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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media

Studio Premiere prepares students for theatrical world

Studio Premiere prepares students for theatrical world

December 19, 2012

    Story by Elizabeth Sims Video by Jack Hobbs A theater student is fairly easy to pick out from the crowded hallways. They are usually the ones humming show tunes on their way...

Photo by Rowan Khazendar.

Nature should be considered in development

December 14, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer Every Sunday when my family is driving home from church, we pass the same Chevron gas station. This particular gas station has a small field next to it that has not...

Thoughts, prayers for Attaway family

December 14, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer The Sidekick would like to express its condolences for the Attaway family at this time. DeLana Attaway, a former seventh grade English teacher from Coppell Middle School...

Red Cross Club spreads holiday cheer with Christmas Grams

December 7, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer Spread a little holiday cheer to your friends, favorite teachers or that "special someone" and send them a Christmas Gram. The Red Cross Club is selling Christmas...

The Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club is currently being restored after years of neglect. Members of the club wanted to preserve the history instead of tearing it down. Photo by Elizabeth Sims.

Keep Coppell landmarks from becoming history

November 30, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer Recently, I was driving down the streets of Coppell and looking around at all the half-empty strip malls, numerous fast food restaurants and sub-divisions. I became...

National Spanish Honor Society meetings to be held next week

November 30, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer A reminder to all current members of the National Spanish Honor Society, meetings will be held next Monday at 4:00 pm and next Tuesday at 7:50 am in Holly Whiting's room,...

Student journalists say ‘howdy’ to JEA/NSPA convention

Student journalists say ‘howdy’ to JEA/NSPA convention

November 16, 2012

  By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer SAN ANTONIO - Eight Coppell High School journalism students along with The Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford and Round-Up adviser SallyAnne Buckley departed...

Graphic by Sophie Nauyokas

Mandatory meeting for new NHS members

November 9, 2012

By  Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer There is a mandatory meeting for juniors and seniors who were recently accepted into National Honor Society on Monday. The meeting will be held before school at 7:50...

Students at Coppell Middle School North learned the Thriller dance and hosted a fundraiser for the Rakestraw family. Photo by Elizabeth Sims.

“Thriller” flash mob raises money for Rakestraw family

November 5, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer Since Michael Jackson released the music video for his hit song “Thriller” in 1982, countless people have tried to master Jackson’s zombie-like dance moves. These...

Final shows for ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ this weekend

November 2, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer The final shows for the theatre department's musical production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" are this weekend. Show times are 7:30 on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 on Sunday. Tickets...

Students use their shoes to show their individuality. Photo by Elizabeth Sims.

Shoes used for student self-expression

October 26, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer Drawing, painting and writing are just a few ways students show off their creativity and individuality. While most think a canvas or piece of paper is needed to engage...

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ premieres this weekend

October 26, 2012

By Elizabeth Sims Staff Writer The theater department's fall musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone" will have its first showing on Saturday. The doors will open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:30. Tickets...

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