A direct relationship
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
April 1, 2020
Every year, Randy Baskin begins his Honors Physics class the same way. He asks the students what the most important word in the English language is before tying all their responses back to a single word: relationships. For Baskin, relationships between people, places and experiences have shaped...
Taking center stage
Sandra Le, Reporter
March 5, 2020
Within the crowded halls of the school, sophomore Londi Reid is an average, everyday 16 year old. But under the lights of the Wichita and Backdoor Theatres, Reid is a well-known performer. Reid, who is currently playing Nala in the Wichita Theatre’s production of The Lion King, began acting o...
Continuing No. 13’s legacy
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2020
As freshman softball player Alivia Wahl walks up to the plate, she turns to face the opposing pitcher. That’s when a clear view of the No. 13 can be seen on the back of her uniform. To some the number is unlucky, but to Wahl it holds a special meaning. Three years ago, it was her sister Sa...
Q/A with softball coach Abby Bates
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2020
Rider’s Abby Bates is entering her second season as the head softball coach of her alma mater where she holds 35 school records. The Lady Raiders opened up the 2020 season last week and are looking to make progress after Bates’ debut last year. She sat down with The Rider Chronicle to discuss the ...
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...
Happily Ever After
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020
Once upon a time, Anthony Glassburn was a senior walking down the halls alone when he noticed Nancy Garcia, a junior at the time. He smiled at her every day just like he would one year later when she walked down the aisle on their wedding day. The couple started dating last year, and on Nov. 11 Anthony went...
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 ...
Table for One: Valentine’s Day Plans for Singles
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
February 12, 2020
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and many look forward to boxes of chocolate, red roses and massages. While it may seem like a day just to celebrate love and significant others, in reality, there are millions of single people across the country. V-Day can be the perfect excuse to treat yoursel...
Q/A with Valentine’s Day couples: The Woods
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/Photographer
February 11, 2020
With Valentine’s Day later this week, the Rider Chronicle sat down to interview a few Rider couples about their relationship. Teachers Robby Wood and Falesha Wood have been married for more than 20 years. They discussed how they met, their favorite memories and what annoys their partner among other...
Q/A with Valentine’s Day couples: Bledsoe and Groves
Sandra Le, Reporter
February 10, 2020
With Valentine’s Day later this week, the Rider Chronicle sat down to interview many Rider couples about their relationship. Sophomores Bella Groves and Coleman Bledsoe have been dating for nearly two years. They discussed how they met, favorite memories and what annoys their partner among ot...
Shooting for Mars
Meghan Helton, Reporter
January 30, 2020
Cold waves crash on the silent beach, everything illuminated by the pale glow of the moon. The coast observes a young girl lying in the sand, gazing up to the heavens. Born in Amalfi, Italy, she grew up on the European coast as an orphan. Angry and not wanting to go to bed, she would escape to her...
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