By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer When four River Hill High School students signed up for HOSA’s Medical Innovation competition, none of them had much experience with coding, engineering or electrical design. But that didn’t stop them from building a fully functioning arthritis detection device, and becoming national finalists in the process. HOSA, Health Occupations Students…
Author: Shivali Shah
The National English Honor Society’s First Read-In
Students at NEHS Read-In
River Hill Honor Societies Build Skills Beyond the Classroom
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer As the opening month of the school year comes to a close, honor societies at River Hill are seeking new members. These groups, from the National Honor Society (NHS) for overall academics, to Rho Kappa for social studies, are pursuing students with academic achievements and an interest in leadership opportunities….
Detour Ahead: Students Struggle with Sheppard Lane Closure
By: Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer Sheppard Lane, a road that many students at River Hill rely on for their daily commute, had been closed for construction, causing longer travel times and frustration among students and families. Construction on Sheppard Lane began on September 4th and ended on September 19th, although the reopening was never officially…
Field Hockey Hawks Soar to Victory
By Sydney Case, Staff Writer The River Hill Varsity Field Hockey team showed resilience and growth at this year’s Fall Tournament, facing off against South River and Bel Air in two high-stakes games. The Hawks had a tough 1-5 loss to South River in the opening match, but an impressive 3-1 win over Bel Air,…
Surveiling School Lunches
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-In-Chief Crumbs, spills and sticky spots are all typical to a high school lunch table. But this year, River Hill administrators believe the messes have gotten out of hand, leading to the implementation of new cafeteria security cameras. Six cameras have been added, placed near both the entrances as well as in…
First Friday Night Lights
By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer River Hill’s first game of the season kicked off Friday night, marking the return of one of the most exciting and long-awaited traditions at our school. For the next few months, the stadium will be packed on Friday nights for home football games. These games are more than just about…






