• Friday is a holiday for all Coppell ISD students.
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The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Sydney Rowe

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer

Sydney is a senior and is a second-year writer and photographer on staff. She enjoys being active and going to new places in her free time. In school, she participates in Student Council and the track and field team, on which she pole vaults. You can contact Sydney by email at [email protected] or by Twitter @syd218.

All content by Sydney Rowe
Page Design

Page Design

Sally Parampottil, Karen Lu, Sydney Rowe, and Nishant Medicharla
May 15, 2020
Coppell senior Sidekick staff writer Sydney Rowe sprints down the runway on March 2, 2019 in the CHS Field House. Rowe reflects on her last high school pole vaulting season and how the coronavirus is affecting high school and collegiate sports.

Please don’t take away my senior season

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
April 9, 2020
Coppell High School sophomore Alex Bowden drew a portrait of a child from Malaysia, CHS art teacher David Bearden selected Bowden and nine other of his art students for the Memory Project. This non-profit organization is for students to create a portrait of a less fortunate child.

Painting with purpose

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
March 8, 2020
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[Photo] Texas Thrift

Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 6, 2020
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[Photo] The Salvation Army

Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 6, 2020
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[Photo] Plato’s Closet

Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 6, 2020
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[Photo] Goodwill

Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 6, 2020
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[Photo] Uptown Cheapskate

Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 6, 2020
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[Photo] Thrift Giant

Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 6, 2020
Texas Thrift is a secondhand store located in Irving with a variety of clothing and houseware items. Texas Thrift is one of many thrift stores in the area, each of which offers a unique selection, price point and overall shopping experience.

[Photo] Finding hidden gems in thrift stores

Karen Lu, Daily News/Assignment Editor
March 7, 2020
Coppell sophomore diver Yassin Helaly flips into the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports pool on March 2. Helaly moved to the United States last year in pursuit of a diving scholarship.

[Photo] Aiming for more

Nicolas Reyes, Staff Writer
March 10, 2020
Coppell High School senior Miles Williams takes the shot at the first Special Olympics Skills Competition and Unified Games in the CHS large gym today. Williams and other special education students participate in order to test their physical activities skills.

First annual special education basketball event bringing smiles to many

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 28, 2020
Coppell High School senior Rushil Nakkana displays winnings from this weekend's DECA State Career Development Conference at the Fort Worth Convention center. In these competitions, members receive business scenarios and work in groups of two to find a solution in hopes of advancing to internationals.

On the Spot: State DECA success leads to students advancing to internationals (with video)

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 25, 2020
Coppell sophomore guard Anthony Black dashes up the court alongside Marcus senior forward Ben Joelson on Jan. 31 in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys face Hebron tonight at 8 p.m. in the CHS Arena.

[Photo] Cowboys look to bring heat against Hebron

Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager
February 18, 2020
John Biggan, candidate for the Democratic nomination to Texas’ 24th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, speaks about his opinion on healthcare on Feb. 11. The Irving Arts Center hosted the Texas Congressional District 24 Democratic Primary Debate where six candidates spoke their mind on pressing political issues.

Democratic candidates debate for state’s District 24 position

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 18, 2020
Kim Olson, a candidate for the Democratic nomination to Texas’ 24th district in the U.S. House of Representatives, references her experience as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force on Feb. 11. The Irving Arts Center hosted the TX Congressional District 24 Democratic Primary Debate where six candidates spoke their mind on pressing political issues.

[Photo] Democratic candidates gather support at Irving debate (with video)

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor
February 12, 2020
Coppell senior guard Adam Moussa makes a break for the basket against Marcus on Jan. 31 in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys led throughout and won, 65-61.

Cowboys clench onto lead in close victory over Marauders

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
February 7, 2020
Coppell senior guard Adam Moussa dribbles around Marcus junior guard Nick Donnelly on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Cowboys held the lead throughout the entirety of a close game and defeated the Marauders 65-61.

[Photo] Another district victory for Cowboys

Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager
February 1, 2020
Coppell senior Johan Pretorius races the 200-yard individual medley using the breaststroke at the Lewisville ISD Westside Aquatic Center on Jan. 18. Many elite swimmers from the Coppell swim team are competing in the Class 6A Region II Swimming and Diving Meet today and tomorrow at the LISD Westside Aquatic Center.

[Photo] Swim team rides wave of momentum into regionals

Pramika Kadari, Executive News & Enterprise Editor
January 31, 2020
Coppell junior left forward Jojo Alonzo looks to pass against Irving MacArthur on Jan. 28 at Buddy Echols Field. Alonzo’s unique ambidextrous abilities and versatility gained the attention on collegiate programs, allowing her to commit to the University of Memphis.

Left-footed leader

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
January 31, 2020
Coppell sophomore guard Ryan Agarwal shields the ball and attempts to make a play during the Cowboy’s game against Irving Nimitz on Friday in the CHS Arena. The Vikings fell short to the Cowboys, 61-35, in their District 6-6A game. Photo by Sydney Rowe.

[Photo] Cowboys vanquish Vikings, keep steady lead in 61-35 victory

Nishant Medicharla, Business Manager
January 20, 2020
Coppell sophomore Scott Moyer dives in for the first heat of the boys 200-yard freestyle yesterday at the District 5-6A championships at the Lewisville ISD Westside Aquatic Center. The Coppell swim team advanced all of its relay teams and five individual-event swimmers to regionals.

[Photo] Two school records smashed in district swim meet

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
January 20, 2020
Sports such as softball, cross country, soccer, swimming and football all have races that are stereotyped as participants. These racial patterns can be seen both on a professional and high school level.

[Photo] Coloring in the lines

Sally Parampottil, Executive Sports Editor
January 1, 2020
Coppell basketball coach Clint Schnell talks to Mesquite players on Dec. 10 in the CHS Arena following the nondistrict game. Schnell has been the head Coppell boys basketball coach for two years.

[Photo] Coach’s Box: Schnell teaching students character through basketball, English

Akansha Singh, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Coppell senior guard Brandon Taylor looks down the court for his teammates on Dec. 10 against Mesquite in the CHS Arena. Taylor looks to play basketball in college and is currently talking to coaches about offers from Division II schools.

[Photo] From role player to leader: Taylor embracing role with confidence

Rithik Chennupati
December 19, 2019
America Rapper Juice WRLD died on Dec. 8 after injesting a large amount of pills, according to law enforcement. Senior Sidekick staff writer Sydney Rowe explores his influence on his fans and drug use.

Juice WRLD death emphasizing dangers of rap culture on youth

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
December 19, 2019
During a Mesquite free throw, the Coppell High School student section attempts to distract the player. The Cowboys held the lead for the entirety of the game against the Skeeters to win, 71-48.

Cowboys bite Skeeters en route to comfortable win

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
December 14, 2019
Coppell senior guard Adam Moussa attempts to break through two of Rockwall’s defenders on Nov. 22 in the CHS gym during the Classic Chevrolet Coppell Showcase. The Cowboys came out on top by defeating Garland, 76-40, Lamar, 65-61, Rockwall, 61-30 and Bishop Lynch, 72-40, but lost to Ellison, 63-60.

Cowboys bounce opponents to claim tournament win

Sydney Rowe, Staff Writer/Photographer
December 5, 2019
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