By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer As the weather warms up and we inch towards the close of the school year, a staple of River Hill is the annual Hillfest event. Held each year in April, Hillfest is a carnival-style event complete with club demonstrations of their work throughout the year, performances from the beloved Blueroom…
Boxing: A Global Sport Overlooked at River Hill
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer At River Hill, discussions about professional sports are widespread, but one major sport is overlooked by most: boxing. Few students at RHHS actively follow the sport. Boxing is huge in many parts of the world, as it has fighters from many different regions. Almost every corner of the world has…
HCPSS Schedule Changes Spark Mixed Reactions
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer HCPSS has significantly altered the schedule for the remainder of the school year to make up for missed school days. The past winter season has been a particularly harsh one in Maryland. Intense snowstorms have caused numerous school closures and delays, including an entire week of school after midterms that…
River Hill’s Second Annual Integration Bee Unites Math Enthusiasts
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-in-Chief On Wednesday, April 8, River Hill’s math community hosted the school’s second annual Integration Bee, a specialized competition that challenged students to solve complex integration problems in a collaborative team format. Principally organized by senior Clark Hu, the event brought students together for an afternoon of problem-solving and community-building. An Integration…
Pickleball for the Police
By Millie George, Staff Writer Two River Hill High School clubs joined together to put on a local pickleball tournament fundraiser to give back to the Howard County police department and bring a fun competition to the community. Co-presidents of the Heroes United Club, a group that works to give back to local first responders,…
Fresh Subs, Fresh Opinions: Jersey Mike’s Arrives at River Hill
By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer The familiar routine of grabbing a quick sandwich at River Hill Village Center is about to change. After years as a go-to lunch spot, Subway has closed and is being replaced by Jersey Mike’s, a move that is already sparking strong reactions from River Hill High School students. This change…
Hawks Celebrate Holi
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief The Desi Student Association (DSA) transformed the outdoor classroom into a vibrant celebration of Holi on April 10th, bringing students together for an afternoon of color and community. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, was officially observed on March…
Ready, Steady, Harry’s Home
By: Abigale Paterniti, Co-Editor-in-Chief Harry Styles has always been mainstream. His album, Harry’s House, won the Grammy for Album of the Year, embracing city pop and R&B. From running marathons to entering the club scene, Styles has arrived with the album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. “It was very different then everything he’s ever…
Girls Lacrosse Stays Hot Over Spring Break
By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer The River Hill girls lacrosse team had a strong showing over spring break, winning both of its tournament games in convincing fashion. The Hawks defeated Bowie and Glen Burnie by a combined score of 40–0, demonstrating solid teamwork, strong passing, and consistent effort on both sides of the field. River…
River Hill Boys Lacrosse & The Crazy Comeback
By Sydney Case, Staff Writer The River Hill boys varsity lacrosse team delivered one of the most intense games of the season with a stunning 10-9 comeback win over Wilde Lake, proving early on that this team has the grit and determination to make a serious run this year. The game didn’t start in River…








