Philanthropy “masked” for charities
Sandra Le, Reporter
September 15, 2020
“Why are you wearing a mask?” “They’re terribly comfortable,” Wesley said in The Princess Bride, “I think everyone will be wearing them in the future.” Who knew such a simple phrase could ultimately predict the future 33 years later? With the rise of COVID-19 cases, masks have b...
Allowing sophomores off-campus lunch is a win-win
Olivia Davenport, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
With only 68 percent of students back at Rider face-to-face this six weeks, there is an obvious reduction of bodies in the school, especially at lunch. Yet this depletion of students and other safety precautions in place, we are still overcrowded. There is an obvious long term solution: letting sophomor...
Changing Keys
Sandra Le, Reporter
September 2, 2020
Across the nation, teachers have been forced to adjust their classes to new social distancing policies in order to keep students safe. Some fine arts courses such as choir and band are having to adapt to fit the new health and safety regulations. “We had to change the order of how we sing in class,” assist...
Q/A with Dr. Blair about returning to school
Sidney Lott, Staff writer
August 28, 2020
Editor’s note: This interview with Dr. Blair was conducted prior to the announcement of the first confirmed COVID-19 case at Rider. Dr. Cody Blair is entering his third year as the principal of Rider High School. This year is going to be very different from his last two because of the pandemic. T...
One last story
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020
I never thought being Editor-in-Chief for The Rider Chronicle meant complaining about the lack of writing involved in the position. Freshman me is definitely rolling over in the grave hearing herself complain about not writing. A lot of my job is talking to people. From heart-pumping stories about a...
Staying in touch
Sandra Le, Reporter
May 6, 2020
As social distancing continues, some Rider students have felt the effect of not seeing their friends for the past two months. “I feel really isolated not being able to see my friends. I also just really appreciate school a lot more because of quarantine.” junior Isabel Murphy said, “ with...
Seniors left with worries and unfinished business
Sheridan Allen, Photographer/ Reporter
April 29, 2020
Seniors have had their year turned upside down as many question if any of the traditional celebrations will even happen. Will they get their senior prom? Will they be able to walk across the stage for a typical graduation ceremony in May? Some seniors, such as Class President Anna Grisel, question...
Raiders join new district after UIL realignment
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2020
Rider will have new opponents in volleyball and basketball for the next two years after Monday’s UIL realignment. The Raiders are no longer with Abilene Cooper and Wylie. Instead, Rider will be grouped with Aledo, Azle, Granbury and Brewer in District 5-5A. Basketball coaches Cliff McGuire and...
Putting the Pep in Spring
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/Photographer
January 29, 2020
Although out of the norm for Rider’s students, the school will be having the first and only spring pep rally of the year Friday to help show love and support for the spring sports. “I want to stress that we’re doing this to make sure that the spring sports really know that we’re supportin...
Over the moon
Sandra Le, Reporter
January 24, 2020
Glowing lanterns, lunar calendars and red envelopes are currently seen in abundance around Asian households and markets. These popular symbols mark the beginning of a new year in several Asian countries. Unlike the American new year, Lunar New Year goes by the lunar calender, which is based on the...
Q/A with Rider girls head soccer coach Carl Wiersema
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/ Photographer
January 13, 2020
The Rider girls soccer team had a good start to the 2020 season winning their first seven games. The Rider Chronicle sat down with head coach Carl Wiersema to talk about keys to the strong start, standout players and soon reaching an impressive coaching milestone as he enters the week with 497 victor...
Q/A with boys soccer head coach Dustin Holly
Sandra Le, Reporter
January 10, 2020
With the soccer season just beginning, the Rider Chronicle sat down with head coach Dustin Holly for his insight behind their successful first couple weeks, including a championship at the Princeton Tournament. Q: What have been the keys behind the good start of the season this year? A: We h...
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