By Aneesa Khawaja, Staff Writer As summer approaches, River Hill students prepare their attire for the scorching heat this year. Students are embracing their individuality and bringing out their greatest attributes. Despite unpredictable weather, River Hill students should remain up to date on the newest trends. From floral dresses to cargo jeans ,students highlight their…
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Hair by Mo
By Kamarya Buckley, Staff Writer Small businesses in River Hill are on the rise, including the growing business Hair by Mo. Mo Burner, a talented sophomore at River Hill, is making an impact on hair care in the school with her incredible skills and entrepreneurship. Her passion and dedication to doing Black kid’s hair have…
Nostalgic Feels: Super Mario Bros, the Movie
By Carolina Alphonso, Staff Writer The Super Mario Bros. Movie finally jumped into theaters on April 5th, with both kids and adults excited to witness the film. But even with the excitement for the film arriving, there was one thing that many were uncertain about: would the film be true to the games, or would…
Teacher Feature: Mr. Gonsouland
By Will Specht, Staff Writer Mr. Gonsouland is an impressive coach and teacher, with this year marking his 5th year teaching at the school, 20th year teaching overall, and 26th year coaching lacrosse. As Mr. Gonsouland continues to have a successful teaching career at River Hill, Hawks will carry on supporting him, and love having…
Travel to the Treasures of Thailand
By Lauren Shin, Staff Writer From the bustling metropolis of Bangkok to the serenity of the Erawan Waterfall and National Park, enjoy an adventurous trip to Thailand this summer! Led by Mr. Welsh, an English teacher at River Hill High School, students have the opportunity to spend eleven days immersing themselves in Thai culture, food,…
Prepping for Prom
By Ellie Goldberg, Staff Writer River Hill High School is bustling with word of prom. Every April and May, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to purchase prom tickets for a night of fun and excitement. This year, the River Hill SGA is bringing a red carpet theme to the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace. Girls are…
As AP Tests Near, Students Begin Studying
By Connor Hawthorne, Staff Writer As the third quarter comes to a close, one of the most dreaded parts of the year for many students begins: AP testing. AP classes are college level classes for high school students, with the option of gaining college credit for their efforts. However, in order to gain the college…
The Home Stretch for the Hawks
By Lux Sheplee, Staff Writer As spring break comes to an end, summer is right around the corner. The last quarter of school, signifying the arrival of warmer weather and summer break, sparks excitement for students at River Hill High School. Despite this, stress levels for many students remain high due to AP tests and…
Does Warmer Weather Lead to Better Students?
By Kathryn Roth, Staff Writer With spring break ending, and the weather turning from cold and rainy to sunny and warm, River Hill students have been noticing a change in their attitudes. Now that the days are getting longer and more enjoyable, students tend to be in better moods and are more motivated to complete…
April Showers Bring May AP Exams… but also so much more!
By Claire Fagan, Features Editor As students return from spring break and begin fourth quarter, the River Hill community is beginning to notice the change in seasons. Students have mixed opinions on this transition, with different fears and hopes for the future. When asked about the transition, junior Smera Singh says, “I think it’s kind…