by Managing Editor Chloe McGeehan Find the interview at The River HIll Current channel on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3b2UGglhtnc
D I Athletic Commits Class of 2022
By: Jason Benedek, Staff Writer River Hill Athletics have been nothing short of dominant in the past few years. With these impressive teams, River Hill has produced many top notch athletes who have dominated the playing field. Few of those athletes have had the opportunity to play at the top level of college sports, Division…
Christmas Starbucks Menu: A Surprising Gift or Straight Coal?
By Salma Zaghari, Staff Writer The long-awaited winter-themed Starbucks menu has finally opened its doors, with the abundance of peppermint and cacao leading the way. Starbucks has only been River Hill’s favorite spot to chill, study and relax since forever. This year’s menu beverages include Peppermint Mocha, Chestnut Praline, and much more. Imagine this cold…
2021 Holiday Gift Guide
By Molly Gray, Staff Writer With Christmas just around the corner, people are becoming antsy picking out Christmas gifts for their loved ones. This year there is no need to stress; I have come up with a list of gifts that anyone will love this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a…
River Hill Goes to the Dogs
By: Renae Elsaesser, Staff Writer On December 22, therapy dogs will come to River Hill High School for the first time! The Fidos for Freedom Therapy Dog program provides trained dogs to provide emotional support for people in the community. Other Howard County public high schools such as Reservoir have also initiated this opportunity, which…
Have you been sleeping in class?
By: Sara Solimani and Lauren Shin, Staff Writers Recently, numerous instagram accounts with a variety of contents have been circulating our school. The most popular accounts among students are: @rhhs_snoozers, @rhhs.slackers, @rhhs.short.ppl, @rhhs.tall.ppl Some of the posts from these accounts include pictures of other students napping, catching people on their phones during class, short people…
Seniors Top Colleges
By: Sicily Houk, Co-Editor in Chief River Hill seniors have previously gone through the process of submitting their stressful, yet important college applications. One of the regular decision deadlines has recently passed, and seniors are waiting for the day they will hear back from their dream college. Almost every student has their idea of a…
2021 Winter Dance Concert: “There’s No Place Like Home”
By Claire Burnett, Features Editor On Thursday, December 9th, the River Hill Dance program had their first in-person concert in almost two years because of the pandemic. Reflecting the situation with the pandemic, the theme of the concert was “There’s No Place Like Home.” There was a clear consensus among the dancers: it was great…
Students Look Back on 2021
By Claire Fagan, staff writer With the ongoing COVID pandemic and continuous shifts from virtual to in-person learning during the dynamic year that was 2021, River Hill students have adapted very quickly. Now that we are nearing the end of the year, students are reflecting back on the past twelve months. When January began, the…
Action Is Here: Howard County Board of Education Adds Six Half Days to School Calendar for Teacher Well Being
By: Chloe McGeehan, Managing Editor The Howard County Board of Education unanimously voted on November 2nd to incorporate six additional half days into the 2021-2022 school year for teachers struggling with COVID-19 workload. The Board’s unusually quick action surprised Howard County teachers and students, many now feeling more seen and appreciated. Board Member Vicky Cutroneo…