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By Jasmine Born, Staff Writer Five of River Hill’s very own figure skaters on the Chesapeake Diamonds team attended the 2023 Nations’ Cup at the Skating Club of Boston to represent the USA. The competition lasted from April 21st to April 23rd, 2023–and returned with extremely impressive results. River Hill students Victoria Bush, Kristina Chao,…
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer The Super Mario Bros. Movie finally jumped into theaters on April 5th, with both kids and adults excited to witness the film. But even with the excitement for the film arriving, there was one thing that many were uncertain about: would the film be true to the games, or would…
By Benjamin Hong, Staff Writer In the fall of 2023, the SAT Suite of Assessments, composed of the SAT, PSAT, and their respective variants, will complete its transition into the digital world. This shift has been in the works for years, and as the College Board’s plans finally come to fruition, students and teachers alike…
By Myah Hesselgesser, Staff Writer A new movie, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, the sequel to Shazam, was released on March 17. Directed by David F. Sandberg the movie tells the story of Shazam, the alter-ego to a teenager named Billy Batson. The movie focuses around teenager Billy Batson and his other teenage family members…
By Will Specht, Staff Writer Mr. Gonsouland is an impressive coach and teacher, with this year marking his 5th year teaching at the school, 20th year teaching overall, and 26th year coaching lacrosse. As Mr. Gonsouland continues to have a successful teaching career at River Hill, Hawks will carry on supporting him, and love having…
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer Settling in after a stress-free spring break, students at River Hill are getting back into their daily school routine. On April 17th and 18th, however, sophomores’ routines were interrupted by the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP). MCAP has four different types of tests; English, math, science and social studies. The…
By Jasmine Born, Staff Writer A strong team is not defined by the number of wins racked up at the end of the season, but instead by the support and improvement that is only formed by establishing a closely knit alliance willing to put in the work; and River Hill’s softball teams have certainly succeeded…
By Ryan Burnett, Staff Writer Driving is one of the greatest privileges for a teenager. There is no feeling comparable to turning 15 and 9 months, obtaining your learner’s permit, and beginning the exciting driving process. But that begs the question: should the age to get a learner’s permit be raised? Although it may be…
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer Track season is in full swing, and athletes of all abilities are lacing up their running shoes and getting ready for the exhilarating sport that displays speed, skill and determination. Whether you’re a sprinter, a long-distance runner, or participate in a field event, track offers a unique and exciting experience…
By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer From the bustling metropolis of Bangkok to the serenity of the Erawan Waterfall and National Park, enjoy an adventurous trip to Thailand this summer! Led by Mr. Welsh, an English teacher at River Hill High School, students have the opportunity to spend eleven days immersing themselves in Thai culture, food,…