Sannidhi Arimanda

Sanni is a TXT addict and horrible at calculus. As a prime member of the ‘Aliya corner’, as Mr. Wofford calls it, and as an eternal procrastinator, I have a reason to look at her, eyes wide, and be shocked at her unpredictability every day. Whether it be spending hours channeling our inner businesswomen to sell ads or bawling in our cry sessions while we attempt to learn how letters could have numerical values as we cram an entire unit of calculus in one night, I’ll miss her hyena laugh and spontaneous plans.

Proven by her Tops in Texas award, her photography displays emotion and dedication through a lens, one that I take inspiration from. Deeper than the eye, Sanni captures the story behind every smile. As we grew closer, I saw a new side of journalism and wanted to display the color behind each story.

She is inspirational with her continuous work and willingness to always give advice, both for journalism and everyday decisions. From strangers at the beginning of the year, to my go-to face timer, I can not imagine what t my 2/6 sidekick period would be like if I didn’t ask Sanni for calculus help at the beginning of the year (I’m worse at calculus than she is). Although we only met this year, I am grateful we could share suppressed giggles and late-night calls to make high school memories I will look back on and smile at. 

So, Sanni, I hope you’ll miss my inability to drive and park and take it as inspiration when you finally get your license and have the time of your life eating tteokbokki with your new best friends at UTD.