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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…
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…
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…
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor River Hill is beginning the 2024-2025 school year with a fresh start by introducing a new assistant principal, Ms. Farwah Jawhar, who is excited to embark on her first year as an administrator. Ms. Jawhar joined Howard County Public School System in 2017 and has been working with them for…
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor The Scholastic Aptitude Test, better known as the indomitable SAT, haunts many juniors and seniors at River Hill High School. During the pandemic, most colleges did not require SAT scores due to logistical challenges. Now, many colleges and universities across the nation have had to decide if the SAT should…
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Back-to-school season has arrived and as we get back into the groove of things, underclassmen are just starting to get a schedule. For underclassmen stepping into the halls of high school, this time marks the start of a fresh chapter filled with opportunities and challenges. Freshmen and sophomores are ready…
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As the 2023-24 school year at River Hill comes to a close, excitement is in the air as everyone looks forward to summer vacation. While many students are making plans to travel, hang out with friends, or relax at home, what about our dedicated River Hill teachers? What do they…
By Connor Hawthorne, Co-Editor in Chief Ask a student the best way to study for a final and each time you’ll get a different answer. As the school year comes to a close, students prepare for finals in a multitude of ways. Some students aren’t even studying at all! There may not be one perfect…
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer With the year coming to an end, we begin to think about the upcoming school year and the challenges that come with it. Sophomores are preparing for the alleged “most stressful” academic year. Sophomore Wesley Weih explains, “It is crazy to think about. I don’t know how to feel, to…
By Jack Hardman, Staff Writer It seems like almost yesterday that the class of 2025 came back to in-person school for the first time. Clad in masks, we bravely faced the challenges of our freshman year while experiencing many memorable events like our first high school football game, pep rally, and homecoming. Three homecomings and…