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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

Ridge News

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

A Not-so-Silent Night

A Not-so-Silent Night

Aden Schulze-Miller December 6, 2019

Ridge's various choir groups (accompanied by some talented performers from Highland Lakes) followed up on their fall concert with an amazing set of performances tonight at 7P.M.   The songs were very holly jolly, and were sung loud and clear...

Staff vs Technology

Staff vs Technology

Kelsey Nahodil December 6, 2019

The 2019 school year has had some amazing accomplishments for Ridge including a state championship for band, football being apart of the playoffs, and many academic achievements. But this year has also brought frustration with the ipads in this semester...

Food Drive Results

Food Drive Results

Kelsey Nahodil December 5, 2019

This year’s food drive might be a distant memory for some students, but the impact on those less fortunate continues to be felt. Ridge collected over 60,000 cans and turned in a check for $6,600. Ridge ended up raising $2,600 more than last year and...

The Performance of a Lifetime

The Performance of a Lifetime

Emma Padelford December 5, 2019

“The performance is an exhilarating experience and it can definitely be the performance of a lifetime as it definitely was for us.”   Those are the words of Ridge’s very own band director, Aaron Vogel;  a reflection of a recent incredible...

Active Minds Art Contest Winners

Active Minds Art Contest Winners

December 3, 2019

1st Place: Tiana Do Prize: $25 Amazon Gift Card "Mental health is very important to me because I struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety. I wanted to capture those feelings in my art piece because they can leave my mind in a chaotic mess,...

Does the School Recycle?

Does the School Recycle?

Aileen Resendiz November 22, 2019

The way that we live our lives has drastically changed over the past decade or so. As new research comes out warning us about climate change and pollution, people have been looking for more sustainable ways to live their lives.   Recycling is undoubtedly...

A Midsummer Night's Dream: A Tale of Eternal Love and Laughter

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Tale of Eternal Love and Laughter

“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
Devyn Marie November 14, 2019

The Mountain Ridge Theatre department debuted their production of A Midsummer Night's Dream written by Shakespeare, on Wednesday November 6th. Laura Nardone astoundingly directs what is regarded as Shakespeare's most malleable play, emphasizing the lyrical...

12 Fun Facts That'll Help You With Your SAT/ACT

12 Fun Facts That’ll Help You With Your SAT/ACT

Jaylon Skoglune October 23, 2019

The PSAT is the practice test that is taken by juniors or sophomores in order to prepare for the SAT. The PSAT was taken on campus this last Saturday. A preparatory class is offered annually by Mrs. Borchers and Mr. Tutt. The class was offered for...

A Canorous Capella

A Canorous Capella

Our Review of This Year’s First Choir Concert
Aden Schulze-Miller and Emma Padelford October 21, 2019

The lights dim as the crowd waits, full of anticipation. The audience is surrounded by a group of talented individuals. Within moments, the walls begin to echo with blended harmony, residing in the ears of those there to listen.   Within moments,...

The Mural Is Complete!

The Mural Is Complete!

October 17, 2019

Art Club has finished their mural for the food drive! Stop by the media center to check it out! Remember to bring in food next week! Go Ridge!!

Dracula Is Coming!

Dracula Is Coming!

Quick Info on the Blood Drive
Makayla Bast October 16, 2019

Anatomy Club is holding a blood drive in the big gym to send much needed blood to local hospitals on October 22nd.   There are a few prerequisites for donation, including: You must be 16 years of age or older, a minimum weight of 110 lbs, and...

The Success of the Sensory Room

The Success of the Sensory Room

Kelsey Nahodil October 9, 2019

Alexis Von Hatten has been improving the sensory room since the last time we spoke with her, in order  to make it even more amazing. She has moved it into a brand new room, with many new accessories, and they are preparing to create a sensory gym.   “I’m...