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Rhea Chowdhary

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor

Rhea Chowdhary is the Video Editor and a second year staffer for The Sidekick. She helps by producing, assisting and collaborating on videos of the community of Coppell, as well as creating multimedia content all around. Feel free to contact her by email ([email protected]), and follow her work through Instagram (@rhea.chowdhary) and X (rhea_chowdhary).

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Valley Ranch Elementary School garden volunteer Doris Patrick holds her prestigious Heroes for Children Award in the VRE Garden of the Stars. The Heroes for Children Award is given to residents who commit time and support toward public schools, in which Patrick was one of 15 in Texas to receive the award.

[Photo] Patrick buds new beginnings for students at VRE garden

September 12, 2023
High schoolers often have a lot of work and stress, with many feeling like they don’t have an escape. The Sidekick video editor Rhea Chowdhary explains how recess in high school can act as a stress reliever.

Have we really grown out of recess?

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor
September 8, 2023
Senior libero Kathryn Macdonald digs to keep possession against Royse City at CHS Arena on Tuesday. The Cowgirls fell to the Bulldogs, 25-10, 25-16, 25-19.

Bulldogs sweep Cowgirls in first home preseason match

Rhea Chowdhary, Video editor
August 23, 2023
Coppell High School juniors Srishti Behera, Sai Kasiraman and Niyathi Yamunan talk in the hallway before the school day starts on Wednesday. Tuesday marked the first day of the 2023-24 school year for Coppell ISD.

[Photo] Just the beginning

August 18, 2023
Coppell High School seniors spend their final moments at CHS during the 2023 graduation ceremony. The CHS graduation ceremony was held at Buddy Echols Field on Friday night.

The class of 2023 say their final goodbyes at the CHS graduation ceremony

Rhea Chowdhary and Wendy Le
May 31, 2023
Coppell High School senior Rohin Gupta is ranked nine in the graduating class of 2023. Gupta plans on attending Purdue University, majoring in Computer Science.

Rohin Gupta

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School senior Destiny Wang is ranked 10 in the graduating class of 2023. Wang plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Business.

Destiny Wang

Rhea Chowdhary, Rhea Chowdhary
May 16, 2023
Coppell High School senior Ashley Zhang is ranked 10 in the graduating class of 2023. Zhang plans on attending Rice University, majoring in Biology.

Ashley Zhang

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023

Election day in Coppell: Hear from the school board candidates

Rhea Chowdhary and Sameeha Syed
May 12, 2023

Exploring the hidden gems: Top 5 affordable things to do around Coppell

Rhea Chowdhary and Wendy Le
May 10, 2023
Coppell High School Red Jackets sponsors Dr. Bianca Benitez and Courtney Crosby talk to both the current and upcoming Red Jackets, enlightening them on their personal experiences with life and leadership while answering questions on Friday morning in the library during the Red Jackets 2023-24 induction. Red Jackets are a highly honored group of Coppell, with 36 students representing their class after submitting applications and going through interviews for selection.

[Photo] Red Jackets induct new members in emotional ceremony

May 2, 2023
Coppell resident Samit Patel is a candidate running for Place 4 on the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. Patel is an advocate for finding a way to retain teachers.

[Photo] Place 4: Samit Patel

April 26, 2023
Coppell High School junior midfielder Kate Nelson drives the ball towards the goal. Coppell defeated Plano, 18-3, on April 4.

Cowgirls LAX dominates on Senior Night

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
April 6, 2023
Women’s History Month is a time of year to celebrate the women who play an important role in our lives. The Sidekick staff photographer Rhea Chowdhary expresses her gratitude to her mom, Mina Gurung. Photo courtesy Mina Gurung.

The woman who made me: A constant aura of kindness and care through thick and thin

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
March 30, 2023
Coppell High School junior Naisha Jain has put her passions and knowledge of STEM into the Technology Student Association for the past two years. On Feb. 11, Jain was announced Region 11 TSA president, the first in Coppell.

STEM driving Jain to become Region 11 TSA president (with video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
March 7, 2023

Asking Educators… with Hanna Treece

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
March 7, 2023
Video: Relationships evolve through Round-Up yearbook late nights

Video: Relationships evolve through Round-Up yearbook late nights

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
February 27, 2023
Coppell freshman forward Neerali Kapadia attempts to steal the ball from Hebron junior defender Ansley Beer at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Kapadia has used her fighting spirit to fuel her passion for the sport.

[Photo] Kapadia’s fighting spirit turns childhood pastime into passion

February 23, 2023
Video: Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Is Lululemon worth the hype and price?

Video: Hot Takes with The Sidekick: Is Lululemon worth the hype and price?

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
February 16, 2023
Coppell freshman forward Neerali Kapadia attempts to steal the ball from Hebron junior defender Ansley Beer at Buddy Echols Field on Tuesday. Hebron defeated Coppell, 3-1.

[Photo] Coppell falls to fourth in district after its second consecutive loss

February 10, 2023
CHS9 health science teacher Amber Fragosa-Deck helps freshman Daniel Devasia with his respiratory system model where the balloon lid represents the diaphragm on Thursday. Fragosa-Deck has been a teacher at CHS9 for three years and was one of five nominees for teacher of the year this year.

Fragosa-Deck’s signature bubbly personality guides students into the world of health science

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
February 1, 2023
CHS9 library aide Marcia Moore observes as Plano East’s JV boys basketball team pushes towards the net at CHS Arena on Friday evening. Moore is a paraprofessional who has been an involved member of the Coppell community since 1991, aiding in student activities in and out of CHS9.

[Photo] Moore lending a helping hand to the community

January 25, 2023
As the time for students to pick courses for next year approaches, Coppell High School introduces new classes available for the 2023-2024 school year. The Sidekick staff photographer Rhea Chowdary goes in depth into the new classes available in order for incoming and returning students to solidify their schedule.

2023-24 course guide released, offering more options than the last

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
January 19, 2023
What’s the tea on Coppells two boba shops? Watch The Sidekick staff photographers Rhea Chowdhary and Kayla Nguyen rate and compare drinks from Coppell cafes TeaLatte Bar and Feng Cha.

Who makes the best boba tea in Coppell?: TeaLatte Bar vs. Feng Cha

Kayla Nguyen and Rhea Chowdhary
January 17, 2023

Hot Chocolate Review: Starbucks, 151 Coffee, Liberation Coffee Co. and Ascension Coffee

Rhea Chowdhary, Ainsley Dwyer, and Minori Kunte
December 12, 2022
CHS9 Choir Director Katherine Conkovich conducts the choir as they sing “Carol of the Bells” in the Coppell High School auditorium during the choir winter concert on Thursday. Conkovich is a new member of the choir staff and works primarily at CHS9 and Coppell Middle School West. Photo by Shreya Ravi

Dedication is a key chord

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
December 6, 2022
Outside the Classroom: Garner explains design thinking (video)

Outside the Classroom: Garner explains design thinking (video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
December 6, 2022
The Sidekick staff writer Anushree De gives thanks to nature because of the beauty it offers. De’s appreciation of nature shows in their daily morning routine.

[Photo] As the leaves fall: giving thanks to nature

November 22, 2022
The ownership of cell phones has changed expeditionality in the range of four years. Staff writer Rhea Chowdhary explores how this has created the implementation of updated phone policies in Coppell Middle School East.

CMS East stops the buzz with a new phone policy

Rhea Chowdhary, Staff Photographer
October 31, 2022
Plugging in... balancing two genres of teaching

Plugging in… balancing two genres of teaching

Kayla Nguyen, Rhea Chowdhary, and Nandini Paidesetty
October 26, 2022
Coppell High School Track holds spirited signs as they march down West Parkway Boulevard during the 2022 Homecoming Parade on Sept. 21. The Homecoming Parade returned to the streets of Coppell after three years, highlighting various organizations throughout the town.

[Photo] Fantastical Homecoming Parade rides down Parkway once again

September 30, 2022
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