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CHS9 student Yuvan Sampath competed in Principles of Business Management and Administration roleplay event on April 22 at the DECA International Career Development Conference on April 22-25 in Orlando, Fla. Sampath attributes his success to his extracurricular activities. Photo by Swarra Mudgalkar

Sampath making business world his stage

Maya Palavali, Staff Cartoonist May 5, 2023

In a prep room filled with professionally clad competitors, CHS9’s Yuvan Sampath scribbles on his paper. As time expires, he stands. Channeling his theater experience, he walks on to his own stage, ready...

Coppell High School DECA members broke the school record of 17 International Career Development Conference qualifiers with 34 on Feb. 26 in Houston. ICDC qualifiers will travel  to Atlanta on April 23-27 to compete with international students.

DECA doubling record with 34 ICDC qualifiers

Sreeja Mudumby, Executive Editorial Page Editor April 4, 2022

The Coppell High School DECA chapter set the record with 34 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) qualifiers, beating the previous record of 17. The state competition was Feb. 24-26 in...

CHS9 DECA vice president of administration Srithan Yella assists with the monthly DECA meeting in B hall commons on March 9. Yella’s position holds the responsibilities of maintaining attendance records and merit points.

Yella dives into business, strengthens leadership through DECA

Minnie Gazawada, Staff Writer/Designer March 17, 2022

Sitting on the living room coach with a widescreen TV playing “Shark Tank” is what CHS9 vice president of administration Srithan Yella watched over the COVID-19 pandemic. The innovative products, the...

Coppell High School junior Siya Sangani designs social media posts on Canva for DiLucci CPA Firm. Sangani makes Instagram, Twitter and Facebook posts and has been an intern for DiLucci CPA Firm since May.

Sangani weaving passion for art, business together in internship

Manasa Mohan, Advertising and Circulation Manager October 27, 2021

The computer buzzes as she finishes up her design and prepares the infographic to be exported. Yet another infographic complete, ready to publish on social media.  This is a constant process for Coppell...

CHS9 DECA advisor Kim Porter, students Shreya Rastogi, Tanya Nikam, Roma Jani, Srihith Thotapalle, Anushree De and CHS9 DECA adviser William Harrington are sponsored by Bailey Orthodontic this school year. Due to COVID-19, DECA students are navigating a new chapter and preparing for online competitions while operating between remote and in-person school.

Freshmen DECA dominates district

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor January 29, 2021

December marked the beginning of competition season for members of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).  But for many this year, changes to the competition in terms of virtual participation...

CHS9 Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance and Business Information Management teacher Kim Porter shows pride in Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) in her classroom on Thursday. Porter was selected as the CHS9 September Teacher Spotlight.

Real-life applications take the forefront with CHS9 September Teacher Spotlight

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor October 15, 2020

CHS9 Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance and Business Information Management teacher Kim Porter was announced as the September Teacher Spotlight. Awarded every month, the teacher spotlights are...

New Tech High @ Coppell senior Sikyra Castle is not only on the Coppell varsity track team, but also in DECA as the state president. Castle hopes to pursue business after she graduates from high school.

Castle runs to presidency: DECA state president applies multi-faceted approach to school

Akhila Gunturu, Staff Writer December 3, 2019

The lights on the stage are bright, almost piercing as she stands at the podium. A few seconds later, New Tech High @ Coppell senior Sikyra Castle gives her Distributive Education Clubs of America...

DECA arrives in Corpus Christi for state competition

February 28, 2013

By Caroline Carter Staff Writer After many months of hard work and practicing, 19 Coppell High School students have headed to Corpus Christi, TX to compete in the state level of competition for DECA,...

Holiday season spreads spirit of giving back

Holiday season spreads spirit of giving back

December 12, 2012

By Christina Burke Features Editor Winter break is creeping up on the students and faculty of Coppell High School, and with that comes the shift in focus from desired grades to a greater and more materialistic...

Graphic by Sophie Nauyokas

DECA popcorn satisfies stomachs, fundraising

November 27, 2012

By Christina Burke Features Editor The aroma of a salty snack has begun roaming the halls of Coppell High School this week as the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) program has once...

(L-R) Junior Matt Trovalli, seniors Alex Cleveland and Snezana Bijelic, and junior Dale Wood play sand volleyball on the beach. Photo courtesy of Hannah Rucker.

Coppell DECA takes Corpus Christi by storm

March 6, 2012

By John Loop Staff Writer This past weekend, 30 students from the Coppell High School chapter of DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) traveled to Corpus Christi for the state competition....

Coppell DECA ‘wins big’ at District 7 Competition

February 14, 2012

By John Loop Staff Writer On Saturday February 4th, some of Coppell High School's finest marketing students got the chance to compete at the District 7 DECA competition at Lone Star High School in...

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