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

Is There a Light in Your Attic?

Is There a Light in Your Attic?

“Remembering the Works of Shel Silverstein.”
Aden Schulze-Miller December 9, 2019

I’ve made it a habit to write on the forgotten classics of yesteryear. As of lately, however, I’ve only put the spotlight on some of the greatest movies that I’ve had the chance to enjoy when I was younger. I definitely think that it’s important...

A Gift for A Gift

A Gift for A Gift

How Do You Pick Out the Perfect Present?
Aden Schulze-Miller December 9, 2019

With Christmas and other gift-giving occasions right around the corner, that age-old question is probably starting to pop up in the back of one’s mind: “Ok, soap or socks?” Well you know what I mean, it’s about the time when you are (probably)...

Make Smiling Your Favorite

Make Smiling Your Favorite

Emma Padelford, Editor in Chief December 9, 2019

Once December hits, I make it my primary goal to start the season off with watching one film in particular. This hilarious 2003 Christmas classic has been a part of almost every aspect of my life, during the Christmas season and off of it. It is responsible...

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...

The Community of Ridge

The Community of Ridge

A Social Experiment on Our Campus
Ava Padelford December 6, 2019

What one may consider good citizenship as being too attentive, another may say that it is how one should act. It’s the right thing to always hold the door for someone, respond when they say “hello”, and help someone that is in need. I decided to...

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...

Poke Maki

Poke Maki

Stop by this new, delicious restaurant!
Emma Padelford December 5, 2019

Three months ago, a local business opened up on 59th Avenue and Bell Road. Serving up sushi, ramen, poke bowls, and other delicious and fresh foods, Poke Maki currently stands at a 4.6 star rating. The business is managed and owned by Willy Tanzil, John...

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...

A False Measure of Success

A False Measure of Success

Emma Padelford December 3, 2019

Take a moment to picture what your own personal success looks like. Think about the qualities you might possess. You may work very hard, excel in class, be an amazing athlete, or maybe you are a creative artist or musician. Everyone is going to have a...

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,...

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