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The Ridge Review

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Ridge Review

The Student News Site of Mountain Ridge High School | Glendale, Arizona

The Ridge Review

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Merry Gordon: Where Passion Meets Purpose

Laila Atwell, Journalist May 5, 2025

Has your teacher ever had a dream about you? That may be the case if you’ve ever had Mrs. Gordon as a teacher. Gordon says that she has had the same dream of a select few of her present students at least several times in her teaching career; where she’s...

A Teacher That Will Go Down In History

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief May 5, 2025

Learning over 500 years of history in just one school year, followed by an hours-long exam seems like a daunting task - until you’ve taken history with Mr. Rosinbum. He has been deemed a student favorite, because of his lectures and teaching style that...

Dancefloor underneath Odysea Aquarium sign

Prom 2025: One Night and One Night Only

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief May 2, 2025

This year's Prom was held at the Odysea Aquarium on April 26th. Despite the long drive, the venue was highly anticipated. When students walked through the door they were able to choose between going straight to the dancefloor, or taking a detour to look...

seniors pose for a photo after event

2025 Wish Week

Remi McKim, Journalist April 30, 2025

Wish Week is an annual week where Ridge Student Government raises funds for a goal of 10,000 for Make-A-Wish, as this amount of money is the cost of granting one wish for a wish kid. This year’s Wish Week was from March 31st to April 4th and posed a...

To Us

Tristan W. Johnson, Journalist April 30, 2025

You’ve laid my soul bare. Beneath the simple heart, And the cunning mind, I’m just me.   You’ve taught me a truth. Under bright red scars,  Just past fresh wounds, Through the losing, the longing, the letting go; With...

birdie on a badminton racquet

Badminton Open Gym at Mountain Ridge

Janvi Benakatti and Abigail Bridge April 10, 2025

Badminton is a very fun sport in which a racquet is used to hit the birdie over the net. A  birdie is a feathered projectile that flies differently from the balls used in usual sports. The flight of the shuttlecock gives badminton its distinctive nature....

Gracie Abrams album cover

Gracie Abrams’ “The Secret of Us Deluxe”

Laila Atwell, Journalist April 10, 2025

The well-renowned singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams first started writing music when she was in 5th grade. Though it took a little longer for her to put herself out there professionally, she came through and released her debut single “Mean it” under...

Four track athletes and their coach

The Ridge Track & Field Spring Season

Katherine Aranas, Journalist April 2, 2025

Mountain Ridge has its Track & Field team preparing for the 2025 spring season. This will mark the last time seniors participate in their respective sport before going off to college. As seniors leave the school, many new freshmen need a helping hand...

Photo by Mr. Ortiz

Unity in Action: Highlights from Ridge Gives Day

Janvi Benakatti, Journalist January 25, 2025

On the 6th of  December, our spirited DECA club took on the noble mission of transforming our school into paradise. Picture this: hundreds of students, on campus, with an enthusiasm that could rival any caffeinated beverage.  As the clock struck...

Club Officers pose at festival

Second Annual ACAA Culture Festival

The Reason Behind the Success
Remi McKim, Journalist March 4, 2024

It was a warm Saturday afternoon when Mountain Ridge’s campus was bustling with activity. Guests were first welcomed by a booth, which handed out a ticket with areas to be stamped. At each booth, the student working it would stamp the ticket after a...

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Staff vs GPD Charity Basketball Game

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief October 11, 2023

On Friday, October 13th, the Mountain Ridge staff will be facing off in a charity basketball game against the Glendale Police Department. All donations and proceeds from the game will go to the AZ Special Olympics, whose goal is to raise $5,000 through...

Pride of the West at the Super Bowl Pregame

Pride of the West at the Super Bowl Pregame

Molly Bomar, Editor in Chief February 23, 2023

The Mountain Ridge Band performed with the Kansas City Chief cheerleaders and mascot on Saturday morning on the live broadcast of Fox and Friends at the State Farm Stadium.    “We formed different formations each time, like an arc or two...