By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer School is a place where we learn more than just academic subjects. We learn life lessons that stay with us long after we graduate. Lessons in compassion, integrity, and drive are just a few examples of what we learn in school. As students, we have all experienced the ups and…
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Class of 2026’s First Year of High School
By Ananya Sharma, Staff Writer As the 2022-23 school year comes to a close, freshmen reflect on their first year of high school. Ninth grade is a nerve-wracking yet exciting time, as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in a student’s life. This year was filled with academic and personal challenges along with…
The Hours Tick by for NHS
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer Although the school year is coming to a close, River Hill students still have things to do, and last minute responsibilities to attend to. While students have work to complete in their classes, those in the National Honor Society have further duties. Seniors are gone, but juniors have a few…
Online Learning vs. In-Person Learning: Which is Better?
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer Even though students have been back to in-person learning for almost two years, it is undeniable that Covid has altered everyone’s perception of Virtual learning and learning in general. The increase in virtual learning sparked a debate over how it compares to in-person learning, and students still feel the impact…
Was This Year Successful According To Teachers?
By Myah Hesselgesser, Staff Writer As the school year starts to wrap up, students are ready to walk away with new knowledge and experiences. Although this school year has been filled with stressful and fun moments, these experiences not only apply to students. Teachers are beginning to reminisce on the school year, looking back on…
Summer Jobs Approach for River Hill Students
By Connor Hawthorne, Staff Writer As the school year comes to a close, River Hill students are as busy as ever as they try to end the year strong. While some students look forward to a relaxing summer with nothing to do, many students are busy preparing for summer jobs. Many teens undertake summer jobs…
Spotify Wrapped: Book Edition
By Sara Solimani, Opinions Editor With the end of the school year coming soon, reader’s fan favorites have been a topic of interest for many at River Hill. Coming together as a community and being able to share favorite recently released books or genres that have piqued their interest this year can be an enjoyable…
An Imperative Break: Memorial Day Weekend
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer Memorial Day is a time where students and teachers are able to relax and take a breather before the tiring road of finals. It provides the chance to enjoy the sun and warm weather, which is a break from being cooped up inside a school building. The three day weekend…
The Stress of AP Exam Week: Classwork Edition
By Sara Solimani, Opinions Editor As AP Exams took place from May 1st to May 12th, many students taking them had to juggle other responsibilities as well. Teachers assigned long-term projects, pushed tight deadlines, and expected full attention even as the imminent pressure of studying for and performing in AP exams increased. Most students at…
Junior Prom Attire
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer Clothes are constantly changing, and fashion trends go in and out of style. Selecting prom dresses this year was especially challenging for River Hill High School juniors. Several factors went into each student’s decision, and their vision was often different than their final choice. Bethel Bruk, described her dress as,…