• Runners will participate in the Gobble Wobble 5K and Fun Run at Andrew Brown Park East at 8 a.m. on Saturday.
  • The Cozby Library and Community Commons hosts the Big Book Sale from 4-7 p.m. on Friday.
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Sohana Singh

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer

Sohana is a senior and a staff photographer for The Sidekick. She believes in the value of journalism, and loves all forms of storytelling with a passion. 

Sohana is a member of the Technology Student Association (TSA) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at CHS, and hopes to pursue a career in engineering in the future. In her free time, Sohana likes to skateboard, play video games (especially Zelda and Final Fantasy), and play the french horn and piano. She loves to travel, and does photography on every trip. Her favorite books are 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Little Women, and her favorite movies are Interstellar and Princess Mononoke. She enjoys collecting various items, including movie ticket stubs, national park pins, and cool rocks. You can often find her listening to indie or alternative music, most commonly by the Arctic Monkeys or Two Door Cinema Club.

You can contact her at [email protected] or follow her on Instagram (@sohanas_4841).

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Coppell senior wide receiver Harry Hassmann evades Flower Mound Marcus junior defensive back Easton Mitchell on Nov. 7 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated the Marauders, 47-28, in their last regular season game, making program history as first time back-to-back 10-0 seasons.

Making program history

Wendy Le and Sohana Singh
November 19, 2024
Coppell senior quarterback Edward Griffin evades Flower Mound Marcus junior linebacker Vincent Bui on Nov. 7 at Buddy Echols Field winning 47-28. The Cowboys play Prosper in the Class 6A Division II Region I bi-district playoffs on Friday at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] December dreaming as playoff run begins on home turf

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
The Coppell football team celebrates its victory against Flower Mound Marcus, completing a 10-0 regular season and District 5-6A championship on Thursday at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys won 47-28, making program history with back-to-back undefeated regular seasons.

[Photo] 10-0: Cowboys make history by handling Marauders

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
Coppell High School head athletic trainer Yvette Carson works with junior tennis player Rhea Guru during a rehabilitation session on Oct. 17 in the training room. Carson has worked with Coppell ISD athletics since 2004 as a head athletic trainer.

Carson coaches through curiosity, compassion as head athletic trainer

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
October 28, 2024
Coppell High School AP English III teacher Linda Moore works with junior Fakiha Tariq on her process paper assignment. Moore has more than 30 years of teaching experience at CHS and fosters a supportive environment of growth and passion for English.

[Photo] Faculty Focus: Moore’s decades of experience sparking AP English interest

Emmalee Jittasupo, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
Coppell High School senior Kyndal Ritch paints her name onto her parking spot on Sept. 21 in the student parking lot. Seniors came out on Sept. 20-22 to paint their parking spots, an annual CHS tradition carried on by senior classes.

Seniors express creativity through 2024-25 parking spot designs

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
October 3, 2024
Coppell sophomore middle blocker Finley Penniman tips over the net on Sept. 20 at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Lobos, 25-19, 20-25, 25-22, 25-17. Photo by Sohana Singh

Volleyball takes down Little Elm in 5-6A action

Sohana Singh, Rachel Chio, and Naila Ali
September 30, 2024
Coppell junior defensive setter Molly Williams digs against Little Elm on Friday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls host Denton Braswell on Friday at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Cowgirls host Braswell for Homecoming match

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
September 27, 2024
Coppell sophomore outside hitter Brooke Felix spikes during Friday's match against Little Elm in the CHS Arena. The Cowgirls defeated the Lobos, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 25-16.

[Photo] Cowgirls triumph over Little Elm in four-set showdown

Neha Nathwani, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
Coppell senior wide receiver Tucker Cusano sprints during a play against Sachse on Aug. 30 at Buddy Echols Field. Cusano plays a large role in the team’s offensive strategy and has verbally committed to Rice to further his educational and athletic career.

[Photo] Working in silence, letting success be his noise

Nyah Rama, Editorial Page Editor
September 19, 2024
Coppell senior Plunger Boy Jake Chew interacts with the student section during the football game against Sachse on Aug. 30 at Buddy Echols Field. As Plunger Boy, Chew is in charge of increasing energy in the student section at sports games and continuing the long-standing tradition of the Coppell High School Plunger Boy.

Passing the Baton: Chew charges on as new Plunger Boy

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
September 17, 2024
Coppell senior quarterback Edward Griffin looks for an open receiver against the Sachse defense on Aug. 30 at Buddy Echols Field. The Cowboys defeated Sachse, 31-10 as the game featured recognition for seniors in football, cheer, sports medical team and a special 60th anniversary Lariettes performance throughout the night.

Let the games begin

Sabah Uddin, Wendy Le, and Sohana Singh
September 6, 2024
Sachse junior quarterback Dirk Williams Jr. is tripped by Coppell senior linebacker Weston Polk in last week’s 31-10 Cowboys victory at Buddy Echols Field. Coppell plays at Waxahachie on Friday at 7 p.m.

[Photo] Indians to host Cowboys in first showdown

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
September 5, 2024
Women in media are often thought to lack depth in character compared to their male counterparts. Staff photographer Sohana Singh thinks that women in the media are portrayed as if they can only be one thing due to misogynistic norms. Graphic by Ahana Roy.

One-dimensional female characters fall flat

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
September 5, 2024
Coppell ISD chief financial officer Diana Sircar explains the reasons for the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election to attendees of the VATRE information session at Coppell Middle School North on Tuesday. The Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election is a referendum to increase the CISD Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate by 3.17 pennies, generating an additional $2.4 million in funding for the district.

[Photo] VATRE meeting brings meaning to voters

Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor
September 4, 2024
Coppell senior quarterback Edward Griffin evades the defense as the pocket is starting to collapse. Coppell played Sachse on Friday with Sachse losing 31-10.

[Photo] Cowboys honor seniors with season-opening win against Mustangs

Namir Awan, Sports Editor
August 31, 2024
Coppell sophomore middle blocker Finley Penniman hits against Keller on Aug. 23 at the CHS Arena. The Coppell volleyball team plays Nolan Catholic today at 6:30 p.m. Photo by Sohana Singh.

[Photo] Cowgirls seek to overcome gap to success through defense

Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor
August 30, 2024
Coppell players celebrate a team point during the second set against Keller at the CHS Arena on Friday. The Cowgirls lost to the Indians, 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-16) in a tense matchup.

[Photo] Cowgirls fall after three sets against Keller

Riya Prasad, Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
Coppell High School Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford and Austin Elementary School teacher Heather Naragon accept the awards for District Teachers of the Year, accompanied by the CISD school board and the CHS and Austin Elementary principals.

[Photo] Board getting down to business

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
May 21, 2024
Coppell High School sophomore Alicia Bellendir has played on the CHS golf team for the past two years. Golf has been a part of Bellendir’s life since third grade.

Bellendir driving to win as highly-competitive golfer

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
May 15, 2024
The Coppell girls lacrosse team played Allen on Thursday at Coppell Middle School North. Coppell defeated Allen, 17-16, in overtime.

Girls lacrosse victorious over Allen in exhilarating overtime

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
March 29, 2024
CHS9 English I teacher Erin Begle advises students on their class assignment on Feb. 28. Begle was named CHS9 Teacher of the Year on Dec. 1.

Begle named CHS9 2023-24 Teacher of the Year

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
March 19, 2024
The Coppell DECA chapter is recognized for its accomplishments and represents February's career and technological education Month. The Coppell City Council held its usual meeting on Tuesday night.

Council cancels upcoming municipal general election, declares February Career and Technical Education Month

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
February 29, 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.

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

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
February 15, 2024
Coppell High School seniors Tisya Yadav, Aryan Bansal, Anusha Narway and Abhilash Katuru were named as four of the 1,514 semifinalists in the Coca-Cola Scholarship out of a pool of 103,800 students nationwide for their excellence and skills. On Jan. 11, Narway and Katuru were selected as two of the 250 advancing regional finalists. 150 Coca-Cola scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship for any school-related expenses.

[Photo] Take a sip: 4 CHS semifinalists chosen for Coca-Cola Scholarship

Pranavi Ramineni, Anushree De, Katie Park, and Ishana Sharma
February 8, 2024
Coppell girls basketball team works out in the CHS weight room on Wednesday. A new workout program had been established for the Coppell girls basketball team to improve strength and stamina.

Girls basketball workout program reps success within team

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
February 7, 2024
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.

New boardwalk provides unique experience, interaction with nature

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
December 7, 2023
A group of CHS9 students sit on a blanket together to watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at the CHS9 family movie night. The movie night was held at Lesley Field on Saturday.

[Photo] Families come together under the stars for CHS9 movie night

Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer
November 10, 2023
Coppell Middle School East cross country coach Austin Yaeger poses in Coppell High School health science teacher Gary Beyer’s classroom on Oct. 23. Yaeger performed CPR on a collapsed student during a track meet and was able to get the student back into stable condition.

[Photo] Heartstopping moment: Yaeger administers CPR to Plano West runner

Manasa Borra, Staff Designer
November 2, 2023
Many books in school libraries across the state of Texas are threatened by House Bill 900 and are in danger of being removed from school libraries entirely. Coppell High School’s library holds a wide selection of books that will have to adapt to the effects of the new law.

Texas House Bill 900 to place limitations on books in public school libraries

Sohana Singh, Staff Photographer
October 27, 2023
Several vintage Chevrolets are lined up on display in the parking lot of Coppell’s Local Diner. 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
Blackberry Farm owner discusses his position to make Blackberry Farm a gated community. The Coppell City Council held their first October meeting on Oct 10 at the Coppell City Hall. Sohana Singh

[Photo] Council declares October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fire Prevention Month

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
October 11, 2023
Coppell senior libero Kate McDonald serves against Flower Mound on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls lost, 25-17, 25-13, 25-12, to Jaguars in District 6-6A action.

[Photo] Cowgirls blocked from victory

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
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