By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief The River Hill stage turned hot pink for the River Hill Theatre Department’s final show of the year: Mean Girls. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, Mean Girls High School Version follows Cady Heron as she navigates the ruthless jungle of high school. River Hill took the production to the stage…
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The 2026 Angel’s Network Talent Show Brings Performances, Purpose and Prom-posals
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer On April 10th, students, families, and staff gathered for the Angel’s Network Talent Show, an event where students bravely showed off their artistic talents for a meaningful cause, with proceeds supporting Grassroots Crisis Intervention in Howard County. The show started at 6:00 p.m. and featured a wide range of acts…
End of an Era: Coach Van Announces Retirement
By: Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer After years of leading the program and building a winning culture, Coach Brian Van Deusen has officially stepped down as River Hill’s varsity football head coach after 26 seasons. His retirement marks the end of an era for the team and the school community. He leaves behind one of the…
Debra Shannon Wins Teacher of the Year
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer In the middle of the Spring Pep Rally, the Teacher of the Year award was announced to all attending students, declaring Ms. Shannon the recipient for this year. Ms. Shannon compares this Teacher of the Year to the previous year she won Teacher of the Year, 2014. At that time,…
Showcasing Stellar Students: River Hill Hosts Annual Hillfest Event
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer As the weather warms up and we inch towards the close of the school year, a staple of River Hill is the annual Hillfest event. Held each year in April, Hillfest is a carnival-style event complete with club demonstrations of their work throughout the year, performances from the beloved Blueroom…
HCPSS Schedule Changes Spark Mixed Reactions
By Jonathan Sager, Staff Writer HCPSS has significantly altered the schedule for the remainder of the school year to make up for missed school days. The past winter season has been a particularly harsh one in Maryland. Intense snowstorms have caused numerous school closures and delays, including an entire week of school after midterms that…
Pickleball for the Police
By Millie George, Staff Writer Two River Hill High School clubs joined together to put on a local pickleball tournament fundraiser to give back to the Howard County police department and bring a fun competition to the community. Co-presidents of the Heroes United Club, a group that works to give back to local first responders,…
Fresh Subs, Fresh Opinions: Jersey Mike’s Arrives at River Hill
By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer The familiar routine of grabbing a quick sandwich at River Hill Village Center is about to change. After years as a go-to lunch spot, Subway has closed and is being replaced by Jersey Mike’s, a move that is already sparking strong reactions from River Hill High School students. This change…
Hawks Celebrate Holi
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief The Desi Student Association (DSA) transformed the outdoor classroom into a vibrant celebration of Holi on April 10th, bringing students together for an afternoon of color and community. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors marking the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, was officially observed on March…
Portable vs. Permanent: River Hill and Speeding Safety
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief Every young driver dreads receiving a speeding ticket. Ages 16-26 represent the largest share of traffic stops in Maryland. Automated speed cameras flag ticket vehicles traveling 12 miles per hour or more, above the posted speed limit. The closest permanent speeding cameras to River Hill is located on Centennial Lane, near…








