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By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Halloween is that magical time of year when creativity comes to life, and costumes are only limited by the imagination. Every October, people of all ages dive into the spirit of the season, transforming into everything from classic monsters to pop icons and unique homemade characters. Sophomore Nora Abujuma was…
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor On Saturday, October 19th, delegates from Maryland, families and Marylanders both young and old, gathered at ColorBurst Park in Columbia’s Merriweather district for an Angela Alsobrooks rally, organized by none other than River Hill’s Young Democrats club. Arriving by bus, Alsobrooks and her team of delegates, including actor Micheal Ealy,…
By: Staff Writer, Ayah Hassan Everyone tells you that senior year is going to be the best year of your life. But many fail to mention the stress that comes with college applications. With the November 1st deadline finally passed, seniors can step back and take a deep breath. Senior Ariella Schulterbrandt feels that “It’s…
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor in Chief Among all the cherished traditions for the Senior class, few are as eagerly anticipated as the Senior Crab Feast. This event, a true Maryland spectacle, took place on October 21st, bringing together the Senior class of 2025 for an unforgettable gathering. Students congregated in the cafeteria and were immediately…
By: Shivali Shah, Digital Editor Over the years, River Hill has put on a myriad of shows, all of which have inspired and evoked awe in their audiences. The latest edition to this immense collection of performances is Trap, a play of mystery and suspense. Trap, a play written by Stephen Gregg, depicts the story…
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer You’re walking to class, ready to endure another period of learning and praying there are no new assignments. Suddenly something catches your eye and it’s…. a baby?! Many of the students at River Hill have been seen walking to their classes with baskets, strollers and other baby carriers with baby…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-in-Chief On October 27, 2024, in a bid to engage students in local politics, River Hill’s Young Democrats club hosted the “For the Future” Forum, a town hall-style meeting centered around this year’s candidates running for the Howard County Board of Education. Primarily led by four Young Democrats officers (sophomore Mark Li,…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief Along with the new school year, another major part of River Hill culture has begun: fall sports. River Hill has long boasted a reputation for athletic excellence. Virtually every fall sports program has seen some level of county, state, or regional success in recent memory. And while this may seem a…
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor River Hill is beginning the 2024-2025 school year with a fresh start by introducing a new assistant principal, Ms. Farwah Jawhar, who is excited to embark on her first year as an administrator. Ms. Jawhar joined Howard County Public School System in 2017 and has been working with them for…
By: Staff Writer, Ayah Hassan As the new school year begins, teachers and students prepare for exciting events to start it off. The fall pep rally is the first event of the school year and one that many look forward to. This year’s fall pep rally will take place on Friday, October, 4th and will…