By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer As school comes to an end, River Hill students’ main focus is getting in late work and studying for finals. However, just four days after the last day of school, June 18, is Father’s Day. Fathers do a lot for their families, especially those that attend River Hill, and their…
Beach Season Begins
By Sara Solimani, Opinions Editor As temperatures rise throughout the Eastern shore and days grow longer, many have found it to be suitable weather for resuming their beach adventures. Whether the time is right to be at the beach or not, these beach plans have been springing into action lately. Local beaches that have been…
A School’s Lesson Well Learned
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer School is a place where we learn more than just academic subjects. We learn life lessons that stay with us long after we graduate. Lessons in compassion, integrity, and drive are just a few examples of what we learn in school. As students, we have all experienced the ups and…
Class of 2026’s First Year of High School
By Ananya Sharma, Staff Writer As the 2022-23 school year comes to a close, freshmen reflect on their first year of high school. Ninth grade is a nerve-wracking yet exciting time, as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in a student’s life. This year was filled with academic and personal challenges along with…
Good Morning and Welcome to Hawk Talk!
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Now that the seniors have graduated, students must fill in their roles as anchors for River Hill’s Hawk Talk. Not too long ago, auditions were held to become an anchor, and three students were lucky enough to receive the opportunity of doing so. The role includes making announcements once or…
River Hill Track Crosses Another Finish Line
By Benjamin Hong, Staff Writer On May 27th, the River Hill girl’s outdoor track and field team lifted the state championship trophy after a dominant performance over runners-up schools Northern and Springbrook. It being the first time that a River Hill track team has won a state championship in over a decade, this victory was…
The Hours Tick by for NHS
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer Although the school year is coming to a close, River Hill students still have things to do, and last minute responsibilities to attend to. While students have work to complete in their classes, those in the National Honor Society have further duties. Seniors are gone, but juniors have a few…
River Hill Students Take on the Eras Tour
By Maire Crooks, The Current Co-Editor in Chief From battling it out on TicketMaster in November to carefully crafting the perfect concert outfit, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has been a long-awaited occasion for many fans. The tour began in Scottsdale, Arizona in March and finally reached the East Coast in May, meaning the time had…
Introducing River Hill’s Next Senior Class: The Class of 2024!
By Babiha Kaur, Digital Editor It’s hard to believe that the Class of 2023 has already graduated from River Hill, having left a profound impact on the school. With every new school year comes new students, new opportunities, and new rising seniors. River Hill’s next graduating class, the Class of 2024, is determined to continue…
Online Learning vs. In-Person Learning: Which is Better?
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer Even though students have been back to in-person learning for almost two years, it is undeniable that Covid has altered everyone’s perception of Virtual learning and learning in general. The increase in virtual learning sparked a debate over how it compares to in-person learning, and students still feel the impact…








