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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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Featured is the painted logo of local coffee shop Summer Moon.

Column: Summer Moon Coffee Review

November 14, 2022
With a smile on her face, senior Nicole Bitner performs the dance routine with the class of 2023 cheerleaders, Rockettes and varsity football players.

Color War pep rally celebrates seniors

October 31, 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

October 17, 2022
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October 7, 2022
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Junior Aj Hickey stands on the sidelines of the field with his teammates while waiting for the game to begin. Personally, I didnt grow up here, but I know for a lot of the guys it was a big deal for them as they were excited to play against their friends, Hickey said. As a result of the animated crowd on the stands, Hickey wants to work on listening to the calls better and calming his nerves.

‘Pride of Prosper’ football game enhances school spirit

September 28, 2022
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

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

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

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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Senior Mylee Devore has looked forward to attending senior sunrise since she was a freshman. I remember my older sister going as a senior, and I had been excited to go ever since, Devore said. As seniors prepare for graduation, a senior sunset is held during the last week of school, symbolizing the end of their high school career.

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Writing a letter to their future selves, seniors Alex Thomas and Angelina Hindsley reflect on their time as high school students and how far theyve come. It was so surreal to look around at the people Ive known for years and think of how we will all begin our separate journeys on different paths, Thomas said. As a senior, Thomas is most excited about all the electives available and becoming fully fluent in French.

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At the annual Rock Hill senior sunrise, the Class of 2023 students rejoices in their last few moments of summer before starting their final year in high school. “The sunrise was beautiful, and it was nice watching it with the people close to me,” senior Meg Kalagara said. Kalagara is excited to spend time with her friends in the upcoming school year and savor her last moments of high school.

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August 16, 2022
While watching the sunrise, seniors Gracy Clark, Emily Souksan and Amanda Le discuss their expectations and fears for the upcoming year. I attended senior sunrise because I wanted to be more involved in my senior year since it was my final year of high school, Le said. I saw it as a great opportunity to make great memories with my friends one last time. Le plans to participate in numerous extracurriculars to have a memorable senior year with no regrets.

Seniors arise for the sunrise

August 16, 2022
Sitting with her friends on the baseball field, senior Laura Mendez enjoyed seeing all her peers together for the first time since the last day of her junior year. I wanted to attend Senior Sunrise because senior year is the most important year of high school, Mendez said. Not only does it represent all the hard work that has come with being in school, but it also represents being in the same place as your friends for the last time. After attending the event, Mendez appreciated how even the simplest things like the sunrise could be exciting.

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The varsity softball team was named Bi-District champions after winning 10-0 against Lone Star High School on Friday, April 29. We are a well-rounded team that compliments each other, and no one is above the rest, softball Coach Leigh Anne Budd said. Each team member embraces and loves each other for all the different qualities they bring to the table. The team advanced to round two of the playoffs, where they will be playing against Woodrow Wilson on Friday, May 6, at Carrollton Ranchview.

Softball beats Lone Star 10-0, advances to area

May 5, 2022
Prosper High School held its annual Relay for Life event on Friday, April 22. I had a great time spending time with my friends and attending an event for a great cause, junior Sami Medudula said. Relay for Life is a walk dedicated to helping cure cancer through funds and donations.

Prosper ISD hosts Relay for Life

April 28, 2022
Junior Chloe Lee is a member of the Rock Hill archery team. My favorite thing about archery is the ability to improve my focus and giving every arrow my best ability, Lee said. This past month, the archery team advanced to Nationals, which is to be hosted in Utah, after placing tenth at State.

Hawks Out of Class: Chloe Lee

April 4, 2022
The girls varsity soccer team competed at their first round of playoffs last night, March 24, where they won 3-2 against Lone Star. Playoffs are exciting. Its really rewarding to see all that we have worked for during district season payoff, junior Ella Allen said. The team advanced to round two and named Bi-District champions.

Varsity girls soccer defeats Lone Star 3-2, advances to round 2 of playoffs

March 25, 2022
A graphic created by graphic design artist Riley Gillum features Montgomery Bus Boycott pioneer Claudette Colvin.“It’s critical to have Black leaders not only for representation but also for guidance,” junior Ife Okororie said. “Through their experiences, Black leaders can effectively mentor and train more leaders to achieve the representation needed in the Black community.” Colvin is a unpopular initiator whose actions allowed her to become a staple within the Civil Right Movement.

Featuring the voices of change

March 1, 2022
A digitally constructed image by student Michelle Hie of the Hawkeye logo, that represents the new Marvel series. The series first premiered on Nov. 24 on Disney Plus. Staff writer Ananya Nandyala reviews the show, saying the chemistry and dynamic between the characters makes the series fun and entertaining.

Review: Hawkeye

January 26, 2022
Senior Arianna Doggett performs her routine at the Winter Extravaganza pep rally as a part of the cheer team. I think the best part of the Extravaganza was how much more interactive it was than the other pep rallies, junior and cheerleader Hope Dyer said. There was more games and activities that involved the whole student body, and I think that made it really special.

Winter Extravaganza Pep Rally

December 16, 2021
A flyer made by NAHS advisor Gina Mock illustrates information on the upcoming arts and crafts fair. Local artists and vendors who specialize in crafts can come together to sell their products and grow their business, junior and NAHS vice president Sami Medudula said. Vendor applications for a booth at the fair will be accepted until Dec. 1.

National Art Honor Society host a plethora of fairs

November 15, 2021
Seniors Olivia Clark and Reagan Lambert cheer on the senior student section at the final pep rally of the year. The pep rally was an enjoyable experience that brought the school together one last time this year, said junior Akshita Joshi. The senior section won the spirit stick one last time.

Brighter than the Blazers pep rally, a close to the fall season

November 10, 2021
Seniors Olivia Clark and Reagan Lambert cheer on the senior student section at the final pep rally of the year. The pep rally was an enjoyable experience that brought the school together one last time this year, said junior Akshita Joshi. The senior section won the spirit stick one last time.

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Junior Abbie Cormican performs at the Rock Hill neon pep rally as a Rockette. My favorite part most certainly was the Rockettes, they always blow me away with their performance, said junior Ana Yanez. The pep rally occurred on Nov. 5th during soar time in the schools arena.

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Theatre members Sofi Radice, freshman, and Taylor Bedford, sophomore, perform Revolting Children from their most recent show, Matilda, to encourage Rock Hill students to attend their performance. We learned the Revolting Children choreography in September, and we prepared for the pep rally the same as we did for the show, said Taylor Bedford. Her favorite part of the event was getting the opportunity to perform with the cast of Matilda and showing Rock Hill what they had been working on.

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Juniors Ana Yanez and Jocelyn Spence and freshman Catie Woodrow perform a preview of their latest show, Matilda as Rock Hill theatre members at the neon pep rally. Since at the time Matilda Jr cast already did three shows, one being right before the pep rally, we already knew the dance pretty well, said Yanez. The Rock Hill theatre department performed their show on Nov. 3rd-6th.

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Junior Nicole Bitner performs her routine at the neon pep rally as a part of the varsity cheer team. As a cheerleader, we had after-school practice the days leading up to the pep rally, and morning practices the day off, said Bitner. Running through the routine multiple times prepared the program to perform well.

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Seniors Olivia Clark and Reagan Lambert cheer on the senior student section at the final pep rally of the year. The pep rally was an enjoyable experience that brought the school together one last time this year, said junior Akshita Joshi. The senior section won the spirit stick one last time.

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Juniors Sami Medudula and Harinee Saravanakumar, as well as seniors Advith Gundala and Vishnu Ramalingam represented the engineering team at the parade. I liked seeing the community and their support for RHHS achievements, and I loved seeing everyone cheer us on, said Medudula. The engineering students had the opportunity to show off their solar cars as they drove them along the parade route.

Rock Hill Rewind- Homecoming Parade

November 3, 2021
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