By Sydney Case, Staff Writer As Halloween creeps closer, River Hill High School students are diving into one of the most spirited parts of the season, choosing the perfect costume. From classic fairy tales to pop culture icons, the hallways are buzzing with excitement (and a little bit of panic) as everyone scrambles to finalize…
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Radium Girls Brings Drama,History and Heart to River Hill High School Stage
By Abigale Paterniti, Editor-in-Chief Gory and heart-knotting, blood capsules and glow-in-the-dark paint, Radium Girls, River Hill’s Fall Play, will light up the stage from November 6th to 9th. The true story of young factory women in the 1920s, depicted as meek and mild, with passion building to a climax on the issue of women’s and…
Early action—November 1st deadlines
By Roshwitha Buduri, Staff Writer With a week before early action deadlines, Seniors of River Hill High School are finding themselves at one of the heights of applying to colleges. The daunting deadline of November 1st is highlighted by the red reminders on their Common App and other applications, noting the number of days left…
Hawks Win District Title in Close Victory
By Ethan Guo, Staff Writer On Monday, October 14th, the River Hill Hawks golf team won the District Championship in a thrilling finish, narrowly defeating Broadneck High School by a single stroke. Every shot mattered in the closely contested match, with the Hawks perseverance, composure and teamwork making the final difference on a cool and…
Midterm Makeover
By Jennifer Newman, Staff Writer This year’s midterm exam schedule looks noticeably different from previous years, with adjustments to both the testing order and the length of exams. These changes were made in hopes of improving the testing experience, but many students and teachers have concerns about the new arrangement. Previously, students began testing with…
River Hill HOSA Team Goes To Nationals
By Layla Abukhdeir, Staff Writer When four River Hill High School students signed up for HOSA’s Medical Innovation competition, none of them had much experience with coding, engineering or electrical design. But that didn’t stop them from building a fully functioning arthritis detection device, and becoming national finalists in the process. HOSA, Health Occupations Students…
The National English Honor Society’s First Read-In
Students at NEHS Read-In
River Hill Village Center Subway Permanently Closes
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…
Detour Ahead: Students Struggle with Sheppard Lane Closure
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…
Hawks Aim High: National Honor Society Applications for the 2025-2026 Year
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…