By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief On Tuesday, November 19, River Hill hosted a unique standardized test not commonly associated with high school. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery measures a person’s applicable skills to determine what career paths they are best suited for. It is most commonly used by the military to sort recruits into the…
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Heartwarming Thanksgiving
By Mehreen Alamgir, Staff Writer The Angels Network Club at River Hill High School is excited to announce their annual Thanksgiving Drive. This initiative aims to support local families in need by collecting non-perishable food items, toiletries, and other essential goods. Through the generosity of the students, staff, and community members, the Angels Network club…
Halloween Costumes and Plans
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Halloween is that magical time of year when creativity comes to life, and costumes are only limited by the imagination. Every October, people of all ages dive into the spirit of the season, transforming into everything from classic monsters to pop icons and unique homemade characters. Sophomore Nora Abujuma was…
River Hill Young Democrats Hold Rally for Angela Alsobrooks
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor On Saturday, October 19th, delegates from Maryland, families and Marylanders both young and old, gathered at ColorBurst Park in Columbia’s Merriweather district for an Angela Alsobrooks rally, organized by none other than River Hill’s Young Democrats club. Arriving by bus, Alsobrooks and her team of delegates, including actor Micheal Ealy,…
Trap: A Play of Mystery and Suspense
By: Shivali Shah, Digital Editor Over the years, River Hill has put on a myriad of shows, all of which have inspired and evoked awe in their audiences. The latest edition to this immense collection of performances is Trap, a play of mystery and suspense. Trap, a play written by Stephen Gregg, depicts the story…
River Hill Hosts “For the Future” Board of Education Candidate Forum
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-in-Chief On October 27, 2024, in a bid to engage students in local politics, River Hill’s Young Democrats club hosted the “For the Future” Forum, a town hall-style meeting centered around this year’s candidates running for the Howard County Board of Education. Primarily led by four Young Democrats officers (sophomore Mark Li,…
From the Coach’s Box: The Fall Sports Season (Pt. 1)
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…
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…
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…
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…