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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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More Than a Teacher: Jane Koistinen

Janvi Benakatti, Journalist May 7, 2025

Often, teachers act as mentors, guiding students through academic and personal challenges. Their influence shapes students’ characters and encourages them to pursue their dreams. Ultimately, teachers inspire students to become better versions of themselves...

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Beyond the Chalkboard: Kim Rodgers

Janvi Benakatti, Journalist May 7, 2025

Teaching is a profession that goes beyond being just teaching. It includes shaping young minds and provides them with the tools to make them successful. Teachers encourage critical thinking and creativity.  Mrs. Rodgers, a beloved teacher on our Mountain...

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Building Business Leaders: Mr. Samaniego’s Classroom Legacy

Abigail Lager, Journalist May 6, 2025

The hum of conversation fills the marketing classroom as students cluster around their tables, laughter and debate echoing off the highly decorated walls. At the center of this vibrant scene stands Mr. Samaniego, more commonly known as Mr. Sam, a teacher...

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A Spanish Farewell to Mountain Ridge

Katherine Aranas May 6, 2025

The Spanish honors class is saying their last farewells to Mrs. Bennett, the Spanish honors teacher who will be leaving this school year. As the school year is wrapping up, Mrs. Bennett reflects on her teaching experience and fond memories of Mountain...

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Ms. Sercl: A Beloved High School History Teacher

Danika Newberry, Journalist May 6, 2025

Who is Ms. Sercl? In the numerous and boundless halls of Mountain Ridge High School, Ms. Sercl teaches U.S. History, Dual U.S. History, and AP U.S. History. As a history teacher she has educated four years of Mountain Ridge students on the history...

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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...

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How To Get the Most Out of Arizona’s National Parks

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief March 13, 2025

When many people think of Arizona, breathtaking scenery isn’t usually what comes to mind. Phoenix residents are much more familiar with bleak landscapes and oppressive summer heat. So as spring break approaches, many students are looking forward to...

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Bubbly Delight: Swig in Peoria

Janvi Benakatti, Journalist February 6, 2025

Hey there, soda lovers! Exciting news is bubbling up! A new Swig location has just opened its doors in Peoria, and has already taken over the neighborhood by storm. If you haven’t yet indulged in the charming world of “dirty sodas," this is the...

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ACT/SAT Prep On a Budget

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief February 6, 2025

For juniors across the country, ACT and SAT testing dates are rapidly approaching, bringing testing stress all around. Studying can be an extremely daunting task, especially considering that test prep books are often over 500 pages long. Prep courses...

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Balanced Minds: Pioneering the Path to Mental Wellness

Janvi Benakatti, Journalist January 25, 2025

Many people don’t understand the role mental health plays in our lives. Many people don’t feel good about themselves and aren’t able to cope up with the world around them. This is where Balanced Minds comes in. Balanced Minds(a HOSA initiative)...

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Enthusiastic Teachers

Part 3
Remi McKim, Journalist January 25, 2025

Continuing from the last installment… To teach is to guide, and these teachers have fully committed themselves to teaching year after year with a heightened enthusiasm for their subject and their students. Their actions serve as guidance for their...