Tryouts go virtual during pandemic
Meghan Helton, Reporter
May 18, 2020
With Rider High School shut down because of COVID-19, extracurricular groups were forced to cease their activities altogether. However, Rider's marching band, cheerleaders and Raiderettes have found ways to overcome this when it came to having tryouts for 2020-21. “In the past auditions for ch...
Rider names valedictorian after four-way tie
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
May 12, 2020
Though the Covid-19 pandemic has caused the Class of 2020’s school year to take an unforeseeable turn, Rider seniors’ class rankings have been just as out-of-the-ordinary. This year, four students were in the running for the valedictorian spot, with Carson Sager earning the honor in a tiebr...
2020 Graduation information released
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2020
Since the start of school closure, the question of graduation has been up in the air. To the relief of many, the news of a graduation ceremony lifted their spirits. “My reaction was overjoyed and it’s important to me because it brings my family and friends close,” senior Autumn Howells said....
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...
College Board Restructures 2020 AP Exams Amid Pandemic
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
April 10, 2020
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, schools across the nation have closed until further notice. Since the closures, the College Board has drastically altered the structure and content of this year’s AP exams. These changes have left many students unsure of how to feel, as their chances of col...
Shift to online school causes concerns
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2020
Due to the rising Coronavirus situation, WFISD has made the decision to switch over into the [email protected] platform which will start on Monday. School closure has also been extended until April 10. “It was frustrating but understandable given the situation,” senior Travis Christoff said. “It will be in...
Coronavirus forces UIL to shut down Rider events
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2020
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) the University Interscholastic League (UIL) has made the decision to stop activities from March 16-29. This will affect all of Rider's spring sporting events. March Madness takes on a new meaning as soccer playoffs will be halted for the next couple of weeks along...
Decision to remove courses causes discontent on campus
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
February 28, 2020
Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) is officially cutting a few Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses offered at Rider for the 2020-2021 school year. The decision to do away with AP European History, AP Seminar, AP Environmental Science, Honors Creative Writing, Honors Physics and...
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...
Leading on and off the court
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
February 5, 2020
The buzzer sounds and applause fills the field house. The Raiders had just defeated the Wylie Bulldogs 61-55. The players retreat to the locker room as the stands empty. For many, it’s time to celebrate. For No. 15 , it’s time to head home. He has a quiz tomorrow in his AP Calculus class. ...
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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