By Millie George, Staff Writer A club at River Hill High School provides the opportunity for students to weave compassion into blankets for youth in challenging circumstances. The Linus Project club, led by Eliza Buchman, creates blankets in hopes of having an impact on children who are ill, have been through hardship, or just need…
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River Hill Honor Societies Build Skills Beyond the Classroom
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer As the opening month of the school year comes to a close, honor societies at River Hill are seeking new members. These groups, from the National Honor Society (NHS) for overall academics, to Rho Kappa for social studies, are pursuing students with academic achievements and an interest in leadership opportunities….
Personal devices in class: Helpful or harmful?
By Ema Bojaxhi, Staff Writer As students enter a new school year, one thing that has remained the same is the longstanding debate of whether students should be permitted to use personal devices. Some students believe personal devices like MacBooks or other laptops actually help them stay focused and get work done better, while many…
Clocking in after class: Upperclassmen’s look into jobs
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer Here at River Hill High School, many upperclassmen are doing more than just keeping up with homework, clubs and sports. With the new responsibilities that come along with being a junior or senior comes more freedom, like getting a job. From after-school shifts to summer jobs, these students are learning how…
Surveiling School Lunches
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-In-Chief Crumbs, spills and sticky spots are all typical to a high school lunch table. But this year, River Hill administrators believe the messes have gotten out of hand, leading to the implementation of new cafeteria security cameras. Six cameras have been added, placed near both the entrances as well as in…
When Lunch Break Becomes a Time-Out
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief River Hill’s lunch detention—a 30 minute, max of 6, disciplinary consequence—is a part of administration’s crackdown on student misbehavior. Yet, many students don’t even know what really happens behind the doors of student services. For one, students have the choice to eat lunch and complete homework. The classroom is silent, besides…
River Hill’s Future Business Leaders Gear Up for a Spectacular Season!
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer As we kick off the school year, many River Hill clubs and organizations are preparing to welcome new members and start another amazing year. One of River Hill’s largest and most well-known clubs is the Future Business Leaders of America, or FBLA, which provides students with a broad range of…
Summer Unlocked: The Reality Behind Teen’s Summer Plans
By Siena Houk, Staff Writer As the school year comes to an end at River Hill High School, students are gearing up for a summer full of exciting plans. From relaxation to travel, many students plan on making the most of their break. Whether just chilling or traveling all around the world, students are ready…
Final Product Showdown
By Abigale Paterniti, Co-Editor-in-Chief On June 2nd, students in River Hill’s Independent Research Program will submit their long-awaited final projects. After months of hard work, especially in the weeks leading up to the final project deadline, students have been composing their year-long research projects in presentable manners. In one instance, junior Sharvi Wankhade plans to…
Sophomores Anticipate Going Into Their Junior Year
By Nikhil Krishnamoorthi, Staff Writer As the final weeks of school slip by and summer creeps closer, a strange mix of excitement and anxiety builds for many of the sophomores here at River Hill High School. For them, this summer isn’t just about taking a break, it’s about preparing for what many consider the most…