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By Connor Hawthorne, Staff Writer Is there any difference between having a class every day, or every other day but twice as long? The students and staff of River Hill think so. According to students and staff, having a class fourth period may be detrimentally impacting the learning of the students involved. Evan Trost, a…
By Gracie Fortune, Staff Writer With the fall sports season kicking in, the River Hill cheer team has been preparing for the games and competitions, while guaranteeing the seniors a fun last year. Their support for the football team has been stronger than ever as they encourage the student section to sing their chants, do…
By Benjamin Hong, Staff Writer The class of 2026 began their high school career with a bang on the first of October by participating in their first high school dance. With homecoming being such a central event at the beginning of the school year, this was a chance for the incoming Hawks to show their…
By Ananya Sharma, Staff Writer Before homecoming weekend, students and teachers alike worked together to decorate the halls. Students were involved in the creative process and helped come up with ideas on how to decorate. They also were the ones who made the decorations and put them up. A few weeks ago, announcements were sent…
By Jasmine Born, Staff Writer River Hill is elated to welcome the new dance teacher, Ms. Byrd! She began teaching dance in 2007 after growing up studio-dancing back in Texas and has an abundance to offer to River Hill with extensive background in teaching, creating dance curriculums, and previous work with the national branch, Young…
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer Student athletes at River Hill High School are often stressed due to heavy work loads. However, routines and time management look different from person to person. The effects of participating in a sport can be both positive and negative. Sports can provide a break from academics, but they can also…
By Claire Fagan, Features Editor As the school year progresses, college application deadlines loom on the horizon. As early as October 15th, some River Hill seniors will be pressing submit on their future. The college application process is a complicated one, with every school taking a slightly different approach. As test scores, transcripts, letters of…
By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer Hawk Flock Night, sponsored by the River Hill Boosters, is an event where anyone can come to enjoy themselves and become familiar with the various clubs at River Hill. This year, Hawk Flock was on Wednesday, September 28 from 6-8 pm. Hawk Flock is an opportunity for clubs to share…
By Riley Gonzales, News Editor River Hill’s homecoming dance fell on Saturday, October 1st. In the week leading up to it, students celebrated by dressing up for a different theme every day. Spirit week is a long-held tradition at Howard County high schools, intended to boost school pride and build camaraderie among classmates. This year’s…
By Maire Crooks, The Current Co-Editor-in Chief Pumpkin spice—we all know and love it. The warm aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, chilly mornings, and the crunch of colored leaves under our feet. Other big food chains, such as Starbucks, Panera and Dairy Queen, have introduced their fall menus full of pumpkin spice lattes, squash soup,…