2012 football team taking shape during spring practice
By John Loop Staff Writer The constant thud resonates from Buddy Echols Field and the sweat drips down the backs of the varsity football players as spring practice begins. After losing a win-and-in game against Keller Central in November, the Cowboys have been hitting harder, running faster and will soon be ready to produce better results under the lights next season. Since the Cowboys’ first game against Longview at SMU’s Ford Stadium for the 2012 Tom Landry Classic, there is not much time between now and when summer starts for the team to get on the same page. “The overall goal for spring football is start preparing for Longview,” junior wide receiver Jason Lister said….
Artists pursue animation at a higher level
By Sarah Police Staff Writer There are multiple ways that one can express themselves. While some choose to vent into a diary, others choose to take out their frustration and emotions with a paintbrush and a canvas. The prestigious art program at Coppell High School allows students to dive into their individual expression and explore various techniques to find their own style. Here’s a preview at two graduating seniors who plan to pursue art as a major in college. Michelle Yi Next year, while other students are taking more traditional classes such as math and science, senior Michelle Yi will be attending Ringling School of Art and Design in New York, majoring in computer animation….
Zuniga to represent senior class at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
By Thomas Hair Online Copy Editor Just the name “Ivy League” has students around the nation shaking in their boots. Thousands of students are spellbound by the allure of the ultra-selective Ivies from an early age and would give their left arm to be accepted to just one of them. Senior Jonathon Zuniga, No. 9 in the senior class, did not set out to make it into an Ivy League school. He did not even realize he had a chance to finish in the Top 10 until the end of sophomore year, but has been accepted to not one, but two of America’s most elite universities. Zuniga was admitted into the University of Pennsylvania’s prestigious…
Clancy dances her way to Creighton
By Caroline Carter Staff Writer After leading the Lariettes as captain during her senior year, Kaitlin Clancy will continue her dancing at the collegiate level. After a rigorous audition process, Clancy was chosen out of 22 girls to be a part of the Jays Dancers at Creighton University, the college’s official dance team. A dancer since the age of 3, Clancy has always had a passion for performing. While on the Lariettes, Clancy has gained numerous awards for her dancing including a two time senior solo finalist for regional dance competitions. “Kaitlin is very compassionate which made her an excellent captain this year,” Lariettes director Julie Stralow said. “She has a warm, quiet spirit that…
Senior year captured through Draper’s lens
By Kara Adkins Online Copy Editor A snap shot of senior year through Allison Draper’s lens has been hectic, fast paced and exciting as she took on the responsibilities of Round-Up yearbook editor-in-chief. As her year concludes and the final product gets placed into the hands of Coppell High School students, she could not be more proud of what she has helped create. Draper was not always interested in photography, but her intrigue took off when her father began his own photography business, Winning Shot Photography. From that point on, it was obvious the love of photography ran in the family. “I first became interested when my father started his photography business,” Draper said. “He…
Photo Gallery: Aquatic Science dive into shark dissection
Aquatic Science students dissected dogfish sharks in their classroom today and got a inside look into sharks’ internal anatomy during in Mrs. Laronna Doggett’s 3rd period class.
Photo Gallery: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure
The Sidekick successfully hosted its second annual garage sale on Saturday, April 28th in which staff members each donated a box of old items ranging from old toys and furniture, to unique and interesting finds such as a vintage radio clock.
Photo Gallery: Coppell Searches for Cure, Relays for Life
Photos by Trevor Stiff CHS students, teachers, and parents actively participated in this year’s annual Relay for Life event in hopes to find a cure for cancer.
Photo Gallery: Juniors huff and puff during Powder Puff practice
Photos by Rachel Bush The Coppell junior girls get together and practice for the upcoming Powder Puff game against the senior girls.
Update: Mathai waves goodbye to The Voice
By Mary Whitfill Features Editor Coppell native and 2010 CHS graduate Sharon Mathai was eliminated on Tuesday’s episode of NBC’s The Voice after a performance of Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova.” Determining its remaining four Top 8 semifinalists, coach Adam Levine eliminated Mathai and coach Cee Lo Green eliminated Cheesa Laureta. During the performances of their “last chance” song, fellow team member Katrina Parker, a singer from North Carolina, beat out Mathai after she performed “Perfect” by Pink. Christina Aguilera told Mathai she could “feel the nerves” in her performance, while Cee Lo said he liked her “aggression.” Levine told Parker and Mathai that making this decision “breaks [his] heart” and complimented Mathais’ “infectious” spirit. “I really…