A Broken Tradition or a Change for the Better?
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
November 6, 2019
The Roundup Assembly has been a Rider-Old High week tradition for decades. Each year, Mr. and Ms. Raider nominees wow the audience with tricks and swing dancing, and the senior class puts on a skit that showcases their four years of high school. However, there has been a change this year: The Roundup will now...
Into the Game
Sandra Le, Reporter
November 5, 2019
Emily Stolt will reach several special milestones as a senior. But one of her favorites happened in an Abilene Cooper gym last month. That’s when Stolt first stepped back onto the volleyball court after missing time with an ACL injury to her right knee. “I just got thrown into it and pl...
A Taste of Fall
Staff
October 16, 2019
With autumn creeping around the corner, fall food favorites are beginning to appear on grocery store shelves. The Rider Chronicle staff set out to sample a variety of seasonal flavors. Choceur Pumpkin Spice flavoured yogurt covered pretzels Imagine drinking a butter and cheese milkshake with a hint (TRUCK FULL) of salt and you’ll know exactly how these “pretze...
A Peek Behind the Curtain
Sandra Le, Reporter
October 3, 2019
After four years of performing in Rider’s lip sync, senior Carson Hollingsworth understands that each year is different. Directors such as Hollingsworth and senior Jay Phillips have spent countless hours after school planning and choreographing their own different songs. This year, Hollingsworth...
Q/A with Defensive Lineman Ian Storey
Sandra Le, Reporter
September 27, 2019
Tonight will be a special one for many as it’s Senior Night for the Class of 2020’s JROTC, band, Raiderettes, color guard, cheerleaders and football. The Rider Chronicle is having a series of Q/As with the leaders of each organization this week. Rider football’s defensive lineman Ian Storey sat down with Th...
A Raiding Run
Sandra Le, Reporter
September 16, 2019
Science teacher and Nerd Club sponsor Bryce Henderson will be in his own skin on the day of the Area 51 fun run despite being Team Alien. “I am Team Alien in my heart,” Henderson said, “but in reality, I don’t have a good alien costume.” The fun run will take place on Wednesday a...
Opening New Doors
Sandra Le, Reporter
September 4, 2019
Every new school year comes with new changes. The biggest difference for Rider students this year is the school’s entrance policy. In an attempt to create a safer environment, students can only enter the building through two doors, the front and cafeteria. According to Principal Dr. Cody B...
Q/A with Head Volleyball Coach Alysha Humpert
Sandra Le, Reporter
August 27, 2019
Coming off her 200th win, head volleyball coach Alysha Humpert sat down with The Rider Chronicle to share her thoughts about this season. Q: After your first few games, how have your expectations for the team changed? A: I wouldn’t say my expectations have changed because ultimately, I always wan...
Avengers: Endgame
May 20, 2019
Following the release of Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War”, viewers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) were left to anticipate the next movie in the series, “Avengers: Endgame”. The three-hour long movie was directed by brothers Anthony and Joe Russo. The movie had a budget of $356 mill...
The Game of a Lifetime
Sandra Le, Reporter
May 7, 2019
Some teenagers are often told that their attachment to their electronic devices “doesn’t allow them to fully enjoy life.” Now, thanks to the hard work of game developer Candywriter LLC, BitLife, a life-simulation game, a person now has the opportunity to control a fictional character’s life ...
Written in the Stars
Sandra Le, Reporter
March 1, 2019
Zodiac signs are an interesting part of life. They supposedly show what your personality is like, who you’re more compatible with, or what your emotions are. The question is, do people actually believe in them? Freshman Nichole Music explains that she always sees zodiac signs on Pinterest, and the...
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