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By Millie George, Staff Writer Netting her 82nd career goal, senior Marella Virmani is decorated as the all-time leading scorer for Howard County girls varsity soccer. From earning team MVP awards to Howard County Player of the Year, Virmani stayed humble and motivated through it all. ”I was still focused on the team aspect of…
By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer River Hill High School was buzzing with excitement as students, teachers, families and teammates gathered to celebrate National Signing Day. This annual tradition honors seniors committing to play their sport at the collegiate level. The day recognizes not only the athletes’ achievements but also the years of work, discipline, and…
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer The 2025 Prism Concert this past Tuesday was pleasurable for all viewers in attendance. Although it all looked polished from an outside perspective, the majority of attendees were unaware of the level of precision it took to produce a memorable experience like this year’s concert. The River Hill Prism Concert…
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-In-Chief A display of books telling stories of silenced voices greeted students at River Hill, urging attention to ongoing censorship issues at the center of Book Action Month and Banned Book Week. During Amnesty International’s Banned Book Week, from Oct. 5th to Oct. 11th, the organization aimed to bring recognition to banned…
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer From Friday, October 31th, to Tuesday, November 4th, the River Hill media center was covered in ofrendas, altars meant to honor and celebrate the lives of dead loved ones and decorated by Señora Souidi’s Spanish classes to celebrate Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos, also known as the…
By Abigale Paterniti, Co-Editor-in-Chief The creative writing website NaNoWriMo permanently folded in March following disputes over the allowed use of AI. Despite the shutdown, River Hill’s National English Honor Society—NEHS— will continue to participate in National Novel Writing Month—NaNoWriMo—through biweekly writing workshops. During November, NEHS members aim to write between 5,000 and 10,000 words. “NaNoWriMo…
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer With startling green lights and a clock ticking down, the Radium Girls cast and crew hosted four shows this November, illuminating the historical story of workers’ rights and the lack of safety in the 1920s. Radium Girls, a play written by D.W. Gregory, showcases the tragic history of radium use…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer On October 30, River Hill’s very own senior cross-country standout, Alyssa Mattes, raced to victory at the regional championship, securing first place and a spot at the statewide meet. The day was packed with energy, a culmination of all the preparation—both physical and mental—that had been undertaken throughout the season….
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…
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…