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By Connor Hawthorne, Sports Editor As graduation requirements are constantly changing, the list of required courses to graduate from River Hill is constantly in flux. This year, the newest addition to the list is Health II. All RHHS underclassmen now require two years of health rather than just one. While many students are aware of…
By Benjamin Hong, Features Editor On November 29th, former secretary of state and legendary political scientist Henry Kissinger passed away. As one of the most influential political thinkers of the 20th century, Kissinger’s reputation is complex and controversial, his lionized reputation as a brilliant diplomat who fought for peace and American interests abroad forever lying…
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer December is a month full of excitement, especially for River Hill High School students. Not only is it the holiday season, but winter break is a time many students look forward to. A pause from the stress of school gives students time to spend with family and friends, and celebrate…
By Shivali Shah, Staff Writer As winter festivities approach, students find themselves caught in a whirlwind of anticipation. With the holiday season comes winter break, quality time with friends and family, vacations, and the responsibility of buying gifts for loved ones. During the holiday season many students stress over the task of shopping for gifts…
By Hasan Mirasyedi, Staff Writer Senior year is a year filled with excitement and anticipation for the next chapter in life. With being a senior comes many perks. More freedom, prom,and graduation, as well as a more controversial one, senior skip days. Senior skip days, or ditch days, are days when the majority of seniors …
By Maire Crooks, The Current Co-Editor-in-Chief Last year, River Hill’s chapter of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) painted a stunning mural on the media center desk, displaying a multitude of images, including books, planets, a train and even a dinosaur. This school year, the group aims to do the same, beginning with a mural…
By Dara Asante, Staff Writer Every year the Girl Scouts sell their iconic delicious cookies to raise money for their troops. While some stand outside of popular stores and areas selling their cookies, others may knock on their neighbors’ doors searching for customers or advertise to their peers. At River Hill, students belonging to various…
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer By now all of us have probably heard about recent occurrences in Palestine and Israel. Since most of us are “Gen-Zers,” we’ve likely only heard about recent events displayed on social media or communicated by our peers. But to fully understand what’s happening, it’s important to learn the history that…
By Ayah Hassan, Staff Writer Thanksgiving break is just around the corner! Whether you’re planning on celebrating Thanksgiving or not, many people have special plans to look forward to, including (but not limited to) food, traveling, and/or special traditions. Let’s take a look at what some of our very own River Hill Hawks have planned…
By Bryan Simo, Staff Writer With the weather getting colder, winter activities are coming back into season, and what better time to go ice skating. Ice skating is the perfect activity for some guaranteed fun with friends and a great opportunity to try something new. Experienced ice hockey player, senior Shreyas Bhargava says, “I’ve spent…