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Faces of CISD: Jolynn Kelly

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

I am what they call a perfectionist.

Most of the time, that’s good. Teachers tend to like me because of it. My parents are proud of me for it. But sometimes, my desire for perfection can be a problem.

While friends compliment me on my school project, I am too busy biting my lip, hating myself for not adding that extra detail that could have made it even better.

I’ll spend an extra hour on an assignment adding aesthetically pleasing (but nonessential) details, only because I know it will bug me if I don’t.

And, worst of all, I try to fix things that don’t need fixing. Such is the case with traditions.

I love nothing more than the holiday traditions my family has created over the years. From picking our favorite pumpkins from the pumpkin patch and carving one to put on the front porch for Halloween. From setting out the cornucopia and tuning into the “Friends” Thanksgiving marathon as my dad cooks a sure-tobe-mouthwatering feast in the kitchen. From blasting my Christmas playlist as I decorate my room, while my dad puts up lights and my mom decorates the tree.

But, being the perfectionist I am, I believe I can make our traditions even better. I don’t like how this jack-o-lantern turned out - we need to carve a new one. This is the same, boring cornucopia we use every year - we should get a newer, better one. These ornaments are old and faded and should be replaced.

This picture isn’t perfect - we need to retake it until it is. It’s going on Instagram, after all.

I try to perfect our traditions because I care. Or maybe because, in a world where our lives are constantly put on display for others to admire through a screen, I just want them to look perfect. But as everything around me is replaced with a newer and shinier version of itself, I realize I am defeating the purpose of what these traditions are all about: the memories they hold, the people I share them with.

And rather than making the holidays more enjoyable, I am only stressing myself out.

The holiday season is almost upon us. Soon we will be surrounded by friends and family and people who are just a little more cheerful than they are the rest of the year. Don’t try to supercially make it better. You know it’s already perfect.

Anthony Cesario EDITOR- IN-CHIEF

Faces of CISD is a Sidekick series in which executive news/enterprise editor Pramika Kadari profiles an influential member of Coppell ISD to commemorate the district’s 60-year anniversary.

Coppell High School special education teacher Jolynn Kelly shows her CISD spirit at Turning Point, a program for students who need alternative pathways to graduation at Victory Place @ Coppell. Kelly has worked in Coppell ISD for 37 years and helped develop Turning Point. Photo by Neveah Jones Coppell High School Special Education (SPED) teacher Jolynn Kelly has worked in the district for 37 years. After starting out teaching business/career tech courses at CHS for 10 years, she left to help develop Turning Point - a CISD school providing alternative graduation methods - and worked there for seven years. At the beginning, she was the only teacher there, with Ron Marie Johnson as the Principal.

In 2009, she returned to CHS as a SPED teacher, and she has been here ever since.

What is the purpose of Turning Point and why did you start it?

Turning Point is an alternative school to help kids who need assistance, or an alternative way to graduate. It was all online [when we started]. We started out with a program assisting [students who] were coming out of drug rehab, [were] a pregnant teen, just needed to work, or were more than a year behind in school.

That allowed for us to get them caught up and graduated - possibly on time, maybe a semester late. [Entry to Turning Point] is by interview only. It’s grown a lot since I left it; we started [with] probably only five kids, and now they’ve got about 25 kids.

What classes do you teach now?

Currently, [I teach] a special education BIM [or Building Information Modeling] class that is for kids who are in transitional pathways, and who need peer tutors to be successful. I also support English II teachers and English III for in-class support. I’m a

secondary teacher for special education in those general education classes.

Did you always see yourself working in education?

When I went to UNT, I started out in Elementary Education, and realized quickly I didn’t like that. And then I continued on and got a business degree. So that’s why I taught all the business classes when I started teaching. I [saw myself working in education], I just didn’t know whether it would be elementary or secondary, and I figured that out. And then I used my business degree to work out in the business field in the summer. I also am a realtor so I have a business with my husband as a realtor, so that business degree helped me.

And I continued on in education, and I love it. But I am retiring this year.

How do you feel about retiring? What do you plan to do in retirement?

I am excited, because I get to start a new part of my life. And then, also sad, because it’s been my life for 36 or 37 years here. I am going to countinue working on our real-estate company, and we’ll take a few trips, I have six grandkids.

How has the SPED department grown since you came here?

By building relationships with [special needs students]. It teaches them that they can go outside of this building and be employed, and that they have computer skills that could help them do that.

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What got you started working with special needs students?

When I was over at Turning Point, they needed a special ed teacher. We had a lot of [special needs students] come in for discipline or for the Turning Point program. So it was required that we all [work with special needs students], and I liked it so much, that’s why I came back to this campus to strictly do that.

What do you do in your day-to-day job?

Everything. I’m a counselor for some kids. I meet with one particular girl every Monday morning, and we review how her week went and what’s coming up. I work on schedules for kids, and I’m a test administrator, I teach the computer class.

What does the 60-year CISD anniversary mean to you?

I came in 1983. The anniversary [represents] a small community that has exploded, and became something I probably would’ve never thought it would be. It’s a great community; the district supports the community, and the community supports our school. And that makes it a great community. [CHS Principal] Laura Springer has made a huge difference to this campus this year. The change in it has been completely different; because I’ve been here for so long, I can see the change.

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fter only three months of returning to Coppell High School, CHS Principal Laura Springer has already hugged, loved and developed a relationship with student Preston Point, who will always hold a special place in her arms.

“The thing about [Point] is that when he loved you, he loved you with everything in him,” Springer said. “He loved his friends; he loved them deeply. He loved his monkey deeply. We will miss his presence, just his beautiful presence, in our everyday life.”

On Sept. 21, Point died, saddening those in the CHS community and beyond.

Point was attending CHS for his seventh year, allowing him to develop deep, lasting connections with the faculty.

“You can’t be around Preston and not find joy in life,” CHS special education teacher Melissa Murray said. “He made you laugh. He was quirky and funny. You could see how much he loved people. You could tell by the way he would love back.

He had his own way of loving on people.

There’s just so much joy that he brought.

He was like a little ray of sunshine.” The

Coppell High School Transitional Pathways paraprofessional Kyle Kohler converses with late CHS student Preston Point. Point died on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy Melissa Murray

love Point had for others was obvious to even those who had just met him. “[Point] was a happy soul,” Springer said. “Every day he approached as a glass half full kind of day. He loved deeply.

He cared for his friends. He loved the teachers who worked with him. He would lay his head over on you if he loved you and just close his eyes. That’s his way of saying ‘I love you.’ The love he showed through his body language was amazing.

He walked down the hall with a pep in his step. He just enjoyed life every day,

which was an amazing thing.”

Point’s love went further than just to those around him; wherever Point was, his beloved sock monkey named KeKe wasn’t far behind.

Parts of Point and KeKe can still be seen throughout the halls of CHS, as students from CHS Transitional Pathways teacher Rosie Speanburg’s classroom painted numerous pictures of KeKe to hang on the walls. Murray designed a special card in remembrance of Point for A Note of Hope, with the

words “You’ve been sent a ‘KeKe’ Hug! In Honor & Memory of Preston Point. A life full of Love!” and a picture of a cartoon sock monkey.

However, the impact Point had on others goes beyond a stuffed animal. Those who had the opportunity to meet and interact with him will remember him for years to come.

“He touched more people than I even had an idea of,” CHS special education teacher Eddie Beal said. “I knew there was a large group of people who he talked to and worked with, but literally, he touched hundreds of people’s lives. I didn’t get to realize truly how many people he touched.

He gave to us by far much more than we gave to him.”

KAREN ‘20 can be reached at kll7800@g.coppellisd.com

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Online fundraising collects record donations for various groups ANJALI KRISHNA STAFF WRITER @anjalikrishna_ At midnight on Sept. 19, nearly 3,000 nonprofits counted a combined $50 million raised by people all over the world to support their worthy causes.

North Texas Giving Day is an 18hour event that compiles nonprofit organizations onto one easy-to-use online platform to make it easier to donate to multiple organizations simultaneously.

“It brings attention and excitement to worthwhile organizations who need fundraising exposure,” said Emily Nance, PTSO fundraising chairperson of

New Tech High @ Coppell.

Over the past decade, Giving Day has raised more than $240 million in donations, making it the largest community-wide giving event in the nation. Since Giving Day began in 2009, the event has grown from a way to raise awareness for nonprofits into a movement in which everyone can support the causes they care for.

Along with the online fundraising event, the weeks leading up to and following Giving Day are filled with community events to promote awareness for the nonprofits involved.

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organizations open booths with activities for community members and distribute information about the organizations.

The event is especially important to small grassroots organizations that struggle to get the word out about themselves and find people interested in the cause. New Tech participated in this event this year.

“This was the first year New Tech participated, and the biggest enticement was the ability to reach beyond members of the PTSO,” Nance said. “In the past, we have felt we keep going to the same parents over and over for fundraising, even though our programs benefit a much wider group.”

The Coppell Lions Club is involved in promoting the event itself. The Lions placed advertisements in the Coppell Gazette to spread the word.

“Giving Day really helps the Lions contribute to society by allowing us to donate to various causes we care about,” Coppell Lions marketing communications manager Margaret Meek said. “We can send funding to various nonprofits that help people with physical

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disabilities, a cause close to the Lions’ hearts.”

Metrocrest Services also received donations from Giving Day and plans to expand its supply in the food pantry by purchasing food for cheap wholesale, buying school supplies for a back to school extravaganza and transporting seniors who have no other modes of transportation.

“We had the privilege of transporting a 100-year-old man to Brookhaven Community College for the art classes he liked to take there,” incoming President of Metrocrest services Beccy Ratciff said.

“He passed away last month, and it was great we got to help him do things he loved.”

The 10th anniversary of Giving Day was Sept. 19, 2019. The 2019 event was the biggest yet with 10 days of events and volunteering and more than 430,000 hours of service pledged by community members. The combined total was more than $50 million through more than 169,380 donations from all 50 states and 25 countries.

“There’s a certain camaraderie between the community members on Giving Day,” Ratcliff said. “It’s one day a year everyone is thinking about giving to others rather than ourselves.”

ANJALI ‘22 can be reached at axk8800@g.coppellisd.com

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Dallas tornadoes leave devastation in their wake KAREN LU DAILY NEWS/ASSIGNMENT EDITOR @_karenlu_ DALLAS - A light flickers from a fallen traffic light. Telephone poles, bent 45 degrees, lay across the intersection, forcing passers-by to step over their twisted wires. Windows are shattered, and roofs are entirely lifted from their buildings.

Sunday night’s tornado decimated the shopping center on the corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane. Where blocks of stores, restaurants and establishments stood now lie shards of glass and exposed insulation, boarded windows and broken scaffolding.

Nine tornadoes struck the North Dallas area Sunday night, including an EF-3 twister that cut through northwest Dallas and Richardson—the strongest and most destructive of the nine. EF-3 tornadoes are classified by estimated wind speeds between 136 and 165 miles per hour.

Each business, including White House Black Market, in that strip must board up the shattered windows and secure the building. “[Friday] night, I thought maybe the tornado didn’t hit us,” White House Black Market general store manager Ellen Yung said. “I had read on a post that T.J. Maxx was OK, and we’re just directly across the street, so I thought we might be OK too. But then I saw a video circulating where Talbots and Interabang Books was

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Compared to decades prior, more police brutality have restocked the media headlines on a routinely basis, and the effect on Americans can be seen by looking at the numbers.

In the last fifteen years there has been a dent in the confidence citizens have for law enforcement. According to Gallup, 64% of American citizens trusted the police in 2004. That number dropped to

hit really hard. Then, I wondered because we’re so close to them.”

Despite the destructive path of the tornado, there were no resulting fatalities or critical injuries.

“Of course it’s devastating, but we’re just thankful the entire team is safe,” Yung said.

Before insurance adjusters can come in to evaluate the estimated cost of repairs, the area must be cleaned up to prevent any possible further damage. Entrust One Facility Services is a commercial janitorial company based in the Metroplex that works with emergency relief for major disasters.

“Things need to be left pretty much untouched until the insurance adjusters come so they can assess the cost of damage and approve an amount to repair the facilities,” Juan Zamora, Chief Operating Officer of Entrust One, said. “It’s too early for the adjusters to come. Mainly, our goal right now is to make the place as safe as possible for people that are going to come and do the adjustments. We have to make sure there’s no danger of debris.”

The damage seen in the neighborhoods surrounding the Preston Royal Shopping Center is across the board. In the neighborhood of Preston Hollow, many houses suffered minor cosmetic damage in their yards with scattered tree branches and lost electricity.

“Here in Preston Hollow, people are all over the map,” Preston Hollow resident Marcie Pagel said. “There’s some critical damage, structural damage. It’s all over the board. For people who were critically hit, right now is just taking care and figuring out the next step. For us, for people who

The Talbots is unrecognizable at the Preston Oaks Shopping Center on Monday after the previous night’s storm. Nine tornadoes hit North Dallas Sunday night and devastated many businesses, residential areas and schools. Photo by Sydney Rowe aren’t out of their homes, it’s just about cleaning up, waiting for electricity to turn back on. It might be a while. Water is running, but electricity has been out since [Sunday] night. We’ve been hearing it’s going to be a couple days, but I’ve heard in other parts of North Dallas it’ll be three to six weeks.”

On the other side of the Preston Royal Shopping Center lies a neighborhood that appears as if it’s from an entirely separate world, despite only being a few blocks

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52% in 2015, the lowest it has been in 22 years, although there was a 4% recovery the following year.

“It’s hard to trust the police because of the stories that have been going around, but you can’t generalize all police, because there are some good officers out there,” CHS junior Mya Green said. “Our situation in America with police brutality is so different from other countries, and that adds to our fear.”

Dissecting the issue of police brutality would not be as thoroughly accomplished without discussing the statistics of race.

Mapping Police Violence recorded 1,147 people killed in 2017, with 25% of those being African-Americans. Another study found African-Americans died due to the police at a rate of 7.2 per million while white people were killed at a rate of 2.9 per million.

A report for the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2007 states, “racial

profiling and police brutality have their roots in enforcement of Slave Codes, and later Black Codes and Jim Crow segregation laws.”

Today, the leading cause of death for young black men in America is getting killed by the police. “[Police brutality] is an issue, but it also creates a stereotype that all police officers are bad,” CHS junior Annabelle Sigman said. “It’s hard for me personally - because my dad is a [Dallas] police officer - to know there are some police officers who are taking advantage of their power and making it harder for other policemen.”

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down. House after house displays roofs either partially destroyed or completely lifted off. Fences are collapsed inwards, exposing the destruction within the yards and houses themselves.

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force is that violent incidents such as these are highly dependent on location.

Rates of police violence are highest in big metropolitan areas. In a suburban town such as Coppell, cases of police brutality are few if not nonexistent. “[The Coppell Police Department] does not really have an issue with police brutality, but we are affected by it,” CHS Student Resource Officer R e g g i e Wa l k e r said. “When s o m e o n e who might be passing through Coppell gets pulled over, you can feel their tension and frustration because of the things they’ve seen on the media.”

For Walker and the Coppell Police Department, serving the community, the people and themselves is an important moral they strive to follow.

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Frazer shines in volunteering, STUCO VICTORIA HERTEL STAFF WRITER @veh37936 CHS9 student Alexis Frazer is the student council vice president for the 2019-20 freshman class. From her work as president in National Charity League (a female based organization in which members volunteer for various charities) and experience as a volleyball team captain for the club team Attack 14 Royal, she is prepared to lead at the ninth grade campus.

What are your other interests or hobbies and how do they make you a better leader in student council?

I play volleyball [for Coppell] and I play club volleyball [Attack 14 Royal] outside of school, which is super timeconsuming. Leadership in volleyball also reflects on student council because I have to be accountable for my team.

Taking accountability for my mistakes and being part of a team also helps me be a better leader in student council.

Why did you run for a leadership position in student council?

It encourages me to be a good role model for my classmates. As vice president, there’s some pressure to be a good role model and make good decisions.

That influences me to set a great example for everyone else.

CHS9 student Alexis Frazer participates in ‘Merica Monday for homecoming spirit week.

She was voted student council’s vice president.

Frazer was chosen for the position because of her work ethic and perseverance. Photo

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What are some goals that you want to accomplish this year in student council?

I hope for every student to have all of the freedoms we have at CHS9 currently and possibly gain more freedom. For example, during lunch, we have to clean up after ourselves or our block lunch will be revoked. Block lunch is an hour that everyone has free time to either work on homework, be with friends, play basketball in the gym or go to the library and study. I think that the other student council officers and I should hold our classmates and ourselves accountable so that we can maintain [that] freedom.

VICTORIA ‘21 can be reached at veh7936@g.coppellisd.com

Bhojwani digs deep for pond dreams

CHS9 student Taara Bhojwani constructed a 5-by-8-by-3 feet pond in her backyard. Bhojwani spent hours in the sun to build the Koi pond by herself. Photos by Tracy Tran ANVITHA REDDY STAFF WRITER @anvithareddytx The doubts of her friends would not deter CHS9 student Taara Bhojwani. “[Peers would say], ‘You can’t build a pond, you’re too small and girly’,” Bhojwani said. “I wanted to prove them [wrong].”

After spending hours in the sun in her backyard, Bhojwani silenced her critics and constructed her own pond.

From designing the dimensions and determining the location of her pond to using her house’s irrigation system to adding Koi fish several months later, Bhojwani built the pond with little help from anyone else.

Her vision started as a child when she visited her family in the

Philippines. “[In the Philippines], it is very common to have Koi ponds,” Bhojwani said. “I always thought those were really cool but never thought I’d actually [have] one.”

Bhojwani’s desire to build a pond is a combination of her interest in art and her fascination with aquatics.

“I’ve always had an obsession with water,” Bhojwani said. “I also love anything that has to do with art, like fashion and jewelry. People don’t believe it when I tell them I built a pond.”

Herdetermination to fight stereotypes resulted in her spending hours digging a 5 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3 feet deep pond.

However, getting the pond to a healthy state wasn’t easy.

She had to learn about her home’s

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irrigation system to ensure safe plumbing to her pond and how to dig it. After it was filled, she had to maintain the correct pH level and add a tarp and Koi fish, all with little help.

“She has done it all by hand.”

Bhojwani’s father Raja Bhojwani said “She got some help, but most of her friends gave up.

Even after completing development, Taara’s pond faces many challenges.

“I realized there were so many other

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problems, like the water turning green,” Taara’s said. “I had to empty it more than seven times.”

Bhojwani continues to ensure her pond is in the best condition.

“Once she starts a project like this, she wants to finish it,” Mr. Bhojwani said. “She really proved that if you put your mind to something you can do it.”

ANVITHA ‘22 can be reached at axr9862@g.coppellisd.com

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Forgiving in the face of hate

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On Oct. 3, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of her neighbor, Botham Jean.

The most shocking moment in the courthouse, however, was not the sentence or even the fact that she was convicted for murder and not manslaughter. It was when the 18-yearold brother of Botham, Brandt Jean, forgave Guyger and even hugged her.

These actions, while seemingly simple, sparked a debate on the practice of forgiveness in such a situation. Was this act of forgiveness justified?

Should it have been done?

In a time when hate seems to be most prevalent, in both the United States and around the world, someone taking a moment to forgive someone else of a heinous crime is a necessary reminder of something incredibly important.

It shows that, in this hate-filled world, the most powerful thing we can do is forgive.

Not all of us are going to be in the scenario that requires forgive someone for murdering a loved one and hopefully, none of us ever will. But in our everyday life, we have struggles with family members, friends, teachers, students and more.

Forgiveness is incredible for a number of reasons, but perhaps the most important reason is it can allow the other person, as well as ourselves, to grow and become better. Shaming a person for something they did can only go so far. Yes, they may realize what they did was wrong, but forgiveness can do the same in a much kinder way.

When someone does something wrong to us, we do not have to respond with hate. We have enough hate in the world, there is no need for more of it.

Choosing to forgive someone, choosing to do an act of

kindness, is something that can be passed on. Choosing to act on kindness over hate means spreading love, and we need a little more of that.

Some argue forgiving can lead the other person to repeat their actions. Here’s what we have to understand: forgiveness does not mean enabling toxic behavior. Forgiveness means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense.

Forgiveness does not mean saying, “It’s OK.” In fact, this term is often used for forgiveness, when it shouldn’t be. There’s a large difference between saying, “It’s OK” and “I forgive you.” One says the action can be repeated, while the other says they are forgiven, but the action is not acceptable.

Forgiving also does not mean allowing them to continue that behavior, or be in your life. You can forgive someone without liking their behavior, and you can make the decision to terminate the relationship and still forgive them.

Ultimately, it is a personal decision. Regardless of whether the other person wants your forgiveness, acts on that forgiveness or anything else to do with it, when you choose to forgive, even if it does nothing for the other person, you are choosing to move on.

Rather than just cutting someone out of your life without a thought, remember forgiveness is more powerful than any other action. Taking time to forgive someone might do more than you expect, for both them and you.

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Corrections and Clarifications “Barik, Clark take global, national stages” - October issue, page 11 New Tech High @ Coppell senior Mason Clark was incorrectly identified as a CHS student. Clark also performed last summer with the Boston Crusaders Drum Corps, not the Blue Coats Drum Corps. Coppell High School Band director is Gerry Miller, not Gary Miller. The Sidekick apologizes for the mistakes and regrets the errors.

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Modern culture normalizing lack of privacy CAMILA VILLARREAL STAFF WRITER @fliipthewriter

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he World Wide Web has always been at the tip of your fingers.

Because you are capable of so much with just a tap of a button, it is easy to assume the internet has as much access to you as you do to it.

According to Harvard Law, the United States is one of the countries least concerned with internet privacy, and the internet continues to grow into a more dangerous entity, as companies can now take information you assumed would be private.

Privacy is a dying concept.

If you have ever skipped the terms and conditions of an application or website, you are one of many. A survey in 2017 found that 91% of Americans do not bother to read the legal terms and conditions before accepting them. It may seem like a harmless press of a button, but doing so could give companies access to your personal photos and private information.

“Oftentimes the terms of service are to the advantage of the company and not the user,” Coppell High School computer science teacher Michael Finnegan said. “Pay attention to companies who have been repeatedly called out for violating privacy. If people stop using a service because they have concerns over something then that service is forced to change.”

This summer, a trend involving a Russian-based app called FaceApp seized the internet. Millions of people registered and shared pictures of themselves using a filter that made them look like realistic elderly versions of themselves.

The trend soon died, however, as concerns arose over their terms of service, which specifically states that you “grant FaceApp a perpetual, irrevocable, nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, fully-paid, transferable sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform and display your User Content and any name, username or likeness provided in connection with your User Content in all media formats and channels now known or later developed, without compensation to you.”

In short, by agreeing to the terms of service, you have granted FaceApp the right to utilize everything

you share or link to your account without telling you about it first.

The year 2017 is an example of a bad year for privacy. Congress gave internet service providers the power to collect and sell customer browsing data, effectively cutting off the federal layer of protection for consumers and leaving the fate of a consumer’s data up to them. Facebook had a massive scandal that shook up big corporations as they were put in the spotlight for inappropriate sharing of user information.

“I always warn my kids about the dangers they can face online,” said Mark Myers, father of CHS junior Lauren Myers. “There are benefits to putting your information out there, but you have to think about

In 2018, there were more than 12,000 identity theft cases alone. This issue is becoming commonplace and people are not motivated to do anything about it.

This, however, is nothing new. A Pew Research Center study found that, although people believe privacy is important and take some precautions against possible dangers, when given the option, they will not only willingly share personal information, but see the benefits in doing so.

The longer we put our trust in companies and services that are only interested in watching their own back, the more center stage our personal data becomes. We should not wait until the consequences of our actions cause our personal information to be The Sidekick staff writer Camila Villarreal writes about concern over desensitization to online privacy issues. Breaches in privacy on the internet have become more common in recent years. Photo by Charlotte Vanyo

Graphics by Kaylee Aguilar the risks. Every time you search for products, ads can target your interests. It’s a consequence we face every day that we don’t even think about.”

When companies are exposed for being breached or selling personal user data, they are condemned, but evidence shows these scandals rarely impact them.

Although many Facebook users vowed to delete their accounts, Facebook lost a mere 15 million users, which may seem like a large amount until compared to the 2.41 billion monthly users it still has.

It is not only online privacy that is a problem in today’s society. In 2017, Equifax withheld information for two months about a security breach in which the identities of more than 143 million Americans were compromised. The company suffered major financial losses and a wave of public resentment, but even so, a new survey has found that customers are slacking in their efforts to protect themselves from identity theft.

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within reach of dangerous individuals and moneyseeking internet service providers.

“It can be hard to remember what and who you are dealing with [on the internet],” CHS senior Alexis Jared said. “[Younger generations] have grown up with the internet all [their] lives. It can be difficult to see it as harmful. There’s always this mentality of ‘it’s not going to happen to me.’”

The fact of the matter is that people no longer care about protecting their privacy. You can always hear someone preaching the importance of it, but chances are they are not informed, not alert and not ready for the possible consequences of being lazy when it comes to their data. This hypocritical trend has come to define our technological era.

CAMILA ‘21 can be reached at cxv8266@g.coppellisd.com

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Bring civics education to strengthen democracy the people and by the people, we need right direction by bolstering students’ stronger civics education. knowledge of civics. These organizations AKANSHA SINGH Civics education is not only a study aim to teach students about the principles STAFF WRITER of how government functions; it allows of government and civic responsibilities @akanshas120 students to understand their rights and not solely through memorization, but by responsibilities as citizens and residents showing students how these concepts play of America. Civics helps demonstrate out in real life through interactive games, In a deeply fractured America, sound to students the complexities in political podcasts and other elements. knowledge of facts and how our democracy decisions and actions, and that no issue is Online initiatives such as the one functions are crucial. However, polarization truly black and white. Without knowledge mentioned above are accessible resources, continue to deepen, of civics, votes are but it is also worth considering bolstering in part due to the made blindly. In the civics curriculum in schools. Having waning presence of addition, civics voter registration booths at high schools, civics education. can bring unity like CHS recently had, and discussing Young voters and cohesion civic responsibilities in government have historically had to combat stark classes, are steps in the right direction. some of the lowest partisanship, We have a voice, an incredibly potent rates of voter turnout because it tool – now we must know how to use in the United States. promotes respect it.

The percentage and a deeper of voters aged 18understanding of AKANSHA ‘20 can be 24 who voted in others’ opinions reached at the 2018 midterms A K A N S H A S I N G H and beliefs. axs8044@g.coppellisd.com remained at a meager STAFF WRITER Organizations 31%, compared to such as iCivics, 60% for people created by former aged 65 years or older. In Presidential Supreme Court Justice Elections, youth voter turnout rises to Sandra Day O’Connor, about 50%, but that still accounts for half take a step in the of the population that does not vote.

Civics education requirements have been loosened since the 1960s, correlated with a decline in youth voter turnout.

Only eight U.S. states require a full year’s length of civics education in high school; Texas requires a semester.

The consequences of this are staggering. Only 26% of respondents to a 2017 survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center could accurately name the three branches of government.

Thirty-seven percent of respondents could not name any rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

States have varied requirements for civics education, but general civic knowledge and youth voter participation If we truly want to mend a fractured remain low. The Sidekick staff writer Akansha Singh thinks there is a lack of sufficient civics education. Graphic America and truly have a government for by Shriya Vanparia

“We have a voice, an incredibly potent tool.”

English language needing more southern hospitality NICOLAS REYES STAFF WRITER @nico_reyes19

Reading William Shakespeare’s work is a different type of pain.

It is a pain that cuts deeper with every stanza, a pain that keeps one breathing and bedridden but locked away from the serenity of death. Without SparkNotes, the Rosetta Stone of old-English, there would be no way to decipher his words.

Shakespeare’s work is proof that the English language changes, which is essential for the content temperament of the English-speaking people.

Now, the language must change once more.

The addition of the word “y’all’s”, which is for some reason still not an officially-recognized word, is needed because there is no other word that plays its role in our dictionaries; the language lacks a possessive plural when directly addressing multiple people.

Spanish has “de ustedes”, French has “votre”, English needs “y’all’s”.

If you were talking to two people and wanted to compliment their team’s performance, you would say, “y’all’s team played well today.” However, this is not grammatical.

The grammatical way of saying this would be “The team for which both of you play, played well”. One could also say “Your team played well”.

The first sounds unnatural and is not concise. The latter does not clearly address both subjects of the conversation.

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as the pinnacle of language, a testament to the glory of their world-ruling

The word “y’all’s” is a plural possessive for the Southern contraction “y’all”. The Sidekick staff writer Nicolas Reyes thinks this word should be added to the English language. Graphic by Shriya Vanparia Alexander Holmes affirmed the statement.

“There are a few different ways you can say it, but it always ends up sounding clunky, it doesn’t end up sounding smooth,” Holmes said.

“When we use ‘y’all’s’ it rolls off the tongue.”

Many English folks see their tongue

days. Yet these are the people who speak in a mumble and decided to include the letter “r” in their language but refuse to pronounce it/ Contracting the words “you” and “all” and simply adding a possessive “‘s” should not prove to be difficult.

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complete the language they created.

Northerners may try to claim they have fixed the problem themselves with the words “you guys’s”, but the phrase reeks of a preppy barbershop quartet.

Not to mention it is two words and has been ignored by pop culture with good reason.

For loyal supporters of “y’all’s” who are growing impatient with the mediocracy of the English language, fear not, the fix may come sooner than expected.

“The intermingling of cultures is so much faster today due to the internet.

Languages are going to be changing a lot faster,” Holmes said. “‘Y’all’s has been around for over a hundred years and then we have ‘yeet’ which has been around for five years maybe and it has already made its way into the common lexicon of people.

Language is changing faster now.”

Bobby Kennedy famously paraphrased a play by saying, “some men see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not.”

Some will ask why should we change the language?

I ask why not make it better?

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My pain is invisible, not imaginary Yuan gains understanding from struggles caused by chronic illness ANGELA YUAN STAFF WRITER @anglealey

The biggest thing I remember about being undiagnosed is thinking I was perfectly fine when my symptoms were staring me right in the face.

Over the summer, I alternated between 12 hours of sleep and 12 hours of sluggishness for days on end, and I saw no problem. Thankfully, my mother did; she dragged me to the doctor’s office for a blood test, where I was told that I had chronic anemia. Before my diagnosis, I resented myself for acting lazy, but understanding that I had reason to do so and a way to fix it was a relief.

Many people, especially women, go undiagnosed for years. Women are often excluded from clinical research, causing a “knowledge gap” between the health of men and women. Additionally, women are traditionally stereotyped as overdramatic and pain is easily attributed to the menstrual cycle.

Invisible illnesses are prevalent, with more than 125 million Americans having at least one chronic condition in 2000.

Despite being so common, invisible illnesses are seldom talked about for a multitude of reasons, one of which is a lack of understanding. People tend to judge based on appearances, but a healthy appearance does not necessarily indicate good health. This discourages discussion of invisible illness.

Another reason invisible illnesses are rarely brought up is that they can often coincide with taboo subjects. Instagram influencer Shannon Barry (@barry_ happy), who posts about her experience with Crohn’s, has discussed the shame

she felt about having a gastrointestinal disease.

“Your pain is more important than their discomfort,” Barry wrote. “They are allowed to not listen, but it is not your job to stop talking.”

A close friend of mine, Coppell High School sophomore Risa Azim, deals with asthma and hypothyroidism. She shares Barry’s belief in being honest about her health.

“I am really open to everyone about my illnesses. They’re just a part of me,” Azim said.

Illness comes with the feeling of missing out. In the summer, when I was sleeping for 12 hours a night, I felt like I was missing out on waking hours and life in general.

Illness means missing out on the little things in life as well. I can no longer drink coffee or tea, both of which I love. My friends and I like to hang out at cafes and boba shops, so it can be hard not to feel as if I am missing out. It seems insignificant, but it stops me from being able to fully enjoy the things I like.

Azim, too, finds herself being held back by her illness.

“When people eat a lot, I’m not always able to eat with them,” Azim said. “There are certain foods that I really shouldn’t eat because my body processes them too slowly.”

Despite everything, it is OK to be sick.

Illnesses are inevitable; they affect all aspects of life and can make everything feel overwhelming. It already takes sick people so much energy to be ill, so spare them the additional stress of pretending not to be. Treat them with understanding and open-mindedness.

ANGELA ‘22 can be reached at axy7572@g.coppellisd.com

Invisible illnesses are diseases that may not be as obvious as physical disabilities. Many people suffer from symptoms of invisible illnesses.

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Claire’s Corner: Dealing with college burnout CLAIRE CLEMENTS EXECUTIVE EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR @cclements825

Executive editorial page editor Claire Clements spills the tea on the latest happenings in the world, ranging from pop culture to politics.

Sitting in class, I hear for what seems like the billionth time, talk about college applications and which will accept you.

I go home and my parent asks me about my applications, scholarships and more.

At church, people are always asking me where I’m applying, which one I’m going to go for, and of course, the oh-sodreaded question: “Ready for college?”

Here’s the thing: this is not my freshman year of college, it’s my senior year, and rather than focusing on college, I’d rather be able to actually enjoy my senior year.

I know these people ask because they care about me, and I appreciate that. The thing is, when all people will talk about is college, it’s hard to enjoy what I have

Senior year is a time full of both fun and college worries. The Sidekick executive editorial page editor Claire Clements thinks seniors should spend more time enjoying their last year in high school. Photo by Charlotte Vanyo going on at the moment.

Along with that, excitement about college is understandable – I’m not going to pretend that I haven’t already been thinking about my dorm decorations and how I will spend my days studying in aesthetic coffee shops on campus. But at

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this point in our lives, when talk of the future seems to seep into every aspect of our life, we forget to enjoy the present.

Students do it too. It seems like every class I have, all we ever talk about is our applications and how much we’re looking forward to college.

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It’s time to allow us to live in the moment, and that starts with us.

Personally, even with all of my school responsibilities, I try to make time to spend time with the family members and friends who I know I have a limited amount of time with, and to live in the moment with them.

This is a reminder to all seniors to put aside all the worries about college, even just for a little bit. Take a moment to enjoy what the majority of us won’t have for long: our family, friends, Homecoming, Prom and so much more.

To those in our lives, rather than constantly asking about college, ask us how senior year is going. Ask us about what senior traditions we’ve been doing, and what we’re looking forward to about this year.

This is our senior year. Leave the college worries for next fall, because for now, we need to enjoy our last days of high school.

CLAIRE ‘20 can be reached at cec4824@g.coppellisd.com

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Immanivong using YouTube to share lifestyle A L I S H B A J AVA I D STAFF WRITER @alishbaj24

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Happy Wednesday, everybody! It’s Aly and I’m back with another video!” Coppell High School senior Alyson Immanivong says as she starts her weekly video.

Immanivong runs a YouTube channel with more than 500 subscribers.

Immanivong started making videos in May 2018 by spontaneously deciding to record her trip to Thailand with her cousin, but has since made a regular commitment to posting weekly videos. Her content ranges from beauty to DIY’s.

Since the start of her channel, she has gotten around 57,000 views. Her most popular video, How to Clean Birkenstocks, has gotten almost 20,000 views.

“It’s crazy seeing those numbers,” Immanivong said. “I don’t even know 20,000 people.”

Businesses also reached out to Immanivong asking her to promote products such as makeup removal cloths with a company called Bisous.

She also did a giveaway with them in August 2019.

“I didn’t think anybody from a different side of the world would watch [my videos],” Immanivong said.

Alyson’s mom, Liz Immanivong, is very supportive of her channel, suggesting video ideas and advising with brand promotions.

“She’s got the personality and the responsibility and time management skills to take this to the next level,” Ms. Immanivong said. “It is one of the main reasons I do support it.”

Alyson films using a Canon G7X and edits with iMovie as well as premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro,

“It’s crazy seeing those numbers. I don’t even know 20,000 people.”

A LY S O N I M M A N I V O N G CHS SENIOR which take a minimum of three hours.

With more consistent effort being put in the process of her videos, YouTube has become more of a time commitment.

“The biggest struggle is finding a balance with everything,” Alyson said.

“Since I started school it’s harder to

film, edit and get my video out every week.”

Alyson is a Senior Scholar, a dual credit program designed for seniors to get early college experience. She is also a peer aid in special education classes at CHS. “Alyson is very much a gogetter; she is the one that takes charge,” Special education teacher Melissa Murray said.

“People don’t realize what a huge heart she has and how driven she is.”

Alyson hopes to continue making videos in college while majoring in business.

“A lot of this is actually business, it’s not just being on camera and posting a video,“ Alyson said. “I love the business side of things and paying attention to analytics.”

What started off as a fun way to capture memories during a trip has since become a passion and a future endeavor.

“This is something I see myself doing as a job,” Alyson said. “I know if I really set my mind to it, I could do it.”

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Muslim student group creating sense of community awareness, members of MSA also prepare for the Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST), an annual competition that brings to life a central Islamic value. Last year, participants competed in various events In a time where 82% of Muslim ranging from debate and writing to arts Americans report being subjected to and sports in order to convey their own discrimination, the Coppell High application of the theme.

School Muslim Student “I competed in Association (MSA) [the short film bridges boundaries to contest] with instill unity. some of my The club chapter, friends,” Rauf started by 2019 CHS said. “It was graduate Afrida about a girl Rahman, emphasizes who wears c u l t u r a l a hijab, but awareness and because of discusses the recent the true terrorist meaning attacks, of Islam. she gets Coppell High School juniors Hidayah Husain and Sheikha Seif watch bullied the 2019 Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST) recap video during a n d the first Muslim Student Association (MSA) club meeting of the school year on Oct. 15. This meeting helps club members understand the importance of the MSA. Photo by Tracy Tran AVA N I K A S H YA P STAFF WRITER @AvaniKashyap03

Membership is not exclusive to Muslims, but open to all students who want to learn more about the religion. The club focuses on uniting students from different cultural backgrounds and advocates for peace, evidenced by the recent “Peace, not Prejudice” program. The informative yet enjoyable atmosphere creates a relaxed learning environment.

“I enjoy MSA because it’s like a family,” CHS senior club co-president Amsah Rauf said. “I get to meet all these people I have things in common with, people who I probably wouldn’t talk to on my own, but the club is bringing us together.”

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harassed. [The film] followed her journey of hardship when she was trying to decide whether she should take off her [hijab].”

Clubs such as MSA help students find a sense of identity by understanding their roots and finding the balance between Muslim and American culture.

“There weren’t really a lot of desi kids where I used to live [in Mansfield], and so when I moved here in seventh grade, I wasn’t really a part of the Muslim community,” said Rauf, who attended Coppell Middle School North. “When I joined MSA, it introduced me to a whole new world of people.”

Furthermore, MSA has tangible benefits for the younger generations.

“I have seen kids create a sense of a bigger community when they are all here,” biology and environmental science teacher and club sponsor Gulshan Mir said. “It breaks all the barriers that would otherwise be between kids of different cultural backgrounds.”

AVANI ‘21 can be reached at ask6086@g.coppellisd.com

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Tong combines international, American experiences TRACY TRAN STAFF WRITER @Anhlmtracy Coppell High School junior Nanzihe Tong is a first-year exchange student from Ningbo, China.

Bringing her culture and study experiences from China, she hopes to share her story to reveal the difficulties international students have to face.

What are the differences between CHS and school in China?

In China, I don’t have much [free] time. However, at CHS, I have a lot of [free] time to do what I want, like playing sports or drawing. I [went] to boarding school in China, we get up at 6 a.m. and study until dinner. We don’t have much time for meals at all because we must go back to study right after. Students must

go to bed at the same time, so we work on assignments during daytime.

For education, in China, we [also didn’t] have many social studies classes like psychology and economics. My favorite class was history.

Also, we didn’t have to move to another room for each period, teachers come to our classroom instead. Our classroom is always the same, and we stay there everyday. At

the end of each period, teachers move to another room. We have activities like sports competitions in the school, my classmates are also teammates and it’s a really good chance to strengthen relationships.

What difficulties have you met moving to the United States?

I have a communication barrier at the moment. As an international student, it’s a common problem and I need help from other students and teachers to make friends and have comfortable conversations with classmates.

My classmates and teachers help me a lot by explaining difficult questions and walking me through the process for new projects. Some even help by correcting my pronunciation and giving compliments.

These mean a lot to me. Whenever I feel disappointed about myself, I’ll remember what my teachers and classmates motivate me, and I’ll get back on track.

What are your goals for this year?

I’m preparing for the SAT exam so I hope to do well on it. One of my goals this year is to make more friends – a great and hard challenge. However, I know that me and other international students can do it. It might take lots of time, efforts or tears, but after all, we’ll get what [are looking for]. A friend always motivates me by telling me her favorite quote: “If you don’t give it a try, you will never know.”

Coppell High School junior Nanzihe Tong’s face displays the Chinese flag, her native country. Tong shares her difficulties about cultural diversity and language barrier as an international student at CHS. Photo by Tracy Tran

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Making politics easy one post at a time Castro providing impartial news through Instagram, YouTube channels ANTHONY CESARIO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF @anthonycesario_

you make your own opinions.”

Topics published on the Easy Politics Instagram and YouTube channels range from Facebook’s privacy invasion scandals and the debates over the legalization of marijuana to larger subjects such as abortion and gun control.

“The most fun part is seeing civil discourse in the comments,” Castro said. “When I read the comments, I see people start off in a very heated debate using insults. They’re like, ‘I still have my own beliefs, you still have yours, but I respect your beliefs, and I understand why you believe what you believe.’ I feel like this is a community that brings people together, and just watching that makes me very happy.”

According to Castro, he constantly reads news reports from three news channels from across

Scrolling through news channels in April, Coppell High School senior Ram Castro finds himself growing frustrated as he struggles to find unbiased stories.

This is the moment he decides to start his Instagram page, @easypolitics_2000, which was later renamed to @ easypoliticsusa.

As the name implies, the goal of the page is to provide quick, easy-to-access and simple information about current events. Since Castro made his first Instagram post on May 1, the account has amassed more than than 3,300 followers. By popular demand, Castro also started a YouTube channel called Easy Coppell High School senior Ram Castro Politics. records for his Easy Politics YouTube “[Easy Politics is] very channel during eighth period on Sept. straightforward,” Castro said. “It 17. Castro has been creating videos doesn’t use bias, it doesn’t use for his channel and Instagram page @ opinions, it just tells you what’s easypoliticsusa. Photo by Mari Pletta going on in the news and helps

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the political spectrum — CNN for the liberal perspective, Fox News for the conservative perspective and Reuters for a more bipartisan view. He carefully reviews his captions, choice of pictures and the way he talks about topics to look at them through the audience’s point of view.

Altogether, Castro is dedicated to ensuring his content is unbiased.

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“He’s always determined to do whatever he loves,” said CHS senior Umama Suriya, who has followed Easy Politics since it began and has helped with Castro’s videos. “Easy Politics is a perfect account for people to go to because I feel like a lot of people, especially teenagers, [are] so used to seeing biased news. Easy Politics gives us a way to see both sides and just pick our [own] side.”

In addition to managing Easy Politics, Castro is also a wrestler, a member of the varsity debate team and the president of the CHS Technology Student Association chapter, a club that allows people to explore STEM. “He’s a very hard worker, very focused, very dedicated,” Coppell wrestling coach Chip Lowery said. “He’s willing to put in the work, to work out really hard.”

Though Castro is involved in many school activities, Castro is able to keep enough room in his schedule to create content for Easy Politics.

“This channel means a lot to me,” Castro said. “Our generation [is] going to be the future voters, so it’s important that we always stay informed, that we always listen to the other side of the argument, even if you don’t agree with it, and that you just inform yourself.”

ANTHONY ‘20 can be reached at avc5954@g.coppellisd.com

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STORY BY SHIVI SHARMA CHS9 EDITOR P H O T O S B Y C H A R L O T T E VA N Y O VISUAL MEDIA EDITOR G R A P H I C S B Y K AY L E E A G U I L A R STAFF DESIGNER

How technology, social media are transforming high school jobs The new workforce

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Coppell High School junior Vijay Shridharan fixes a phone in the library during sixth period on Oct. 15. Shridharan makes money by providing a cheaper option for phone repairs.

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is that we have access to so many resources, like the internet. You don’t have to find manufacturers, investors and customers for a business manually anymore.”

oppell High School junior Vijay Sridharan carefully unscrews the screen of an iPhone and assesses the damage inside. He deftly replaces the camera module and uses a small screwdriver to Influencers Webspace is cluttered with mediums that vie for users’ attention, from tighten the new part in place.

For Sridharan, a phone and its spare parts are the only things YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Soundcloud to a myriad of others. This he needs to do his job. He earns money from repairing damaged pervasive nature of social media makes it difficult for people to stand out.

Those that do are called “influencers”, a diverse group that is getting iPhones, laptops and gaming consoles, a business he began two years ago.

“Companies and technology these days fit all of these components younger and younger. It describes people who share their ideas and affect in a small device,” Sridharan said. “Being able to open something up and others with their platform. Kids see themselves - or who they want to be - in these content creators, and look to them for guidance and a way to form their understand how everything works in it is mind-boggling to me. I love that.”

There are approximately 3.5 billion people worldwide who actively use worldview.

CHS senior Eduardo Vertti spends 3 to 5 hours social media, amounting to about each weekend scouting stores for thrifted clothing half of the global population (Global and accessories to stage and sell online. He Digital Statshot Report, July 2019). The started in 2016 on apps such as Grilld, Local and domination of social media is giving eBay, establishing himself on the London-based way to a generation that integrates social shopping app Depop in 2017. these apps into daily life, and now, Vertti has sold at popup markets including jobs. Beyond being a place to talk to the Dallas-Fort Worth Vintage Swapmeet and the people far away or share pictures, Montreal Market in Houston. Depop has recently apps such as YouTube, Instagram, sponsored Vertti, making him a representative for Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook allow its expansion to Texas. people, especially teens, to build their “I’ve been fortunate to build a lot of connections own businesses. and gain whole new opportunities from something Instagram allows Sridharan to I didn’t imagine having two years ago,” Vertti said. easily spread word about his business “But the hardest part is being tied to social media. and receive customers, just as it I’m constantly having to check for notifications or does for CHS senior Jaron Menzimer. how the market is doing. I’ll get a notification for Menzimer is a photographer who an offer at 1 a.m. that I have to take in the moment. started posting on his photography It’s something I’m tied to, and it’s a blessing and account, @jaronmenzimer, in 2016. a curse for me.”

“Photography and visual art is becoming more popular on social TO READ MORE VISIT media,” Menzimer said. “It’s a great COPPELLSTUDENTMEDIA.COM platform to share your work. Nowadays V I J AY S H R I D H A R A N with Instagram and Twitter, you have CHS JUNIOR to have some sort of presence and you

“Being able to open something up and understand how everything works in it is mind-boggling to me. I love that.”

have to be pretty up-to-date depending on what you want to do.”

Menzimer does not limit himself to any one style: scenic landscapes, portraits and dramatic black and white shots all dot his feed. He finds clients for photo shoots through his account and has recently done a number of music coverage projects for Ellis Music Magazine.

“Depending on what it is, I’ll go out and shoot and pick out photos and share them with the clients and do social media,” Menzimer said. “I like that every time I shoot it’s a different experience. It’s never the same. It’s a very unique way of expressing how to see things. You can make it yourself and your own work.”

A job dependent on social media or technology may seem lazy to some, but it can be difficult to profit off of, according to Sridharan. Relationships are crucial to business. Building trust with customers and ensuring their satisfaction is especially necessary for a business starting out, as is looking at others in the field.

“For me, the hardest part of this job is finding the people,” Sridharan said.

“Usually, people don’t trust outside sources for repairing their phones, so you have to build that trust and talk to them. You need to mark yourself as someone accountable. And if you find someone that’s doing the same thing you talk to them and make friends with them.”

However, the variety of online resources available makes establishing these connections easier. Garnering engagement from an audience through social media means consistent

Coppell High School posting and awareness of how you are senior Jaron Menzimer makes money photographing other advertising yourself to the public. students and customers. Menzimer uses Instagram to promote his “There’s no easy way out; it’s still photography and reach new customers. a job that you have to work for,” Sridharan said. “What makes it easier

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HAIL TO THE CHIEF

Class president takes on plunger boy role S A L LY P A R A M P O T T I L EXECUTIVE SPORTS EDITOR @sparampottil “I believe that we will win!”

With that line, an eruption of baby powder explodes from the student section in one of Coppell High School’s many traditions, led by CHS senior Leo Swaldi.

Clothed in a plumber’s outfit (either black, white or red) and wielding a plunger bearing the signatures of friends, athletes and members of the student section, Swaldi embodies a different Coppell tradition: the plunger boy.

“For plunger boy, it’s just chosen by the past senior class,” Swaldi said.

“So [2019 graduate Nathan Payan] really chose me, as well as the student section committee. I get to pass it on to whoever I think deserves it, whoever I think will fill that role the best for next year.”

What was once a refute against taunts from a team Coppell no longer plays has become much more.

“The plunger boy is someone who people look up to because he has the spirit of the school,” CHS senior student section committee member Rushil Nakkana said.

“He stands up for what the students believe in, so [Swaldi is] one of the best people that could be in that position.

We all look up to him as a leader.”

Swaldi is not just another name in the list of plunger boys past - he is the first person to

also be senior class president.

“I’m merging the two in a sort of way; I am the student body president and taking the plunger boy and trying to be the face of Coppell,” Swaldi said. “In the past, it’s always been two separate people. It’s cool that we’re doing one figure because it’s a lot easier to manage. A lot of things overlap between student body president and plunger boy, just building up the school spirit of [CHS], so it’s been a lot, but it’s been worth it.”

This is Swaldi’s first year in student council.

“I was ecstatic, I really was,” Swaldi said. “I was surprised because I didn’t really know much about [student council] at that point. I was a little nervous for that same reason, but I was excited to get onto this next year and to grow and learn as a person and to bring out the school spirit of this school and push our school forward for the future.”

In addition to those two roles, Swaldi also bears the weight of his classes - half Advanced Placement (AP) and half International Baccalaureate (IB).

“This year has been really good,” Swaldi said. “I have been able to find a deep motivation that I kind of lost junior year. This year, I found a pretty good balance, and my mindset has changed, with college apps out of the way and whatnot. I know I’m going to be moving on to the next level soon, next stage of my life, so I’m really trying to prepare myself, get myself ready and get in the right mindset.”

As plunger boy, Swaldi attends every football game. He also attends volleyball matches and will lead the student section in soccer matches and basketball games.

As an officer, Swaldi is able to lead the student section in both planning and execution. Not only is he the face of school spirit, Swaldi dedicates time

for deciding and organizing pep rallies, fundraising and other school events through student council.

“The hardest part is stepping out of your comfort zone.”

I did take up the position, that I was chosen, because it’s brought so much growth to me,” Swaldi said. “The hardest part is stepping out of your comfort zone and forgetting about what people think about you and just screaming at the top of your lungs. So many people are relying on you to make their Fridays great, they’re relying on you to be that voice that’s always screaming, always telling people to do chants and just always getting the energy up and going. That’s something that wasn’t me before this, but it’s become me on Friday nights.”

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LEO SWALDI SENIOR “It’s a big time commitment because we’re planning everything in the school,” CHS senior class parliamentarian Diya Patel said. “Along with our individual duties, together we have to plan all the events at the school. We have [student council as a] class every other day, but then along with that, even at home, we have to finish what we don’t finish in class. It’s a big commitment that you need to have time for.”

Patel and Swaldi both plan and lead the school’s pep rallies. Swaldi is vocal about his main goal for the year: building back school spirit, which he works towards through his dual role.

However, this was not always the plan.

“Before I was plunger boy, I never thought I would be plunger boy,” Swaldi said. “I really didn’t. I always thought it was a really cool thing, but being the student body president, I just didn’t think I had the time to fill in that role. I didn’t think I was even in the mix at that point, I thought it would be one of my friends or someone else in our class.”

Despite initial doubt, Swaldi does not regret assuming the role.

“I’m so glad

Who is a plunger boy?

Coppell High School senior plunger boy Leo Swaldi holds up a third down sign during Coppell’s game against Allen on Sept. 13 at Eagle Stadium. Photo by Sydney Rowe Coppell High School senior class president Leo Swaldi leads the pep rally on Oct. 4 in the CHS Arena. Photo by Sydney Rowe

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The plunger boy tradition at Coppell High School has become central to the CHS identity - and stems from a school rivalry.

The 1998 Cowboys fans were moved to bring Coppell together through a symbol of spirit and passion after a group of Southlake Carroll fans labelled Coppell as “trailer trash”, “white trash” and “dirty”. When the Cowboys’ rival flung these insults, many Coppell students embraced the idea. Overalls and jorts were introduced, as well as the very first plunger boy, CHS class of ‘99 graduate Luke Pierson, who carried the same plunger which is passed down each year.

The plunger boy is responsible for leading the student section at football games and energizing the Coppell crowd. They attend all fall games and matches as it allows.

They have long been considered central to the Coppell identity and are a paragon of integrity and spirit.

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Coppedge fostering community education AKANSHA SINGH STAFF WRITER @akanshas120

Gideon Math and Reading owner Wendy Coppedge (center) and her daughter, Stephanie Coppedge (left), file student booklets on Oct. 26.

Wendy started Gideon after working at Kumon of Coppell and grew it to become a national franchise. Photo by Samantha Freeman

TEACHER OF THE

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In the conversations between children and tutors, Wendy Coppedge guides a parent in a bright, flowing skirt with a smile.

Coppedge is the founder and owner of Gideon Math and Reading, a supplementary education center. With 27 locations across six states, Gideon has grown extensively since its inception in 1994 in the very brick complex in Coppell where Coppedge works.

What began as a small family service has now grown into a franchise. Coppedge was working at Kumon of Coppell, another supplementary education franchise, prior to creating Gideon, but felt the need for additional aspects in the curriculum and left 16 years ago to start a family organization. The program grew over the years, and now Coppedge’s children work with her as well.

“It’s rewarding to know so many people want to be a part of something my family built,” Coppedge said. “We’re very happy with how we’ve grown.”

A beginning exam reveals the math and reading skills that students have either mastered or need extra practice on, and then students come to Gideon weekly to practice their skills.

“The key to success in a program like this is daily work, much like piano

practice,” Coppedge said.

Gideon employs Coppell High School students to help tutor and teach students, some of whom were previous Gideon students. “[The kids are] there for enrichment and remedial training, and it greatly helps to talk over [the material] with someone who isn’t a school teacher,” CHS senior and Gideon employee Bikal Sharma said.

CHS senior Ronak Indurti, who attended Gideon from fifth through eighth grade, credits the curriculum for prepared him to test out of a grade level of math.

Coppedge’s attitude, combined with the culture of the Gideon classrooms, makes for a nurturing and supportive environment.

“In sixth grade, I got really sick and had to be in the hospital,” Indurti said.

“The day I got back, I remember how motivated [the employees] made me feel.”

When children complete their learning at Gideon, many of them come back to volunteer or work with the next batch of students, creating a cycle of giving back to the community.

“I never really thought about doing this,” Coppedge said. “When you can make a difference in a child’s life, it is definitely worth pursuing.”

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carla martinez

Coppell High School English II teacher Carla Martinez was selected by The Sidekick staff as November Teacher of the Issue. Martinez has 14 years of teaching experience, 12 of which were spent at Richardson High School before she came to CHS. Why did you choose to teach English?

One of the reasons why I really wanted to be a teacher is I had a really hard time when I was in high school and my sophomore English teacher was pretty fantastic. I really felt like she was the only adult I had in my life who was there to listen. She had a real impact on me. Also, I like how you get to talk about the human experience. I like the discussion aspect of it. Of course I like writing, but I feel like I really get into exploring various perspectives of people and how people tap into the world. It’s really interesting to see how students respond to those perspectives.

How would you describe your teaching style?

I’m kind of a hodge-podge. There are some things I really care about and there are some things I’m more relaxed on. Of course, there’s the curriculum we’re required to do, but then I try to incorporate more perspectives, more ideas,

so we can spend time with some of the big questions in life. My hope is I teach my students how to think a little more.

What do you do outside of school?

I like the little things in life. My children (Elijah, 18, Maya, 13, Liam, 10, Anya, 8, Finn, 7, Nora, 4) love to do little art projects, so one of my favorite things to do is to sit down with my children at the table and we’ll pull out markers or watercolors or whatever and we’ll just create. Or maybe we’ll all be outside and just kind of see what’s going on in the garden or look at a little bug that’s running away. As long as I’m appreciating the small things.

What is one lesson you hope your students come out of your class with?

My hope is that they become better listeners, that they realize other people’s perspectives—especially if they don’t agree with them—have value.

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Coppell sophomore Ethan Frieder listens to English II teacher Carla Martinez as she discusses Lord of the Flies in her third period class on Oct. 15. Martinez is currently in her 14th year of teaching English.

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Entertainment DANCING FOUR STYLES P. 17

THEATER TECH INNOVATION P. 18

Alumna stars in 2019 film, embraces acting career

“Everybody’s voice matters and if you say it loud enough, you’ll be heard.” P. 18

THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER DUMPLINGS P. 19

UPCOMING EVENTS N O V. 1 - 3 , 9 - 1 0

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“NEWSIES” THEATER PRODUCTION Fall into a world of paperboys and protests at Coppell High School theater’s production of the hit musical “Newsies” in the CHS Auditorium. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.coppellhstheatre.com.

Coppell High School 2013 graduate María José Zuniga performs in the CHS theater production of “The Drowsy Chaperone”. Zuniga recently starred in the 2019 thriller Survival Box. Photo courtesy Round-Up/ graphic by Shravya Mahesh

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young girl with a spark in her eyes stands on a stage, putting her soul into a performance that will change her life. She knows she loves acting, but she does not know her passion will take her from Coppell all the way to the big screen.

This girl is 2013 Coppell High School alumna and actress María José Zuniga, who recently starred in the 2019 thriller Survival Box. Survival Box premiered on Aug. 16 at Imagine Cinemas Carlton in Toronto and on Apple TV on Sept.

3. It is presently available on YouTube, Amazon Prime and Google Play.

“I’m grateful [Survival Box] was the first experience I had after school,” Zuniga said. “I was learning so much.

I’m really proud of my work.”

Zuniga graduated from New York University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in drama. “[NYU] was tough, but I’m grateful for it,” Zuniga said. “I got to work with some of the most incredible people.”

Zuniga’s interest in acting began as a 10-year-old who first moved to Coppell. She took film acting classes with Cathryn Sullivan. Soon after, Zuniga began stage acting in sixth grade at Coppell Middle School North. “[CMSN theatre director Brittany Reese’s class] was my first foray into theatre,” Zuniga said. “That’s when live performance and the magic of it really started to show up in my life.”

At CHS, Zuniga was heavily involved in both theatre and oral interpretation.

“I had this complete love for acting,” Zuniga said. “I wanted to get my hands on anything that would even remotely give me the chance to perform.”

Zuniga competed in Poetry Out Loud, a national high school poetry recitation competition. In her sophomore

year, she won the Poetry Out Loud state championship, advancing to the national level hosted in Washington.

“It was a really stunning experience,” Zuniga said. “I fell in love with the competition. One of my poems was

by Queen Elizabeth I, and I was getting to act like her with her own words. How stunning is that?”

Zuniga advanced to nationals again in her senior year, making finals. Although she did not win, Poetry Out Loud later invited Zuniga to perform at the National Book Festival in Washington. She invited her former coach, CHS oral interpretation teacher Maleda Kunkle, to the event.

“It was just exciting to be there to see her and know how good a job she did,” Kunkle said.

Kunkle left an indelible impact on Zuniga, and their bond lasts to this day.

“Freshman year to senior year, she really took me under her wing,” Zuniga said. “My confidence was building because Kunkle really believed in me from the very beginning. She always told me, ‘From the moment I met you, I knew you were an actor.’”

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10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

KOREAN FESTIVAL Immerse yourself in Korean culture at the annual Korean festival at Carrollton Asian Town Plaza.

Enjoy traditional food and attire, art displays and live performances by cultural performers and K-Pop groups. Admission is free.

DEC. 7 6-9 p.m.

HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING Bring your friends and enjoy festivities to kick off the most wonderful time of the year, now bigger than ever due to a change of venue to Andrew Brown Park East. Admission is free.

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Chaudhari finds solace in dance KAREN LU DAILY NEWS/ASSIGNMENT EDITOR @_karenlu_

From a leotard and tights to a classical Indian dance outfit, Coppell High School senior Advaita Chaudhari explores her passion for dance through several facets.

Almost daily, Chaudhari immerses herself in at least one dance class, whether she’s taking it or teaching it.

She takes ballet at Ballet Academy of Texas in Coppell on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; Yoga for dancers on Saturdays; Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam) at Arathi School of Dance; and BollyX on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On her days off, she stays involved with dance by teaching younger children Zumba and yoga at the local YMCA. While fully invested in all aspects of dance today, Chaudhari was not always this way. Her love for this art form started because of her mother’s desire to share an integral part of her culture with her daughter almost 11 years ago.

“I started in [an] Indian classical dance called Bharatanatyam,” Chaudhari said. “I joined because my mom put me in the class even though I wanted to do theater instead. But she said, ‘No, at least try out this form of dance.’ So I did, and I fell in love with it.”

More than just the physicality of dance, Chaudhari relishes in its more emotional and vulnerable side.

“One thing I love about Indian classical is you’re really telling a story,” Chaudhari said. “In addition to the physical aspects of it, your facial expressions have to show so many emotions. It’s called abhinaya, meaning expression.”

Even when dancing with other people, Chaudhari seeks emotional connection not only with her audience, but with the other dancers as well.

“You really have to connect with people,” Chaudhari said. “That’s the one thing I love. When you dance with someone, you literally figure out everything about them.

You have to dance with somebody you have unbelievable chemistry with, so you can tell that story. I describe it as two bodies, one soul.”

Chaudhari started ballet her freshman year of high school, discovering these dance forms when she took the dance course offered at CHS. Despite only taking classical Indian classes prior, Chaudhari naturally took to ballet and quickly advanced through the levels.

While seemingly on opposite sides of the dance spectrum, both Bharatanatyam and ballet served as the cornerstones Chaudhari needed at that time in her life.

“When I started ballet, my mom was diagnosed with cancer,” Chaudhari said. “The time I spent at the studio was often my distraction from what was going on at my house. Through ballet and Indian classical, I was able to let out a lot of the emotions and rage I felt because of my mom’s diagnosis.”

“One of her biggest strengths is her versatility in movement,” Arathi School of Dance instructor Alpana Jacob said. “Indian classical dance and ballet are both very disciplined with similar form in terms of straightness of the spine and the way the legs are bent. It really helps with the strength of her body. Your repertoire of movement increases, which is what you want as a dancer.”

Looking forward, Chaudhari hopes to continue her journey with each art form and pursue a dance minor in college. From the basic physical demand to the more nuanced emotional aspect, Chaudhari has fallen in love with every part of dance.

“She has a love for the dance form,” Ballet Academy of Texas director Lisa Slagle said. “It’s very obvious; you can tell by the way she moves.”

KAREN ‘20 can be reached at kll7800@g.coppellisd.com

Coppell High School senior Advaita Chaudhari takes a ballet class at Ballet Academy of Texas. Chaudhari takes Indian classical dance, ballet, yoga and BollyX classes, finding comfort and passion in multiple forms of the art. Photo by Karen Lu

Q&A: Band impacts numerous aspects of Sangerhausen’s life NANETTE POTTOORE STAFF WRITER @nanettepottoore Music has always played an important role in Coppell High School senior Emilie Sangerhausen’s life. She has participated in band since middle school, and is on her seventh year in band.

What made you join band?

During elementary school, I started having experience with music and performing. I wanted to have that chance with my own instrument, which is why I thought band was a good opportunity to further explore the world of music.

What instrument do you play and why?

I picked the clarinet, which is an instrument I didn’t expect to play originally. When I heard a musician who came to [Denton Creek Elementary] play the clarinet, I thought, “Wow, this instrument is just for me.”

How did it feel when you first started band?

When I first started band, it was something really exciting to me. I had never touched a clarinet before,

and it felt really expensive, which was the complete opposite experience with my elementary school-given recorder.

But over time, playing an instrument has become a part of me, and I have grown to be more comfortable with my instrument.

What is your favorite thing about band?

My favorite thing is getting to perform. In the past, I was a very closedoff type [of] person. However, throughout my years in band, I’ve really opened up.

I love having a place in performing arts.

What does band mean to you?

It is a big part of who I am as a person and the part I play in this school and this community. It is really great being able to share the gift of music with other people.

Coppell High School senior Emilie Sangerhausen practices her clarinet on Oct. 15 before school in the CHS band hall.

NANETTE ‘20 can be reached at Sangerhausen has played clarinet for seven years. Photo by nsp4654@g.coppellisd.com Tracy Tran

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NYC takes shape with advanced technology AVA N I K A S H YA P STAFF WRITER @avanikashyap03 With technological innovation paving the way for the future, the Coppell High School theater department combined technology with traditional theater on the set of fall musical “Newsies.”

Months of preparation were underway to present the popular musical this November.

The story is based on the famous Newsboys Strike of 1899. Businessman William Randolph Hearst and publisher Joseph Pulitzer had raised the prices of several newspapers. The newsboys, who came from very poor families, could not afford to sell the expensive paper and organized a strike to urge the newspapers to drop their prices.

While the musical is set in the late 1800s, the technology showcases modern innovation. It reflects the innovative spirit of the time while integrating technological advancements.

On Aug. 24, theater members met to start constructing a set, which represents New York City in the late 19th century.

Featuring the New York City skyline, the set also incorporated technology to bring a modern twist to traditional theater.

“It’s a merging of modern and old,” “Newsies’ is a call to arms for the these themes through their performances.

CHS theater director Karen Ruth said. exploited and oppressed, urging grassroots “It’s the story of the underdog asserting Large LED panels (donated by the action to organize, protest and agitate for that he’s worth something too,” Ruth said. parents of The Sidekick photographer Lilly change, and emphasizing the importance “Everybody’s voice matters, and if you say Gorman) were connected to flat-screen of a fearless fourth estate to report injustice it loud enough, you’ll be heard.” televisions, which were put together to and stand as a watchdog for those without “Newsies” will be performed on Nov. create walls and a cityscape. Furthermore, a platform,” said theater critic and arts 1-3 and 9-10 in the CHS Auditorium. each TV had a movie image or video writer Cassie Tongue in her review on projected onto them, which combined to The Guardian.

AVANI ‘21 can be reached at create the city skyline.

The CHS theater department imparted ask6086@g.coppellisd.com In addition to technology, there were also more traditional props on the set. Scaffolding is used to represent the growth and change of the city, and performers use it to dance and move throughout the musical.

Several scaffolding pieces were mobile, allowing students to twist and turn, enhancing the performance.

“We’re combining this feel of where theater is going now technically with old school theater,” Ruth said.

The evolution of the city was also seen through Members of the Coppell High School theater department rehearse for their upcoming the musical’s central muscial, “Newsies”. The theater department is incorperating LED panels and other pieces of technology into the production to enhance the set. Photo by Camila Flores message.

Andy’s Frozen Custard offering new treats in convenient location RATING: 4 out of 5 spoons

Photo by Charlotte Vanyo

AKHILA GUNTURU STAFF WRITER @akhila_gunturu

Perched on the edge of the Sprouts complex on Sandy Lake Road is a small restaurant with red and white motifs, featuring a retro ambiance and clusters of people. Teens and families alike clutch plastic cups filled with creamy custard, enjoying t h e

food together. Andy’s opened its latest location in the Metroplex in Coppell on Oct. 3. With a commitment to quality, Andy’s has become a hub for people looking to enjoy a tasty, sweet treat.

Frozen custard is similar to ice cream, but has the addition of egg yolks, along with the usual milk and cream. It is also made in machines that incorporate very little air into the cream and churn it very slowly, making it a much denser product than ice cream.

The concept of frozen custard was foreign to me until Andy’s opened its Coppell location, but upon trying their Snowmonster and Butter Pecan Concretes, I could tell why people enjoy what is served. The flavors are rich and the texture is creamier than ice cream, making it smoother and easier to eat. It is, however, rather sweet, so finishing a large size may be difficult.

Andy’s first opened in 1986 and is now located in 10 different states.

Originally a familybased location in Osage Beach, Mo., Andy’s brands itself as the world’s largest dessertonly franchise, claiming its custard experience is something one cannot

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experience anywhere else.

For many, including myself, the main factor for Andy’s success in Coppell is its location and uniqueness. Frozen custard is less commonly served compared to more classic treats such as ice cream and frozen yogurt, so Andy’s dedication to serving something new is commendable.

“I was excited when they opened up a location near the high school because it’s really convenient for me,” CHS sophomore Sahan Yerram said. “I really like all of the variety they have; custard is not something you usually see in a restaurant and a lot of ice cream places. I’ve never seen a place that’s dedicated to solely serving custard.

That’s the reason why so many people are going there.”

Seating at Andy’s consists of three small benches outside of what resembles a ticket-booth style counter for ordering, and a drive-thru loops around the side of the restaurant. Visitors typically gather around the vicinity while enjoying their custard, as the employees are quick and polite. Large windows line the sides of the building, allowing for people to look in and see the frozen custard–making process in action.

Since its opening, Andy’s Frozen Custard has been attracting crowds, with people clustering outside of the restaurant mostly after sunset. The drive-thru boasts cars coming through at all times of the day. For those looking for a fresh new treat to enjoy with friends, head over to Andy’s Frozen Custard.

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R EC IPE O F T H E I S S U E L I L LY G O R M A N STAFF WRITER @lilgormet

Thanksgiving dumplings are a great way to savor Thanksgiving leftovers. There are two versions: savory and sweet, the savory containing turkey, gravy, stuffing and cranberry sauce and the sweet containing apple pie filling.

Thanksgiving dumplings

Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

One package of 10 wonton wrappers Turkey Stuffing Gravy Cranberry sauce Apple pie filling Water Cooking oil

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat a skillet on medium heat.

2. Take one wonton wrapper and place a spoonful of turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce and stuffing for the savory dumpling (savory) or apple pie (sweet) filling for the sweet dumpling in the center of the wrapper.

3. Dip fingers in water and rub on the edge of the wrapper, then fold in half, like a crescent.

4. Press to crease and pinch or make marks with a fork along the edge.

5. Put a teaspoon of cooking oil in the skillet and wait a minute before putting a dumpling in the pan.

6. Cook each side until golden brown.

7. Wait two minutes to cool. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving dumplings are made of leftover Thanksgiving foods. These treats are a great way to enjoy leftovers in a new way.

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FIL L-IN F U N After watching ___________ ‘s cooking show in October, I decided to make the ___________ Thanksgiving dinner by myself. I have ___________ celebrity adjective number people coming over, and I have planned the meal of a lifetime. First I’ll be making ___________ . It will be cooked in the oven with ___________ and noun plural noun ___________ for flavor. Next, I have a couple sides. I’m making ___________ with ___________ as well as ___________ with ___________. To drink, plural noun plural noun noun plural noun noun I bought ___________ bottles of ___________. Finally, for dessert, I made ___________ pie with a ___________ topping. But when I was cooking, I number noun noun noun realized the oven was on ___________ degrees. To top it off, the turkey was in that oven for ___________ hours! How could ___________ do me like number number same celebrity that? I thought I was a real master chef. Then, I noticed there were ___________ all over the pumpkin pie! My guests would be here any minute now, plural noun so I decided to leave it. Thankfully, nobody noticed my mishaps, and we all had a great Thanksgiving.

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“I should always work as hard as I can, even if there are things I don’t want to do.” P. 23

Sports ON THE COURSE TO MANAGEMENT P. 22

IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY P. 22

TWO SPORTS, TWO IDENTITIES P. 23

Stricker twins tackling sports, ministry, family ANTHONY CESARIO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF @anthonycesario_

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SKYLER STRICKER

“[We] are good friends, so it’s like having someone you can always trust. [Skyler] always has my back no matter what. I want to be just as good at football as he is at soccer.”

-ZACH STRICKER

Coppell junior Skyler Stricker competes in the Development Academy Showcase last year in Saratosa, Calif. Stricker and his twin, Zach, are involved in sports but also make time for student ministries and family. Photo courtesy Skyler Stricker

• Kicker for Coppell football • Captain and right back for Solar Soccer Club in U.S. Soccer Development Academy • Won Boys U-16/17 Academy Championship

s twins on the Coppell varsity football team, juniors Zach and Skyler Stricker know the dedication required on the field.

Through the numerous other activities in which they are involved, they have also learned the importance of working together off the field.

Like his brother, Zach also played soccer as a child, but was always told he was too aggressive.

After people suggested he try football, he joined flag football in second grade and tackle football in third grade, and has not stopped since. Now, Zach plays safety and long snapper for Coppell – and is also a captain on the team.

Skyler is a kicker for Coppell. In addition, he is a captain and right back for Solar Soccer Club in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Skyler enjoys soccer because it is a sport that provides him with more creativity, but both twins also appreciate the opportunity to play football with each other.

As Zach and Skyler’s mother, Amanda Stricker has been able to see them grow over the years. Now, since they are both on the varsity team, she enjoys that they have an opportunity to play and create memories together.

“I get to have my own boys take the field in the CHS uniform, and I have to be honest, I just love it,” Mrs. Stricker said. “It’s amazing. We get to see them on the field together for friday night lights and get pictures afterwards. I’m soaking up every minute of it.”

Because Zach and Skyler primarily play two different sports, they have been able to be less competitive and more encouraging, which is useful for when they do play together in football.

“They both push each other to become better [people] on and off the field,” Zach and Skyler’s sister, Coppell freshman volleyball player Allie Stricker said. “[They are] such hard workers. I just look up to them.”

In addition to playing sports, Zach and Skyler attend The Door Church and are also involved in student ministries, such as Young Life and Act Like Men-Coppell, an organization that gives high school-aged kids adult leaders and role models to help them through difficult times.

“Student ministries is a huge part of my life,” Skyler said. “My goal in high school is to be a light for the Lord for other people. It’s helped me to be a captain on my team, not just a player, and through that, I can lead as a good example. I have a lot to stand for and I don’t want to be the guy that someone looks at and says, ‘He does bad things, don’t follow him.’ I want to be the guy who someone looks at and says, ‘Go follow him, he does good things, he’s a solid man and knows what to do.’”

Despite Zach and Skyler’s busy schedule, they are always sure to make time for family.

“A big thing for me is family,” Skyler said. “It’s really important to hang out with them at night, after school, play games with them, whatever it is.

Just hang out with your family because they’re a big part of your life.”

ANTHONY ‘20 can be reached at avc5954@g.coppellisd.com

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“Zach’s best trait is perseverance. He works really hard, and if he can’t accomplish something, he just keeps working for it so he can accomplish it.”

-SKYLER STRICKER

Coppell junior Zach Stricker runs the 4x100m race at Marcus Stadium last season. Stricker and his twin, Skylar, are involved in sports but also make time for student ministries and family. Photo courtesy Zach Stricker

• Safety and long snapper for Coppell football • Captain on varsity football team • Runs the 100-meter and 200-meter events for Coppell track and field

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Sprinting, swinging, swimming through autumn Coppell junior Rishita Uppuluri returns a shot against Longview at the CHS Tennis Center.

Team tennis ended its fall season with a loss to Carroll. Photo by Tracy Tran

Coppell senior running back Cam Williams evades MacArthur’s defense on at Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium. Coppell goes into its last two games needing consecutive wins to keep its playoff hopes alive. Photo by Sydney Rowe

Coppell junior runner Andrew Crichton heads up the last hill on the Coppell Invitational course behind Coppell Middle School West. Both the boys and the girls teams advance to the state meet. Photo by Sydney Rowe

Coppell junior golfer Jamie Welsh swings during practice at Riverchase Golf Club. The girls golf team has two more tournaments in November for their fall season. Photo by Charlotte Vanyo

Coppell senior defensive specialist Isabelle Bowles digs during the District 6-6A match against Marcus at CHS Arena. The Cowgirls advance to playoffs. Photo

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Coppell freshman swimmer William Li competes in the 200-yard individual medley at the Dragon Hunt Invitational at the Carroll ISD Natatorium. The swim team returns to face Carroll in December. Photo by Tracy Tran

Black jumps from one season to the next EMMA MEEHAN STAFF WRITER @emmameehan_ Coppell sophomore Anthony Black is used to playing sports in multiple environments, sweating on the basketball court, football field and track alike.

Black excels as an athlete at CHS, balancing varsity football, basketball and track on top of classwork. Black also plays 3D Empire club basketball and 7-on-7 football outside of school.

Black started his first high school football and basketball seasons on their respective freshman teams before being moved up to both varsity football and basketball last year. “[Black] has a good head on his shoulders,” Coppell basketball coach Clint Schnell said. “He’s mature for his age and I knew he was there mentally to play on varsity last year, even being so young.”

Schnell saw potential in Black’s abilities and work ethic very early

during basketball season, moving him up to varsity only one week after practice had started.

“I just want to be the best athlete possible,” Black said. “Getting an extra year of experience on varsity teams after being moved up helped prepare me for this year.”

During fall season, Black focuses on his role as wide receiver and practices with the team before school every weekday. Black was moved up to varsity football to contribute to the team during playoffs last year. “[Black] has always had great work ethic and has a want to be great,” Coppell offensive line coach Craig Able said. “He refuses to take time off and works really hard to be great at what he does.”

Then-athletics coordinator at Coppell Middle School East, Able also coached Black during his eighth grade year before coaching him again in football this season.

Black began playing football and basketball early in elementary school and running track in eighth grade.

“I hope to improve this basketball season,” Black said.

“I want to see the team succeed and continue the success we had last year.”

Coppell senior Riley Vick competes in triple jump alongside Black and plays opposite him in football at safety. Black will continue in triple jump early next semester when track season begins. Black also competes in the 400-meter dash and high jump. “[Black] is a born athlete,” Vick said. “He clicks well with the team and he’s always competitive in practice, which is also why he’s as good as he is.”

Black hopes to build upon his success and continue his growth, playing through each sports season and three sports. Playing in each respective environment and on each team has improved his athletic abilities, his talent travelling between each sport, though each do not overlap in season.

EMMA ‘20 can be reached at ekm0676@g.coppellisd.com

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Coppell sophomore Anthony Black plays for the football and basketball teams, as well as runs for the track team at CHS. Black also plays basketball and 7-on-7 football outside of school.

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Romero immersing in swim, band, IB KAREN LU DAILY NEWS/ASSIGNMENT EDITOR @_karenlu_

Rushing out of the locker room, still wearing his swim cap and goggles, Coppell High School junior Hector Romero changes into his band uniform in the car while speeding off to the next competition.

The frenzy of going straight from an early swim meet to a band competition is only a glimpse into Romero’s life. A member of the Coppell varsity swim team and the International Baccalaureate program, and a clarinet player on the varsity marching band, Romero has to utilize every hour of his day to get everything done.

On a typical Monday, Romero wakes up at 5:45 a.m. to work out at the gym before school starts. During school, Romero has band second period and swim practice at the YMCA fourth period, before returning to school for marching band practice from 5-8 p.m. Then, it’s time to study for his IB courses, usually until 1 or 2 a.m.

“He’s really hard working and dedicated,” said CHS junior Ruijia Huang, a fellow clarinet player. “It takes a lot of love to do so many things at once. That’s partially the reason why he’s able to do when so many other people would just give up.”

In the height of both marching and swim season with numerous sleepless nights, choosing between either activity may seem like the easy way out. However, for Romero, band, swim and IB all teach him something invaluable.

“Freshman year in band, I remember we had two weeks in the summer, 12 hours each day, Monday through Friday,” Romero said. “I didn’t want to do it, I didn’t want to be there, I was uncomfortable. And then I remember [CHS band director Gerry Miller] saying,

Coppell junior swimmer Hector Romero practices butterfly strokes at the YMCA for swim practice on Oct. 28. In addition to swimming, Romero also plays the clarinet in the Coppell High School band and is in the International Baccalaureate program at CHS. Photo by Neveah Jones ‘You need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.’ This made me realize I should always work as hard as I can, even if there are things I don’t want to do.”

When Romero first started on the swim team his freshman year, he had never really immersed himself in the sport, making JV2 after tryouts. After his first semester, through determination, Romero was promoted to practicing with the varsity team and currently swims with Varsity A. “Success in swim is based on consistent effort over time,” Coppell swim coach Marieke Mastebroeke said. “There are valuable lessons in perseverance, going through the grind, knowing how to get from point A to Z at the end. And with

[Romero], he’s dedicated in the pool.”

On top of his busy schedule outside of school, IB gives Romero a rigorous course load during school hours as well.

“What’s really special about IB is the fact that it makes you think deeper about things,” Romero said. “You think about those things in the real world, and you get a more complex look at today’s world problems. IB puts it all together and relates it to us and our actions.”

There is something to be said about the lessons that come from getting involved with several activities.

“Now is the time to figure out who you are and what you want in life—what really defines you and what you really enjoy,” CHS IB English teacher Stephanie Spaete

said. “Many people wait until college or beyond, and they don’t know who they are, so I think [band, swim and IB] will just better [Romero] and help him figure out what he wants to do.”

With juggling all these responsibilities comes a willpower and strength not many have. “[Romero] has perseverance, of course, and passion,” CHS senior Celeste Wang, a clarinet section leader, said. “If he wasn’t passionate, then he wouldn’t try so hard.

Those two and determination are very important. He’s just a very strong person.”

KAREN ‘20 can be reached at kll7800@g.coppellisd.com

Spiking while racing with dual identity NEHA DESARAJU STUDENT LIFE EDITOR @nehades_ Juggling two varsity sports and AP classes is no easy feat, but for Coppell sophomore Rebeca Centeno, it is every day.

Centeno plays volleyball and runs cross country. Staying before school for cross country and after school for volleyball, Centeno is no stranger to a full workload. Many times, Centeno’s weekends are consumed with the two sports and homework.

“Some days when I do have a Friday night game and they go to five sets, [I] get home late and the next morning I’m doing a cross country race at five in the morning,” Centeno said. “But then I also have my homework or I have a test and it can be hard, but most of the time I get enough sleep. For the PSAT, for example, my cross country coach let us come in after school. Both of my coaches understand I’m a student athlete so they work with [me].”

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Centeno’s older sister, CHS senior Clara Centeno, plays for the Coppell varsity soccer team.

She also has dual citizenship for the United States a n d Brazil,

traveling to Brazil to see her family once every few years. “[Being from Brazil] is a big part of my identity, because anyone that knows me knows that my family’s from Brazil,” Centeno said. “My mom is known [by friends and neighbors] as the Brazilian lady. My mom, because she moved here in her adulthood, brought so much of the culture here.”

For Centeno, volleyball continues to be her top priority. Starting in first grade and eventually playing club volleyball in fifth grade, she fell in love with the sport.

In middle school, while she never did distance running, she competed in track and would come in first for mile runs. Later, cross country coach Nick Benton asked her to join the team.

Centeno plans to continue both sports in high school, but wants to pursue volleyball in college. However, playing both sports has not always been easy and she has had to make sacrifices along the way.

“Last year, the second round of playoffs [for volleyball] was the same day as state [for cross country],”

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Centeno said. “So I went to the state [meet], and we ran there and ended up winning, but at the same time, we’d lost in the second round for volleyball. So I walked away happy we won state but then I got back to volleyball to a loss. I’ll miss volleyball if it’s a big travel meet, but if there’s a local meet where we don’t have to run, I’ll go to volleyball.

Balancing volleyball and cross country has paid off for Centeno.

“I know that having a dual identity has made her a stronger person, a more bold and determined person,” CHS sophomore JV volleyball player Elle Holder said.

“She’s very hardworking and determined.

She works towards a goal really well. She does what she needs to do to get to where she wants to be.”

Centeno’s English teacher Laura Salamone echoes Holder’s sentiments.

“She just has a great personality and works hard,” Salamone said. “She does great in class, put her best foot forward, she’s personable and easy to get along with.”

NEHA ‘21 can be reached at nsd4173@g.coppellisd.com

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Following in family’s footsteps T R I S H A AT L U R I STAFF WRITER @trishatluri Stadium lights illuminate the otherwise dark Buddy Echols Field Track as CHS9 student Waverly Hassman warms up with the varsity cross country girls team. At 7 a.m., as many high school students are just waking up, Hassman’s discipline and commitment to cross country motivate her to challenge her limits.

The Coppell girls varsity team is defending its state championship this season. Waverly herself is fifth on the team, with a mile time of 5:26. As a freshman, maintaining her position requires commitment and discipline. “[Waverly] is very disciplined,” Coppell cross country coach Nick Benton said.

“Everyone struggles and she’s doing a

The Hassman Siblings

• ROWAN HASSMAN Class of 2017 • EVAN HASSMAN Class of 2019 • CHLOE HASSMAN Class of 2021 • WAVERLY HASSMAN Class of 2023

good job of stepping up as a freshman.”

The support from Waverly’s family helps her succeed in cross country. As the youngest in a family of runners, Waverly looks up to her siblings.

The Hassman siblings, junior Chloe and graduates Rowan (2019) and Evan (2017), all attended Coppell High School and are known for their running talent.

Waverly’s admiration for her siblings carries over to cross country.

Being part of a family that shares a common interest fostered a competitive spirit in Waverly.

Even with the constant pressure to outdo each other, the Hassman siblings find themselves coming back to each other for comfort and understanding.

The Hassmans developed their connection over running together as a family. Carole Hassman, Waverly’s mother, started running track at Pima High School. After high school, running faded to the background and it was when her eldest son joined a running club in kindergarten that she went back to the sport.

Running quickly became a large part of the Hassmans’ lives. Now, Mrs. Hassman can be found running with the girls.

In addition to being well known in the Coppell cross country circle, the Hassmans are dedicated to the sport.

“You’re not always going to hit those goals,” Mrs. Hassman said. “That translates really well into life because things in life don’t always go your way. You have to pick

yourself up and keep going.”

TRISHA ‘22 can be reached at tra2735@g.coppellisd.com

Coppell cross country runners junior Morgan Colon, junior Natalie Fleming, freshman Waverly Hassman, senior Shelby Spoor, and junior Chloe Hassman run on the Buddy Echols Field Track on Oct. 15. Waverly has grown up in a family of runners. Photo by Trisha Atluri

Newsum integrating sports with management AVA N I K A S H YA P STAFF WRITER @AvaniKashyap03 From the day his father bought him a plastic set of clubs to the day he got a paid internship at the Vaquero Country Club, what started as a hobby for Coppell senior Jackson Newsum has grown to reveal a deeper love.

Ever since he was 2, Newsum has been immersed in the world of golf. Throughout the years, his experiences with the sport have shown him the importance of hard work and dedication. His love for golf has intensified throughout his childhood, and ultimately shaped his personality.

Today, Newsum aspires to pursue golf beyond high school and build a career as a professional golf course manager.

“Golf is what I want to do for the rest of my life,” Newsum said. “It’s a calming ground for [me] to have fun with people and have a community.”

Newsum’s goals do not come as a surprise to his family, which has long noted his rising enthusiasm for the sport.

From simply hitting balls with his dad to becoming a member of the Coppell varsity boys team, his determination is evidence of a deep rooted passion.

“As a child, he liked to play golf at a very young age” Darcey Newsum, Jackson’s Mother, said. “He loved to watch it on TV, he loved to be playing, he just loved being around it.”

That love inspired Jackson to focus on golf even more. The summer after his sophomore year, he got accepted into a paid internship at Vaquero Country Club.

There, Jackson discovered a passion for teaching and started considering careers within the industry. While researching potential colleges, he came across the perfect option: The Professional Golf

Management program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

The PGM program, which is only available in 18 schools across the country, focuses on teaching management skills. Students learn to manage golf courses and tournaments while learning how to teach golf as well. The program incorporates Jackson’s passion for golf with business and education.

The location is also to his advantage, as his grandparents live in Las Vegas.

“UNLV is the best option because of family, it’s

easy to get into and it’s a nice city,” Jackson said. “The program broadens your horizons and allows you to go into different paths of the golf industry. There are so many different career paths in the golf industry, it’s crazy to narrow it down to teaching. This [program] is going to give me a huge step in that direction.”

In elementary school, Jackson did not have friends in golf. From sixth to eighth grade, he quit golf to play basketball.

However, golf was an irresistible force in Jackson’s life. Coming into high school, he quit team sports to focus on golf full time. As a freshman on the team, Jackson’s outlook on golf changed for the positive. Throughout the years, he instilled the same attitudes in his teammates, being an inspiring presence on the course.

“He motivates us really well, because in golf there are a lot of ups and downs, and Jackson tries to stay positive and happy on and off the course,” CHS sophomore Alex Ahn said. “He likes to talk with people and interact with them.”

Jackson’s spirit inspires him to move past challenges in order to pursue his goals. His experience in teaching and natural knack for leadership allows him to pursue a career as a professional golf course manager.

“Just follow your dreams, and if that’s being in golf, a sport that you love, and teaching others a sport that you love, there’s nothing more fun than that,” Mrs. Newsum said. “To be able to share your love of something with other people, that’s a great thing.”

AVANI ‘22 can be reached at ask6086@g.coppellisd.com

The Professional Golf Management Program at UNLV GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • PASS THE PGA PLAYING ABILITY TEST • COMPLETE PGA TESTING, SEMINARS, WORK EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES • FULFILL 16 MONTH INTERNSHIP • U.S. CITIZENSHIP, ELIGIBLE EMPLOYMENT, BACKGROUND CHECK

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