By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor-In-Chief For the first time in School History, the River Hill Quiz Bowl team is headed to nationals! After placing 4th out of 44 teams in their most recent competition, the River Hill Quiz Bowl team qualified for the High School National Quiz Bowl Championship in Atlanta, Georgia on May 23rd. Only…
Author: Ben Hong
The Make A Wish Club
By Rachel Bowers, Staff Writer At River Hill, dreams become a reality with the Make-A-Wish club. The club helps to give back to the community by raising money through various fundraising events. Make A Wish is an actual nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with critical illnesses. The organization’s goal is to create life-changing…
The Start of A New Year: Mass Deportation Across the U.S.
By Carolina Alphonso and Vincent Wang, Staff Writers On January 20th, 2025, President Trump returned to the presidency for his second term. In less than 24 hours, he issued a record number of executive orders, many of which involved the issue of immigration and deportation. Throughout his campaign, Trump focused heavily on the issue of…
River Hill High School Presents: A Night Of Jazz
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor After a successful winter dance concert, River Hill’s Senior and Junior Company members were faced with rigorous preparation in anticipation of their upcoming Howard County Dance Festival (HCDF). Featuring performances from all 13 Howard County high school dance companies and the 2024-2025 All-County Dance Performance Ensemble, the event occurred on…
A Charity Dive Into Icy Waters
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Imagine standing at the edge of the water in your bathing suit, the crisp winter air blowing on your skin as you prepare to plunge into the icy-cold depths of the Chesapeake. This is exactly what thousands of people did on Friday, January 21. The Polar Plunge is a charity…
River Hill’s Football Frenzy
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer As the 2025 football playoffs heat up, teams across the country are showcasing their grit, determination, and skill in pursuit of a coveted championship title. With several upsets for supporting families all over and standout performances from players already making headlines, the road to the final game has come to…
Raising Funds with Roses
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer On February 3, 2025, the Class of 2025 SGA started a fundraiser to sell roses to people in the school near the cafeteria. The fundraiser was created to bring people together and raise awareness of the love we give to other people, raising funds for a meaningful cause, and spreading…
River Hill Badminton Spotlight
By Carolina Alphonso, Ayah Hassan, and Rachel Bowers
Mrs. Nichols Spotlight
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Vincent Wang, and Alu Machinjili, Staff Writers
River Hill Prepares for Midterms
By Sienna Houk and Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writers