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Rhea Chowdhary

Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor

Rhea Chowdhary is a junior and the video editor of The Sidekick. She produces, assists and collaborates on videos of the community of Coppell, and creates lots of multimedia content in general. You can contact her by email ([email protected]), and follow her work on Instagram (@rhea.chowdhary) and X (rhea_chowdhary).

All content by Rhea Chowdhary

[Video] On the record: Hart coding her way to Amazon

Anvita Bondada and Rhea Chowdhary
September 13, 2024
Coppell ISD chief financial officer Diana Sircar explains the reasons for the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election to attendees of the VATRE information session at Coppell Middle School North on Tuesday. The Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election is a referendum to increase the CISD Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate by 3.17 pennies, generating an additional $2.4 million in funding for the district.

VATRE meeting brings meaning to voters

Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor
September 4, 2024

Video: Why The Sidekick?

Rhea Chowdhary, Media Editor
August 29, 2024
Coppell ISD trustee David Caviness, Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt, and trustee Nichole Bentley discuss the new maintenance and operations tax rate for the 2024-25 school year. The board discussed budget policies and campus improvements on Monday in the Vonita White Administration Building.

[Photo] Board deliberates tax increase, reviews bond projects, campus improvements

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
August 20, 2024
Coppell High School Principal Laura Springer congratulates senior valedictorian Vishnu Marella for graduating first in his class during the senior award ceremony on Tuesday at CHS Arena. Every year, invited seniors are presented with senior awards by CHS staff and faculty to commemorate their work throughout the year.

Class of 2024 celebrate their achievements at senior award ceremony

Vibha Viswanath and Rhea Chowdhary
May 24, 2024

A look into CHS9: What eighth graders should expect

Rhea Chowdhary and Nyah Rama
May 17, 2024
On May 2 in CHS Arena, 11 athletes signed to colleges across America. Read more to hear what the Coppell signees had to say.

Coppell High School’s Signing Day

Ava Johnson and Rhea Chowdhary
May 14, 2024

Business Spectacle: Valentine Premier Construction (Video)

Rhea Chowdhary and Vibha Viswanath
May 7, 2024
The Sidekick video editor Rhea Chowdhary appreciates her memories with staff designer Jayden Chui. Senior odes is a series of recognition for graduating Sidekick seniors.

An ode to The Sidekick’s seniors: Jayden Chui

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor
May 6, 2024
The Sidekick video editor Rhea Chowdhary appreciates her memories with sports assignment editor Ava Johnson. Senior odes is a series of recognition for graduating Sidekick seniors.

An ode to The Sidekick’s seniors: Ava Johnson

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor
May 1, 2024
Coppell High School senior Joshua Kim plays a series of warmup chords and progressions prior to playing a piece. Kim has been playing piano since age 10 and plans to major in piano at the University of Texas at Austin.

[Photo] Kim composing his own story with piano

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024

Ode to her: Connecting through cuisine (with video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor
April 9, 2024
Coppell senior forward Sadie Ozymy defends Prosper sophomore defender Rhiannon Mahon at Prosper ISD Children’s Health Stadium on March 26. The Eagles defeated the Cowgirls, 2-1, in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs during the second overtime period.

Eagles soar past Cowgirls in second overtime slam

Kayla Nguyen and Rhea Chowdhary
April 5, 2024
Coppell junior midfielder Summer Chen evades Prosper freshman defender Charlie Tuzzolino in the second overtime. Prosper defeated Cowgirls, 2-1, on Tuesday in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs during the second overtime period at Prosper’s Children’s Health Stadium.

[Photo] Prosper overtime goal knocks Cowgirls out in first round of playoffs

Ava Johnson, Sports assignment editor
March 28, 2024

Video: The seniors of Coppell Percussion

Rhea Chowdhary and Sri Achanta
March 7, 2024
Coppell senior defense Nate Sullivan evades Rockwall junior midfield Luke Marking at Lesley Field on Feb. 16. The Cowboys defeated Rockwall, 9-6, on Feb. 16.

Boys lacrosse secures first win of season against Rockwall

Ava Johnson and Rhea Chowdhary
February 25, 2024

#SJW2024: The Sidekick staff shares what journalism means to them (video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor
February 23, 2024
Rockwall junior defense Jaric Ankton checks Coppell junior midfielder Edward Griffin, attempting to gain possession. On Friday, Coppell defeated Rockwall, 9-6, at Lesley Field.

[Photo] Strong second quarter against Rockwall puts Cowboys on top

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
February 19, 2024

Donut City celebrates its 20th anniversary (video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Rhea Choudhary, and Sukirtha Muthiah
February 12, 2024
Coppell sophomore guard HC Harding shoots against Hebron junior guard Monet Brown on Jan. 30. The Cowgirls play Allen in the Class 6A Region I bi-district playoffs at Lake Dallas High School on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

[Photo] Coppell transitions from regular season to playoffs

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
February 11, 2024
Coppell High School senior Divya Ghanta has been involved in choir for five years, displaying her dedication and passion to the arts. Apart from being in various Coppell Choir ensembles including Madrigals and A Cappella, Ghanta has also made many outside of school ensembles such as the 2023-24 TMEA All-State Treble Choir and the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas. Photo by Rhea Chowdhary.

[Photo] Chasing high notes

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
Coppell junior guard James Faison breaks through Flower Mound junior small forward Brandon Stauty and sophomore shooting guard Reid Jacobson. Coppell hosts Plano tonight at 7 p.m. at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Cowboys adopt short-term memory mindset for Plano

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
February 6, 2024
Coppell senior guard Ella Spiller drives past Hebron senior guard Micah Cooper on Tuesday at CHS Arena. The Hawks defeated the Cowgirls, 62-38.

[Photo] Cowgirls fall to Hebron in final home game

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
February 5, 2024
Coppell freshman guard Tre Watson drives against Flower Mound junior shooting guard Evan Leyman on Friday. Coppell plays Hebron on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Seniors look for memories against Hawks on Senior Night

Namir Awan, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024
Coppell senior guard Atia Medenica shoots against Flower Mound Marcus on Jan. 19 at CHS Arena. Coppell hosts Flower Mound today at 6:15 p.m. at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Cowgirls look to swipe second place from Jaguars

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
January 26, 2024
Marcus senior guard Kennedi Petteway guards Coppell junior shooting guard Landry Shearer as she drives. The Cowgirls defeated the Marauders, 59-45, on Friday at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Second half sends Coppell to victory over Marcus

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
January 23, 2024
Coppell senior guard Atia Medenica drives against Plano East senior small forward Aniya Smith. Plano East defeated Coppell, 52-45, on Jan. 9 at CHS Arena

Panthers prosper over Cowgirls, putting up seven points in last two minutes

Rhea Chowdhary and Safiya Azam
January 18, 2024
Coppell senior guard Atia Medencia drives down the court. Plano East defeated Coppell, 52-45, on January 9 at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Thrilling final two minutes not enough to propel Cowgirls to victory in 52-45 loss to Plano East

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor
January 11, 2024

[Video] Cottonwood Creek Elementary School students visit CHS to write letters to Santa (video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor
December 14, 2023
Coppell junior guard Bryce Ward drives against Mesquite Horn on Dec. 5 at CHS Arena. Coppell plays Lewisville on Tuesday at CHS Arena.

[Photo] Coppell gears up for district game against Lewisville

Sanghika Pallela, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023

Business Spectacle: The Lash Lounge (video)

Vibha Viswanath and Rhea Chowdhary
December 11, 2023
Coppell senior forward Arhan Lapsiwala passes to a teammate, with Horn sophomore guard Clinton Jones and senior guard Ethan Williams defending. Coppell defeated Horn, 57-55, at CHS Arena on Tuesday.

[Photo] Coppell scrapes by with victory against Horn

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
December 7, 2023
Coppell High School senior Ana Jesayen serves as Coppell Choir vice president, Vivace! dance captain and Madrigals Queen. Jesayen is in her seventh year of choir and uses singing to tell her story.

[Photo] Jesayen ignites emotion one song at a time

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Coppell junior running back O’Marion Mbakwe rushes towards the end zone, sealing the game with a final touchdown against Dallas Jesuit on Thursday at Ford Center in Frisco. Coppell defeated Jesuit, 42-23, in the Division II Region I area playoffs, advancing to the Class 6A Division II Region I regionals on Saturday against Byron Nelson at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington.

Another day, another play: Coppell defeats Jesuit in area playoffs

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor
November 20, 2023
Senior wide receiver Baron Tipton brings in one of his three touchdown receptions on Thursday against Dallas Jesuit at Ford Center in Frisco. Coppell defeated Jesuit, 42-23, in the Division II Region I Area playoffs as a comeback effort in the third quarter fell short by Jesuit.

[Photo] Tipton’s hat trick surges offense in crucial win

Namir Awan, Staff Photographer
November 17, 2023
Coppell junior linebacker Weston Polk tackles Jesuit junior running back Zane Williams at Ford Center in Frisco. Coppell defeated Dallas Jesuit. 42-23, advancing to the Class 6A Division II Region I regionals.

[Photo] Slamming the door: Coppell regains momentum to surge past Jesuit

Ava Johnson, Sports Assignment Editor
November 17, 2023
Coppell senior wide receiver Luca Grosoli rushes to the endzone, scoring Coppell’s first touchdown against Denton Guyer at Buddy Echols Field on Friday. The Cowboys defeated the Wildcats,35-21, advancing to the Class 6A Division II Region I area playoffs.

Coppell corrals Guyer in bi-district playoffs

Rhea Chowdhary and Ainsley Dwyer
November 16, 2023
Coppell High School sophomore Gabriella Pardo stands near the CHS mural, decorated with hello in a multitude of languages. Over the summer, Pardo hosted Yuzuka Sugiura, a foreign exchange student from Japan, which provided her with new perspectives and experiences.

[Photo] Pardo opens doors to new horizons, hosts Japanese student

Yug Talukdar, Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Coppell senior Plunger Boy Max Scott celebrates a touchdown by Coppell wide receiver Baron Tipton during the second quarter against Flower Mound on Oct. 27. The Cowboys defeated the Jaguars, 51-21, at Buddy Echols Field.

Buddy Echols Field goes pink in final home game

Ainsley Dwyer, Kayla Nguyen, and Rhea Chowdhary
November 3, 2023

[Video] Which candies are a treat as opposed to a trick

Rhea Chowdhary, Kayla Nguyen, and Sameeha Syed
November 3, 2023

[Video] Business Spectacle: Lily’s Hair Studio (video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Video Editor
October 26, 2023
Coppell juniors Diego Rivera-Mieses and Annie Chang swim in the rubber duck relay on Sept. 29 at the Coppell Family YMCA. Coppell Swim’s annual Vaquero Battle redefines a typical swim meet as it honors Coppell teachers through friendly intrasquad competition.

Swim team giddyups for good times at annual Vaquero Battle (video)

Kayla Nguyen and Rhea Chowdhary
October 17, 2023

[Video] Seniors express creativity through parking lot painting (video)

Rhea Chowdhary, Video editor
October 5, 2023
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

Anvita Bondada, Staff Writer
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

Sahasra Chakilam, News Editor
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
On Friday morning, Coppell High School held its annual Red Jackets induction ceremony, welcoming the 2023-24 leaders of the campus. 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

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
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

Sri Achanta, Executive News Editor
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

Nyah Rama, Staff Writer
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

Wendy Le, Staff Writer
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

Sahasra Chakilam, Staff Photographer
January 25, 2023
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