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By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-in-Chief Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, River Hill High School will begin offering AP Spanish Literature and Culture for the very first time. This course builds upon the precedent of the new Special Topics course series first offered this year by giving advanced Spanish students another way to build upon their…
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer The winter choir concert concluded this past Tuesday, and with the holiday break just around the corner, the performers have reflected on their improvement and how the choir experience has allowed them to embrace the festivities and celebrations of the holiday season. The winter choir concert happens every year before…
By: Abigale Paterniti, Co-Editor-in-Chief As the holiday season is in full swing, students are eager to give back to their community, spreading appreciation and gratitude. From hand-made cards, wrapped gifts, and favorite candies, each student has a special way of expressing their thanks. In one case, students and parents were asked to deliver sweet treats…
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer With winter break a week away, National Arts Honor Society (NAHS) members have been crafting at teachers’ doors to make our halls into a winter wonderland for the next few school days. Their hard work every Thursday has created beautiful designs such as snow landscapes and 3D Christmas trees. Before…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-in-Chief On Monday, November 10, River Hill’s Scholars Leadership Honors Program (formerly known as Delta Scholars) hosted a recognition ceremony for its new members, the most recent additions to a long tradition of celebrating the academic excellence and community service of Black female students at the school. The program’s advisor is Deittra…
By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer As the fall season comes to an end and the weather becomes colder, anticipation for River Hill winter sports begins. Over the next few weeks students will begin to try out for various sports such as basketball, wrestling, and indoor track. This time of year brings a mix of excitement,…
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…