By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Winter Cheer tryouts have officially wrapped up, and the energy from the event is still buzzing. Dozens of hopeful girls brought their best jumps, stunts, and routines to the mat, all attempting a coveted spot on the winter cheer squad. The judges were impressed by the determination and enthusiasm displayed…
Month: November 2024
Winter Pep Rally
By Rachel Bowers, Staff Writer As winter is just around the corner, River Hill will be having their winter sport pep rally on November 26th. That day is also on a half day, “which is just as exciting,” says junior Anasofía Alamo. The pep rally will consist of many performances, games, and competitions. One of…
The Benchwarmers – Against All Odds
By Vincent Wang, Staff Writer The Benchwarmers is a rally for the underdog and that itself is a refreshing thing to find coming from Hollywood. Some similar films to The Benchwarmers are The Longest Yard and Grown-ups. These films had one thing in common as the “losers” overcame difficult obstacles in the way. Three middle-aged…
Thanksgiving Plans
By Alu Machinjili, Staff Writer The holiday season has started and many families have started to plan their trips and festivities. A lot is going on this break with people having time to spend with their friends and families. Students around the school all have unique plans for what they’re going to do during this…
Boys Soccer Wins State Championship
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor In Chief On Saturday, November 16, under the brilliant lights of the Loyola University Stadium, the boys soccer season approached the end of the road: state championships. This was the culmination of all their hard work throughout the season. As they prepared to take on Mt. Hebron, the stands filled with…
Basketball Tryouts
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As winter approaches, River Hill is gearing up for an exciting season of new sports. From indoor track to winter cheer, many are eager to get involved and showcase their skills this winter. Basketball player Layla Arthurton shares her excitement about the start of a new season. “Basketball is a…
2024 Religions Field Trip: Planning and Itinerary Recap
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor Mr. Fisher, one of the AP World History teachers, started teaching at River Hill 19 years ago. Since then, all of his classes have had the opportunity to participate in an all-day field trip. During this trip, students visit places of worship for five major religions: Hinduism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Judaism,…
River Hill’s 2nd Poetry Out Loud Competition
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor The Poetry Out Loud competition is a cherished and highly anticipated tradition across the country, offering students the opportunity to explore literature and performance. At River Hill, 10th grade English classes are hosting their own competitions within the classroom, where students learn to connect with poetry on a deeper level…
Mamma Mia Auditions!
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Here we go again! It’s time for River Hill’s spring musical auditions. This year’s musical, Mamma Mia, will be performed from February 20th through the 23rd of 2025. This musical features twenty-year-old Sophie, who is preparing for her wedding in Greece. While going through her mom’s old diaries, she finds…
Hawks in Law: The River Hill Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer As fall festivities come to an end, River Hill has begun to gear up for its exciting winter athletics and activities season. One of these highly anticipated activities is Mock Trial! The Mock Trial Club, sponsored by Mr. Fisher, competes in trials against other Howard County high schools throughout the…