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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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student government members help kid at drawing station

The Annual Holiday Party

Remi McKim, Journalist December 20, 2024

A school so merry and bright that Santa comes twice! Saturday, December 7th, Mountain Ridge’s band hosted their annual Santa Breakfast, and a few days later on Monday, December 9th, Santa came back for the annual holiday party! Mountain Ridge Student...

Band’s 2024 Santa Breakfast

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief December 17, 2024

On Saturday, December 7th, the MRHS Band held their annual Santa Breakfast on campus. Each section of the band and orchestra performed holiday music throughout the morning. A pancake breakfast was for sale and available to any of the students and parents. Inside...

Albus Potter in dementor scene

Accio Drama!

MRHS Takes on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Janvi Benakatti, Journalist December 17, 2024

Having the pleasure of attending Mountain Ridge’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, High School Edition," left a lasting impression on everyone. As the audience settled into their seats, the air buzzed with anticipation. The dimming lights and the...

booths set up at fall festival

Ridge’s Second Annual Fall Festival

Remi McKim, Journalist November 7, 2024

October 25th, 2024, marked Mountain Ridge’s Second Annual Fall Festival. This festival serves as a fundraiser for Ridge’s annual food drive, as students can bring in three cans for free entry or pay a small fee of five dollars. The festival boasted...

2024 Homecoming Assembly

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief November 7, 2024

On Friday, November 1st, Ridge’s Student Government held the annual Homecoming assembly. This year’s assembly featured performances from the Honor Choir, cheer, pom, and band. Friday was also the end of spirit week and was marked by the traditional...

student dressed up in halloween costume

Scary Spirit: Costume Day

Spirit Week Day 4
Abigail Bridge, Journalist November 5, 2024

Thursday was easily one of the most fun days of the week, costume day. Today’s theme held almost as much popularity as camo-day, for the reason that a significant number of students and teachers participated in this spooky day. A student named Griffin...

view of parade from float

2024 Homecoming Parade

Karina Kunz, Journalist November 5, 2024

The week of Homecoming is often regarded as the highlight of the school year, buzzing with unique schedules and excitement both inside and outside the classroom. The centerpiece of this celebration is the Homecoming parade, a vibrant display that features...

students dressed up in construction gear

Split Day: Don’t Break the Ice, Battleship, Candyland, and Jenga

Spirit Week Day 3
Abigail Bridge, Journalist November 4, 2024

Walking into campus was exciting to see so many different people in costume renditions of their grade's theme. The distinctive split theme allowed for the entire day to be filled with entertaining looks. The freshman wore winter gear to represent the...

student dressed up for spirit day

Be Your Boo: Dress as Your Type Day

Spirit Week Day 2
Abigail Bridge, Journalist October 31, 2024

Day two of spirit week carries the lively atmosphere from camo day. This day, students were fully seen, but as their type. This day is bold and can take an interesting turn as we see several students and teachers dress as their significant other, or what...

Photo by Anvita Kar

The Hidden Day: Camo

Spirit Week Day 1
Abigail Bridge, Journalist October 31, 2024

Ridge started off spirit week strongly with a beloved classic: camouflage day. On this day, a majority of the students and teachers seem almost unnoticeable, for they are cleverly disguised in a large variety of camouflage. Some students are more hardcore-camo...

Mountain Ridge Students in front of HOSA sign

Mountain Ridge HOSA at Nationals

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief September 9, 2024

This past summer five Ridge students competed at HOSA Nationals in Houston, Texas. At Ridge, HOSA is a Career and Technical Student Association that focuses on the healthcare field. Throughout the year, students are able to compete in different events...

Two Ridge students pose at prom photo booth

Festival of Lights

Prom 2024
Remi McKim, Journalist May 16, 2024

This past month, on April 27th, 2024, Mountain Ridge’s annual prom was held at Chateau Luxe. This venue is one that Ridge frequently uses, as it is deemed a traditional prom venue. The venue contains a large lobby, with couches and high tables, which...