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Akhila Gunturu

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer

Akhila is a senior and the Executive News Editor for The Sidekick. She is part of the IB Diploma Programme at CHS and when she isn’t doing schoolwork, she enjoys practicing Carnatic music, cooking, and spending time outdoors. You can contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @akhila_gunturu.

All content by Akhila Gunturu
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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 12/13 – 12/18

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
December 13, 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 12/6 – 12/11

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
December 6, 2021
Coppell junior guard Jules LaMendola scores against Edgewood on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls beat the Bulldogs, 66-57.

Cowgirls extend winning streak against Edgewood

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 18, 2021
From George Coppell to... college applications from the educators' perspective

From George Coppell to… college applications from the educators’ perspective

Akhila Gunturu, Anette Varghese, and Angelina Liu
November 17, 2021
Coppell junior guard Allyssa Potter defends against Highland Park at the Coppell High School Large Gym on Nov. 12. The Cowgirls play Edgewood at the CHS Arena tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.

Cowgirls to play unfamiliar Edgewood tomorrow

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/15 – 11/21

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/8 – 11/13

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 11/1 – 11/6

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
November 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/25 – 10/30

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/18 – 10/24

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 18, 2021
Coppell senior libero Rebeca Centeno serves against Hebron at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls defeated Hebron, winning three out of four sets, 14-25, 27-25, 26-24, 25-15.

Cowgirls dominate in tight four-set match with Hebron

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 16, 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/11 – 10/16

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 11, 2021
After returning to full in person school, Coppell High School students have been facing academic and emotional challenges. Coppell ISD is working to bridge learning gaps caused by COVID-19 by emphasizing learner choice and interaction.

Molding to the new normal

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 4, 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 10/4 – 10/9

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
October 4, 2021
Jewels N Cotton sales and marketing manager Jennifer Ham glues a patch on a pair of senior overalls on Sept. 19. Founder Julie Urbach and Ham are a daughter and mother duo who make senior overalls and other spirit wear for students.

Fronts of Coppell: Jewels N Cotton

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: Sept. 27 – Oct. 1

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 27, 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 9/20 – 9/25

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 9/13 – 9/18

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 13, 2021
The contact tracing process began last school year when some students were virtual and some were in person. If a student tests positive for COVID-19, Coppell High School administrators facilitate this contact tracing process.

Contact tracing ensures effective COVID-19 tracking

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 12, 2021
Coppell police officers and firefighters bow in remembrance of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, at the Patriot Day Ceremony at the Coppell Town Center on Friday. Saturday is the 20th anniversary of terrorist attacks which took down the World Trade Center towers in New York City, as well as hijacked planes which crashed into the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.

Remembering 9/11

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 11, 2021
Lorde released her third full album, Solar Power, on Aug. 20. The Sidekick executive news editor Akhila Gunturu thinks the album is impressive lyrically but fails to make an everlasting impact.

Lorde crafts an inconspicuous sound for ‘Solar Power’

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
September 7, 2021
The first week of school had many struggles, especially for students who were virtual last year. The Sidekick executive news editor Akhila Gunturu recounts her embarrassing and downright horrifying experience. Photo illustration by Nandini Paidesetty and Ayane Kobayashi.

Coppell Observer: The beginning of the year, conceived in orange

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
August 31, 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 8/30 – 9/3

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
August 30, 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 2021-22 school year.

Got You Covered: 8/23 – 8/27

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
August 23, 2021
Coppell High School Principal Laura Springer greets Coppell junior Akshaya Dinakaran on Wednesday. Coppell Independent School District began the 2021-22 school year on Monday.

Springer celebrates #CHSReset as district opens for in person school year

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
August 18, 2021
On July 7, the Coppell Board of Trustees approved Coppell High School assistant principal Cindi Osborne as the new principal of Victory Place @ Coppell. Osborne replaces outgoing principal Jeff Minn, who is now in Frisco ISD.

Osborne named new Victory Place @ Coppell principal

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
August 6, 2021
The Coppell City Council Place 3 runoff election ended June 5. Don Carroll won the runoff with 55.03% and 1,789 votes.

Carroll wins runoff election for council Place 3

Akhila Gunturu, Executive News Editor
June 12, 2021
Following a brief period of lowered COVID-19 cases, a recent surge of cases in April has left India grappling with a second wave, making it the country with the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in the world currently. Source: Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.

[Photo] India’s COVID case spike spurring increased caution among locals

Sreeja Mudumby, Communications Manager
May 17, 2021
Coppell High School senior Neil Upreti is ranked No. 4 in the graduating class of 2021. Upreti will be attending Duke University in the fall and majoring in bioengineering.

Neil Upreti

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 editor
May 14, 2021
For many high schoolers, issues such as cheating, deadlines and tuition serve as common concerns during senior year. The Sidekick daily news/assignment editor Avani Kashyap discusses her experience with feeling like a hypocrite when it comes to the aforementioned concerns. Graphic by Akhila Gunturu

[Photo] What happens when a hypocrite recognizes their own hypocrisy?

Avani Kashyap, Daily News/Assignment Editor
May 14, 2021
The name Akhila originates from Sanskrit and means “whole” or “complete.” The Sidekick CHS9 editor Akhila Gunturu thinks everyone should learn how to pronounce names correctly in order to respect the person.

Mispronouncing names = misunderstanding identities

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
May 13, 2021
Transitioning into high school can be a daunting task for oncoming middle school students. This can intensify when students are dealing with the troubles of a poor state of mental health that can come along with a pandemic.

Pandemic makes for challenging one-year experience for freshmen

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
May 13, 2021
Coppell junior Kylie Fowler competes in the annual Santa Slam Meet at the Coppell High School Arena. The Coppell girls wrestling team placed ninth at the UIL State Wrestling Championships in Houston.

Cowgirls place within top ten at UIL state

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
May 6, 2021
Common microaggressions against the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community can snowball into violent hate crimes, as evidenced by the Atlanta spa shootings on March 16. The shootings sparked a nationwide reaction against racism and spurred local organizers into action.

COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act passes following waves of anti-Asian sentiment

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
May 6, 2021
People’s expectations of themselves can often lead to feeling like a failure. The Sidekick communications manager Sreeja Mudumby thinks people should start perceiving themselves for who they are as opposed to who they are not.

[Photo] A world full of failures is a failed world

Sreeja Mudumby, Communications Manager
April 26, 2021
Coppell junior Kylie Fowler competes in the annual Santa Slam Meet at the Coppell High School Arena. The Coppell girls wrestling team placed second in the UIL Region II Championships on April 6 and will compete in Houston tomorrow.

Coppell seeking to tackle competition at state wrestling finals

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
April 23, 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
Coppell senior second baseman Laura Boylan bats against Plano East at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex Tuesday night. Coppell defeated Plano East, 11-1.

RBI doubles, triples propel Cowgirls to Senior Night victory

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
April 16, 2021
Many people become caught in the cycle of constantly working and rushing through life. The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sally Parampottil conveys how people should take time to step back and exist in the present.

[Photo] Letter From the Editor: Ut avertam oculos meos ad intendum (with video)

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2021

Graduation shifting to Buddy Echols Field to honor class of 2021 (with video)

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
March 8, 2021
Coppell senior shortstop Sydney Ingle returns to the dugout between innings against Cedar Hill on March 7, 2020 at the Coppell ISD Softball Complex. The Cowgirls won all four games of the 2021 Coppell & Marcus Tournament from Thursday to Saturday.

Cowgirls reign undefeated in Coppell & Marcus Tournament

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
March 8, 2021

[Video] #SJW2021: Freshmen examine importance of media ethics (with video)

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
February 27, 2021
KCBY-TV junior sports director Thea Massi works on an outline for a softball hype video in the KCBY studio on Tuesday. Massi uses KCBY as a way to further explore her love for media and broadcasting.

#SJW: Massi taking KCBY-TV Sports to the next level

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
February 24, 2021
Trees are covered in snow on Sunday. Since Monday, Coppell has been navigating power outages and water shortages as a result of freezing temperatures and snow.

[Photo] Teachers lending helping hands to neighbors, reaching out to friends during rolling blackouts

Victoria Hertel, Student Life Editor
February 20, 2021
The back alley of Leisure Lane is covered in snow on Sunday. Coppell High School administrators are supporting students and faculty through the power outages caused by the freezing temperatures.

[Photo] Administration providing off-campus support during power outages

Trisha Atluri, Advertising/Circulation Manager
February 19, 2021
Since Monday, Coppell residents have been experiencing harsh winter weather, power outages and water shortages. As a result, many have turned to playing board games and spending time in the snow and with family. Graphic by Akhila Gunturu

[Photo] Students braving impacts of power outages to spend time with family

Victoria Hertel, Student Life Editor
February 19, 2021
Coppell Middle School East eighth grader Justin Sturm, sixth grader Mallory Cooper and Coppell High School junior Granger Hassmann read various history books. The current U.S. history curriculum in Texas is determined in a process that involves lawmakers, educators, parents, students and industry representatives.

Past in present

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
February 17, 2021
The streets of Coppell are covered with snow and are in freezing temperatures. Due to the recent loss of power, students have had to adjust to the difficulties in many ways such as turning on the fireplace and going to warm homes.

[Photo] Students learning to adapt during periodic power outage

Sreeja Mudumby, Communications Manager
February 17, 2021
CHS9 DECA advisor Kim Porter, students Shreya Rastogi, Tanya Nikam, Roma Jani, Srihith Thotapalle, Anushree De and CHS9 DECA adviser William Harrington are sponsored by Bailey Orthodontic this school year. Due to COVID-19, DECA students are navigating a new chapter and preparing for online competitions while operating between remote and in-person school.

Freshmen DECA dominates district

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
January 29, 2021
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the district’s current $7 million budget deficit on Monday night. The meeting allowed citizens to raise concerns and further conversation about how to address this deficit.

Citizens take to open forum to discuss district budget deficit

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
January 13, 2021
CHS9 Principal Cody Koontz surveys the hallways before school on Wednesday. Koontz has led many projects for CHS9 over the past semester and discusses goals he has for the rest of the school year.

Concluding a semester like no other

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
December 18, 2020
The Cowboy Spur- Episode 8

The Cowboy Spur- Episode 8

Blanche Harris, Avani Kashyap, and Akhila Gunturu
December 11, 2020
CHS9 ESL facilitator and English I teacher Jessica Lynch was named 2020-21 CHS9 Teacher of the Year on Thursday. Lynch won Teacher of the Year while CHS9 Spanish teacher and golf coach Jason Spoor and principles of health science teacher Bill Borowski were nominees.

CHS graduate named as Teacher of the Year

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
December 11, 2020

[Video] Video: Health science plants roots for community garden, food pantry

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
December 4, 2020
A campus garden at CHS9 has been in talks since the 2018-2019 year opened the campus. This year, through the Coppell ISD Give for Grants initiative, students involved in Principles of Health Science started grants of $3,158 and $2,105 to fund a campus garden and food pantry. Photo illustration by Samantha Freeman and Akhila Gunturu

Health science students plant foundations for community garden, food pantry

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
December 1, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused Thanksgiving plans to change this year as people travel less and have less extensive meals due to unemployment. These economic restrictions and health concerns may allow for a more low-stress celebration.

[Photo] COVID-19 Thanksgiving modifying family traditions

November 25, 2020
The Sidekick CHS9 editor Akhila Gunturu finds food as something that keeps her grounded and connects her to others. Despite the changes brought by COVID-19, Gunturu is grateful that no matter the distance, she can bond with her friends and family through food.

Giving thanks: Way to my heart is through my stomach

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
November 18, 2020

Wes Mays

Akhila Gunturu and Lilly Gorman
November 3, 2020
Behind the Ballot: City Council Place 3

Behind the Ballot: City Council Place 3

Anjali Krishna, Pranati Kandi, Camila Flores, Akhila Gunturu, and Lilly Gorman
November 3, 2020
CHS9 Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance and Business Information Management teacher Kim Porter shows pride in Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) in her classroom on Thursday. Porter was selected as the CHS9 September Teacher Spotlight.

Real-life applications take the forefront with CHS9 September Teacher Spotlight

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
October 15, 2020
Coppell sophomore Lindsay Patton hits an overhead during her mixed doubles match with Coppell sophomore Arjun Arunachalam against Lewisville Tuesday at the CHS Tennis Center. Patton and Arunachalam won their match, 6-2 and 6-4, and Coppell won overall, 19-0.

Tennis defeats Lewisville again with complete victory

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
October 8, 2020
Coppell junior Atharva Nijasure takes an overhead against Marcus last Tuesday at the CHS Tennis Center. Coppell takes on Lewisville at 4 p.m. tomorrow at the CHS Tennis Center.

Tennis seeking another win against Lewisville

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
October 5, 2020
Coppell High School assistant principal Zane Porter greets students before school on Aug. 28 in the main hallway. Porter became one of the assistant principals for CHS in May after teaching at New Tech High @ Coppell for four years. Photo by Nandini Muresh

Porter’s route to high school campus stems from love of languages

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
September 30, 2020
Coppell junior Atharva Nijasure makes an overhead shot during the team’s match against Marcus at the CHS Tennis Center yesterday. Coppell won the match, 15-4.

Marcus no match for tennis team

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
September 30, 2020
Since the start of the school year, many virtual students have had trouble adjusting to new learning environments. The Sidekick’s CHS9 editor Akhila Gunturu recounts some of her most embarrassing Zoom experiences all rolled into one episode.

Coppell Observer: Zoom: where reality is a multi-faceted master of mischief

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
September 29, 2020
Coppell junior Cason Cole backhands during his doubles match at the CHS Tennis Center on Friday. The Coppell tennis team hosts Marcus today at 4 p.m. at the CHS Tennis Center.

Tennis returns to courts in district action

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
September 29, 2020
Coppell High School band students are currently taking music classes from home with limited in-person rehearsals. For many students, the virtual set up consists of devices with their music, Zoom screens and instruments. Photo courtesy Anvita Ukidwe

Band conducting limited in-person rehearsals after start of virtual school year

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
September 8, 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
At Tuesday’s Coppell City Council virtual meeting, approved motions included an increased budget for Belt Line Road renovations and a tax rate of $0.58 for the 2020 tax year, which will be brought up for public hearings on Sept. 8. Photo illustration by Sally Parampottil and Sreeja Mudumby.

Council moving forward with lower 2020 tax rate

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
August 26, 2020
CHS9 Principles of Arts, AV Tech and Communications teacher Jenna Grinnan speaks to her third period class via Zoom on Aug. 17, the first day of school. Unlike the 2019-20 spring semester, the 2020-21 school year will have in-depth and rigorous instruction for a full day with attendance tracking. Photo courtesy Jenna Grinnan

#CISDTogether in #CHS9Family

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
August 17, 2020
Emilie Sangerhausen

Emilie Sangerhausen

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
May 15, 2020
Coppell High School senior class president Leo Swaldi gives his speech at virtual graduation at Event Technology Services on Wednesday. CHS is holding a virtual graduation ceremony on May 28.

CISD to hold in-person graduation for the class of 2020

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Chaaru is a South Indian soup dish with a tomato and mixed spice base. Best eaten when hot, chaaru is a spicy, mouthwatering dish that is sure to warm you up and provide the taste of authentic Indian cooking.

Chaaru

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
May 2, 2020
The Islamic Center of Coppell (ICC) closed its mosque in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 and are offering services through Zoom and Facebook live. ICC’s Facebook page features inspirational videos from the imam and helpful, precautionary advice. Photo courtesy Islamic Center of Coppell

Islamic Center of Coppell

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Rama Navami commemorates the birth of the Hindu god Rama. Sri Hari Hara Peetham celebrated Rama Navami virtually through a Facebook live stream this year, with preparation for the live stream beginning three days before the actual festival. Photo courtesy Sri Hari Hara Peetham

Sri Hari Hara Peetham

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
St. Ann Catholic Parish director of youth ministries Joey Seaneella operates recording technology as Fr. Paul Bechter gives a sermon. St. Ann is one of the many local religious institutions that has turned to live streaming to provide its services. Photo courtesy Kurt Klement

St. Ann Catholic Parish

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Gurdwara Nishkam Seva has switched to a virtual gurdwara, where attendees read Sikh scriptures and discuss. While a virtual gurdwara does not allow for the congregational aspects of the Sikh faith, people have joined the sessions from Canada and India as well. Photo courtesy Harbhajan Singh

Gurdwara Nishkam Seva

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
Dallas County extended the shelter-in-place order through April 30, prohibiting all travel unless essential. Local religious institutions have switched to virtual platforms such as Zoom and Facebook live to provide services. Photos courtesy the Islamic Center of Coppell, Kurt Klement, Harbhajan Singh and Sri Hari Hara Peetham

Local religious establishments combating COVID-19 through online services

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 27, 2020
According to The Sidekick staff writer Joanne Kim, women's pockets reflect the pressure of gender stereotypes on female figures.

[Photo] Aesthetics over functionality

Joanne Kim, Staff Writer
April 24, 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.

Wang Gang expresses gratitude for GT teacher through celebratory merchandise

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
April 6, 2020
Coppell High School junior Jordan Cohen paints a flower on sophomore Arshi Sharma during A lunch in the Large Commons on Thursday. Students in National Art Honor Society throughout the day orchestrate art activities during all lunches today.

Artists painting it grand for Big Art Day

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
The Sidekick staff writer Akhila Gunturu talks about what journalism means to her for Scholastic Journalism Week. Gunturu was pushed by the journalistic influences around her to seek knowledge and join The Sidekick.

Journalism satisfying the inquisitive by presenting me with opportunity to give back

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020

On the Spot: Band hosts first-ever Coppell High School Ensemble Festival (with video)

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
Coppell freshman Scout Carrell tackles Huitron Genesis from Keller Fossil Ridge on Jan. 30 at the CHS Arena. Four girls and one boy from the Coppell wrestling team advanced to the UIL State Championships on Feb. 21-22 in Houston.

Coppell propels five wrestlers to UIL State in grueling regional competition

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
Coppell freshman Scout Carrel tackles an opponent from Fossil Ridge on Jan. 30 at the CHS Arena. Twelve boys and 10 girls from the Coppell wrestling team compete at the UIL Region II Championships on Friday and Saturday at Allen High School.

Wrestlers head to regional competition in hopes of advancing to state meet

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
Coppell High School junior Kennedy McCann practices a contemporary piece with the Lariettes during fifth period on Jan. 17 in the small gym. McCann was in the Netflix show “Dancing Queen” with the dance team Beyond Belief.

McCann dances way through Lariettes, Netflix show

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Coppell ISD Trustee Manish Sethi is honored for his work in celebration of National School Board Appreciation Month. Sethi brings a growth mindset to the board to benefit CISD students.

Sethi striving for improvement, values community on school board

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
January 28, 2020
Coppell senior midfielder Sebastian Blaas shields against Frisco Heritage defenders during the scrimmage on Dec. 17 at Buddy Echols Field. Blaas’s club soccer team, Solar 02B, won the U.S. National Youth Soccer Championship nationals during the summer.

Club team championship provides valuable experience for Blaas

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
Elementary teachers of Coppell ISD received their certificates for being campus Teachers of the Year during the CISD Board Meeting on Monday. New calendar for 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years was approved during the meeting.

Board approves new calendar for 2020-21, 2021-22 school years

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer
January 14, 2020
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