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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

As the leaves fall: giving thanks to nature

As the leaves fall: giving thanks to nature

Anushree De, Staff Writer November 22, 2022

To listen to this story, click on the box to the left. Entry #100: Dear Diary, I flip through the pages of my black-and-white composition notebook, its lines inscribed with the scratchy gray...

Even if they might not always get along, siblings are an integral part of many people’s lives. The Sidekick staff writer Maya Palavali expresses the depth of her relationship with her brother and the gratefulness she’s grown to have.

Giving thanks: Boba runs and calling shotgun

Maya Palavali, Staff writer November 29, 2021

I was always a person who looked for connections with everything I came across. Friends, teachers, random people on the street -  no one got past my line of vision. However, though I have a lot of people...

The Sidekick communications manager Varshitha Korrapolu spars at Valley Ranch Taekwondo on Monday. Korrapolu expresses gratitude for taekwondo and how it has made her the person she is today.

Giving thanks: Taekwondo is my natural high

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager November 19, 2021

I have been doing taekwondo for a little more than five years, and I am currently a second degree decided black belt. As someone who isn’t an extremely athletic person, I wanted to participate in...

The Sidekick CHS9 editor Akhila Gunturu finds food as something that keeps her grounded and connects her to others. Despite the changes brought by COVID-19, Gunturu is grateful that no matter the distance, she can bond with her friends and family through food.

Giving thanks: Way to my heart is through my stomach

Akhila Gunturu, CHS9 Editor November 18, 2020

Growing up, food was always a family affair. Breakfast meant sitting on the edge of the kitchen countertop, groggily downing oatmeal. Lunch meant the four of us on the living room floor, huddled around...

Cowboys thank friends, family for support as they head into round two of playoffs (with video)

Lili Lomas and Amelia Vanyo November 24, 2017

Bellies still full from Thanksgiving dinner, the Coppell Cowboys take on the Mesquite Horn Jaguars today at Allen Eagle Stadium at 1 p.m. in the Class 6A Division 1 area playoffs.   After their...

Best of Thanksgiving

Best of Thanksgiving

Farah Merchant, Student Life Editor November 18, 2017

There are 365 days in a year, yet there is only one day people can give thanks. That day is the fourth Thursday of November, better known as Thanksgiving. Being one of the most memorable holidays of...

Five ingredient recipe that makes a crowd pleasing Thanksgiving side dish

Five ingredient recipe that makes a crowd pleasing Thanksgiving side dish

October 28, 2015

By Sloane Samberson Managing Editor @SloaneSamberson   For many, when it comes to Thanksgiving, thoughts of roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin...

Photo by Sarah VanderPol.

Turkey Drive bringing new twist to CHS “We Are One”

November 20, 2014

By Kara Hallam Enterprise Editor @KaraHallam Tomorrow is an exciting day for Coppell High School staff and students who will soon embark on a week-long Thanksgiving break. However, amidst the...

Assistance League of Coppell to host Christmas home tour for special cause

November 14, 2012

By Thomas Hair Opinions Editor The winter holiday season is such a special time of year. Everywhere you go, there are carols playing, lights shining, bells jingling. While just about everyone throws...

Graphic By Sophie Nauyokas

Students aspire to donate 600 turkeys come Thanksgiving

November 7, 2012

By Kristen Shepard Staff Writer Each year, as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, a spirit of thankfulness and charity spreads across Coppell. Around this time, the Public Service Academy at Coppell...

Turkey drive gets students into the spirit of giving

November 17, 2011

By Jordan Bickham Staff Writer Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with giving and cherishing what you have. But if you do not have much, the North Texas Food Bank is willing to help. The organization...

Graphic by Haley Madigan.

A true holiday to be thankful for

November 17, 2011

By Jay Carroll Staff Writer It is the holiday season, which means Christmas is just around the corner. Oh wait, we still have Thanksgiving. It seems like every year we start to see ornaments, trees...

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