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Shreya Srivathsan

Shreya Srivathsan, Hill Top Times Assistant Editor

Shreya Srivathsan is a senior at Rock Hill High School. She was born in Chennai, India, and grew up moving a lot, but she has made Texas her home for seven years now. She started her news career by freelancing for RH Media and grew to love Hill Top Times. Her aspirations are to become a lawyer and go into campaign management in politics. She is absolutely elated to be a part of RH Media and hopes to change how politics are viewed to be in more of a positive and non-partisan light.

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During every practice, the engineering students meet in the garage workspace to break down agendas and assign tasks. Pictured are students gathered facing the board. "One thing I've noticed being new to FRC is that collaboration is key," sophomore Jocelyn Lin said.

Breaking barriers, Prosper engineering introduces FRC girls team

Shreya Srivathsan and Yasmin Garada
April 29, 2023
A digitally constructed image created by Cosmo Tafolla showcases an oil mining drill upon the state of Alaska. “It could be argued that this much money, materials and labor could be better spent on less environmentally damaging energy sources," environmental science teacher Andy Bradstreet said.

The Willow Project: Carbon Bomb or the Future of Oil?

Shreya Srivathsan, Yasmin Garada, and Cosmo Tafolla
April 20, 2023
Graphic created by Julian Baron. Universal Studios plans to build a kid oriented theme park in Frisco's Fields development. “Over the next few weeks I will continue to provide ongoing information regarding the Universal Studios proposal,” Cheney posted on his official Mayor Facebook page.

New Universal Theme Park finds home in Frisco

Shreya Srivathsan and Jacob Turner
January 24, 2023
O'Rourke vs Abbott: A non-partisan debrief of the Governors Debate

O’Rourke vs Abbott: A non-partisan debrief of the Governors Debate

Shreya Srivathsan
October 12, 2022
Pictured above is one of the many ornaments that go onto the mum. This one is of a football player holding a football.

Mums & Garters: Looking beyond the roots

Shreya Srivathsan, Assistant Editor
September 26, 2022
On-campus social studies teacher Mr. Fredrick Nickens runs for the Democratic county chair for Collin County. Featured is a graphic created by Riley Gillum combined with Nickens's campaign poster, which is inspired by his campaign of being a new voice for the community. "Local elections and voting are the foundation of our democracy and are often overlooked," Ms. Bruns, a neighboring social studies teacher, said.

Campus social studies teacher runs for public office

Shreya Srivathsan
February 17, 2022
Senior Gautham Janyavula and Prosper ISD superintendent Dr. Furguson toss candy to the community members surrounding RHHS. "Throwing candy with Dr. Furguson was one of the most memorable moments of my high school experience so far," said Janyavula. The float consisted of the top-ranked senior class students and Prosper ISD staff.

Rock Hill Rewind- Homecoming Parade

Ananya Nandyala and Shreya Srivathsan
November 3, 2021
Cheerleaders and Blue Hawk Mascot, Rocky, watching athletes getting introduced on the field.

The Rockettes dancing one of their many dances from Meet The Blue Hawks. Kiera Parks, Sophomore Lieutenant, said "I look forward to all the games and the pep-rallies and the community events."

One of the many dances from the Rockettes.

Rockettes starting their dance for Meet The Blue Hawks.

Girls Volleyball (Included in the picture: Grace Cross, Emma Santoni, and Lauren Northcutt) applaud while watching hype video.

Cheerleaders and Rockettes cheering on the sports being introduced for this season.

Cheerleaders watching the hype video.

Rock Hill Cheerleaders cheer on for the football team.

Girl taking a photo inside the walk-through Hawk inflatable.

Audience cheers on as varsity tennis players walk through the inflatable.

Color Guard member, Kayla Tran, performs choreography with flag.

Graphic Designer Riley Gillum creates a graphic that shows mother and son embracing in temple in front of an outline of Afghanistan, in its' countries colors. "The Taliban completely took over Kabul, Afghanistan on Aug. 15th," reporter Shreya Srivathsan said, "American troops withdrew the military forces stationed there, per Biden’s request, after 2 decades of resistance." The United States military has been in Afghanistan since 2001, to fight the 'War on Terror'.

News in Afghanistan

Shreya Srivathsan, Reporter
September 22, 2021
Cheerleaders and Blue Hawk Mascot, Rocky, watching athletes getting introduced on the field.

The Rockettes dancing one of their many dances from Meet The Blue Hawks. Kiera Parks, Sophomore Lieutenant, said "I look forward to all the games and the pep-rallies and the community events."

One of the many dances from the Rockettes.

Rockettes starting their dance for Meet The Blue Hawks.

Girls Volleyball (Included in the picture: Grace Cross, Emma Santoni, and Lauren Northcutt) applaud while watching hype video.

Cheerleaders and Rockettes cheering on the sports being introduced for this season.

Cheerleaders watching the hype video.

Rock Hill Cheerleaders cheer on for the football team.

Girl taking a photo inside the walk-through Hawk inflatable.

Audience cheers on as varsity tennis players walk through the inflatable.

Color Guard member, Kayla Tran, performs choreography with flag.

Bollywood dancers teach the choreography for "O Saki Saki" to interested members.

Captain, Khushi Sharma, presents information at initial dance meet

[Photo] Bollywood dance club returns after year of compromises

September 1, 2021
Bollywood dancers teach the choreography for "O Saki Saki" to interested members

Bollywood dancers teach the choreography for "O Saki Saki" to interested members

Attendees of RH Bollywood meet during SOAR to kickstart the club for the school year

Attendees of RH Bollywood meet during SOAR to kickstart the club for the school year

Interested member of RH Bollywood club scan code to join

Interested member of RH Bollywood club scan code to join

Plates of refreshments sit on a table at the Top 10 percent banquet for graduating seniors. The event honored students whose rank fell in the top 10 percent of their class. Parents attended the event that was held in the school cafeteria.

Violin players Prasanna Padmanathan and Hailey Percil Duncan perform at the orchestra concert Dec. 10. The group played holiday songs for family and students. The orchestra was able to play indoors while sporting masks and holiday gear.

Orchestra performs holiday medley, spreads cheer at concert Dec. 10

Shreya Srivathsan and Haley Medeiros
December 15, 2020
Violinist Gracie Clark plays at orchestra's holiday concert. Orchestra students performed in the new auditorium. Masks and COVID-19 precautions were used to ensure safety of all students and audience members.

(Left to right) Orchestra members Erick Plats, Gavin Dalton, Daniella Mijares-Crespo, and Anthony Frances play with Christmas-decorated instruments at the holiday concert. The group used Santa hats and Christmas decor around the stage to spread holiday cheer. All who attended and performed in the showcase were required to wear a mask.

Orchestra student Connor Brooks plays his cello for parents and students at the Christmas Concert. Members wore holiday hats and accessories throughout the Thursday-night show. The event took place in the brand-new auditorium.

A depiction memorializing Ruth Bader Ginsburg in her passing sits in front of a a bouquet of Freesia, her favorite flower. Ginsburg died on September 18, leaving questions about the future of the Supreme Court, and the rest of the country. "The U.S. lost a judicial icon and historic trail blazer," sophomore and columnist Shreya Srivathsan. "She was known for her tireless efforts of fighting for women's rights, race, gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights."

Opinion- U.S. lost a lot more than a justice when Ginsburg died

Wesley Barrett and Shreya Srivathsan
November 4, 2020
A computer depicts desk stretching exercises from HealthyLearn.com. Columnist and sophomore Shreya Srivathsan covers the importance of stretching breaks during the work day. "During the school day, breaks should be integrated into both an online and in-person learning setting," she said. "If we don't take breaks we are not going to reach our productive capabilities, which is one of Rock Hill High School's core values."

Take a break

Shreya Srivathsan, Reporter
September 17, 2020
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