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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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Here’s Where We Offer the Latest News for Mountain Ridge High School! Who’s Retiring!? What Award Went to Who?! Find Out Now

Dancefloor underneath Odysea Aquarium sign

Prom 2025: One Night and One Night Only

Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief May 2, 2025

This year's Prom was held at the Odysea Aquarium on April 26th. Despite the long drive, the venue was highly anticipated. When students walked through the door they were able to choose between going straight to the dancefloor, or taking a detour to look...

seniors pose for a photo after event

2025 Wish Week

Remi McKim, Journalist April 30, 2025

Wish Week is an annual week where Ridge Student Government raises funds for a goal of 10,000 for Make-A-Wish, as this amount of money is the cost of granting one wish for a wish kid. This year’s Wish Week was from March 31st to April 4th and posed a...

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....

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...

two teachers in spirit gear

Winter Spirit Week Day 3 & 4

Swaggy vs Classy and Backwards Day
Charli Shafer, Journalist February 6, 2025

Wednesday's spirit day was based on the artist Guns N’ Roses, and then the spirit day was split day, so it had 2 themes but one band. The theme was swaggy vs classy. Most people wore either suits or ties, or wore a dress and heels for class. For swaggy,...

student holds a crockpot

Winter Spirit Week Day 2

Anything But a Cup
Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief January 29, 2025

Tuesday’s Beach Boys inspired spirit day was to bring anything but a cup to hold your water for the day. Some of the most unique items were teapots, crockpots, spray bottles, and tupperware. These students enjoyed being able to show off their clever...

Three students pose in spirit gear

Winter Spirit Week Day 1

Dress As a Frat Boy
Jenna Dudley, Editor in Chief January 28, 2025

This winter’s spirit week, “Ridge Wrapped,” is inspired by the annual music replays provided by Spotify each December. Top artists, top songs, and the most popular music of the year are wrapped into one fun and shareable display. Each spirit day...

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...