By Sara Solimani, Opinions Editor Revered Spanish teacher, Hispanic Hawks club sponsor, and mentor, Dr. Kayra Alvarado wraps up the last of her teaching career at River Hill High School. After teaching for 4 years at River Hill as a Spanish teacher, Dr. Alvarado says her goodbyes as she starts a new chapter in her…
Month: March 2023
What’s River Hill Listening To?
By Jasmine Born, Staff Writer The halls of River Hill are constantly filled with students walking to their classes with their earbuds in and headphones pumped to the max volume, but what is it that they’re really listening to? From throwbacks to recent hits, River Hill students reveal their current favorite songs at the moment….
Ramadan Mubarak!
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer The time has come! The month of Ramadan is here and Muslims around the world are getting ready for all it has to bring. But first, what is Ramadan? Many Muslims start their day by waking up for an early morning breakfast before the sun rises, called suhoor or sehri….
Cultural Extravaganza at River Hill
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer On March 15, everyone at River Hill came together and witnessed the school’s very first multicultural day. Students and staff alike put lots of preparation into this event in order to make it fun and memorable for all. The day was split into two parts: the first was an assembly…
Can Spring Break be Stressful?
By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor With spring break coming up on March 31st, many students are looking forward to having eleven days off from school. Most students have plans for what they’re going to be doing, including traveling, spending time with friends and family, and taking time to pursue their hobbies and interests. However, although…
The Real NFL Draft (Mock)
By Jason Benedek, Sports Editor, and Daniel Carr, Staff Writer With the start of free agency and the draft on the horizon, the NFL is off to a crazy start even though opening day isn’t until September 7th. The first round of the NFL Draft will be on Thursday, April 27th, and rounds 2 through…
Senior Skip Day: Third Quarter Edition
By Kathryn Roth, Staff Writer With fourth-quarter rolling in, River Hill seniors are trying their best to make it to the end of the year, let alone spring break. With the third senior skip day happening on Monday, March 20th, students were relieved to have a nice relaxing day where they can sleep in and…
And the Seniors Are Off!
By Ellie Goldberg, Staff Writer It’s finally that time of year. The majority of seniors have made their decision on where they’ll spend the next four years of their lives. From big and small universities, to trade school, to the workforce, the seniors at River Hill High School are ready to move on from high…
Building the future: TEDx at River Hill
By Connor Hawthorne, Staff Writer We are the future. This was the message repeated again and again at the TEDx event at River Hill this past Sunday, where 10 different speakers, ranging from County Executive Calvin Ball to River Hill students, gave TED talks about how we can build a better future. Topics from leadership…
River Hill Lacrosse Preview
By Gracie Fortune, Zafahr Mohmand, and Will Specht