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By: Danny Tow, Sports Editor Over the years, River Hill Soccer has gained a reputation for having a strong soccer program, with a combined twenty-two state championships in forty-six seasons between the Boys and Girls teams and a success rate of 48% that most high schools can only dream of. That ferocity has not subsided…
By: Lauren Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief River Hill senior Caroline Kral recently fulfilled her lifelong dreams of committing to a college for Field Hockey. Washington College, a competitive school in Chestertown, Maryland, asked Caroline the awe-inspiring question, “Will you be on my 2019 recruiting roster?” With tear-filled eyes, Caroline accepted this commitment, stating that she is “so…
By: Chris Fazzari, News Editor On October 1st, the Howard County Council passed a plan to purchase and demolish nineteen buildings in historic Ellicott City to mitigate future flooding. The plan is going to cost roughly $50 million over five years through the county, state and federal funding. This plan, according to The Baltimore Sun,…
By: Chris Fazarri, News Editor 2030: Technology has exploded, current seniors are being awarded doctorates, and River Hill may not even exist anymore. All this and that could be the every same year humanity seals its own tomb. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an intergovernmental body of the UN known for its highly…
By: Lauren Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief Not many people can say they have interviewed a celebrity, or been chosen for a Disney screenwriting opportunity out of thousands of applicants. Through the Girl Up organization, senior Marisa Torre accomplished all of these things and more. “I had to apply and submit a portfolio for Disney. Their campaign is…
By: Lauren Mitchell, Co-Editor-in-Chief The 2018 school year for River Hill brings a fruitful amount of new ideas, people and programs. This year, we have the pleasure of receiving two new yet extremely experienced Assistant-Principals, Ms. Hearns and Mr. Scible. These two new administrators not only have outstanding platforms for their goals during this school…
By: Gabby Lewis, Editor in Chief As all River Hill students know, the transition from middle school to high school can be a tough climb. In comparison to eighth grade, being in ninth grade is a swift shift into being a teenager and having more independence. The Class of 2022 is bigger than any of…
By: Sarah Sheinker, Staff Writer After voting for the SMOB in April have you ever wondered what they actually end up doing? Ambika Siddabathula, our newly elected 2018-2019 Student Member of the Board, has been working endlessly to ensure a great year and a positive student influenced future, for Howard County. Ambika first decided to…
By: Danny Tow, Staff Writer River Hill High School hosted Clarksville Elementary’s annual Cougar Day pep rally on Friday, May 4. It was a day filled with laughs, cheers, and an overall good time for everyone involved. I was curious to see what people really thought of this exciting event. Sophomore Azariah Seblu played the…
by Vlada Rauner, staff writer On March 24th, 2018, according to organizers, nearly 800,000 people marched for The March For Our Lives In Washington DC to demand gun reform. The crowd walked toward the Capitol building with students, parents, and children. Signs rose through the streets with written statements like “the only bullets I should…