By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Here we go again! It’s time for River Hill’s spring musical auditions. This year’s musical, Mamma Mia, will be performed from February 20th through the 23rd of 2025. This musical features twenty-year-old Sophie, who is preparing for her wedding in Greece. While going through her mom’s old diaries, she finds…
Hawks in Law: The River Hill Mock Trial Team Takes the Stand
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer As fall festivities come to an end, River Hill has begun to gear up for its exciting winter athletics and activities season. One of these highly anticipated activities is Mock Trial! The Mock Trial Club, sponsored by Mr. Fisher, competes in trials against other Howard County high schools throughout the…
ASVAB Guides River Hill Students’ Futures
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief On Tuesday, November 19, River Hill hosted a unique standardized test not commonly associated with high school. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery measures a person’s applicable skills to determine what career paths they are best suited for. It is most commonly used by the military to sort recruits into the…
Heartwarming Thanksgiving
By Mehreen Alamgir, Staff Writer The Angels Network Club at River Hill High School is excited to announce their annual Thanksgiving Drive. This initiative aims to support local families in need by collecting non-perishable food items, toiletries, and other essential goods. Through the generosity of the students, staff, and community members, the Angels Network club…
Halloween Costumes and Plans
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Halloween is that magical time of year when creativity comes to life, and costumes are only limited by the imagination. Every October, people of all ages dive into the spirit of the season, transforming into everything from classic monsters to pop icons and unique homemade characters. Sophomore Nora Abujuma was…
River Hill Young Democrats Hold Rally for Angela Alsobrooks
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor On Saturday, October 19th, delegates from Maryland, families and Marylanders both young and old, gathered at ColorBurst Park in Columbia’s Merriweather district for an Angela Alsobrooks rally, organized by none other than River Hill’s Young Democrats club. Arriving by bus, Alsobrooks and her team of delegates, including actor Micheal Ealy,…
Early Decision Deadline is Finally Over!
By: Staff Writer, Ayah Hassan Everyone tells you that senior year is going to be the best year of your life. But many fail to mention the stress that comes with college applications. With the November 1st deadline finally passed, seniors can step back and take a deep breath. Senior Ariella Schulterbrandt feels that “It’s…
Seniors Enjoy an Unforgettable Crab Feast
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor in Chief Among all the cherished traditions for the Senior class, few are as eagerly anticipated as the Senior Crab Feast. This event, a true Maryland spectacle, took place on October 21st, bringing together the Senior class of 2025 for an unforgettable gathering. Students congregated in the cafeteria and were immediately…
Trap: A Play of Mystery and Suspense
By: Shivali Shah, Digital Editor Over the years, River Hill has put on a myriad of shows, all of which have inspired and evoked awe in their audiences. The latest edition to this immense collection of performances is Trap, a play of mystery and suspense. Trap, a play written by Stephen Gregg, depicts the story…
Baby Fever!
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer You’re walking to class, ready to endure another period of learning and praying there are no new assignments. Suddenly something catches your eye and it’s…. a baby?! Many of the students at River Hill have been seen walking to their classes with baskets, strollers and other baby carriers with baby…