By Abigale Paterniti, Staff Writer According to John Hopkins Medicine, M.D. Anna Lien-Lun Chien, SPF is crucial because it is important for preventing sun spots, skin cancer, and burns, especially on a hot day when the UV index is high. It should have the same priority in your everyday routine as brushing your teeth or…
Month: June 2024
First-Time River Hill Researchers Make Waves
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor in Chief As the school year draws to a close, so too does the work of Hawks enrolled in River Hill’s Independent Research I class. In this program, students learn how to pursue an original research project in a field of their own choosing throughout the year, developing innovative and novel…
Clubs Wrap Up
By Jack Hardman, Staff Writer As the school year comes to a close, clubs all across River Hill have begun winding down and setting plans for next year. Many are posing for yearbook pictures, hosting banquets, having officer elections, or competing for nationals. However, some clubs like FBLA aren’t winding down, with nationals over the…
Summer Homework
By Abigale Paterniti, Staff Writer Any summer plans? You may have none, but your teachers certainly have plans for you. Summer preparation for the next grade level is crucial to ensure a smooth transition from this year to the next. Before the summer break begins, students can expect teachers from the River Hill math department,…
River Hill’s Summer Vacation Plans
By Shivali Shah, Staff Writer After the last bell on the final day of school rings, stresses about schoolwork are quickly replaced with enthusiasm for summer vacation. Students eagerly anticipate days at the beach, trips with friends and family along with the promise of fun and excitement. Students and their families seek to make the…
What Jobs Do River Hill Students Have This Summer?
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor in Chief Working a summer job can have many benefits for high school students looking to stay busy and earn some money. Luckily for River Hill students, there are a multitude of local employment opportunities that they can take advantage of to stay busy during the summer. One incredibly popular summer…
Finals Anticipation
By Aidan Bahrain, Staff Writer There’s a mix of excitement and tension in the air at River Hill High School as the end of the school year draws near. Students, teachers, and even parents are caught up in a frenzy of preparation, expectations, and anticipation as finals approach. For students at River Hill, finals represent…
River Hill’s Opinions on Met Gala Outfits
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer The Met Gala, an annual event held in Manhattan where celebrities dress according to a specified theme, took place on May 6th this year. The theme was “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” which explored how technology can breathe new life into garments that are too old and fragile to be worn…
Lake vs Beach Debate
By Alexander El Sawi, Staff Writer As summer approaches, students are debating a classic vacation dilemma: Lake or beach? Both offer an experience by the water but differ in activities, scenery, and environment. We will lay out the pros and cons and put a little less stress on your vacation destination decision. For many students,…