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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

Course registration forms were to be filled out and turned in. Photo by Pranathi Chitta.

Freshmen take different course registration route, choose favored career courses

January 22, 2015

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer @prannydacheetah Course registration for freshmen this year might seem a little different than before. Rather than graduating on the regular 4x4 plan for all current...

Spelling bee winner Smrithi Upadhyayula (left) and runner up Yutika Ineni (right) participated in the CISD spelling bee on Jan. 7.
Photo courtesy Tamerah Ringo, CISD Director of Communications and Public Relations

CMSW 7th grader takes on winning district spelling bee for 3rd time

January 20, 2015

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer @prannydacheetah Call it a three-peat for Coppell Middle School West seventh grader Smrithi Upadhyayula. On Jan. 7 the Coppell Independent School District held its...

Eleven members of Coppell High School’s KCBY-TV and Round-Up yearbook programs departed today for Washington D.C. for the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention, which runs through Sunday. The student journalists plan to sightsee while in the nation’s capital, including a trip to Newseum (pictured here from a 2009 trip by Coppell Student Media). The Sidekick file photo

Coppell media contingent heads to nation’s capital for premier journalism convention

November 6, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta staff writer @prannydacheetah This morning, 11 members KCBY-TV and Round-Up yearbook members departed for Washington D.C. to attend the Journalism Education Association/National...

Yoga class attendees breathe and stretch before morning class on Oct. 25. Photo by Stephanie Alexander.

Karmany Yoga center brings over 1,600 people to new location

October 31, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta staff writer @prannydacheetah After opening two branches in Dallas and Fort Worth, the Karmany Yoga Center is now open in Coppell. The new center took over an existing studio in...

Thoroughly Modern Millie will open on Friday and play on Saturday, Sunday,  Nov. 1 and 2. Photo by Pranathi Chitta.

CHS Theatre Department prepares for another fascinating musical

October 22, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta staff writer @prannydacheetah The Coppell High School Theatre Department is back with another great musical. CHS theatre students have been preparing for the fall musical “Thoroughly...

Junior Lauren Milam takes a practice PSAT during lunch. Photo by Pranathi Chitta.

PSAT testing Wednesday for sophomores, juniors

October 10, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta staff writer @prannydacheetah   On Oct.15, sophomores and juniors in the Coppell Independent School District will be taking the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test,...

Vasquez has made bracelets, necklaces and chokers for her store. Photo by Kelly Monaghan.

Vazquez goes nationwide in three months with jewelry store

September 24, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta staff writer @prannydacheetah Ali Vazquez was looking for a necklace on etsy.com during the summer. She came with $20 but couldn’t find anything in her budget. Frustrated,...

Edin to move into interim CISD administrative position

May 15, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer Coppell Independent School District announced on Tuesday that former Coppell Middle School West Principal Vern Edin has been named Interim Administrative Liaison for the...

Punjwani practicing her oboe. Photo by Shannon Wilkinson.

Punjwani plays her way to Northwestern as she continues to pursue oboe

May 8, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer Playing the same instrument for seven years never tired senior Alisha Punjwani. She has been playing oboe since sixth grade, even though it was not her first choice...

Musical Medley performers. Photo by Pranathi Chitta.

Musical Medley performers help “Make-A-Wish” come true

April 25, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer Two hundred people for an audience was not a barrier for the Musical Medley concert performers. The performance consisted of a variety of acts from Bollywood to American...

Grapic by Josh Martin

Students using school organizations solely to expand their resume

April 23, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer Throughout the halls this week, students have been putting up posters to advertise their running for student council. Usually, students run for these positions to take...

Chris Martin of Coldplay enjoying the show. Photo courtesy of Martha Vertti.

Vertti takes Austin for 2014 iTunes Festival for Coldplay

March 20, 2014

By Pranathi Chitta Staff Writer The annual iTunes Festival as SXSW in Austin is very popular among students. Students strive to go to this great event and sophomore Martha Vertti got a chance to experience...

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