By Rachel Bowers, Staff Writer As spring is approaching, students and teachers tirelessly prepared for the spring pep rally. This big event will occurred in the main gym on March 14th, 2025. The pep rally showcased many performances and games run by the SGA. There were also spring sports teams running out. The SGA played…
Month: March 2025
River Hill High School Track Tryouts Begin: Athletes Hit the Ground Running!
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer As the new track season kicks off, the River Hill runners are lacing up their running shoes and hitting the track for the highly anticipated tryouts. The air is filled with excitement and determination as both seasoned runners and new runners are ready to begin their track journey for the…
Teachers’ and Students’ Opinions On The Phone Ban At River Hill
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor A recent policy impacting students’ phone usage in school started on Monday, March 3, 2025. As a result, personal devices are off-limits from the start of the school day to the end. This includes lunch time and in the hallway; students can’t access their phones from the first bell to…
Back to the Stone Age
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer On Monday, March 3rd, the Howard County Board of Education put its new policy into action. Its choice has affected all schools and has many people in frustration. The new phone policy has made it so students are not permitted to access their personal devices starting at the first bell…
SAT Season: River Hill Juniors Take on the Challenge
By Mehreen Alamgir, Staff Writer Juniors at River Hill High School prepared for the SAT on March 8th, an important test for college admissions. Many students had been studying for months, using different resources like Khan Academy, Kumon, personal tutors, and practice tests to improve their chances of getting higher scores. For most, this test…
Glacial Freeze!
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Lent: A Time for Reflection, Connection, and Growth
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As winter slowly fades and the season of renewal approaches, many students at River Hill High School take time to observe and/or participate in Lent, a sacred period of self-reflection, sacrifice and personal growth. For forty days leading up to Easter, Lent serves as a time for Christians to pause,…
Sticks Up: Girls Lacrosse
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer River Hill’s girls lacrosse team has proved itself as a strong unit in the world of sports, with many girls every year trying out in hopes of being a part of the team. With a rich history of success and a commitment to excellence, the team has earned recognition for…
Dance Auditions for the 2025-2026 Year Wrap Up: Get Ready for an Exciting Year!
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer In the past few weeks, River Hill’s beloved Dance Program has begun preparations for the 2025-2026 school year! On February 27th and 28th, placement auditions took place for new and existing dancers to determine which group they will be a part of next school year. Auditions were held in the…
College Commitments and Career Choices
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer As high school comes to an end for the class of 2025, they prepare to begin a new chapter in their lives. Transitioning from high school to college is a big change. Some students move away from their families while some decide to commute. Many have already chosen what career…