Tonight I had the pleasure of attending  Mountain Ridge High School’s dance show entitled, “When I Grow Up”, and I found it to be very inspiring. Choreographers, Katy Rosinbum and Becky Lopez, and various ensemble dancers created an environment...

With Christmas and other gift-giving occasions right around the corner, that age-old question is probably starting to pop up in the back of one’s mind: “Ok, soap or socks?” Well you know what I mean, it’s about the time when you are (probably)...

What one may consider good citizenship as being too attentive, another may say that it is how one should act. It’s the right thing to always hold the door for someone, respond when they say “hello”, and help someone that is in need. I decided to...

Making learning interesting can be a very challenging task for teachers. Not only do they have to make sure that the information makes sense to their students, but they also need to find the best way to engage them in whatever they are learning. One teacher...

The Mountain Ridge Theatre department debuted their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream written by Shakespeare, on Wednesday November 6th. Laura Nardone astoundingly directs what is regarded as Shakespeare's most malleable play, emphasizing the lyrical...

Morgan Jane-Huxel, Junior- “Style is uniqueness that matches your personality.” Morgan is like most of us. She wants to feel unique and like she’s being the best version of herself. Her style could be described as casual, but it’s the small...

It’s probably fair to say that in youth, most of us were some semblance of an ignorant ball of happiness. Carefree and sensitive; some of the best aspects of ourselves having culminated into a droplet of sunlight. Of course while some of us were even...

David Mohler is a familiar figure to many who’ve spent their share of time here in DVUSD. He’s been a beloved faculty member since 1995, and though the majority of his time here at our district has been spent at Barry Goldwater H.S, this year we welcome...

Ever had a friend that was a foreign exchange student? Ever wanted to meet one and see what actually goes on in their head? Do not fret, because Mountain Ridge foreign exchange student Ludovica Vargiu explains her experiences. Where are you from? ...

In the midst of chaos, it is extremely crucial to find solid ground. Knowing how to organize life, manage stress, and balance day to day activities are all very important aspects of living in stability. But in the circus that life is, things can be very...

When considering the unity of a group, there are several factors that are important to keep in mind. These aspects of unification that can draw people together, are what form a successful, productive student body. These elements include our culture, development,...

Every year around the middle of September, Mountain Ridge hosts an annual Homecoming dance. This is one of the largest events of the entire school year; it’s also the only dance freshmen and sophomores can go to (without being invited). It’s a night...