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Ananya Nandyala

Ananya Nandyala, Hill Top Times Director

Ananya Nandyala is a senior at Rock Hill High School. This is her second year on staff, and she is one of the social media/marketing directors. In her free time, she enjoys photography, reading and baking, and hopes to have a career in the dental field. Ananya’s favorite animal is a dolphin and her favorite holiday is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. She is also passionate about traveling and experiencing other cultures.

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Rock Hill Round Up: Feb. 27-March 4

Rock Hill Round Up: Feb. 27-March 4

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
February 25, 2023
Featured is the logo of local coffee shop Duino Coffee located on Stacy Rd Ste 200.

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Rock Hill Round Up: Feb. 20-25

Rock Hill Round Up: Feb. 20-25

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
February 19, 2023
Video: Students share their opinion on recent TikTok ban

Video: Students share their opinion on recent TikTok ban

Dana Garcia and Ananya Nandyala
February 15, 2023
Senior Katie Thornton cheers on the football team from the stands while holding a lets play angry birds sign. As the game started, the student section on both sides of the stadium was loud and spirited as they were excited for the most anticipated game of the season.

‘Pride of Prosper’ football game enhances school spirit

September 28, 2022
As the Bollywood team performed at their last pep rally of the year, they pulled out dandiya sticks as they performed a Bhangra style dance.

Color War pep rally celebrates seniors

October 31, 2022
A digitally constructed image created by junior Wes Phipps represents the new TikTok ban colleges are enforcing. Without TikTok, a lot of my college friends now need to rely on other sources to gain a mental break and comfort, senior Riya Meka said. When students are depressed, it certainly affects the people around them, ultimately negatively impacting everyone as a whole.

Texas universities censor students with TikTok ban

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
January 30, 2023
The collage above combines photos of various coffee shops.

Coffee Break!

December 5, 2022
Featured is the logo of local coffee shop 1418 located on 102 E Broadway St.

Column: 1418 Coffee Review

Ananya Nandyala and Dana Garcia
January 19, 2023
Rock Hill Round Up: Jan. 9-14

Rock Hill Round Up: Jan. 9-14

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
January 9, 2023
In conjunction with the Craft Fair, RHHS also hold a Multicultural fair where various cultural clubs present information. Through the fair I was introduced to a variety of new music and new clothing; overall, it was a very fun experience, junior Anika Maheshwari said. Vendors also sold items unique to their heritage, such as jewelry and purses.

Annual Craft and Multicultural Fair cultivates students

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
December 16, 2022
With a smile on her face, junior Abbie Mcswain strikes a pose in the air as a flyer. After the cheer team performed, the cheer abilities team also made an appearance.

Winter Extravaganza pep rally unites students in festive spirit

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
December 12, 2022
Before the the winners of the spirit stick were announced, senior Nicole Bitner puts her hand up and sings along to the alma mater.

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At the end of the pep rally, senior Kati England cheers on the seniors student section. The sophomore section won the spirit stick.

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Junior Kiera Parks dances a hip-hop routine in the arena as a part of the Rockettes.

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Members of the K-Pop Club make their first appearance at the pep rally as they perform their dance routine.

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As a part of the Color Guard, junior Bowie Savor waves her white flag in the air along with the routine.

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Senior Natasha Manoj plays the flute at the pep rally. Manoj is a flute section leader and has been a part of band throughout the entirety of her high school career.

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While reading the sheet music, senior Tristyn Dolan plays the Tuba at the holiday themed event.

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With a smile on her face, junior Abbie Mcswain strikes a pose in the air as a flyer. After the cheer team performed, the cheer abilities team also made an appearance.

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Featured is the logo of local coffee shop Karmic Grounds located on Ohio Drive Suite.

Column: Karmic Grounds Review

Ananya Nandyala and Dana Garcia
December 1, 2022
Featured is the painted logo of local coffee shop Summer Moon.

Column: Summer Moon Coffee Review

November 14, 2022
As the Bollywood team entered the floor, the aren became very loud as the student body cheered them on. Their performance featured a combination of traditional Indian and pop dance styles.

[Photo] Rock Hill Round Up: Oct. 31 – Nov. 5

November 1, 2022
Junior Ashley Sallaway sings the song Rise Up to honor breast cancer survivors at the Pink Out pep rally.

Pink Out pep rally honors breast cancer fighters

Ananya Nandyala and Jade Kratochvil
October 17, 2022
Rock Hill Round-Up: Oct. 17-22

Rock Hill Round-Up: Oct. 17-22

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
October 17, 2022
Rock Hill Round-Up: Oct. 10-14

Rock Hill Round-Up: Oct. 10-14

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
October 7, 2022
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At the 2021 Homecoming parade, Rocky tosses candy to Prosper community members lined along the streets. This year Homecoming will occur on the second week of September. The dance will be on Saturday, Sept 17.

All Things Homecoming

Ananya Nandyala and Jacob Turner
September 9, 2022
Leaping into the air, senior Rami Shihabi performs the Rockettes routine facing the seniors. This season I hope to set a good example for years to come and see everyone improve throughout the year, Shihabi said. Shihabi has been on the team for three years now and is the captain of the Rockettes.

Tie Up the Texans pep rally kickstarts the fall season

Ananya Nandyala, Reporter
September 1, 2022
As their routine comes to an end, the cheer team poses facing the cheerful crowd. Buy into the purpose of your team or program, senior and head cheer captain Nicole Bitner said. Being fully committed will make your program more successful because everyone will work towards the same goal 100%. Bitner appreciates all who came to support the fall athletes, as it shows the love and spirit of Rock Hill.

‘Meet the Blue Hawks’ honors Fall season athletes

Dana Garcia and Ananya Nandyala
August 26, 2022
Senior Kati England, a varsity athletic trainer, takes the field. I hope that our [sports medicine] team grows stronger this year and that we do the best that we possibly can to help all of the sports, England said. England is also the co-captain for the varsity cheer squad and looks forward to attending all of the football games during her last year being a part of sports medicine and cheer.

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Sophomore Isaiah Orlandi and junior Amar Williams walk toward the crowd as the varsity football team is announced. Just being with my friends and teammates and coaches every day [motivates me], Williams said. Despite transitioning to a higher division, Williams hopes to have a winning record and make the playoffs this season.

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As his name is announced, Senior Matt Wagner walks down the field. I would say the team is probably the most important thing, football player and junior Chris Gordy said. A lot of people get caught up in wanting to be the player that gets a lot of attention, but if you just do your job then that will come with it. At the end of the event, the football team huddled around Wagner as he leads a community-wide prayer.

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While the band plays the schools Alma Mater, Travis Anders raises his talons. I am the most spirited teacher on campus, so I have to be there with my overalls and my bling, Anders said. He is excited to cheer the school on at future football games and other events.

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Standing on the bleachers, the band plays a portion of Mad, the RHB 2022-2023 show, the Alma Mater and the Fight Song. As a senior in the Rock Hill Band, my goal is to create an impactful legacy, flute section leader Xen De Guzman said. From learning through experience and past leaders, I try my best to give everything I have to every game, rehearsal, set, and even conversations with underclassmen. Guzman hopes to qualify for the state competition in San Antonio and keep up the growth momentum as the senior class graduates.

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The color guard team performs together for the first time this year. This season, I hope to learn how to do cool tricks and show off the work I have put into this activity, junior Eli Palomeque said. Palomeque was initially part of the marching band his freshman year but switched to color guard after discovering how thrilling the activity was.

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Junior Julie Kerman leads the varsity swim and water polo teams out onto the field as community members cheer them on for their accomplishments last season. For future Blue Hawk athletes, I say savor the moments and memories you make with these teams because they will be what you remember the most out of everything, senior water polo player Meg Kalagara said. The feeling of having another family and being so connected by this one thing you have in common is really special. Kalagara aspires to win districts this season as a team.

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With a confident demeanor, senior and varsity volleyball player Azariah Love walked toward the stands to meet her teammates as her name was announced. My favorite part about Meet the Blue Hawks was seeing people I grew up with finally being recognized for something they love, whether it be sports or fine arts, senior and band student Valentina Vera-Gonzalez said. I just hope this tradition stays strong because it is exhilarating hearing your name called, or in my case having my picture up on the jumbotron, while everyone is cheering for you. The varsity volleyball teams next tournament is on Aug. 27 at Mesquite Horn High School.

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Smiling at the crowd, junior Jewel Jung walks towards the sidelines along with the swim team. I hope to contribute more to our team and work together, along with improving my skills, Jung said. As a student having to balance academics and sports, Jung hopes that future athletes find a good balance in order to succeed.

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Waving at the crowd, senior and athletic trainer Grace Quinn walks across Prosper ISDs Childrens Health Stadium. For any future blue hawk sports medicine students, I would like to say that sports medicine is a very hands-on class and it can be scary at first, Quinn said. I know I was like a deer in the headlights, but each person in the program has been in your shoes at some point. There is no such thing as a stupid question; a little learning never hurts anyone. This is Quinns first year getting hands-on experience as a trainer.

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With a cheery face, senior and sports medicine student Kyleigh Aldridge walks down the field to meet her teammates. Being a Blue Hawk means having friends and family who can support me, and that I always have people I can go to, Aldridge said. As a senior, Aldridge hopes to enjoy her last year of sports medicine with all of her friends.

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The tennis team walks out of the blue hawk tent with beaming smiles and towards the crowd. Sports and school may mean a lot, but they arent everything, junior and varsity tennis team captain Darby Neumann said. Value your time with your team now because you will look back on those times and miss them as people graduate every year. Eager for the new season, Neumanns goal is to persist through the difficulty with the unique challenges at a 6A level to qualify for playoffs.

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