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

New Horizons High School Student Art Exhibition

New Horizons High School Student Art Exhibition

Devyn Marie February 17, 2020

Mountain Ridge students Morganne Mitchell and Abigail Wilkes have been chosen to participate in the New Horizons High School Student Art Exhibition this semester for their versatile talent within the art department. The exhibit will run from January 8-...

Bring Back Books

Bring Back Books

“Read As to Why You Should Keep on Reading.”
Aden Schulze-Miller February 17, 2020

If only for a moment, I’m going to revisit Emma Padelford’s iconic piece that was published all the way back in April of 2018, in which she made us admit to some of the habits and common quirks of life that the majority of us are prone to; I have...

The Newlywed Game

The Newlywed Game

Kelsey Nahodil February 17, 2020

High school couples vs teacher couples? In a quest to see which couples know more about each other, we devised a series of questions. This Valentine's day is the ultimate test for these couples in our very own newlywed game. Today, we will focus on the...

What Is Love

What Is Love

Ava Padelford February 17, 2020

Love is one of the strongest emotions someone can feel. It may come out of nowhere, or develop over time. With Valentine's season around,  it's time to appreciate our loved ones. But what does it mean to love someone?   To love means that...

Five Fun Ways to Spend Leap Day

Five Fun Ways to Spend Leap Day

Aileen Resendiz February 17, 2020

The Olympics happen every four years. The World Cup happens every four years as well, and we celebrate both of these events. You know what else happens every four years, too? February 29! February 19, 2020 will be a Saturday this year, and we need to...

They’re Teachers, Not Parents

They’re Teachers, Not Parents

Emma Padelford February 17, 2020

One of the most difficult jobs of a teacher can be dealing with parents and their certain expectations. In many cases, parents become frustrated with their child’s educator when they realize that their son or daughter is falling behind in school, are...

Score of the Season

Score of the Season

Makayla Bast February 13, 2020

With the final whistle blowing on this year’s season of girl’s soccer, both junior varsity and varsity have a lot to be proud of. Despite an injury plagued season and difficult competition faced under the lights, the girls grew as one and fought each...

Middle School Master on Mountain Ridge Faculty

Middle School Master on Mountain Ridge Faculty

Makayla Bast February 12, 2020

With the school year finish line on the horizon, freshmen aren’t the only ones on campus looking to wrap up their rookie year on MRHS soil. Julie Olson, who’s gotten to walk into a classroom of middle schoolers for the past 23 years at Desert Sky...

Gifts of the Senses

Gifts of the Senses

Makayla Bast February 12, 2020

With Valentine's Day around the corner, special someone's all across the world scramble to pull together gifts that will please their counterpart. “Will they like the gift?” is a question wrestled with and hard to gauge from person to person. News...

The Band Competition

The Band Competition

Aileen Resendiz February 12, 2020

The band has had an amazing season this school year. They won first place at a state competition this fall, and the momentum doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. They just recently had the AMEA Solo & Ensemble Festival, with Regional auditions...

Black Student Union Meetings Are Taking Off

Black Student Union Meetings Are Taking Off

Aden Schulze-Miller February 7, 2020

Ridge’s Black Student Union had a meeting yesterday after school in Mr. Gabow’s classroom (C210). The meeting involved a large presentation and planning for future club events and fundraisers.    The Black Student Union Club has been operating...

What to Expect This Track Season

What to Expect This Track Season

Information About Trying Out
Ava Padelford February 6, 2020

Are you interested in the Mountain Ridge Track team but know nothing about it? Here is everything you need to know about track and more. The season begins February 10th at 2:30 PM. Though prior training helps get you into the season, it isn’t required...