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...
One last story
Mandy Huynh, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2020
I never thought being Editor-in-Chief for The Rider Chronicle meant complaining about the lack of writing involved in the position. Freshman me is definitely rolling over in the grave hearing herself complain about not writing. A lot of my job is talking to people. From heart-pumping stories about a...
Crowe: Reflecting on time as Raider yearbook editor-in-chief
Carsen Crowe, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020
For those who don’t know me, my name is Carsen Crowe. I’m a graduating senior, and I have had the honor to be the editor in chief of the yearbook staff for the past two years. This program has brought me so many amazing friends and incredible opportunities, and it has played a huge role in paving ...
Staying in touch
Sandra Le, Reporter
May 6, 2020
As social distancing continues, some Rider students have felt the effect of not seeing their friends for the past two months. “I feel really isolated not being able to see my friends. I also just really appreciate school a lot more because of quarantine.” junior Isabel Murphy said, “ with...
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...
Passing the time
Meghan Helton, Reporter
April 15, 2020
It has now been a month since Wichita Falls went into quarantine. More than four full weeks of the year confined to the walls of one’s home. While the world outside is raging with good and bad news, what are the students doing at home to ease the boredom? The popular opinion seems to be a range of g...
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...
A virus does not define a race
Sandra Le, Reporter
March 30, 2020
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak emerged in Wuhan, China and quickly spread around the world. With the rising number of cases, many people are quick to point fingers at a particular group, Asians. Various videos have surfaced online of Asian-Americans being targeted because of the virus. They’...
Things to do in Wichita Falls A-Z
Sandra Le and Mandy Huynh, Reporter and Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
The Coronavirus has canceled all of your Spring Break travel plans. Now what? Here is an A-Z guide to keep you busy over the break. A- Arcade The Deep End costs only $5 for unlimited games. Don’t let the outside fool you! Maniac’s Mansion (TAG’s) is also another great option; it’s only $7 ...
Q/A with state powerlifters Hannah Wilson and Lance Asmus
Meghan Helton, Reporter
March 11, 2020
It may only be their first year powerlifting, but Rider's Hannah Wilson and Lance Asmus have proven to be quick learners. Both will represent the Raiders at their respective state meets later this month. Wilson placed second in regionals and will lift again on March 21 in Waco. Asmus placed fif...
Spring Has Sprung
Sheridan Allen, Reporter/ Photographer
March 9, 2020
It’s been a hectic last couple of weeks with many sports and academic events in full swing. Here are some pictures highlighting that.
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