AROUND THE BEND

BEAR Squad Contest
September 5, 2018
Jerry Nohr, Staff Writer
This year, there is a great deal planned for Bear Squad. A t-shirt contest is just one of the events upcoming to encourage school pride among Riverbend...
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FALL Fashion
September 5, 2018
Chloe Becker, Editor
The start of the new school year is inevitably stressful, but picking out what to wear never has to share the same fate. The end of the summer and approaching...
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May Issue 2018
May 5, 2018
Grace McKane, Editor-in-Chief
Page 1: Front Page [Deca Goes to Internationals in Atlanta; National Walkout and March For Our Lives; German Exchange] Page 2: News/Op-Ed [Prom; Empowered...
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DECA
April 16, 2018
Hayleigh Pickett, News Editor
During the weekend of March 3rd through the 4th, a number of students went to Virginia Beach for DECA state competition. The trip was delayed as students...
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Riverbend’s Got Talent
April 11, 2018
Arrie Mann, Staff Writer
Riverbend High School’s talent show took place on Friday, February 23rd at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tryouts were held on January 23rd after school....
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The Superfood of Your Dreams
Mary Rueger, Head of Photography | March 23, 2018
Let’s Go To Paris!
Hayleigh Pickett, News Editor | March 7, 2018
Indoor Track
Faith McKane, Head of Design | March 6, 2018
Therapy Dogs
Mary Rueger and Laila Maxwell | March 6, 2018
Basketball
Mary Rueger, Head of Photography | February 23, 2018
Chili Cook Off
Hayleigh Pickett, News Editor | February 16, 2018
Leading Ladies
Faith McKane Grace McKane, Head of Design Editor in Chief | January 16, 2018
DANGER DURING LUNCH (Op-Ed): The yellow jacket situation and the importance of cleaning up after yourself
Mary Rueger, Grace McKane, and Faith McKane | October 19, 2017
Peer Mentoring Program
Chloe Becker, Entertainment Editor | October 19, 2017
Fear Reborn, “It” (2017) Review
William Meikle, Staff Writer | October 19, 2017

Wednesday, October 17th, was the opening night the theater production of “Almost, Maine.” Ms. Cresswell directed “Almost, Maine” and has been...

Morning Efficiency

Emily Schembs and Justin Sexton, Editors

Having problems getting to school on time? Does the morning seem to be one of the worst times during the day for you? A majority of the student population...

Red Sox Update

Justin Sexton, Editor

Last season, the Red Sox finished 93-69 and lost to the 2018 World Series Champs Houston Astros in the first round. This season, the team is in a different...

Recent Entertainment Stories

Fashion Statement

Twice a year, most major cities around the world host a week allowing designers in their area to display...

Going for Gold

The Winter Olympics just concluded and the passion from each and every competitor showed during game....

Culture, Take Two

On January 26, 2018, rap group, Migos, released their new mixtape, Culture 2. This album came out only...

The Superfood of Your Dreams

From guac to toast, the avocado are is new food trend that is taking over social media platforms....

Without Warning

On October 31, 2017, the rap scene was shook up by the unannounced album by rappers, 21 Savage, Offset...

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Staff Profiles

Ryan Stewart

Co-Editor-in-Chief

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Megan Becker

Op-Ed Editor

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Around the Bend

Profile: Nina Maliszewski

Arrie Mann

It’s hard to believe but, senior Nina Maliszewski has only been at Riverbend for a short amount of time. Coming from St. Michael's a year ago, she is...

Profile: Ms. Greenlaw

Waverly Nohr

Ms. Greenlaw is not just an environmental science and earth science teacher at Riverbend High School. Mrs. Greenlaw’s environmentalism goes beyond just...

College Visits

Emily Schembs

Preparing for college can be stressful for students. To help make things slightly less challenging, Riverbend invites college and universities to send...

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Recent Sports Scores

Saturday, September 9

Football

Riverbend High School 54 - Chancellor 28
Monday, May 29

Girls Varsity Soccer

Riverbend High School 1 - Cosby 2
Friday, May 26

Girls Varsity Soccer

Riverbend High School 1 - Woodbridge 0
Wednesday, May 24

Girls Varsity Soccer

Riverbend High School 2 - Forest Park 1
Tuesday, May 9

Varsity Softball

Riverbend High School 18 - Freedom 0
Thursday, January 1

Football

Riverbend High School 5-5

News

Riverview Trick or Treat

Justin Sexton

On October 29th, DECA held a Halloween event to help kids at Riverview Elementary that are less fortunate for Halloween. The principal of Riverview, Mrs....

College Night

Cheyanne Moore

On Wednesday, October 18th, Spotsylvania Towne Center held its annual college night. The event was held from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Multiple Universities/Colleges...

The Departures Of The Trump Administration

Arrie Mann, Staff Writer

As we to dive into the frequent and strange departures of those who were involved in the Trump Administration, we question and wonder what it is like to...

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Opinion

Sauces: Opinion Editorial

Emily Schembs

This year in the cafeteria, the staff added to and adjusted their menu. Due to the new food catering company, the variety of options has multiplied. Having all new food called...

What is too much?

Emily Schembs, Editor

PDA in schools has been a long debated topic by teachers and students alike. What is considered appropriate and what is not? Some students and teachers believe that public...

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