By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer River Hill High School hosted its Second Annual Pickleball Tournament last Saturday on the RHHS tennis courts, drawing more than 25 teams of students, staff, and community members. The tournament, run jointly by the Girls Lacrosse and Tennis teams, served as both a community-building event and a successful fundraiser for…
Month: November 2025
Costume Craze
By Sydney Case, Staff Writer As Halloween creeps closer, River Hill High School students are diving into one of the most spirited parts of the season, choosing the perfect costume. From classic fairy tales to pop culture icons, the hallways are buzzing with excitement (and a little bit of panic) as everyone scrambles to finalize…
Radium Girls Brings Drama,History and Heart to River Hill High School Stage
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief Gory and heart-knotting, blood capsules and glow-in-the-dark paint, Radium Girls, River Hill’s Fall Play, will light up the stage from November 6th to 9th. The true story of young factory women in the 1920s, depicted as meek and mild, with passion building to a climax on the issue of women’s and…
Hawks Fly High: River Hill Cheer Hosts County Competition
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer This past week, River Hill welcomed all of Howard County’s Cheer Teams, hosting the annual Howard County Cheer Invitational and County competition. Taking place throughout the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, October 22nd, the school was a buzz with energy, anticipation, and competitive spirit. While the Cheer team is most…
Early action—November 1st deadlines
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer With a week before early action deadlines, Seniors of River Hill High School are finding themselves at one of the heights of applying to colleges. The daunting deadline of November 1st is highlighted by the red reminders on their Common App and other applications, noting the number of days left…
Hawks Win District Title in Close Victory
By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer On Monday, October 14th, the River Hill Hawks golf team won the District Championship in a thrilling finish, narrowly defeating Broadneck High School by a single stroke. Every shot mattered in the closely contested match, with the Hawks perseverance, composure and teamwork making the final difference on a cool and…
River Hill Climbs To New Heights
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer On Friday, October 24th, the climbing club conducted its interest meeting in room 148 to gauge interest in this new club. The club aims to be a place for avid rock climbers and boulderers to meet and to be able to form a welcoming community of climbers within River Hill….
Midterm Makeover
By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer This year’s midterm exam schedule looks noticeably different from previous years, with adjustments to both the testing order and the length of exams. These changes were made in hopes of improving the testing experience, but many students and teachers have concerns about the new arrangement. Previously, students began testing with…
Friday Night Lights Go Pink
By Millie George, Staff Writer River Hills football team kicked off in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month with a “Pink Out Game” on October 24th. The Hawks, sporting pink-lettered jerseys, won against the Marriotts Ridge Mustangs 35-6. “It was fun to see everything all pinked out, and it was for a good cause!” said…
All Roads Lead to Room 137: The Teacher Behind 19 Clubs
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer If there’s one teacher who seems to be everywhere at once, it’s River Hill Spanish Teacher, Señora Souidi. This year, she is sponsoring an astounding nineteen student clubs, more than any other teacher in the school. From Model UN to Active Minds to the Hispanic Hawks, her classroom is a…








