Photo by Tracy Allard.
BUDDY ECHOLS
Striking a Heisman Trophy pose, Buddy Echols is shown at Coppell High School’s football field which was named after him. When originally built, the stadium could seat 6,000 people. In 1999, after passing a major bond proposal, it was expanded to seat 10,000 people and a press box and other amenities were added. Buddy Echols
Field is also called Cowboy Stadium. He led the school district for thirteen years and oversaw major increases in enrollment, campus expansions, and the growth and success of the Coppell High Schools athletic program.
Striking a Heisman Trophy pose, Buddy Echols is shown at Coppell High School’s football field which was named after him. When originally built, the stadium could seat 6,000 people. In 1999, after passing a major bond proposal, it was expanded to seat 10,000 people and a press box and other amenities were added. Buddy Echols
Field is also called Cowboy Stadium. He led the school district for thirteen years and oversaw major increases in enrollment, campus expansions, and the growth and success of the Coppell High Schools athletic program.
Buddy Echols served as Superintendent from 1989–2002. He is flanked by Superintendents: Jeff Turner (2002-2014), Mike Waldrip (2014-2017), Brad Hunt (2017-2025), Leanne Shivers (2025-present) and Coppell High School
Principal Laura Springer (2019-present.)
Principal Laura Springer (2019-present.)