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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…
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief River Hill’s lunch detention—a 30 minute, max of 6, disciplinary consequence—is a part of administration’s crackdown on student misbehavior. Yet, many students don’t even know what really happens behind the doors of student services. For one, students have the choice to eat lunch and complete homework. The classroom is silent, besides…
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…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer As we kick off the school year, many River Hill clubs and organizations are preparing to welcome new members and start another amazing year. One of River Hill’s largest and most well-known clubs is the Future Business Leaders of America, or FBLA, which provides students with a broad range of…
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer As the school year comes to an end at River Hill High School, students are gearing up for a summer full of exciting plans. From relaxation to travel, many students plan on making the most of their break. Whether just chilling or traveling all around the world, students are ready…
By Vincent Wang, Staff Writer With the 2025 NBA Conference Finals wrapped up, the 2025 NBA Finals matchup is set as a best of 7 series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. What makes this matchup so special one might ask? This Finals will determine who wins their first ring, Pacers superstar…
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor In Chief With the 2024-2025 school year drawing to a close, the freshman Class of 2029 is soon to make an appearance in the halls of River Hill. Eager to get a glimpse of the next four years, 8th grade students from all over the district streamed into the school to…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief On Saturday, May 31, high school students from across Howard County traveled to Penn State University to compete in the American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) competition. A national math competition involving a full day of intense problem solving, including team rounds, proof-based “power” rounds, and individual tests, ARML provides students a…
By Mehreen Alamgir, Staff Writer Instead of bubbling in answers on a Scantron or solving problems in silence, Juniors in Mr. Serrano’s AP Physics class at River Hill High School took their final exam at Six Flags America this year. In small groups of 3–4 students, students rode roller coasters, filmed videos and used real-life…
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer The Hawks Help Paws Club here at River Hill High School has always been committed to making a difference in the lives of animals. This year, on May 25th the club partnered with Charm Rescue, a Maryland-based nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and advocating for animals in need. Formerly…