By Sara Solimani, Opinions Editor With the end of the school year coming soon, reader’s fan favorites have been a topic of interest for many at River Hill. Coming together as a community and being able to share favorite recently released books or genres that have piqued their interest this year can be an enjoyable…
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An Imperative Break: Memorial Day Weekend
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer Memorial Day is a time where students and teachers are able to relax and take a breather before the tiring road of finals. It provides the chance to enjoy the sun and warm weather, which is a break from being cooped up inside a school building. The three day weekend…
The Stress of AP Exam Week: Classwork Edition
By Sara Solimani, Opinions Editor As AP Exams took place from May 1st to May 12th, many students taking them had to juggle other responsibilities as well. Teachers assigned long-term projects, pushed tight deadlines, and expected full attention even as the imminent pressure of studying for and performing in AP exams increased. Most students at…
River Hill’s Rising Writers: Naomi Ling
By Ananya Sharma, Staff Writer Naomi Ling, a junior at River Hill, is an accomplished teen poet and writer who has been writing since she was in 8th grade. She has competed in and won numerous competitions and awards, such as being a YoungArts Finalist in 2023, a National Student Poet Semifinalist, a ten-time gold…
Junior Prom Attire
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer Clothes are constantly changing, and fashion trends go in and out of style. Selecting prom dresses this year was especially challenging for River Hill High School juniors. Several factors went into each student’s decision, and their vision was often different than their final choice. Bethel Bruk, described her dress as,…
Hidden gems: The obscure clubs at River Hill
By Connor Hawthorne, Staff Writer River Hill High School is home to a wide variety of clubs, from more well-known and popular clubs with many students to some more obscure and niche clubs. These smaller clubs may not have the same level of recognition as their larger counterparts, but they offer unique experiences and opportunities…
Prom Preparation: A Recap
By Daniel Carr, Staff Writer This year prom fell on Friday May 12. Many of the seniors are super excited to celebrate their final prom and last days of school with all of their friends. Juniors are excited to see what prom is all about with their first time going this year. Junior Nate Bacon…
Mother’s Day at River Hill
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer Mother’s Day was first introduced in 1914 by Wildrow Willson as a way to say thank you to mothers all across the country. Since then, the day has been celebrated every year, with stores advertising that you get something special for the ones who help make your life a bit…
Summer Fashion
By Aneesa Khawaja, Staff Writer As summer approaches, River Hill students prepare their attire for the scorching heat this year. Students are embracing their individuality and bringing out their greatest attributes. Despite unpredictable weather, River Hill students should remain up to date on the newest trends. From floral dresses to cargo jeans ,students highlight their…
Hair by Mo
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer Small businesses in River Hill are on the rise, including the growing business Hair by Mo. Mo Burner, a talented sophomore at River Hill, is making an impact on hair care in the school with her incredible skills and entrepreneurship. Her passion and dedication to doing Black kid’s hair have…