Q/A with volleyball coach Alysha Humpert on upcoming season
Olivia Davenport, Staff Writer
September 15, 2020
The Rider volleyball team opens the season Tuesday night against Iowa Park. With a new year comes new players, dynamics and challenges. The Rider Chronicle sat down with head coach Alysha Humpert to discuss COVID changes, strengths and new faces for the 2020 season. Q: What are the biggest changes ...
Q/A with Ashtyn Huff about her wedding during pandemic, new role
Meghan Helton, Copy Editor
August 31, 2020
Another summer has come and gone, but needless to say this one was different for teacher Ashtyn (Tolbert) Huff. Not only did Huff prepare for a second year teaching in a global pandemic, but she also had to pick out a dress and plan a honeymoon for her Aug. 1 wedding. On top of all that, Huff added ...
Q/A with senior quarterback Jacob Rodriguez
Melina Stewart, Reporter
August 27, 2020
Jacob Rodriguez is entering his third and final year as Rider’s star quarterback. Although it has been pushed back due to the coronavirus, he is still enthusiastic about his upcoming football season and college plans. The Rider Chronicle sat down with him to discuss his plans for this school year....
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...
Q/A with state powerlifters Hannah Wilson and Lance Asmus
Meghan Helton, Reporter
March 11, 2020
It may only be their first year powerlifting, but Rider's Hannah Wilson and Lance Asmus have proven to be quick learners. Both will represent the Raiders at their respective state meets later this month. Wilson placed second in regionals and will lift again on March 21 in Waco. Asmus placed fif...
Spring Has Sprung
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/ Photographer
March 9, 2020
It’s been a hectic last couple of weeks with many sports and academic events in full swing. Here are some pictures highlighting that.
Q/A with baseball coach Jeremy Crouch
Meghan Helton, Reporter
February 27, 2020
After a one-year hiatus from the playoffs, Rider baseball bounced back in 2019 with a young squad. Many key players are returning in 2020, leading to high expectations. The Rider Chronicle sat down with head coach Jeremy Crouch to discuss the upcoming season, returning standouts and a few new face...
Guest Column: Why you should vote and how
Travis Christoff, Guest
February 26, 2020
With the Texas Democratic and Republican primaries rapidly approaching on March 3, the Rider senior class officers are doing everything they can to keep eligible students able, ready and excited to vote. They hosted two voter registration drives and have been keeping their peers informed through their cl...
Power On: Esports comes to campus
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/ Photographer
February 21, 2020
A few months ago, room 243 was filled with dust and empty tables. Now it is filled with 24 smiling, laughing students as Rider welcomes the esports (electronic sports) club. Esports is competitive gaming between people or teams. This new wave of gaming has brought many different types of students tog...
Carrillo corners the competition
Meghan Helton, Reporter
February 20, 2020
Emmanuel Carrillo Jr., the freshman soccer player and cross country runner named after his father. He takes the field wearing black and gold, seemingly no different from the next athlete. But he’s not always clad in school colors during competition. When he’s in the ring, he wears the color...
Q/A with Valentine’s Day couples: Wilson and Murillo
Meghan Helton, Reporter
February 13, 2020
With Valentine’s Day this week, the Rider Chronicle sat down to interview many Rider couples about their relationship. Seniors Daine Wilson and Karina Murillo have been together for almost a year with their anniversary approaching in March. They discussed favorite memories, what annoys their partner ...
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...
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