Not all languages are spoken. CNTV’s Hemanya Kukkapalli goes beyond the hand signs to show how the ASL Club is creating community and deepening students’ understanding of Deaf culture.
ASL Club Spotlight
Hemanya Kukkapalli
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May 17, 2026
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About the Contributor
Hemanya Kukkapalli, Reporter
Hemanya Kukkapalli used Coyote Nation TV to step out of her comfort zone. Now she is a first-year staffer in Coyote Nation TV and a junior at Heritage High School. She enjoys editing and filming. She hopes to grow as an anchor, expand her skills as an audio engineer, and be a crucial support to the team. Alongside broadcast, she has an ever-growing interest in the medical field and a passion for playing tennis.
Written by: David Findley
Photographed by: Shradha Kundur