The CHS9 Student Council has six executive members. Take a look at this interactive to learn more about them.
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Meet the CHS9 Student Council Executive Board
October 27, 2025
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About the Contributors
Ayaan Haque, Staff Writer
Ayaan Haque is a senior and a staff writer for The Sidekick.
He joined The Sidekick to write investigative columns and report on hard-hitting news affecting his community.
When he’s not writing, he loves to participate in Coppell Speech and Debate, Model UN, hanging out with friends, getting involved in local politics and ranting about why he hates strawberry ice cream.
You can contact him through his email ([email protected]) or on Instagram (@haque.ayaan). But seriously. Never mention strawberry ice cream.
Prisha Hooda, Staff Photographer
Prisha Hooda is a junior at Coppell High School and a second year staff member on The Sidekick.
She joined The Sidekick to further deepen her understanding of visual media due to her passion in creative arts.
Though she spent her childhood striving to excel at drawing, she later discovered photography as her true artistic outlet. She enjoys watching shows, sipping iced coffee, and indulging in her favorite cuisine, Italian.
You can reach her at [email protected]
Hiral Patel, Staff Writer
Hiral Patel is a senior and second-year staff writer for The Sidekick.
She joined the program for her love of writing and quickly learned journalism allows her to tell important stories that happen in real time.
When she’s not reading, you can find Hiral joking with her friends, snacking on mint Oreos or overplaying her favorite songs.
You can contact her via email at [email protected] or on Instagram (@hiralishiralarious).
Tanvi Ravella, Staff Photographer
Tanvi Ravella is a sophomore first year in The Sidekick.
She joined the program because she wanted to expand her knowledge on photography journalism as a whole, which started off as a hobby.
During her free time, you can find Tanvi listening to various music artists such as Drake, The Neighborhood and Tate McRae. She loves puppies, his name is Arno the Lab and she loves to play and spend time with him.
You can contact Tanvi via email at [email protected] or on Instagram at @tanvi.ravella
Riya Suresh, Staff Writer
Riya Suresh is a junior and a second-year staff writer for The Sidekick.
Despite joining The Sidekick to be a writer, she loves exploring other positions such as photography and design.
When she’s not doing homework or working on a story, Riya is always down to work out, try new foods, shop around at Southlake Town Square or watch horror movies. She also plays the New York Times games religiously, and she specifically enjoys Pips. Outside of The Sidekick, she is involved in other organizations: the girls powerlifting team and Collections4Champs, her nonprofit.
You can contact her at [email protected] or on Instagram @riyasureshh_.
Yug Talukdar, Executive Editor-in-Chief
Yug Talukdar is a senior at Coppell High School and the editor-in-chief of The Sidekick.
After deciding to delve into something new sophomore year, Yug found an interest in writing and covering events for The Sidekick, which has helped him develop a new skills and become a better, more well-rounded person.
When he finds some downtime, Yug enjoys lifting weights, running, reading, or learning more about history and politics.
You can contact him at [email protected] or on Instagram (@yugtalukdar)
Hamza Zakir, Editorial Page Editor
Hamza is a senior and the editorial page editor for The Sidekick.
He has a passion for writing, especially expressing his opinions through various columns.
When he’s not writing stories, you can find Hamza eating corn, listening to Mitski or playing with his cat “Kofta.”
You can find Hamza at @hambamzz on Instagram and you can contact him by email at [email protected].