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Maddy Park

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer

Maddy Park is a senior and a second-year staff photographer on The Sidekick

Maddy ended up in The Sidekick in an unexpected way. After landing a leg injury in soccer, she thought, why not join the school’s newspaper? From owning Sidekick subscriptions before, she enjoyed reading the newspaper and decided that she wanted to be a part of the process.

When she’s not taking photos, she can be seen making art as she has been a part of Coppell High School’s art program for four years. Outside of school, she plays for her club soccer team, DKSC, and enjoys hanging out with her German Shepard and black cat. She loves boba tea and any non-spicy Korean food. Her favorite movie is La La Land and she loves listening to all sorts of music.

You can contact her through her email at [email protected] or on Instagram (@maddy.yp_73).



All content by Maddy Park
Coppell High School junior Hayden Lipsey practices trap shooting at the Grand Prairie Gun Club on Oct. 26. From joining Coppell’s Competitive Shooting Team in seventh grade to becoming president of the team in his junior year, Lipsey continues to hone his shooting skills and lead by example.

[Photo] Lipsey’s leadership hits the bullseye

Zaara Shaik, Staff Photographer
December 16, 2024
TDIndustries President of Building Services Lauren Turner explains how internships played a crucial role in her journey during a Coppell High School Society of Women Engineering meeting on Dec. 2. Turner is a CHS 2005 alumna and previously interned at TDIndustries.

Turner shares twists, turns in career during SWE return

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
December 12, 2024
Coppell High School Computer Science teacher Kha Nguyen teaches his seventh period class on Oct. 17. Nguyen is a new teacher at CHS, however, his engaging teaching methods have received a welcoming reception from students. Photo illustration by Maddy Park and Minori Kunte

[Photo] A fresh start: Nguyen inspiring student growth through technology

Sri Yadavalli, Staff Photographer
November 19, 2024
Coppell junior Connor Imwold shoots at clay pigeons while practicing trap shooting at the Grand Prairie Gun Club on Oct. 26. Established in 2011, the shooting team competes in local, state and national tournaments for trap, skeet and sporting clays shooting events.

[Photo] Casings constructing connections

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer
November 12, 2024
The New York Times games section is a popular outlet for entertainment and sharpening the mind. The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park is thankful for the game Connections, using it as a way to bond with her dad.

Giving Thanks: Strengthening connections with Connections

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
November 13, 2024
Coppell High School senior Jack Mancuso films Coppell’s home football game against Little Elm at Buddy Echols Field on Oct. 11. Mancuso is an active videographer for both KCBY-TV, Coppell’s student-run TV station, and One Shot Media, his personal videography business.

[Photo] Mancuso molding moments through videography

Safiya Azam, Staff Designer
October 23, 2024
Most cognitive functions decrease as people get older, so why isn’t there an upper age limit for presidents? The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park thinks the competence and decision-making capabilities of presidential candidates decline with age.

Make presidents young again

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
October 22, 2024
Little Elm senior linebacker Tristan Shelhorse tackles Coppell senior running back Josh Lock on Oct. 11 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Lobos, 59-14, bringing their district record to 3-0. Little Elm senior linebacker Tristan Shelhorse tackles Coppell senior running back Josh Lock on Oct. 11 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Lobos, 59-14, bringing their district record to 3-0.

Cowboys leave Lobos in the dust

Maddy Park and Sabah Uddin
October 19, 2024
Coppell senior running back O’Marion Mbakwe rushes past Little Elm’s defensive line at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated Little Elm, 59-14, to improve to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in District 5-6A.

[Photo] First half offensive surge too much for Little Elm

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
October 13, 2024
Posters made by Coppell High School Student Council display Homecoming week dress-up themes on the senior bridge in the main hallway. Coppell celebrates homecoming this week, with the execution of its events planned by Student Council and Red Jacket advisers, Bianca Benitez and Courtney Crosby.

Planning provides structure amidst hectic Homecoming week

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
September 27, 2024
CHS9 student Manya Goyal plays the trumpet during a varsity marching band rehearsal on the band field on Sept. 17. Goyal was chosen for varsity marching band this year.

[Photo] Finding her rhythm: Goyal’s journey to varsity band

Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024
Coppell junior opposite hitter Mari Hill and junior middle blocker Katie Keith block a spike from Grapevine on Tuesday in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls open District 5-6A play on Friday against Hebron at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Cowgirls prepare for first district against Hawks

Isabella Callegaro Santos, Entertainment editor
September 13, 2024
Coppell High School junior Anmol Deepak works on the code for his passion project ”Project Ambrosia” in the CHS Library on Sept 6. The Sidekick staff designer Ahana Roy thinks the competitiveness of college admissions takes the passion out of passion projects for many high school students.

[Photo] No passion in passion projects

Ahana Roy, Staff Designer
September 13, 2024
Coppell sophomore opposite hitter Brooke Felix spikes against Grapevine on Tuesday in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls made a comeback against the Mustangs (13-25, 19-25, 25-13, 25-19, 15-10) with a suspenseful victory.

[Photo] Cowgirls rally past Mustangs on Heroes Night

Katie Park, Staff Writer
September 11, 2024
Social media stands as one of the most popular ways to spread information between people, having a larger popularity with younger generations. The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park discusses how the spread of misinformation on the internet can have a harmful impact on the opinions younger generations form.

Information is treasure in an ocean of opinions

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
September 9, 2024
Coppell residents Grace Lang, Madelyn Daues, Mia James and Olivia Lang pose in the Lariettes signature split pose in the Coppell High School Commons during the Lariettes Spaghetti Dinner on Friday. The CHS Lariettes hosted their 35th annual Spaghetti Dinner to fundraise for the drill team and celebrate the beginning of the Coppell football season.

Lariettes corral community and serve smiles during 35th annual Spaghetti Dinner

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
September 5, 2024
Attendees of the annual Lariette Spaghetti Dinner receive their food from parent volunteers in the Coppell High School Commons on Friday. The Lariettes hosted their 35th annual Spaghetti dinner to kick off the high school football season and fundraise for their program.

Lariettes revisit past, look towards future during 35th annual Spaghetti Dinner

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
September 1, 2024
As the year comes to a close, The Sidekick celebrates its seniors leaving the program. Staff designer Nrithya Mahesh expresses her gratitude for social media manager Sameeha Syed’s friendship. Photo by Maddy Park.

[Photo] An ode to The Sidekick’s seniors: Sameeha Syed

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
May 2, 2024
Coppell ISD trustee Leigh Walker, Jobby Mathew and Anthony Hill vote on the implementation of a panic button in classrooms on Monday in the Vonita White Administration Building. The board awarded various CISD employees with the Great Employees Matter Award, discussed the progress of students and teachers with curriculum directors and voted on various matters such as the introduction of panic buttons in classrooms.

[Photo] Board celebrates accomplishments over 2023-24 school year

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Coppell swim senior Sean Li leads Coppell swim as team captain. Li takes on New York University as a business major and looks to continue swimming in college.

[Photo] Making waves at state

Namir Awan, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
Candidates Cassandra Hernandez, Kate Rumsey and Scarlett Cornwallis (from left to right) stand with Raise Your Hand Texas Director of Political Strategies and Partnerships Matthew Hall (second to the left) at Coppell Arts Center on Tuesday. Cornwallis, Hernandez and Rumsey are all running for Texas House District Seat 115 and were invited to speak at the Raise Your Hand Texas open forum.

[Photo] District 115 candidates discuss school vouchers, funding in public education forum

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
February 15, 2024
Coppell sophomore Emery Darrow attempts a reverse pike dive at Coppell YMCA on Jan. 24. As Coppell dive team captain, Darrow has broken several school records and consistently places in competition.

[Photo] Diving for greatness

Namir Awan, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Coppell senior guard Gabe Pehl dribbles around with Hebron senior Jalen Hayes defending on Tuesday. Coppell won against Hebron at the CHS Arena, 48 - 46, on Tuesday.

[Photo] Survive and advance is the name of the game

Namir Awan, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
MatPat is the host of one of YouTube’s biggest community of channels, and recently announced he is retiring. The Sidekick staff photographer Maddy Park thinks his retirement marks the end to a generation of content and a symbol of growing up for teens who grew up watching his content.

Growing up with Game Theory, moving on with MatPat

Maddy Park, Staff Photographer
January 29, 2024
With more custom built houses and luxury apartments being developed, Coppell’s real estate prices have experienced a dramatic increase in recent years. As a result of the high housing rates, less young families are moving to Coppell and enrollment in Coppell ISD schools has dropped.

[Photo] Priced out of the playground

Manasa Borra, Staff Designer
December 11, 2023
The Moore Road Park boardwalk allows the residents of Coppell to view the foliage and pond at Andy Brown Park East on Dec. 3. The City of Coppell announced the completion of the improved Moore Road Park boardwalk on Sept. 1 after it was taken down 10 years ago due to safety concerns.

[Photo] New boardwalk provides unique experience, interaction with nature

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
December 7, 2023
Cowboys stand victorious in close game against Falcons

Cowboys stand victorious in close game against Falcons

Eirene Park, Yepoom Hong, and Maddy Park
November 30, 2023
Donated presents sit under a Christmas tree in Coppell City Hall. Various locations around Coppell offer donation areas for Make A Child Smile, a Coppell-sponsored program that collects and delivers gifts to Coppell ISD students in need. Donations can be made through Friday.

[Photo] Make a Child Smile gives back to deserving children

Sukirtha Muthiah, Business Manager
November 29, 2023
Julie Waters, one of the organizers of the car show, poses with her 2021 Taycan Porsche. Old Town Coppell hosted its annual car show on Sept. 30, where members of the community put their cars on display for attendees to see.

A morning at Old Town Coppell’s annual car show

Maddy Park and Sohana Singh
October 27, 2023
Coppell High School senior Rain Salcedo dresses up as Sam from the movie Trick r’ Treat on Halloween. Students and staff at CHS celebrated Halloween by dressing up in a variety of festive costumes.

Coppell celebrates Halloween in style

Eirene Park, Maddy Park, and Yepoom Hong
November 1, 2023
Coppell junior cross country runner Mallory Sherrer prepares for early morning practice on Oct 20. Sherrer holds the title of being the fastest girls’ cross country runner for the 2023 season at Coppell High School, along with having several other high stats recorded.

[Photo] From courts to cross country, Sherrer races through the finish line

Rhea Choudhary, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
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