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Sruthi Lingam

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor

Sruthi is a senior and the CHS9 Visual Media Editor for The Sidekick. In her free time, she likes to cook and bake, take her dog on walks, and occasionally go kayaking. You can contact her at [email protected].

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Freshman Sandhya Karthick advanced to state for her work “Mutual Destruction” in the 2023 Visual Arts Scholastic Event. VASE is a competition held every year in Texas to recognize distinguished artists across regions.

Sandhya Karthick

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
May 19, 2023
Freshman Aarush Gotur received a VASE state medal for his work “The Third Eye”. VASE is a visual arts competition held every year in Texas to recognize distinguished artists.

Aarush Gotur

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
May 19, 2023
Freshman Zeel Patel advanced to state for her work “Styroheart” in the 2023 Visual Arts Scholastic Event. VASE is a competition held every year in Texas to recognize distinguished artists across regions.

Zeel Patel

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
May 19, 2023
Nine CHS9 art students advanced to the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) held in San Marcos on April 28. Freshmen Aarush Gotur, Spyridoula Angeli and Shruti Pritmani received state medals, with Safiya Azam receiving the highest honor of a Gold Seal.

Freshmen bring back accolades from state VASE in Austin

Yaamini Jois, Sruthi Lingam, and Manasa Mohan
May 19, 2023

Freshmen UNICEF Club raising awareness for mental health

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School senior Umang Vinayaka is valedictorian of the graduating class of 2023. Vinyaka plans on attending Harvard University, majoring in Computational Biology.

[Photo] Umang Vinayaka

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School Algebra II teacher Michelle Perk explains how to convert exponents into radical form. Perk began teaching algebra at CHS during the 2021-22 school year.

[Photo] Teacher of The Week: Perk embracing algebra curriculum in second year

Araceli Reynoso, Staff Writer
May 10, 2023

Video: Azam awarded 2023 VASE Gold Seal

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
May 10, 2023
Coppell High School senior William Li eats a Mexican Street Taco from Speedy K Gas Station on the intersection of Sandy Lake Road and Moore Road on Friday. Li enjoys trying cultural cuisines as a vessel to experience new cultures.

Li delving into passion for multiculturalism

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
April 26, 2023
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees presented Pinkerton Elementary School PE teacher Colleen Michaelis with a Spring 2023 GEM Award on Monday at the Vonita White Administration Building. GEM recipients are nominated by peers and recognized by the Board semi-annually.

11 GEM recipients recognized at Board meeting

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
April 25, 2023
Coppell High School junior Sharvesh Deviprasath ties for first place in the 2023 National High School Chess Championship. The Coppell Chess club competed in Washington D.C. from March 31-April 2. Photo courtesy Caroline King

Coppell Chess Club returns with national co-champion in 2023 National High School Championship

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
April 11, 2023
CHS9 student Sanjay Sudhan pulls weeds out of the garlic and onions box on Thursday. The gardening committee has been planting various root vegetables since November and will harvest the final produce in May.

Leo Club gardening committee prepares produce before final harvest

Yaamini Jois and Sruthi Lingam
April 6, 2023
Coppell High School senior art student Jiya Shah blends oil paints for her Art II - Drawing metamorphosis project on March 20. Shah has been experimenting with different artistic styles and mediums since she was 4.

Shah mastering broad range of artistic techniques

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
March 28, 2023

Video: CHS9 health science students demonstrate how to perform CPR

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
March 7, 2023
Coppell High School guest speaker and Quest Diagnostics director of research and development Dr. Romeo Solano asked students to watch “Man Stuck in an Elevator” to learn the lesson of moving forward despite obstacles. Dr. Solano came to CHS on Feb. 9 to speak on his journey from being an immigrant to Ph.D graduate to Quest Diagnostics.

Setting up for success: Dr. Solano speaks on journey to becoming a forensic toxicologist

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
February 21, 2023
Coppell High School AP Calculus AB and BC teacher Dana DeLoach helps CHS senior Waverly Hassman on an assignment during sixth period on Tuesday. DeLoach has taught at CHS for 22 years and intends to retire after the 2022-23 school year.

[Photo] Teacher of the Week: DeLoach tending to family after 22 joyful teaching years

Shrayes Gunna, Student Life Editor
February 16, 2023
Coppell City Council members unanimously approved five consent agenda items relating to construction and local zoning changes. DART is set to begin construction on the beams across South Belt Line Road on Feb. 27.

DART construction to begin this month

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
February 15, 2023
CHS9 student and lion dancer Taylor Pham performs a bench routine with her partner Goldie Ly. The Pháp Quang lion dance group performed traditional lion dancing as a part of Lunar New Year celebrations at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie on Jan. 22.

[Photo] Pham carries torch of ancient traditions through unbreakable bonds

Yaamini Jois, CHS9 Editor
February 3, 2023
The white lion is mounted at the highest jong, which are circular platforms elevated by poles with varying heights, during the jongs routine. The Pháp Quang lion dance group performed traditional lion dancing as a part of Lunar New Year celebrations at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie on Sunday.

Lunar New Year celebrations bring life with vivacious lion dancing

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
January 27, 2023
Coppell sophomore midfielder Summer Chen scores against Plano West, marking the first goal of the game. The Cowgirls won 4-1 on Wednesday night at Buddy Echols Field.

[Photo] Cowgirls ride first-half lead to victory against Wolves

Srihari Yechangunja, Executive Design/Interactive Editor
January 26, 2023
Young onion bulbs are stored in a large bucket with nutrient-rich mud to preserve moisture. CHS9 Leo Club members planted onion bulbs on Thursday morning at CHS9 courtyard to be harvested later in May.

[Photo] Green-thumbed freshmen come together to grow produce for the community

January 20, 2023
CHS9 biology teacher Hilary Schieffer was recognized as Teacher of the Year on Dec. 1 in the CHS9 Library. Schieffer was surprised by her parents who flew in from Iowa. Photo courtesy Cody Koontz

Schieffer named CHS9 Teacher of the Year

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
December 16, 2022

Outside the Classroom: Maxine Lisot explores the importance of well-roundedness

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
December 1, 2022
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[Photo] Meet the leaders of the new CHS9 Student Council Executive Board

Sahith Mocharla, Deepali Kanchanavally, and Ava Johnson
November 16, 2022

Video: Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Book vs. Movie Remake

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
November 14, 2022
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[Photo] Aaron Montes

Ava Johnson, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Evan Meekins

Deepali Kanchanavally, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Joel Abraham

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Johan Padayatti

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Lindsay Yoo

November 16, 2022
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[Photo] Medha Kanamarlapudi

Sahith Mocharla, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022

Keeping Up with Coppell: Morgan Pritchett

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
October 21, 2022
Bubble artist Deni Yang performs a bubble trick at Sunday’s 1 p.m. performance of The Gazillion Bubble Show at the Coppell Arts Center. Yang comes from a family of bubble artists including his father, six-time Guinness Book of World Record holder Fan Yang.

Gazillion Bubble Show blows audience away

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
October 4, 2022
Coppell police officer Kelly Luther speaks about National Night Out at the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday, with an appearance from NNO mascot Nate the Knight. Coppell Mayor Wes Mays proclaimed Oct. 4, 2022 as National Night Out.

Coppell celebrates 31st anniversary of National Night Out

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
September 28, 2022
Video: A Day in the Life of A... Webtoons Creator

Video: A Day in the Life of A… Webtoons Creator

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
September 16, 2022
Coppell resident James Ford requests to update the trash and recycle code for the community during the Coppell City Council meeting on Tuesday. The code will be reviewed by the council to determine if amendment is plausible.

Council approves city’s lowest ad valorem tax rate since 1986

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
September 14, 2022
The Coppell Lions Club hosts an annual pancake breakfast at First United Methodist Church where Coppell residents can purchase raffle tickets and donate blood to Carter BloodCare. Coppell Leo Club volunteers participate in charity events outside of school campuses year round. File photo by Angelina Liu

Changes incoming for CHS9’s clubs and 2022-23 schedule

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
September 9, 2022
CHS9 Honors Biology teacher Hilary Schieffer speaks with freshman John Lau and parent Daffodil Chan during Tuesday evening’s open house. CHS9 hosted an open house for teachers to interact with students’ families.

CHS9 welcomes parents to first in-person open house in two years

Sruthi Lingam, CHS9 Visual Media Editor
September 7, 2022
From George Coppell to... rising inflation

From George Coppell to… rising inflation

Angelina Liu and Sruthi Lingam
May 13, 2022
Individual boxes of tomatoes are refilled for customers from a large crate box. Weathertop Farm’s vendor Chris Buckalew sells organic seasonal vegetables, eggs and meat, all grown and raised on his farm, at the Coppell Farmers Market every Saturday.

Former professor fulfilling dream of starting his own farm

Sruthi Lingam, Staff Photographer
May 13, 2022
Biology teacher Larona Doggett places a preserved squid onto CHS9 freshman Sukritha Muthiah’s dissection plate. Doggett incorporates hands-on projects into the curriculum, such as dissections, to engage the interests of her students.

[Photo] Doggett diving into teaching

Deepti Patil
May 12, 2022

Tea Time Tuesday: How do seniors cope with senioritis?

Sruthi Lingam, Staff Photographer
May 4, 2022
Coppell junior TJ Pompey pitches against Hebron on April 5 at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. Pompey is one of the pitchers in the Cowboy quartet carrying Coppell through its quest for a district, regional and state championship.

[Photo] Fourth inning uproar lifts Cowboys past Hebron

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022

Tea Time Tuesday: Is school spirit relevant in today’s high school settings?

Sruthi Lingam, Staff Photographer
April 5, 2022
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Video: Celebrating influential female artists for Women’s History Month

Sruthi Lingam, Staff Photographer
March 24, 2022
Coppell senior pitcher Landry Fee pitches against Frisco Memorial at Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex on March 4. The Cowboys host Flower Mound Marcus tomorrow with first pitch at 7:30.

[Photo] Cowboys return home for rivalry showdown against Marcus

Meer Mahfuz, Staff Writer
March 31, 2022
In its Thursday meeting, the Cozby Library and Community Commons board members Martha Garber, Frank Gasparro, Anne Diamond and Haridas Radhakrishnan vote 4-2 in favor of keeping Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe available to Coppell residents.

[Photo] Over and over and over again

Anjali Vishwanath, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 18, 2022
Coppell junior shortstop TJ Pompey hits against Frisco Memorial on Friday at the Coppell ISD Baseball/Softball Complex. The Cowboys defeated the Warriors, 11-1.

[Photo] Cowboys dominate in last weekend’s HEB Tournament

Nathan Cheng and Maya Palavali
March 9, 2022
Coppell High School junior shortstop TJ Pompey bats against the Frisco Memorial Warriors. The Cowboys defeated the Warriors on Friday, 11-1.

[Photo] Cowboys face Hebron with a boosted spirit

April 5, 2022

Video: Lucio demonstrating talent with digital works

Sruthi Lingam, Staff Photographer
March 1, 2022

#SJW2022: Joining The Sidekick

Sruthi Lingam, Staff Photographer
February 25, 2022
Coppell High School senior Megna Gopinath sits on the Madrigal feast prop The King’s Throne in the choir props room on Feb. 7. Gopinath has been involved in multiple choirs since sixth grade, including the Coppell Middle School East choir, treble choir and Madrigal choir.

[Photo] In the Spotlight: Gopinath dually conquering stage fright

Yaamini Jois, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022

Keeping Up with Coppell: Marissa Olivas

Sruthi Lingam, Staff Photographer
February 14, 2022
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