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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…