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Samantha Freeman

Samantha Freeman, Executive Design Editor

Samantha Freeman is a senior and the executive design editor of The Sidekick. She is on the Coppell High School varsity tennis team and has been playing for 6 years. In her free time, she enjoys designing, listening to classic rock, taking photos, and spending time with her family and friends. You can contact her at [email protected] and follow her on twitter @samanthaf_news.

All content by Samantha Freeman

[Video] Letter From the Editor: Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2021
Coppell sophomore shortstop TJ Pompey runs to second against Flower Mound on April 27 at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Pompey received a scholarship offer from Texas Tech and verbally committed in December.

[Photo] Shortstop sets sight on tall dreams

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2021
Coppell senior pitcher Tim Malone pitches against Flower Mound yesterday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated Flower Mound, 11-7.

[Photo] Pitching hinders Flower Mound in high scoring matchup

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 4/26-5/2

April 26, 2021
Coppell High School 2020 graduate Angeli Smith protests the death of Daunte Wright at the intersection of Denton Tap Road and Sandy Lake Road during rush hour on Wednesday. Smith and her friends held signs at the intersection to educate passersby on Wright’s death and fighting racial injustice.

Smith organizes rush hour protest following death of Daunte Wright

Samantha Freeman, Executive Design Editor
April 20, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 4/19 – 4/25

Anjali Krishna, Sports Editor
April 19, 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.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] “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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 4/12-4/18

April 12, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 4/12 – 4/18

Anjali Krishna, Sports 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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 4/5-4/9

April 5, 2021
AP World History teacher Connor Blake lectures to his class during seventh period on Jan. 15. Blake was selected as Teacher of the Week for the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Teacher of the Week: Blake bringing insight into classroom

Mel Venegas, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021
Coppell senior Chayton Krauss prepares to pitch against Flower Mound Marcus on March 30. The Cowboys host Hebron tonight, first pitch at 7:30 p.m., and Richardson Pearce tomorrow, first pitch at 1 p.m., at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex.

[Photo] Baseball takes first home win of district play

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 3/29 - 4/2

March 29, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 3/29 – 4/4

Anjali Krishna, Sports Editor
March 29, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 3/22 – 3/28

Anjali Krishna, Sports Editor
March 23, 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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 3/22-3/28

March 22, 2021
Coppell coach Clint Schnell discusses a game plan with the Cowboys prior to overtime against Lewisville in the CHS Arena on Jan. 29. Schnell was selected as the District 6-6A Coach of the Year for the third straight year.

[Photo] Three-peat district champions recognized for All-District

Angelina Liu, Staff Writer
March 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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 3/8-3/14

Manasa Mohan, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 3/8-3/14

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
March 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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 3/1-3/7

March 1, 2021
The Sidekick 2020-21 leadership team has adapted and continues to persevere through the challenges of this school year. For Scholastic Journalism Week, The Sidekick executive editor-in-chief Sally Parampottil highlights journalistic leadership, not just through her fellow editors, but in the other staffers who will carry the program once the current leadership team graduates.

[Photo] #SJW2021: Finding leadership virtually everywhere

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 3/1-3/7

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
March 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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 2/22-28

February 22, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 2/22-2/28

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
February 22, 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.

[Photo] Past in present

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor
February 17, 2021
Volume 32 - Issue 4

Volume 32 – Issue 4

Samantha Freeman, Executive Design Editor
February 17, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year. Graphic by Samantha Freeman

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 2/15-2/21

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
February 15, 2021
Coppell High School senior Elena Hewett wears patterned pants, a turtleneck, a chain and an assortment of rings at CHS on Thursday. Students at CHS went from wearing supporter shirts and Lululemon to mom jeans and Doc Martens since the pandemic.

[Photo] Alt kids have taken over

Lilly Gorman, Visual Media Editor
February 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 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 2/15-21

February 15, 2021
While society moves into a more progressive era, many minority groups do not feel included. The Sidekick editorial board thinks that a more inclusive community will benefit everyone.

[Photo] Editorial: An inclusive community is a strong community

Editorial Board
February 11, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 2/8-2/14

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports 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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 2/8-2/14

February 8, 2021
Coppell coach Clint Schnell discusses a game plan with the Cowboys prior to overtime against Lewisville on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys defeated the Farmers in overtime, 70-65, to keep possession of first place in District 6-6A.

Buzzer-beaters: Overtime win puts Cowboys atop standings

Samantha Freeman, Executive Design Editor
February 4, 2021
IB English teacher Stephanie Spaete discusses The Handmaid’s Tale with her seventh period on Monday. Spaete has been teaching for 11 years in total and specifically IB for six years and is this week’s The Sidekick Teacher of the Week. Photo by Samantha Freeman

[Photo] Spaete grows by rising from first grade to IB English III teacher

Anette Varghese, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year. Graphic by Samantha Freeman

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 2/1-2/7

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2021
Coppell junior shooting guard Devank Rane shoots a free throw during overtime to end the game versus Lewisville on Friday night in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys defeated the Farmers in overtime, 70-65, to keep possession of their first place seat in District 6-6A.

[Photo] Cowboys go into overtime to keep its first place seat

Anette Varghese, Staff Writer
January 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 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 2/1-2/7

February 1, 2021
Coppell High School senior drum major Wyatt Andrews plays his trombone in the band hall during third period on Thursday. Andrews has been in band since sixth grade and plans to pursue musical education after high school.

[Photo] Andrews marching to leadership as drum major

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021
Red and Black on Deck is a Sidekick series detailing the next seven days of Coppell varsity sports. It will be posted every Monday for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

[Photo] Red and Black on Deck: 1/25-1/31

Meer Mahfuz, Co-Sports Editor
January 25, 2021
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[Photo] Opinion: “Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther”

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 1/25-1/31

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.

[Photo] Got You Covered: 1/18-1/24

January 18, 2021
Coppell sophomore midfielder Alejandro Reyes dribbles against Trimble Tech at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Bulldogs, 6-0, in the North Texas Elite Showcase.

Cowboys kick out Trimble Tech in North Texas Elite Showcase

Samantha Freeman, Executive Design Editor
January 14, 2021
Coppell sophomore midfielder Alejandro Reyes dribbles against Trimble Tech at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Bulldogs 6-0 in the North Texas Elite Showcase hosted by Coppell.

[Photo] Cowboys frustrated early by Denton Guyer, leave as Consolation Champs in the NTX Elite Showcase

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
January 11, 2021
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[Photo] The hand we were dealt

Sally Parampottil, Executive Editor-in-Chief
December 31, 2020
Coppell High School senior Jacqueline Gamborino plays drums at her house on Monday. Gamborino has been playing the drums ever since she was little and is on the Coppell tennis team.

[Photo] Gamborino becoming her own individual through extracurriculars

Manasa Mohan, Staff Writer
December 17, 2020
Volume 32 - Issue 3

Volume 32 – Issue 3

Samantha Freeman and Sally Parampottil
December 17, 2020
Coppell High School juniors Janae Wilson, Aiden Shaw and Will Manchester work in the KCBY-TV room during seventh period on Tuesday. KCBY-TV launched in 1995 to give daily announcements for CHS and celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

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

Shivi Sharma, Executive News Editor
December 12, 2020
Benevolence by Design is a necklace business founded by Coppell High School seniors Mariez Luka and Nausheen Ahmed. The business was created this summer to donate to charities that aid in COVID-19 relief

[Photo] Benevolence In every necklace

Torie Peck, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020
Coppell Lariette junior lieutenant Chloe Landerfeld looks into the crowd under the Friday night lights after the Senior Night Lariette halftime routine during the game against Lewisville on Nov. 20 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys fell to the Farmers, 39-14.

Football’s Senior Night ends in loss to Lewisville

Samantha Freeman, Executive Design Editor
December 4, 2020
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