Author: Adam Hawthorne

By Adam Hawthorne, Editor in Chief This time of year can be stressful for seniors. Completing college applications, taking standardized tests and writing college essays contribute to the stress of students who are trying to decide which colleges they want to attend. Over the summer and into the fall, many seniors visit colleges to get…

By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer Seniors at River Hill have just begun their final year of school. While this upcoming year will be full of new memories and final chapters, as seniors say goodbye to friends, it will also be full of new challenges for seniors as they navigate the college application process and adjust…

By Sydney Case, Editor-in-Chief A new parking policy at River Hill High School has changed the way students are prioritized for parking passes, leaving some juniors and seniors without release time concerned about how they will get to and from school. Under the new system, parking passes are first prioritized for seniors with release time,…

 By Ethan Guo, Managing Editor After 25 years leading the River Hill boys lacrosse program, head coach Keith Gonsouland announced that he is stepping down from his position. Gonsouland turned the Hawks into one of Howard County’s most consistent lacrosse programs during his time as head coach. Over the years, he coached hundreds of players…

By Sydney Case, Features Editor  As the school year comes to a close, River Hill athletes and students are already looking ahead to summer through the school’s annual booster camps. From athletics to the arts, these camps provide younger students with opportunities to develop their skills, meet future teammates, and become familiar with the River…

By Millie George, StaffWriter With the first ball being kicked off of the world cup on June 12 in the Mexico v. South Africa game, River Hill students are getting hyped for the series of upcoming matches.  Many students are wearing merch that represents the team that they are cheering for, but for some, they…

By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer The NHL season officially came to an end after the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup. After months of regular season games and several rounds of playoffs, the Hurricanes earned hockey’s biggest prize and gave fans plenty to celebrate. Throughout the playoffs, students around the school followed the action closely….

By: Adam Hawthorne, Editor in Chief Last Sunday night, history was made on the South Lawn of the White House. UFC Freedom 250, a huge event held to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, delivered one of the biggest upsets in MMA history when Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria to claim the undisputed…

By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer As the school year comes to a close, many students are eagerly anticipating summer vacations filled with travel, family reunions, and new experiences. Whether they are heading overseas, exploring new destinations, or staying closer to home, students are looking forward to making the most of their break before returning to…