By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Winter Cheer tryouts have officially wrapped up, and the energy from the event is still buzzing. Dozens of hopeful girls brought their best jumps, stunts, and routines to the mat, all attempting a coveted spot on the winter cheer squad. The judges were impressed by the determination and enthusiasm displayed…
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Winter Pep Rally
By Rachel Bowers, Staff Writer As winter is just around the corner, River Hill will be having their winter sport pep rally on November 26th. That day is also on a half day, “which is just as exciting,” says junior Anasofía Alamo. The pep rally will consist of many performances, games, and competitions. One of…
The Benchwarmers – Against All Odds
By Vincent Wang, Staff Writer The Benchwarmers is a rally for the underdog and that itself is a refreshing thing to find coming from Hollywood. Some similar films to The Benchwarmers are The Longest Yard and Grown-ups. These films had one thing in common as the “losers” overcame difficult obstacles in the way. Three middle-aged…
Thanksgiving Plans
By Alu Machinjili, Staff Writer The holiday season has started and many families have started to plan their trips and festivities. A lot is going on this break with people having time to spend with their friends and families. Students around the school all have unique plans for what they’re going to do during this…
2024 Religions Field Trip: Planning and Itinerary Recap
By Abigale Paterniti, News Editor Mr. Fisher, one of the AP World History teachers, started teaching at River Hill 19 years ago. Since then, all of his classes have had the opportunity to participate in an all-day field trip. During this trip, students visit places of worship for five major religions: Hinduism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Judaism,…
River Hill’s 2nd Poetry Out Loud Competition
By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor The Poetry Out Loud competition is a cherished and highly anticipated tradition across the country, offering students the opportunity to explore literature and performance. At River Hill, 10th grade English classes are hosting their own competitions within the classroom, where students learn to connect with poetry on a deeper level…
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…