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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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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...

mock trial members pose together

The Verdict is in! Mock Trial Team Heads to States!

Janvi Benakatti, Journalist March 31, 2025

Exciting news! Our school’s Mock Trial teams have both qualified for the state competition, a remarkable achievement that deserves recognition and celebration. Mock Trial is a competitive educational activity where students simulate real courtroom...

Athletes talk into microphone

Spring Sports Media Day Recap

Isabella Lopez and Jenna Dudley March 26, 2025

The Deer Valley Spring Sports Media Day is held at the Deer Valley District Office. Athletes from Mountain Ridge, Berry Goldwater, Deer Valley, Boulder Creek, and Sandra Day O’Connor bring in some of the best athletes to speak about their experiences...

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...

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

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...

National Art Honor Society

National Art Honor Society

Bhavana Vinodh, Contributing Journalist February 2, 2023

RR: What is the purpose of your club?   National Art Honor Society is a club for advanced art students that have taken at least three years of art courses.  The purpose of the club is to make connections with other serious art students, work...

Trading Card Club

Trading Card Club

Nicolas Lara, Contributing Journalist January 30, 2023

RR: What is the purpose of the club? To build community while playing card games like Yugioh, Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, etc.   RR: How do students join your club? Come to a meeting on Wednesday after school.   RR: What kind...

Educators Rising

Educators Rising

Madison Hsu, Contributing Journalist January 26, 2023

RR: What is the purpose of your club? The mission of Educators Rising is to bring awareness about the field of education to the community and to provide a path for high school students who may be interested in working in the education field in the...