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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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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...

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...