By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor After a successful winter dance concert, River Hill’s Senior and Junior Company members were faced with rigorous preparation in anticipation of their upcoming Howard County Dance Festival (HCDF). Featuring performances from all 13 Howard County high school dance companies and the 2024-2025 All-County Dance Performance Ensemble, the event occurred on…
Author: Ben Hong
A Charity Dive Into Icy Waters
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Imagine standing at the edge of the water in your bathing suit, the crisp winter air blowing on your skin as you prepare to plunge into the icy-cold depths of the Chesapeake. This is exactly what thousands of people did on Friday, January 21. The Polar Plunge is a charity…
River Hill’s Football Frenzy
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer As the 2025 football playoffs heat up, teams across the country are showcasing their grit, determination, and skill in pursuit of a coveted championship title. With several upsets for supporting families all over and standout performances from players already making headlines, the road to the final game has come to…
Raising Funds with Roses
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer On February 3, 2025, the Class of 2025 SGA started a fundraiser to sell roses to people in the school near the cafeteria. The fundraiser was created to bring people together and raise awareness of the love we give to other people, raising funds for a meaningful cause, and spreading…
River Hill Badminton Spotlight
By Carolina Alphonso, Ayah Hassan, and Rachel Bowers
Mrs. Nichols Spotlight
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Vincent Wang, and Alu Machinjili, Staff Writers
River Hill Prepares for Midterms
By Sienna Houk and Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writers
Winter Cheer Tryouts
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…
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…