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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SAT Study Tips

SAT Study Tips

Cecilia Chepkoech January 31, 2019

The SAT or Scholastic Assessment Test is a standardized test widely used for college admissions. It is written by the College Board, a private nonprofit organization. The test’s intent is to assess the readiness of students for College and Universities.   It...

The Newlywed Game - 2019

The Newlywed Game – 2019

Jenna Boden January 30, 2019

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to interview some couples at Ridge to see how well they knew each other. Senior Couple Kayci Kleven and Noah Hasegawa and teachers Mr. and Mrs. Romero all answered questions to test their knowledge...

Behind the Scenes of The Spring Musical

Behind the Scenes of The Spring Musical

Paula Bondeson and Chloe Merriweather January 30, 2019

Many students attend the Mountain Ridge plays each semester, but few get to see exactly what goes on to produce such an elaborate performance. Students involved in theater share some of their most exciting moments backstage and during rehearsals. The...

Semester Achievements

Semester Achievements

Kristi Nyhaug, Chloe Merriweather January 30, 2019

Over the first semester, Ridge has had some major achievements…   Kim Rodgers was nominated for the 2019 Gatorade secondary athletic trainer award for District 7.   Jenna Jones received the AZ Republic Academic Athlete of the...

How to Start the Semester Off Strong

How to Start the Semester Off Strong

Kenadee Van Horn January 28, 2019

Now that you’ve found your classes, met your teachers, and made friends with your classmates from last semester, you have a head start on this semester. Your last semester grades are in the past and now you get to start over and do an even better job...

Mountain Ridge Gifted Academy

Mountain Ridge Gifted Academy

Laya Reddy, Co-Head Editor December 19, 2018

Next year, Mountain Ridge is starting a Gifted Academy. Since the program is so new to the school, there is some ambiguity among students about what it really entails, so I conducted an interview with Mrs. Sparks, a Gifted Specialist and Fully Gifted...

What It’s Like Having a Blended Family Around the Holidays

What It’s Like Having a Blended Family Around the Holidays

Aryanna Goode December 13, 2018

Every family is different, which means every family has an interesting story to tell around the holidays. Some families are loud and obnoxious, while other families never know what to talk about. My mom and her identical twin sister were adopted by...

Ridge Gives Day

Ridge Gives Day

Aileen Resendiz November 16, 2018

High school students are constantly on the run trying to balance school, extracurricular, work, and keeping up with friends and school events. Volunteering, although important, is often at the bottom of the list of important things to get done, even if...

Sensory Room for Students With Special Needs

Sensory Room for Students With Special Needs

Kelsey Nahodil November 16, 2018

A sensory room would be super beneficial for kids with special needs. Alexis Von Hatten is hoping she can make this a reality for these very deserving kids. What started off as just a high school project in Mrs. Moya’s Future Teacher’s class ended...

MRHS Teacher (and Newspaper Adviser) Wins $5000 Grant

MRHS Teacher (and Newspaper Adviser) Wins $5000 Grant

Chloe Merriweather November 15, 2018

A few weeks ago, Mr. Korman received the luck we all wish to have, winning a grant for $5,000 to improve his classroom. Every year the Fiesta Bowl gives out around two hundred grants for $5,000 to teachers who have applied for the grant all over Arizona....

Body Vision Fitness

Body Vision Fitness

Paula Bondeson November 15, 2018

Body Vision Fitness is the perfect place for anybody looking for a high intensity workout in a fun, motivating atmosphere. The trainer designs a one-hour cardio and muscle-strengthening workout for the 5-10 people in the group. The workout room is...

Mountain Ridge Students Win Emmy Awards

Mountain Ridge Students Win Emmy Awards

Paula Bondeson November 15, 2018

Multiple students at Mountain Ridge High School entered a short film into the Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards and took home multiple wins. Media Productions students Clayton Moore, Connor Harris, and Brandon Pero won the Craft Editor and Cultural Affairs...