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…
Month: September 2024
River Hill’s Newest Assistant Principal: Ms. Jawhar!
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…
Fall Pep Rally
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…
A Year of Opportunities
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer Six years of elementary school. Three years of middle school. Now, finally, almost four years of high school have been completed. The class of 2025 is in their last year and are on the path to finishing another big chapter of their lives. Being seniors allows more opportunities for this…
The SAT Dilemma
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor The Scholastic Aptitude Test, better known as the indomitable SAT, haunts many juniors and seniors at River Hill High School. During the pandemic, most colleges did not require SAT scores due to logistical challenges. Now, many colleges and universities across the nation have had to decide if the SAT should…
River Hill’s New Principal: Dr DiFato
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor in Chief Over the past four years, River Hill has had three different principals. For many students, the lack of consistency has caused them to feel a sense of detachment. As students come back to school, our new principal Dr. DiFato aims to change this and connect with the student community….
Back to School: Underclassmen
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Back-to-school season has arrived and as we get back into the groove of things, underclassmen are just starting to get a schedule. For underclassmen stepping into the halls of high school, this time marks the start of a fresh chapter filled with opportunities and challenges. Freshmen and sophomores are ready…