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By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer With startling green lights and a clock ticking down, the Radium Girls cast and crew hosted four shows this November, illuminating the historical story of workers’ rights and the lack of safety in the 1920s. Radium Girls, a play written by D.W. Gregory, showcases the tragic history of radium use…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer On October 30, River Hill’s very own senior cross-country standout, Alyssa Mattes, raced to victory at the regional championship, securing first place and a spot at the statewide meet. The day was packed with energy, a culmination of all the preparation—both physical and mental—that had been undertaken throughout the season….
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer River Hill High School hosted its Second Annual Pickleball Tournament last Saturday on the RHHS tennis courts, drawing more than 25 teams of students, staff, and community members. The tournament, run jointly by the Girls Lacrosse and Tennis teams, served as both a community-building event and a successful fundraiser for…
By Sydney Case, Staff Writer As Halloween creeps closer, River Hill High School students are diving into one of the most spirited parts of the season, choosing the perfect costume. From classic fairy tales to pop culture icons, the hallways are buzzing with excitement (and a little bit of panic) as everyone scrambles to finalize…
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief Gory and heart-knotting, blood capsules and glow-in-the-dark paint, Radium Girls, River Hill’s Fall Play, will light up the stage from November 6th to 9th. The true story of young factory women in the 1920s, depicted as meek and mild, with passion building to a climax on the issue of women’s and…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer This past week, River Hill welcomed all of Howard County’s Cheer Teams, hosting the annual Howard County Cheer Invitational and County competition. Taking place throughout the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, October 22nd, the school was a buzz with energy, anticipation, and competitive spirit. While the Cheer team is most…
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer With a week before early action deadlines, Seniors of River Hill High School are finding themselves at one of the heights of applying to colleges. The daunting deadline of November 1st is highlighted by the red reminders on their Common App and other applications, noting the number of days left…
By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer On Monday, October 14th, the River Hill Hawks golf team won the District Championship in a thrilling finish, narrowly defeating Broadneck High School by a single stroke. Every shot mattered in the closely contested match, with the Hawks perseverance, composure and teamwork making the final difference on a cool and…
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer On Friday, October 24th, the climbing club conducted its interest meeting in room 148 to gauge interest in this new club. The club aims to be a place for avid rock climbers and boulderers to meet and to be able to form a welcoming community of climbers within River Hill….
By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer This year’s midterm exam schedule looks noticeably different from previous years, with adjustments to both the testing order and the length of exams. These changes were made in hopes of improving the testing experience, but many students and teachers have concerns about the new arrangement. Previously, students began testing with…