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…
The Class of 2029’s First Glimpse into River Hill
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…
Hawks Soar at National Math Competition
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…
River Hill Juniors Take on Physics Final at Six Flags
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…
Hawks Help Paws Club Partners with Charm Rescue
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…
Final Product Showdown
By Abigale Paterniti, Co-Editor-in-Chief On June 2nd, students in River Hill’s Independent Research Program will submit their long-awaited final projects. After months of hard work, especially in the weeks leading up to the final project deadline, students have been composing their year-long research projects in presentable manners. In one instance, junior Sharvi Wankhade plans to…
Sophomores Anticipate Going Into Their Junior Year
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer As the final weeks of school slip by and summer creeps closer, a strange mix of excitement and anxiety builds for many of the sophomores here at River Hill High School. For them, this summer isn’t just about taking a break, it’s about preparing for what many consider the most…
RHHS Students Gearing Up for Summer Activities!
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer With the school year coming to a close, many RHHS students are planning out how they will spend their time during these upcoming sunny months. Looking forward to a season of relaxation but also productivity, students are planning to participate in a variety of activities, from gaining workplace experience at…
Preparations for the Spring Pep Rally
By Rachel Bowers, Staff Writer As spring is approaching, students and teachers tirelessly prepared for the spring pep rally. This big event will occurred in the main gym on March 14th, 2025. The pep rally showcased many performances and games run by the SGA. There were also spring sports teams running out. The SGA played…
River Hill High School Track Tryouts Begin: Athletes Hit the Ground Running!
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer As the new track season kicks off, the River Hill runners are lacing up their running shoes and hitting the track for the highly anticipated tryouts. The air is filled with excitement and determination as both seasoned runners and new runners are ready to begin their track journey for the…