Coppell Student Media

Pydisetti, Wang triumph at Scholastic Art and Writing competition

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer • April 27, 2023

The clock rings 4 p.m. as senior Shraavya Pydisetti nervously refreshes her email. Peers crowding around her laptop, the scene seems like a reaction to a college acceptance email. In reality, Pydisetti...

39 seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Varshitha Korrapolu, Communications Manager • October 12, 2021

Kalvacherla named the Sidekick Sports’ student-athlete of the year

Lili Lomas, Staff Writer • May 20, 2016

This school year, Coppell High School senior Vinay Kalvacherla has managed to not only remain a part of Coppell’s varsity tennis team for his third year in a row, but also secure the rank of no. 2 in...

Rising to stardom; KCBY-TV garners local and national awards

Tanya Raghu, Staff Writer • April 4, 2016

Lately, the KCBY-TV program at Coppell High School has been on a roll, garnering multiple awards at local and regional contests and national conventions. After winning the prestigious NSPA...

Magical experiences, awards at 2015 fall JEA/NSPA convention

November 20, 2015

Rachel Buigas-Lopez Editor-in-Chief @rachelbuigas ORLANDO, Fla. - The sunshine state greeted The Sidekick and KCBY staffs with 80 degree weather, a cookie from the DoubleTree hotel and a bright blue...

What is Empire Trust? Christian organization awards student athletes through scholarships

April 5, 2015

Video by Blake Snawder and Samuel Dumar By Alex Nicoll Editor-in-Chief @NicollMac What is Empire Trust? This is the question so many Coppell athletes and students have. The organization...

Texas Art Education Association announces new winners

February 18, 2014

By Gabby Sahm Staff Writer Most students start out their doodling on notes or making little sketches on paper when the teacher is talking. Many of them do not think much of it, but some students...

Band travels to state competition, brings home 124 medals

May 29, 2013

By Kristen Shepard Staff Writer Anyone who has been to a Coppell football game, pep rally or band concert knows that the CHS band is full of talent. Each year, at the State UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest,...

Superlatives voting right around the corner

April 2, 2012

The naming of Superlatives is one of the most quintessential traditions of the American high school experience. Every school year, as the final months begin to arrive, the entire student body of Coppell...

Ogbogu quickly gaining recognition

September 7, 2011

By Seth Slover Staff Writer Junior Chiaka Ogbogu embodies the definition of the word “determination.”A raw athlete with God-given ability, Ogbogu has refined her skills and developed her talent. Having...

Freshman’s science project earns national recognition

August 29, 2011

By Mary Whitfill Features Editor Although Rohan Panaparambil just started his freshman year at CHS, he is still being recognized for his 8th grade science fair project. Panaparambil has been named...

The senior awards ceremony honors the hard work of many students

May 23, 2011

Abby Drake Staff Writer The 2011 senior class has worked very hard for the last four years. Tomorrow, the entire class finally gets the recognition they deserve. The senior awards ceremony is a...