• Coppell Smart City Board meets at City Hall on Monday
  • Coppell hosts the Veterans Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Town Center on Tuesday
  • Coppell City Council meets at City Hall on Tuesday
  • Coppell Future Oriented Approach to Residential Development meets at City Hall on Wednesday
  • Coppell Life Safety Park hosts a First Aid & CPR-AED Class on Thursday
  • CHS hosts Gold Lunch for eligible students on Friday
  • Coppell Choir hosts its Vivace! Show at CHS Auditorium on Friday
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Yoshita Sanivarpu

Yoshita Sanivarpu, Staff Photographer

Yoshita Sanivarpu is a junior and second  year staff photographer for The Sidekick. In her free time you can find her reading, hanging out with friends, or watching movies. She loves reading popular series such as, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, and Girl Online.Yoshita also loves going to the movie theater with her friends. As a budding photographer and writer, she’s excited to produce amazing pieces for The Sidekick . Yoshita can be contacted through email at [email protected].

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Coppell Eco Club sophomore Utsana Basnet recycles an old Sharpie. Coppell Eco Club started the Adopt A Teacher program to promote recycling.

[Photo] Eco Club members adopting teachers to help with recycling

Prakruti Badarayan, Staff writer
November 7, 2025
Coppell junior cross country runner Tanish Neelapu wears his medals on Oct. 22 at Buddy Echols Field. Neelapu’s unwavering dedication highlights his role on the Coppell cross country team.

[Photo] Let me run: Neelapu’s dedication setting pace for success

Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer
October 27, 2025
Meet the CHS9 HOSA Executive Board

Meet the CHS9 HOSA Executive Board

Neev Chickermane, Hiral Patel, Yoshita Sanivarpu, and Yug Talukdar
October 27, 2025
Coppell resident Brenda Mahar answers a survey regarding resident’s participation in the community on Oct. 25 at the Coppell Senior and Community Center. The Village Launch Party connects residents 50 years and older with volunteer support, social opportunities and local resources to help them live independently and stay active within the community.

[Photo] Village Collective unites Coppell residents to support seniors

Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer
October 27, 2025
Coppell sophomore Palkin Gangwal volleys against Frisco Independence on Oct. 3 at Coppell Tennis Center. Gangwal’s fierce spirit highlights her role on the Coppell tennis team.

[Photo] Gangwal capturing true focus on tennis court

Sahana Selvakumar, Staff Writer
October 23, 2025
Coppell senior Tushar Pathuri returns a serve against Frisco Independence on Oct. 3 at Coppell Tennis Center. Pathuri’s skills highlight his role in the Coppell tennis team.

[Photo] Flow and precision make Pathuri ideal captain for tennis team

Neev Chickermane, Staff Writer
October 21, 2025
Coppell tennis seniors are appreciated by Coppell principal Laura Springer. On Friday, Coppell tennis defeated Frisco Independence, 10-9.

Victory against Frisco Independence highlights successful senior night

Yoshita Sanivarpu, Staff Photographer
October 5, 2025
Coppell freshman Finleigh Sanders-Burk has emerged as a leader for the girls' cross country team. Sanders-Burk hopes to continue running in the future.

Running past inexperience to lead on cross country trails

Yoshita Sanivarpu, Staff Photographer
October 3, 2025
Senior football players and cheerleaders Dillon Slaton, Mia Morrow, Amaya Navarro and Zander Montgomery perform the traditional Senior Swing on Aug. 29 in Coppell High School Arena. The first pep rally of the year illuminated the dark with its black out theme.

Black out pep rally illuminates school spirit

Yoshita Sanivarpu, Photographer
September 8, 2025
Coppell senior setter Emma Pehl sets against Life High School Waxahachie in CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated the Mustangs, 3-0 (25-12, 25-8, 25-15) . Photo by Yoshita Sanivarpu

[Photo] Sweep sends Cowgirls into district play on a high note

Naseeha Masood, Executive Advertising/Business Director
September 8, 2025
CHS9 students Ananya Ram, Shreya Chapagain and Sindhoora Vemula were state finalists at the 2025 Texas Science and Engineering Fair. Their project, Red Planet, Green Future, focuses on agriculture and space exploration on Mars.

[Photo] Red Planet, Green Future plants the future on Mars

Zaara Shaik, Staff Photographer
May 16, 2025
In the state of Texas, students are required to attend school from ages 6 to 19. The Sidekick staff writer Deepali Kanchanavally thinks, following the current laws, school attendance should be mandatory. Graphic by Yoshita Sanivarpu.

[Photo] Classrooms teaching lessons beyond the whiteboard

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
April 16, 2025
Coppell High School senior Daayanidhi Raja, junior Rohan Anandha Raja Rajeshwaran, sophomore Vagish Ramachandran, senior Sharan Sathish, sophomore Ravi Bharathi and junior Aswin Saravanan showcase their culture by wearing dhotis. The Junior World Affairs Council (JWAC) hosted Heritage Night on March 28 in the CHS Commons. Photo by Kevin Gunnampalli

Heritage Night shows traditions like never before

Kevin Gunnampalli and Yoshita Sanivarpu
April 10, 2025
Rang De attendees throw colored powder in the air at The Sound on March 15. Rang De brought the community together to celebrate the Hindu festival Holi.

Welcoming Spring with vibrant hues at Holi Festival

Tanishka Kale and Yoshita Sanivarpu
March 31, 2025
Coppell High School is introducing a new science course, Medical Microbiology, for the 2025-26 school year. This course is directed towards students who are interested in microorganisms and microbiology as a field of study. Graphic by Yoshita Sanivarpu

[Photo] New Medical Microbiology course to help students dissect a more miniature world

Ayaan Haque, Staff Writer
February 27, 2025
Many people try to hide their true music taste in order to not seem basic in front of peers. The Sidekick staff writer Ainsley Dwyer thinks mainstream music taste should be embraced.

[Photo] Music popularity does not determine quality

Ainsley Dwyer, Staff writer
February 26, 2025
Coppell High School Black Student Union members Alana Nixon, KeTurah Richey, Sweetie Ansah and Kamsi Mbanugo create Valentine’s Day bags to help strengthen bonds among their members. BSU’s daily announcements throughout Black History Month in February highlight the contributions of Black historical figures in shaping society. Photo by Yoshita Sanivarpu.

[Photo] Importance of Black history told through BSU daily announcements

Cato Ware, Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
As students become adjusted to the second semester, high-school students may find it hard to commit to their New Year’s resolutions. The Sidekick staff photographer Yoshita Sanivarpu encourages students to find ways to maintain goals little by little in the midst of school and work.

Achieving self-satisfaction through goal-setting

Yoshita Sanivarpu, Staff Photographer
February 4, 2025
The new Coppell High School fine arts building, pictured on Jan. 19, is being constructed adjacent to Buddy Echols Field and the CHS field house. Coppell ISD is building the new fine arts building to accommodate programs such as cheerleading, color guard, band, dance and choir Photo by Yoshita Sanivarpu

[Photo] Construction underway for new fine arts building

Aashi Panchal, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
Coppell High School junior Annabella Perk places cherries as a final touch on her cheesecake in her kitchen on Dec. 2. Perk is the founder of the CHS Culinary Club and an ambassador for Texas MyPlate.

[Photo] Perk cooking up dreams in the kitchen

Neev Chickermane, Staff Writer
December 12, 2024
Vanessa Younts, Erik Rodriguez, Tiffany Bryan, Jim Barber and Lucas Rodriguez perform “Sleigh Ride” in the Main Hall. The Coppell Community Orchestra held its holiday concert “Sounds Like Holiday Spirit” at the Coppell Arts Center on Sunday.

Community orchestra performs with holiday spirit

Yoshita Sanivarpu, Photographer
December 10, 2024
Floating lanterns are released onto the lake after sunset at the Food Festival & Diwali Celebration on Nov. 10 at The Sound. DFW’s Fourth Annual South Asian Food Festival & Diwali Celebration excited the community with bazaars, traditional food, performances and a floating lantern show.

Celebrating Diwali for the Sound

Tanishka Kale and Yoshita Sanivarpu
November 18, 2024

Barre3 setting bar for fitness (video)

Yoshita Sanivarpu, Staff Photographer
October 31, 2024
School of Rock student Josiah Rosas tunes his guitar before playing. School of Rock teaches music within a friendly atmosphere. Photo by Yoshita Sanivarpu

[Photo] School of Rock aiding youth in self expression

Cato Ware, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
Jacob Benavidez assumed the role of Coppell assistant cross country coach this year. Benavidez teaches outdoor education and table tennis, but had the opportunity to add coaching to his responsibilities.

Previous experience pays off for first-year assistant cross country coach

Yoshita Sanivarpu, Staff Photographer
October 25, 2024
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