By Griffin Brightbill, Sports Editor Beginning his freshman year, multi-talented senior Patrick Gover has been busy balancing football and the school play. Although he landed a lead role in the upcoming play Almost Maine, he claims that his primary focus right now is the football season. “If there’s a game next Friday, then that’s what…
River Hill Football Working Towards Second Half Comeback
By Dylan Mitchell, Editor-In-Chief After a 2-3 start to the season, River Hill is looking to bounce back in the second half of the season. Fans, don’t be worried. Your Hawks are ready to turn this slow start into a successful playoff run. Right away, eight turnovers in five games stands out as a huge…
Girls Soccer Aiming To Win Fourth Straight State Title
By Emily Thornton, Staff Writer The Girls Soccer program has arguably been the most dominant River Hill team for the past few years, winning the state championship three years in a row. This year, the fight is no different. Former starting goalie, Julia Caine, graduated in 2015, leaving senior Katie Caddigan in charge. Three-year-starters Jessie…
Injured but Not Conquered: The Story of Jesse Hopkins
By Ben Graham, Sports Editor The girls soccer program at River Hill has grown into a powerhouse, winning three state championships in three consecutive years. These titles cannot be mentioned without commending star senior midfielder Jesse Hopkins, who tallied twenty-one goals and nine assists last season alone. However, the Hawks have been dealt a huge…
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Grey’s Anatomy Season 12 Premiere Review
By Lauren Mitchell, Staff Writer It’s back! After 132 days of hiatus, the 12th season of the prominent ABC medical drama at Grey Sloan memorial hospital, Grey’s Anatomy has finally returned to our televisions. Personally, the season 12 premiere was one of the best, definitely a 10 out of 10. I recommend watching it live,…
Kathryn McKinley, A Principal For The Students
By Dylan Mitchell, Editor-In-Chief She may be the principal of River Hill, but Kathryn McKinley is just like you and me. She’s a huge Ravens fan, watches Grey’s Anatomy, and orders a burrito bowl with chicken, white rice, cheese, and pico de gallo from Chipotle. Before being appointed principal at River Hill, McKinley served as…
New SAT Brings On New Challenges
By Bailey Schwab, Features Editor The College Board SAT test will be undergoing some drastic changes this spring, including a new 1600 point scale, an optional essay, a non-calculator section, and the elimination of a penalty for wrong answers. The new SAT will include an 800 point section on math and another 800 point section…
Hawks softball off to blazing start
By Ryan Romano, Staff Writer If River Hill’s softball team’s first three games are any indication, they’ll once again be a dominant force in the state. The season’s first three outings have seen the Hawks go 3-0, pummeling their opponents on both sides of the ball. Despite playing in three consecutive days, they’ve cruised to…
Survivor Enters Its 30th Season
By Kirsten Kruus, News Editor After a lengthy winter hiatus, the reality T.V. series, Survivor, has begun their 30th season this past February, taking place in Nicaragua. For those unfamiliar with the series, Survivor is a reality show where strangers compete for a million dollar prize at isolated locations around the world. Players are…