WFISD Seniors Claim Nationwide Titles
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
November 13, 2018
For the past three years, Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) has had one National Merit Semifinalist from Rider High School. This year is no different, as senior Kerri Lu not only earned the prestigious title but made a perfect score on the qualifying Preliminary SAT (PSAT) exam. ...
In the Dugout and in Our Hearts
Tayler Jackson, Reporter
February 26, 2018
Although she can’t take the field as a player, Savannah Dickson is getting used to her new role as the softball manager. During the 2017 season, she was in an accident on her way to an out of town tournament. However, it hasn’t stopped her from being involved. With her years of experience an...
Ready or Not
Victoria Hitchcock, Section Editor
January 22, 2018
First semester ends, the countdown begins. Graduation is only four months away, and talk of graduating brings about nervous, yet excited conversations of what is to come. However, senior Muzzamil Nadeem feels more than ready for college. Nadeem plans on attending University of North Texas or Midwestern St...
Colors to Concrete
Carson Lee, Section Editor/Reporter
September 12, 2017
Since freshman year, Senior Class Secretary Kelsey Gutierrez has loved the idea of painting her parking spot, and in August of 2017, after several months of conversation, it all became reality. Thanks to Gutierrez, Principal Dee Palmore and the rest of the senior class officers, seniors are able to d...
Battle of the Arts 3 : Applied vs Performing
Jacob H. Wooten, Reporter, Website Manager
January 27, 2017
This is for scientific purposes. Not research. Lol.
Battle of the Arts 2 : Fine vs Performing
Jacob H. Wooten, Reporter, Website Manager
January 27, 2017
Performing is typically an art believed to be just an art rather than Fine Art. In reality, performing makes up its own art form which is the third art category that Battle of the Arts will observe. Performing Art is debatably the only art category that can put up a challenge to the music side of Fine Arts ...
National Merit Awards
Chloe Pak, Reporter
December 7, 2016
Two hundred and twenty-three. The score that opened so many opportunities and brought justice to every second spent prepping. With this score came the title: National Merit Semi-finalist. Rider Senior Madison Carlston has spent hours of her time, years even, dedicated to preparing for the SAT. ...
Exchanging Perspectives Part 2
Abbey Hood, Reporter
October 20, 2014
In Australia I lived right by Lake Albert so the front of my house was all glass making it easy to admire the view. I recall sitting at the table eating Weet-Bix for breakfast when all of a sudden a group of five kangaroos go hopping by, one with a joey in its pouch. I would always take my time admiring...
Exchanging Perspectives Part 1
Abbey Hood, Reporter
October 10, 2014
When I first found out I had a host family I was over the moon, and then I found out they lived in Texas. I was originally very hesitant but I decided to stay open minded and say yes, which was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made! Texas is nothing like I originally imagined. For some unknown...
High Cost Of Living; Senior Lives On Own, Discovers How To Live On Lower Budget
Heather Schweiss, Reporter
May 21, 2012
One month before my 18th birthday, during my first week of my senior year of high school, I moved out of my home of 17 years. Moving away from my parents was difficult, but having no help with anything motivated me to prove everyone wrong. I knew it would be a struggle to balance school and work and...
Tips From College; Alum Shares Advice For Seniors
Ashleigh Robinson, Reporter
May 21, 2012
That moment had arrived for her. It was a moment she had been anticipating for years, four to be exact. Everything she had been working toward came to fruition in one ceremony. At that point, she was beyond ready to graduate. But now as she readies to enter her junior year in college, there are a few...
Getting The Jump Start On Life
Michaela Rutledge, Reporter
May 21, 2012
How taking risks can change your life and help you make a little extra cash Senior Year. I thought I would figure out where to go to college, maybe get a second job and hopefully, buy that ’05 Hyundai Sonata for sale parked in the driveway next door. Boy, was I wrong. Nothing really big happe...
