By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer The Baltimore Ravens’ season came to a heartbreaking end on January 4th after a last second loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a finish that left fans stunned and silent. This game had a lot on the line for the Ravens: not only was it a rivalry matchup, but winning the…
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Hawks Show Grit in First Half of Season
By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer At the halfway point in the season, the River Hill Men’s basketball team finds itself exactly where it wants to be. Sitting at a record of 5-5, they’ve shown steady improvement as they move deeper into the year, highlighted by their impressive wins that reflect both depth and grit across…
Students’ Sneak Peak into Next Year’s Possibilities
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief From Photography I to Spanish Advanced Special Topics, the wide range of courses available to high school students in the Howard County Public School System can make choosing next year’s class schedule a daunting task, especially for 8th graders and current freshmen who are new to the process. Catering to this…
Deciphering Course Selection
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-in-Chief January at River Hill means cold mornings, piles of assignments and the annual challenge of course selection The Synergy course selection application for the 2026-2027 school year opened on Tuesday, December 16th, allowing students to begin choosing which classes they plan to take next. The application closes on January 12th, giving…
River Hill Winter Band Concert Showcases Students’ Talent and Dedication
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer River Hill High School’s band concert last Friday highlighted the dedication and talent of student musicians across multiple ensembles, giving audience members an entertaining and energetic night of music. The concert opened with the percussion ensemble, shining a spotlight on students who are usually seen at the back of the…
River Hill Launches New Spanish Literature Course
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-in-Chief Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, River Hill High School will begin offering AP Spanish Literature and Culture for the very first time. This course builds upon the precedent of the new Special Topics course series first offered this year by giving advanced Spanish students another way to build upon their…
The Winter Choir Concert Spreads Holiday Cheer
By Robert Ortiz, Staff Writer The winter choir concert concluded this past Tuesday, and with the holiday break just around the corner, the performers have reflected on their improvement and how the choir experience has allowed them to embrace the festivities and celebrations of the holiday season. The winter choir concert happens every year before…
National Art Honor Society goes Door Decorating
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer With winter break a week away, National Arts Honor Society (NAHS) members have been crafting at teachers’ doors to make our halls into a winter wonderland for the next few school days. Their hard work every Thursday has created beautiful designs such as snow landscapes and 3D Christmas trees. Before…
Freshman SGA Applications Just Got Competitive
By Jocelyn Ming, Quill Writer River Hill has been well-known for its academic tenacity and rigor within and outside of its community for decades. One of the school’s greatest strengths has been its overwhelming interest in leadership opportunities. With the recent announcement of the 25-26 freshman year SGA applications, River Hill is eager to see…
School Wide Fundraiser Provides Chance for River Hill to Make a Difference
By Evelyn Rubens, Quill Writer Between November 3rd and November 21st, River Hill organized a fundraiser aimed at providing recess equipment to Swansfield Elementary and Talbott Springs Elementary, two impoverished schools in Howard County. These schools often lack access to new resources for students, including recess equipment and books Our school helped provide the two…





