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Author: Ella Whithaus

Culture / News

“Ty’s Limited Edition” – a Student-Run Business

May 21, 2021May 27, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Senior Tyshanie Lee spends her free time during the pandemic differently than most students: she runs her own business. Lee created “Ty’s Limited Edition” last June, which started off selling …

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Culture

Riverside Reads: A Library Update

March 30, 2021May 14, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

When Kate Mester dropped off graduation signs last spring, students asked her, “Are you enjoying your break?” assuming that this year would be a breeze for her since the building …

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Coronavirus / News

Riverside gets Vaccinated

March 17, 2021May 13, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

By Ella Whithaus and Cristela Vargas-Delgado With the return to in-person school on the horizon, many members of the Riverside community are becoming eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Sophomore Katherine Patillo …

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News

Riverside Democrats Club Reviews Biden’s First 100 Days

March 2, 2021March 5, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Riverside’s Young Democrats club has a lot to say about President Biden’s 100-Day Plan. The Young Democrats hold virtual meetings every Friday to discuss the latest happenings in the world …

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Culture / News

Waving Goodbye to Principal Williams Leathers

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

After four years as principal of Riverside High School, Tonya Williams Leathers leaves behind a staff that wishes she could clone herself. “I hope Mrs. Williams clones herself, and leaves …

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News

Picture Day, No Additional Sports: News Right Now 11/23

November 23, 2020November 24, 2020 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

What’s going on in the Riverside community? Find out now with this quick look at current news. Dr. Nakia Hardy, Deputy Superintendent, invites Riverside families to provide input on the …

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Culture

Riverside Principal Moves On

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020 - by Ella Whithaus - 1 Comment

Riverside Principal Tonya Williams Leathers announced on Thursday, November 12 that she will be stepping down at the end of the semester in January. She will be taking a job …

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Coronavirus / Culture

COVID Impacts Class of 2020

October 14, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

The Riverside Class of 2020 was unable to finish or graduate high school in-person in the spring due to COVID-19, and it has greatly impacted many of them. Jordan Landis …

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Culture

Riverside Welcomes Emily Ericson

September 23, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - 1 Comment

12 years ago, Emily Ericson’s car broke down in Durham, NC. Now, she’s fallen in love with the community and is teaching English at Riverside. “Ms. Ericson has already made …

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Culture

Riverside Trailers

April 6, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

From the muddy ramps to no air conditioning, Riverside students know the trailers all too well. When Riverside first opened in 1991, it was only for ninth, tenth and eleventh …

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News / Sports

Riverside Swim Takes On States

February 24, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus

On February 7, five Riverside swimmers competed in the state finals at the Carolina Aquatic Center in Cary, NC.  Senior Jenna Maloy participated in the 100 butterfly and sophomore Ryan …

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Culture

Student Spotlight: Benjamin Brimer

February 12, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Senior Benjamin Brimer is well on his way to living out his childhood dream. “When I was really little, I wanted to be a rockstar someday,” he said, “so I …

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Culture / News

Riverside Debate Comes Out on Top

February 11, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

In 2018, Doriz Conception and Eva Flowe, current juniors, created Riverside’s debate team. The team participates in four competitions throughout the school year, which are organized by the Triangle Debate …

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Culture

Student of the Month: Kenquan Mitchell

May 24, 2019November 2, 2020 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Student of the month, sophomore Kenquan Mitchell, describes himself as a hard worker. Mitchell leads student groups in the greenhouse, volunteering at an animal shelter, and supporting students with mental …

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As the River Rises, it Changes too

April 15, 2019June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Since Riverside opened in 1991, everything from the stuents to the teachers to the building itself has experienced many different changes. One of the most visible changes is that the …

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Sports

Alexia Crutchfield Signs to Play College Volleyball

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

On February 22, 2019, senior Alexia Crutchfield signed to play volleyball at Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina. “Lexi” has been playing volleyball for 6 years. Crutchfield played for the …

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Sports

Athlete of the Month: Ladasia Jones

February 28, 2019March 1, 2019 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Strong-willed, prideful and fun. These are the words women’s basketball coach Wendy Palmer used to describe senior Ladasia Jones. Known around Riverside as “Lala”, Jones is a senior from New …

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Sports

Coach Duncan Supports All Riverside Athletes

February 28, 2019June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Coach Duncan has been the athletic director at Riverside for 4 years. “Riverside’s a school that everyone can fit in,” said Duncan, talking about diversity, his favorite aspect of the …

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Sports

Spring Sports Briefs

February 28, 2019June 23, 2021 - by Ella Whithaus - Leave a Comment

Women’s Lacrosse The women’s lacrosse team expects extreme improvement this year. “Our goal is to place in third this year,” said Alexa Marshall, who returns for her third season as …

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Sometimes showing up matters more than sitting out Las paredes encaladas de los pasillos de Riverside están cubiertas con obras de arte de estudiantes de los años 90 y principios de los 2000. Covering the whitewashed walls of Riverside’s hallways are pieces of student art from the 1990s and early 2000s. After the flood Después de la inundación: el camino hacia la recuperación De Jamaica y Filipinas a Durham: El numera de maestras in ternasonates que están lliendo a Riverside está subiendo From Jamaica and The Philippines to Durham #GETHOOKED New issue out now!!! 📸 photos by: Saul Janiak Stein.

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