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By Adam Hawthorne, Staff Writer All great things must come to an end, and unfortunately, that includes the Subway in the River Hill Village Center. After serving the community for more than a decade, the sandwich shop has officially closed its doors, leaving students and families without one of their most convenient food options. For…
By: Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer Sheppard Lane, a road that many students at River Hill rely on for their daily commute, had been closed for construction, causing longer travel times and frustration among students and families. Construction on Sheppard Lane began on September 4th and ended on September 19th, although the reopening was never officially…
By Maya Gambhir, Staff Writer The RHHS National Honor Society Chapter (NHS) application process is in full swing this month, with many upperclassmen scrambling to complete their applications on time. With upperclassmen completing and submitting their service hours and finalizing other application requirements, including written applications and teacher recommendations, the National Honor Society world is…
By Sydney Case, Staff Writer The River Hill Varsity Field Hockey team showed resilience and growth at this year’s Fall Tournament, facing off against South River and Bel Air in two high-stakes games. The Hawks had a tough 1-5 loss to South River in the opening match, but an impressive 3-1 win over Bel Air,…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief This year, River Hill welcomes two new faces to its staff: Dr. Tina Turk, part of the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP), and Jessica Felix, the school’s new psychologist. Both bring with them a dizzying array of experience, alongside a passion for supporting students in and out of the classroom. Turk’s…
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor-In-Chief Crumbs, spills and sticky spots are all typical to a high school lunch table. But this year, River Hill administrators believe the messes have gotten out of hand, leading to the implementation of new cafeteria security cameras. Six cameras have been added, placed near both the entrances as well as in…
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief River Hill’s lunch detention—a 30 minute, max of 6, disciplinary consequence—is a part of administration’s crackdown on student misbehavior. Yet, many students don’t even know what really happens behind the doors of student services. For one, students have the choice to eat lunch and complete homework. The classroom is silent, besides…
By Shivali Shah, Co-Editor In Chief With the 2024-2025 school year drawing to a close, the freshman Class of 2029 is soon to make an appearance in the halls of River Hill. Eager to get a glimpse of the next four years, 8th grade students from all over the district streamed into the school to…
By Benjamin Hong, Co-Editor-In-Chief On Saturday, May 31, high school students from across Howard County traveled to Penn State University to compete in the American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) competition. A national math competition involving a full day of intense problem solving, including team rounds, proof-based “power” rounds, and individual tests, ARML provides students a…
By Mehreen Alamgir, Staff Writer Instead of bubbling in answers on a Scantron or solving problems in silence, Juniors in Mr. Serrano’s AP Physics class at River Hill High School took their final exam at Six Flags America this year. In small groups of 3–4 students, students rode roller coasters, filmed videos and used real-life…