College recruitment changes during pandemic
Melina Stewart, Reporter
September 11, 2020
All over the world, COVID-19 has altered numerous parts of our lives, from going out in public and taking health care precautions to upcoming high school graduates and their college plans. Rider seniors Kaitlin Anglin, Jed Castles and Ranse Radtke all faced similar college recruitment challenges duri...
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 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...
Q/A with Rider girls head soccer coach Carl Wiersema
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/ Photographer
January 13, 2020
The Rider girls soccer team had a good start to the 2020 season winning their first seven games. The Rider Chronicle sat down with head coach Carl Wiersema to talk about keys to the strong start, standout players and soon reaching an impressive coaching milestone as he enters the week with 497 victor...
Feel the beat
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2019
During football season, the sound of loud drums tapping in time can be heard from the practice field across the neighborhood. The loud boom of the metronome is overpowering when approaching the turf. However, there is one person on the field who can’t hear the ticking behind them. Freshman Brando...
How to survive Rider-Old High week
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2019
There’s something in the air during the first week of November. Perhaps it’s the excessive glitter used in the countless posters plastered on the hallways, or maybe it’s the 100-degree weather taking a sharp turn to below zero? Either way, early November is something everyone should be excited for,...
Q/A with Rider’s foreign tennis players
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2019
The Rider tennis team is diverse this year with three foreign students participating. Junior Coen Houtsma and his freshman brother Bas left the Netherlands more than a year ago, but this is their first year in the program. Sophomore Axelle Jacquemin is a new asset to the team after arriving from Belgiu...
Great Expectations
Meghan Helton, Reporter
September 13, 2019
Blood, sweat, tears. All shed for the love of the game held so closely to the hearts of the Rider football players. This love is no different for the Raiders’ quarterback, Jacob Rodriguez. Last year at this point, an injured Rodriguez stood restlessly watching from afar. He paced endlessly, che...
Q/A with Rider Principal Dr. Cody Blair
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/Photographer
August 22, 2019
Dr. Cody Blair is beginning his second year as Rider High School's principal. With many changes underway, The Rider Chronicle sat down with Dr. Blair to address his plans and goals for the school year. Q: What do you think has made this school successful so far? A: The key to all of our success is o...
Q/A with Senior Class President Anna Grisel
Manasvi Reddy, Copy Editor
August 21, 2019
Senior Anna Grisel was elected class president after emerging victoriously from a grueling election last spring. Less than two weeks into the school year, the senior class officers have already hosted one event and are looking to gather students for many more in the months to come. As Rider’s officers...
As High as You Can Go
Mandy Huynh, Reporter
December 5, 2018
A counselor at Rider High School takes her education to the next level as she receives her doctorate degree. With this, Wendy Risner becomes the third faculty member to earn the title, specifically in philosophy and counselor education at Texas Tech University. She also has a bachelor’s in English...
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