and Sam Wellington and began her fourth term.

Fisher re-elected to school board Place 7

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
May 6, 2021
New Tech High @ Coppell sophomore Vibha Radhakrishnan spends the morning at the Dallas Zoo on April 18. Radhakrishnan has been volunteering weekly as a part of the Zoo Crew volunteer program since 2017, where her role volunteering primarily includes educating guests about the animals and cleanup duty.

“It’s where I love to be”: Radhakrishnan amplifying positive impact of zoos as Dallas Zoo volunteer

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
May 3, 2021
Coppell High School 2009 graduate Jim Pagels died on April 9 in Washington, D.C. in a bicycle accident. Pagels loved Dallas professional sports, senior shenanigans, playing varsity tennis and producing comedic segments for KCBY-TV.

“Creative genius, master storyteller”: Pagels’ individuality lives on in stories after bicycling accident

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 29, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 4/26-5/2

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 26, 2021
Beyond the Ballot: Meet the 2021 Coppell City Council candidates

Beyond the Ballot: Meet the 2021 Coppell City Council candidates

Shivi Sharma and Akhila Gunturu
April 22, 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.

Coppell ISD PTSO Board of Trustees candidate forum held virtually

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 21, 2021
Beyond the Ballot: Meet the 2021 Coppell ISD Board of Trustees candidates

Beyond the Ballot: Meet the 2021 Coppell ISD Board of Trustees candidates

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 20, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 4/19-4/25

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 19, 2021
Coppell High School 2020 graduate Angeli Smith and New Tech High @ Coppell senior Cole Ramirez protest the death of Daunte Wright at the intersection of Denton Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road yesterday. The group held signs at the intersection to educate passersby on Wright’s murder and fighting racial injustice.

“We’re going to keep fighting”: Locals protest in response to Wright’s death

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 15, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 4/12-4/18

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 12, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 4/5-4/9

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 5, 2021
Political comedy is often at the forefront of many late night talk shows, allowing for a more light hearted delivery of the news. The Sidekick executive news editor Shivi Sharma explains how late night talk shows can be a valuable source of news.

Pro: Political comedy necessary to current informational climate

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
April 1, 2021
Political comedy is often at the forefront of many late night talk shows, allowing for a more light hearted delivery of the news. The Sidekick executive news editor Shivi Sharma explains how late night talk shows can be a valuable source of news.

Pro/Con: Are late night talk shows effective news sources?

Shivi Sharma and Avani Kashyap
April 1, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 3/29 – 4/2

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
March 29, 2021
Coppell High School 2007 graduate Matthew Blanton repairs a fence on Saddle Tree Trail on March 12. Blanton uses local connections to operate Quick Stain, a fence painting and repair business he began in December.

Fronts of Coppell: Matthew Blanton

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
March 25, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 3/22-3/28

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
March 22, 2021
Sports: The importance of women in coaching

Sports: The importance of women in coaching

Sally Parampottil, Angelina Liu, Shivi Sharma, and Joanne Kim
March 12, 2021
It has been a full calendar year since the last regular day of school at Coppell High School prior to COVID-19’s influence. Coppell ISD is still upholding various coronavirus-related guidelines, such as social distancing and wearing masks.

One year later: Campus commemorating memories on school closure anniversary

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
March 6, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 3/1-3/7

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
March 1, 2021
Marcus freshman midfielder Maddie Reynolds blocks Coppell sophomore defender Tatum Escobar on Friday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowgirls defeated the Marauders, 2-1. Photo by Tanvee Patil

Cowgirls overcome fitful gameplay to dominate Marauders

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 27, 2021
Coppell High School senior Social Butterflies Club president Jillian Richter writes a letter to the senior citizens of Coppell at Andy Brown Park on Thursday. Letters and other ongoing projects from the club provide the elderly an outlet to avoid loneliness during this pandemic.

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

Sreeja Mudumby and Shivi Sharma
February 26, 2021
The Sidekick 2020 alumni Nico Reyes and 1995 alumni Kate Gilbert read issues of The Sidekick on Wednesday. Today’s theme for Scholastic Journalism Week is beyond student journalism, which honors the skills gained from journalism.

#SJW2021: Student journalism igniting dedication to industry

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 25, 2021
Coppell senior forward Jojo Alonzo dribbles against Hebron junior defender Hannah Elliott and Parker Coe on Feb. 6 at Buddy Echols Field as Coppell junior forward Reneta Vargas looks on. The Cowgirls host Marcus at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Cowgirls facing Marauders in fourth match of week

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 25, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 2/22-28

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 22, 2021
Coppell homes have been experiencing inconsistent power outages since Monday. Residents can use these tips to stay warm and conserve energy in the record low temperatures.

Families utilizing resourcefulness as power outages strike city

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 17, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 2/15-21

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 15, 2021
Coppell Music Academy owner Amir Khan plays the piano at Coppell Music Academy on Feb. 3. Khan established Coppell Music Academy in 2017 after teaching a piano program at the Coppell Recreation Center and years of performing, producing and teaching music.

Fronts of Coppell: Amir Khan

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 11, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 2/8-2/14

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 8, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 2/1-2/7

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
February 1, 2021
Coppell High School nurse Beth Dorn updates the CHS COVID-19 tracker in her office on Wednesday. Dorn was one of the first Coppell ISD employees to receive the initial dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 6.

District SROs, nurses receive first doses of COVID-19 Moderna vaccine

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
January 28, 2021
Last night, the Coppell City Council approved the Interlocal Agreement between Coppell and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the Silver Line Regional Rail Project and called the General Municipal Election and Special Election for Place 3 for May 1. Coppell City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Council approves enhancements for Silver Line Regional Rail Project

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
January 27, 2021
The Sidekick series Got You Covered includes five events happening at Coppell High School that week. Got You Covered will be posted every Monday morning for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 1/25-1/31

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
January 25, 2021
Got You Covered is a Sidekick series detailing five events happening at Coppell High School the following week. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Got You Covered: 1/18-1/24

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
January 18, 2021
Coppell freshman defender Elle Dinsmore passes against Frenship at Lesley Field yesterday. Coppell defeated Frenship, 6-0, in the Cowgirls’ third match of the season.

Cowgirls attacking season with winning streak

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
January 9, 2021
2020 has been an eventful year particularly because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has caused major life changes for everyone. The Sidekick executive news editor Shivi Sharma reflects on her experiences writing and being a journalist this year and looks forward to 2021.

2020: Concluding year of writing through writing

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 18, 2020
Coppell senior forward Jojo Alonzo drives against Mansfield at Buddy Echols Field last night. Coppell and Mansfield tied, 1-1, in the Cowgirls’ first scrimmage of the season.

Cowgirls tie Tigers with strong offensive performance

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 16, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Maya Ozymy dribbles during practice in the Coppell High School Field House on Dec. 4. The Cowgirls play Mansfield in their first scrimmage of the season tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

Cowgirls kicking off season with scrimmage against Tigers

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 14, 2020
Coppell High School senior Hailey Wilkins interviews Coppell sophomore guard Waverly Hassman in the anchor room on Monday. This year, KCBY hit their 25 year anniversary as a student broadcast station.

KCBY-TV marking 25 years: sharpening impact, student-run program

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 12, 2020
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the district’s current $7 million deficit and possible ways to reduce expenditure on Monday night. The board discussed cutting Coppell High School’s International Baccalaureate Program, requiring CHS students to take release periods and closing New Tech High @ Coppell as possible options.

Board reevaluating programs due to $7 million budget deficit

Avani Kashyap and Shivi Sharma
December 11, 2020
City council Place 5 John Jun greets early voters for the runoff election for Coppell City Council outside of Coppell Town Center on Dec. 2. Jun defeated Jim Walker in Tuesday’s runoff election for Coppell City Council.

Jun wins runoff for council Place 5

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 9, 2020
Coppell handyman Matt Young repairs a power outlet in his bathroom on Wednesday. Young has been a handyman in Coppell for 11 years after writing software applications for the finance industry.

Fronts of Coppell: Matt Young

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 7, 2020
Coppell ISD conducts manual contact tracing, in which a team of four district leaders receive phone calls and answer questions from administrators and nurses across 18 campuses daily. NOVID, a COVID-19 radar mobile application developed by Carnegie Mellon University associate professor Dr. Po-Shen Loh, was pitched to CISD in August, but the district is not planning to adopt it at this time.

Mapping COVID-19: adopting manual, technological means of contact tracing

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 1, 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)

Fronts of Coppell: Michelle Zenici

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
November 18, 2020
Coppell High School senior Emily Goodwin stands in front of CHS with her ‘I Voted in Dallas County’ sticker on. Goodwin was a student election clerk at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Farmers Branch on Election Day.

Goodwin uses Spanish speaking skills to assist local voters on Election Day

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
November 9, 2020
Incumbent Thom Hulme and Dr. Neena Biswas are candidates for Place 4 in the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees election. According to results updated by Dallas County, Biswas won with 10,856 votes compared to Hulme’s 10,427 votes.

Biswas defeats incumbent president in Board of Trustees election

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
November 6, 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.

Election Day stirring speculation about delayed results in evolving political climate

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
November 3, 2020
John Jun is running for Coppell City Council Place 5 this year. Jun serves as president of the Korean American Coalition Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter and member of Coppell City Manager’s advisor group.

Behind the Ballot: John Jun, City Council Place 5

Blanche Harris, Shivi Sharma, and Camila Flores
November 3, 2020
Election Day is tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at seven polling locations in Coppell: the Arts Center, Town Center, Wilson Elementary, Lakeside Elementary, Riverchase Elementary, and Cottonwood Creek Elementary. The Sidekick executive news editor Shivi Sharma talked to Coppell deputy city secretary Ashley Owens about what early voting was like and what to expect for Election Day.

Deputy city secretary discusses voter turnout, early voting

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
November 2, 2020
The Sportlight: Sagare using multisport experience to excel on course

The Sportlight: Sagare using multisport experience to excel on course

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
October 26, 2020
Coppell Band director Gerry Miller was approved as the district’s coordinator of fine arts by the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees on Monday. Miller has led Coppell Band as a director for five years and begins his new position today.

District elevating Miller to coordinate fine arts programs

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
October 1, 2020

The Cowboy Spur – Episode 3

Joanne Kim, Sally Parampottil, and Shivi Sharma
September 30, 2020
election dates

Conducting local elections during pandemic

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
September 28, 2020
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died from pancreatic cancer in Washington, D.C. on Friday. Ginsburg advocated against gender discrimination and was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

Fighting for justice for all

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
September 21, 2020
Co-owner Jeniece Paige makes the Cookies N’ Cream protein shake at the counter of Fit Hub in Coppell on Sept. 10. Paige, with help from friend and co-owner Thalissa Williams, opened Fit Hub in September 2018 to help people live a healthier lifestyle.

[Video] Fronts of Coppell: Jeniece Paige (with video)

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
September 17, 2020
Coppell ISD students who chose in-person learning are returning to school tomorrow. High school students will follow a staggered lunch schedule depending on which class they are in.

Answering in-person schooling questions

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
September 7, 2020
Coppell High School Aquatic Science teacher Davin Conrad speaks virtual Curriculum Night on Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CISD secondary schools held live Zoom sessions for CHS while CHS9 teachers uploaded videos onto Schoology for parents to watch in their own time. Photo courtesy Hillary Gorman

Secondary campuses conduct first virtual Curriculum Night

Akhila Gunturu and Shivi Sharma
September 2, 2020
Coppell High School hosts its virtual curriculum night on Monday from 5:30-7 p.m. Parents will follow a set schedule with one minute passing periods between each session they attend via Zoom.

High school campuses to host annual curriculum night in live digital format

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
August 28, 2020
Coppell High School Principal Laura Springer shared her insight on the first week of school with The Sidekick executive news editor Shivi Sharma. CHS began the 2020-21 school year remotely on Monday.

#CHSRelentless: Springer’s heart misses students on campus as school opens remotely

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
August 21, 2020
On Thursday, schools were prohibited from opening on-campus instruction until Sept. 8 as a result of Dallas County’s news public health order. Any school sponsored in-person activities are prohibited until this day. Photo by Shivi Sharma.

[Photo] Dallas County postpones in-person school until Sept. 8 in new public health order

Avani Kashyap, Daily News/Assignment Editor
July 19, 2020
Coppell ISD released a Draft Return to School Guide on July 8 to provide information to staff and families about the requirements for in-person and virtual learning for the upcoming school year. Major points include an emphasis on relationships, mandatory masks and use of the typical grading system.

Coppell ISD proposes changes to grading, campus procedures in Draft Return to School Guide

Avani Kashyap and Shivi Sharma
July 15, 2020
District to provide flexible learning options for upcoming school year

District to provide flexible learning options for upcoming school year

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
July 8, 2020
Young protestor, Ben, holds up his sign in order to support the Black Lives Matter movement at Town Center Plaza in Coppell on June 3. The Coppell community rallied together to spread awareness about BLM and fighting against racial injustice.

Coppell organizes peaceful rallies alongside local, nationwide police brutality protests

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
June 5, 2020
Speed Typing

Speed Typing

Sally Parampottil, Andrés Bear, Shravya Mahesh, Charlotte Vanyo, Karen Lu, Shivi Sharma, Neha Desaraju, and Trisha Atluri
May 15, 2020
Dance

Dance

Shivi Sharma, Nishant Medicharla, Shravya Mahesh, Tracy Tran, and Victoria Hertel
May 15, 2020
Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Alishba Javaid, Sally Parampottil, Victoria Hertel, Shivi Sharma, Trisha Atluri, Shravya Mahesh, Tracy Tran, Blanche Harris, Nishant Medicharla, Avani Kashyap, Angela Yuan, Andrés Bear, Karen Lu, Samantha Freeman, Pranati Kandi, and Nicholas Pranske
May 15, 2020
The Sidekick’s daily news/assignment editor Karen Lu is ranked No. 5 in the Coppell High School class of 2020. Lu will be attending Rice University and plans to major in neuroscience.

Karen Lu

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
May 14, 2020
Coppell High School senior Andrew Tao is ranked No. 7 in the Coppell High School class of 2020. Tao will attend Princeton University in New Jersey in the fall with a major in computer science.

Andrew Tao

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
May 14, 2020
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[Photo] Rising to the top

May 14, 2020
CHS9 is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and distance learning began on March 23. Freshmen are completing school work online prior to their transition to the Coppell High School campus for the 2020-21 school year. Photo by Shivi Sharma.

[Photo] Early endings, new beginnings

Sreeja Mudumby, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Coppell freshman Jacob Hahm and his brother Connections Academy junior Joshua wear masks and display the Korean symbol of love. Over six weeks, the Hahm family has made and donated more than 2,000 masks to local hospitals to help medical professionals during the coronavirus pandemic.

Stitching for safety

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
May 5, 2020
The Penny Podcast - Episode #047

[Video] The Penny Podcast – Episode #047

April 23, 2020
Due to COVID-19, events such as Prom, concerts and sporting events were cancelled. On March 21, Dallas County mandated that only essential services are to remain open as per social distancing measures.

Keeping your distance

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
April 17, 2020
GT Algebra II and AP statistics teacher Tom Portteus was selected as Teacher of the Issue for The Sidekick’s April e-edition. Portteus is completing his 13th year in education at Coppell High School after earning a double major in mathematics and political science from Ashland University in Ohio.

Affinity for math drives first year teaching AP Statistics for Portteus

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
April 17, 2020
Former Coppell High School Principal Dr. Nicole Jund recognizes the senior Student Council officers at the class of 2019 senior awards in the CHS Arena on May 22. For the class of 2020, Principal Laura Springer announced the cancellation of the graduation ceremony at the University of North Texas on May 28 in an email this morning.

Hang up your caps and gowns

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
April 10, 2020
CHS9 GT Geometry and Algebra II teacher Michael Wang speaks with parents during the CHS9 Spring Showcase in January. Wang’s 2018-19 students created Wang Gang to celebrate his unique teaching style with merchandise.

[Photo] Wang Gang expresses gratitude for GT teacher through celebratory merchandise

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
Homemade cakes and cupcakes are arranged on a table alongside signs that read ‘hello sisters’ in different languages at a Women’s Day event at Andalous Mediterrean Buffet in Richardson on March 8. The event commemorated International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

Women’s Day event celebrates global culture through individual experiences

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
March 25, 2020
International Baccalaureate (IB) exams have been canceled internationally due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting over 200,000 students worldwide. The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) will release FAQs and additional details regarding the cancellation to IB schools and coordinators by Friday.

International IB exams canceled for 2020 Diploma, Course Certificate candidates

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
March 23, 2020
CollegeBoard and ACT have canceled national March and April testing dates to June and July because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Both organizations will offer students full refunds for the next testing they sign up for.

International SAT, ACT exams postponed due to COVID-19

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
March 17, 2020
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has waived requirements for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests for the 2019-20 school year. STAAR tests have been administered to students in grades 3-11 by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) since the 2011-12 school year.

Texas suspends STAAR testing requirements for 2019-20 school year

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
March 16, 2020
CHS9 Algebra I teachers Lucy Grimmett, William Harrington and Gunjan Jain receive Super Teacher awards from Coppell ISD on Feb. 21 for creating a unique final project for their students. CISD gives out Super Teacher awards three times a year to teachers at each campus who are doing something innovative for their students.

Algebra I Super Teachers receive district recognition for final project

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
March 12, 2020
The wall outside of C hall is decorated for National Foreign Language Week with projects created by students in language courses. Classes have been celebrating foreign language week with projects.

[Video] National Foreign Language week celebrates cultures, voices in campus (with video)

Tracy Tran, Staff Writer/Photographer
March 6, 2020
The Sidekick CHS9 Editor Shivi Sharma discusses her experiences in journalism on The Sidekick newspaper. Scholastic Journalism Week celebrates student journalism globally and takes place this year from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28.

Being a student journalist connects writing to my world

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
February 25, 2020
Coppell High School junior Sydney De León (Juror 4), sophomore Rylie Bonner (Juror 3) and sophomore Sneha Kumar (Juror 2) act in “12 Angry Jurors” in the CHS Black Box on Friday. The production, student-directed by New Tech @ Coppell junior Isabella Enriquez, follows 12 jurors as they deliberate on the sentencing of a murder case.

“12 Angry Jurors” grips audience with tension, powerful themes

Shivi Sharma, CHS9 Editor
February 23, 2020
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