Cowboys lose playoff berth, end season 28-7

By John Loop Staff Writer Amidst the celebration by Keller Central, the Coppell Cowboys reflected on a tough loss against the Chargers, and taken out of playoff contention by the score of 28-7. Sophomore Connor Wilson got his third start in the stadium where the Cowboys have never, and still haven’t, won a game since 2001. Wilson completed 7 passes for 99 yards, and also rushed for 44 yards and one touchdown. Both the Cowboys and the Chargers traded 3-and-outs on each of their first few offensive possessions. Wilson and the Cowboy offense would draw first blood, as the sophomore would punch the ball into the end zone from one yard out to take an…

Dedicated seniors skip late arrival

By Chase Porter Staff Writer Today, seniors were given a late arrival day for underclassmen PSAT and ASVAB testing. For most seniors this was a dream come true, but for those in the Ready Set Teach program it was a problem for their schedule. The Ready Set Teach program requires students to attend a class at either a middle school or elementary school and help teach the students. The problem with this late arrival day is that most of the students go to their Ready Set Teach classrooms in the afternoon and today all students are required to attend their core classes during the afternoon periods. Most of the Ready Set Teach students will be…

Class of 2012 embodies senior swagger

By Dyer Whitt Staff Writer As the school year strikes with full force for the students at Coppell High School, the class of 2012 prepares to take its throne with class. Webster’s defines seniority as “priority, precedence, or status obtained as the result of a person’s length of service,” and as a high school senior, this definition can have quite a few different interpretations. “Seniority definitely deals some aspects of carelessness, but you feel more mature and know how to handle your work-load and can balance work and play,” said senior Chris Reagan, sports director of KCBY. While some seniors focus on the power and maturity that comes with senior year, others are taking advantage…

Senior Priorities

By Sarah Police Staff Writer This past week Jostens has come to CHS to talk to seniors about what they need to be doing to prepare for graduation. Seniors were given an order packet for their cap and gown. Jostens will be at CHS on Saturday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 4. If you were absent during the senior class meeting you can stop by student services and pickup a packet of information. Seniors also need to go to Jostens in Plano to take their senior picture for the yearbook. You do not need an appointment so be sure to stop by. Their address can be found here. During the senior class meeting on Wednesday, seniors…

The last first six weeks

By Chase Porter Staff writer For us seniors here at CHS are final first six weeks is coming to a close but is senior year all that we have expected? From my point of view its been mostly what I have anticipated but I feel like I cant kick into senior- ides mode just yet. The past week and this current week teachers have flooded me with assignments but I think they are just trying to keep me focused until my mind lingers off to day dreams of college. Something I wasn’t expecting about my senior year is how fast it has gone by already. Plenty of people have warned me that this year would…

Colleges Visit CHS

By Sarah Police Staff Writer Seniors: it’s that time of year. It’s time to apply to college. Finding the perfect school for you can be a little difficult but luckily CHS is here to help. Throughout the year colleges from all over America come to CHS to visit with prospective students. Mrs. Poe, in the guidance office, is here to help. Every week Mrs. Poe sends out announcements of colleges that will be visiting CHS. The colleges coming next week are: UT Arlington on September 26 during 3rd period UT Austin on September 30 during 3rd period TCU on September 30 during 5th period If you have interest in any of these schools be sure…

College night to return at CHS in September

Kimberly Del Angel Staff Writer Undecided about college? On September 15th CHS will be hosting a college fair for all interested juniors and seniors looking to narrow their college choices as well as get more exposure to new schools. On this night students and parents will be able to meet with representatives from all over the country. Over 160 schools will be present that night, including the University of Texas, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Baylor, Columbia University, Emory University, George Washington University, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M and the University of Oklahoma. Specialty schools such as the Dallas Culinary Institute will be present as well. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event in order to have more opportunities and longer…

Seniors get a lesson on applying to college

By Chase Porter Staff Writer With school already in its second week seniors are not only trying to focus on school work but also applying to colleges. Luckily for us in the senior class, we have counselors that are happy to show us the proper way for applying and what we will need. Today, August 30, the seniors were pulled out of their english classes and given a crash course on how to start the application process. If you weren’t paying attention, seniors, here’s a quick summary. First, you’ll need to set up a Naviance account (which should have been done last year) and then add the colleges that you are applying to on your…

Big day for Seniors on Tuesday

Beth Anne Carroll Staff Writer The class of 2011 has a lot to look forward to tomorrow. Coppell High School seniors have several big events taking place tomorrow morning. The day will start with a free breakfast in the commons at 7:45. Seniors will be provided with breakfast and will have an opportunity to deliver any thank you notes to staff members. Following breakfast, the annual senior awards ceremony will be held in the gym at 9:00. All seniors, juniors, and sophomores attend the awards and senior parents are welcome to attend as well. Seniors must make sure to dress nice, but appropriately. After an eventful morning, the most anticipated part of the day arrives;…

Seniors of The Sidekick continue on in journalism field

Mary Whitfill Features Editor As the newspaper wraps up another year of deadlines, ink and breaking news, seniors of The Sidekick look tentatively ahead at what promises to be a bright future. Be it home-state moves or cross country hauls, graduating newspaper staff members are optimistic about the mysteries tomorrow will bring. The Sidekick focuses on helping students acquire the basic skills of journalism and reporting, but also help to instill lessons that will stick with students for the rest of their lives. The ideas of ethics, morals, open communication, curiosity and honesty are all ones that can be applied to multiple facets of everyday life. “My three years on staff have taught me a…