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...
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 ...
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...
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.
Q/A with baseball coach Jeremy Crouch
Meghan Helton, Reporter
February 27, 2020
After a one-year hiatus from the playoffs, Rider baseball bounced back in 2019 with a young squad. Many key players are returning in 2020, leading to high expectations. The Rider Chronicle sat down with head coach Jeremy Crouch to discuss the upcoming season, returning standouts and a few new face...
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 ...
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