The Rider Chronicle

A Broken Tradition or a Change for the Better?

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...

When the Lights Go Down

April 6, 2018

The time of year when girls go on shopping sprees and boys do whatever it takes for a special someone to say yes to the perfect prom proposal has arrived. On Saturday, April 7, from 8:00 pm to 11:00...

Raider of the Month: December

Blue swing flags spin through the air during a halftime performance as senior Molly Whitaker performs. “It’s really fun performing with swing flags,” she said. “Except for the time I got the silk wrapped around my neck and almost choked to death during my solo.”

Senior Molly Whitaker takes on the many roles of Color Guard

December 18, 2015

Brushing out her hair, she starts the two braids that hang down the side of her head. As she pulls on her costume and does her make-up, she prepares for the halftime show. She starts to sing...

Raider Of The Month: October

“I take dance more seriously now because I found a way to express myself.” Senior Peyton Tally finishes her solo at competition, spring 2015.

Dance team captain Peyton Tally learns as she leads

November 2, 2015

Breathing in a deep breath she starts her turn. Five... Six...Seven...Eight... She counts to prepare the dancers. Every pep-rally, game, dance is different, and they all have to be polished. Her brown...