• Football has an away game today, Sept. 26, at Langley High School
  • Sept. 26 is an A day with periods 1, HR, 5 and 7
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The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
The student news site of Chantilly High School (Chantilly, VA)

The Purple Tide
Athula Cheboli

Athula Cheboli, Features Editor

Athula Cheboli is a junior in her third year with The Purple Tide. In addition to journalism, she loves to explore various healthcare clubs and hangs out with her friends. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends, reading books and binge watching TV shows. Her favorites are “Modern Family” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” She excited to write more engaging stories the TPT this year.

All content by Athula Cheboli
Photography teacher Alex Kang explains the nature of taking photos to freshman Connor Li on Aug 28. Photo by Amanda Yesin

Kang aims to help students find their focus

Athula Cheboli and Amanda Yesin
September 22, 2025
Earbuds blast beats, quietly damage hearing

Earbuds blast beats, quietly damage hearing

Athula Cheboli, Features editor
June 20, 2025
Rising eighth graders explore the Bio Tutoring club and the high expectations that often come with high school opportunities during the Activity Fair on Apr. 10, 2025. Photo by Athula Cheboli

AP overload burns out underclassmen

Athula Cheboli, Copy editor
April 25, 2025
This collection features affordable beauty products, with most items priced under $20, including brands like Glossier, e.l.f., BYOMA and The Ordinary. Photo by Athula Cheboli

Teens embrace minimalist makeup to redefine beauty standards

Athula Cheboli, Copy editor/unity manager
March 10, 2025
Sophomore Manasvi Singh opens the door to the cafeteria for sophomore Amogha Gummadivalli, showing a small act of kindness during lunch. Photo taken by Athula Cheboli

Small gestures steal spotlight from grand acts

Athula Cheboli, Copy editor/unity manager
January 29, 2025
Warm up with Starbucks, Dunkin' holiday beverages

Warm up with Starbucks, Dunkin’ holiday beverages

Athula Cheboli, Copy editor/unity manager
December 6, 2024
Sophomore Manasvi Singh lights firecrackers with her friend Joy Raichura, on Nov. 12, 2023. Used with permission of Manasvi Singh

Diwali lights the way as students share cultural traditions

Athula Cheboli, Copy editor/unity manager
November 1, 2024
Art teacher Danielle Kennedy shows the pottery that she made. Photo courtesy of Danielle Kennedy

Kennedy’s move from New York to Virginia inspires new opportunities

Athula Cheboli, Copy editor/unity manager
September 20, 2024
Social worker Susan Daly finds specific timings in her schedule to meet with students.

[Photo] Guiding Students: Daly shapes the future of social services

Nandini Sattineni, Staff Writer
September 26, 2024
Next up: Clubs transfer leadership power

Next up: Clubs transfer leadership power

Athula Cheboli, Staff Writer
June 14, 2024
Healthcare clubs prescribe dose of innovation

Healthcare clubs prescribe dose of innovation

Athula Cheboli, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
This is Shivani Ghattu’s favorite recipe for tacos that are high in protein.

Marching towards health: national nutrition month nourishes dietary goals

Athula Cheboli, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
Disney’s live action productions surpass animated classics through diversity

Disney’s live action productions surpass animated classics through diversity

Athula Cheboli, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024
Assistant principal Jihoon Shin and his three children, freshman Tyler Shin, sophomore Carter Shin and sophomore Reagan Shin participate in the homecoming activities on Oct. 6.

Students, parents bond from classroom to family room

Athula Cheboli, Staff Writer
January 3, 2024
Spanish teacher Elisabeth Rosario gives instructions for an assignment to her fifth period Spanish class.

New teacher spotlight 2023 – 2024

Amanda Yesin, Aniket Saxena, Athula Cheboli, Nadia Corea, Mark Hessel, Huda Noorzai, and Nandini Sattineni
October 12, 2023
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